Zippo is a Zippo lighter.
Zippo (Chinese name is Zippo, Zhibao) is a metal lighter manufactured by the American Zippo company. Zippo's windproof technology can meet the need for ignition at any time in any bad weather. Its fuel is a very stable petroleum extract, and the flame produced by its combustion is not only safe and reliable, but also extremely clean. The prototype was George Blaisdet's modification of an Austrian lighter into a square box, which fit nicely in the hand. In 1932, the "easy-to-use and beautiful" lighter was born.
Unfortunately, it was not popular enough. Inspired by another great invention at the time: the zipper, Blaisdale decided to name his new lighter Zippo. Aside from some improvements to the spark wheel and case finish, Blaisdale's original remains largely unchanged to this day. By 1969, there were more than 100 million ZIPPO lighters on the market. It was he who created the Zippo lighter, which represents the male beauty of light and heat. In addition to its practicality and windproofness, each Zippo is a work of art and has collectible value.
Types of Zippo lighters
Conventional machine: It is a very common model in the US version. Generally, the US version except replica, limited edition, commemorative, sterling silver, armor, silver inlaid, etc. Other models are conventional machines.
Slim machine: only two-thirds as wide as a conventional machine, three-quarters thick, and slightly taller than a conventional machine.
Armor machine: The armor machine is actually called a thickened machine. The casing is 1.5 times thicker than the ordinary version. It is thick and durable and feels heavy in the hand. The obvious difference in appearance is that the A-shaped shield logo is engraved on the bottom, and its surface technology is the same as that of conventional machines. Its inner tank (movement core) is exactly the same as a conventional machine and is universal.
Japanese and Korean machines: Processed by Japan and South Korea, most of them produce relatively high-end styles, and the styles are more in line with Asian tastes.
Reproduction: It is a style that was not produced a long time ago and is produced again. The more common ones are 1935 re-engraving, 1937 re-engraving and 1941 re-engraving. 1932 re-engraving and 1933 re-engraving are not particularly common.
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