Zippo lighters
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Zippo lighters
I am a smoker and use nothing but a Zippo lighter.Even if quit smoking I would probably still carry one.
I had one about ten yrs ago that had a skull with green glasses and a gangster looking hat on.Does any one know where to look in a archive type place or forum where I may be able to find one or a picture of one.
Fat250
I had one about ten yrs ago that had a skull with green glasses and a gangster looking hat on.Does any one know where to look in a archive type place or forum where I may be able to find one or a picture of one.
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You don't have to be a smoker to carry a Zippo. I have never smoked and I still carry one every day. It is handy for camping. Sorry I have no idea where you would find one like that tho. Man should always carry a source of fire and a knife of some sort... 
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I no what ya mean, I ALWAYS have a lighter (actually it is a Eiffel tower torch lighter my buddies got for me when they went to Europe) and my knife. Especially on a farm, they always come in handy.
And sorry, I havent seen anything like that your talking about. Does Zippo have a website? maybe they would have a collection....
And sorry, I havent seen anything like that your talking about. Does Zippo have a website? maybe they would have a collection....
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I ALWAYS keep the lighter and blade on me, except when in areas such as airports where they are considered weapons/dangerous devices.
at home, or work, they can prove to be very useful tools for all kinds of stuff.
at home, or work, they can prove to be very useful tools for all kinds of stuff.
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Well, robert, I was VERY bored, so I checked out the zippo website for ya, and there was nothing that was like you explained. Their were a few skulls, but none with sunglasses (cept a pink zippo with pink sunglasses). Check it out if you want, I suggest looking through the catalog (PDF format) Alot of nice lookin ones, especially the Ford ones
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I've collected a few Zippo lighters along the way, most of them have never seen a flame. I also have one that I carry (along with a knife) everyday. No design on it, just silver metal that's been scratched up from years of sharing a pocket with my keys and pocket change. I might go weeks without using it (I tend to use wooden matches to light cigars and my pipe with for some reason), but it still fires when I do need it.
I agree with the line that man should always have a source of flame and a knife with him.
I agree with the line that man should always have a source of flame and a knife with him.
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Speaking of Zippos...
I've had numerous zippos over the last 10 years or so, and I've been noticing something about them that I'm not too thrilled about.
My first zippo I had for about 5 years, and it lit faithfully damn near 99% of the time. I would fill it about once a month, and never had to worry about it. It just worked.
I've had a few replacements since them (dropping them in the water, losing them, etc.), and it seems the new ones don't work or last nearly as well.
My newest two seem to leak, and don't last for more than say 5 days to a week maximum. Plus they take a lot longer to light, sometimes I have to strike it a dozen times for it to light, even after filling it less than a day ago.
Anyone else having troubles like this?
Oh! And who here has had the pleasure of the itchy, burny leg??????
(If you overfill it and stick it in your pocket, the fluid does wonders for the skin)
I've had numerous zippos over the last 10 years or so, and I've been noticing something about them that I'm not too thrilled about.
My first zippo I had for about 5 years, and it lit faithfully damn near 99% of the time. I would fill it about once a month, and never had to worry about it. It just worked.
I've had a few replacements since them (dropping them in the water, losing them, etc.), and it seems the new ones don't work or last nearly as well.
My newest two seem to leak, and don't last for more than say 5 days to a week maximum. Plus they take a lot longer to light, sometimes I have to strike it a dozen times for it to light, even after filling it less than a day ago.
Anyone else having troubles like this?
Oh! And who here has had the pleasure of the itchy, burny leg??????
(If you overfill it and stick it in your pocket, the fluid does wonders for the skin)
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Originally Posted by Baja Daze
Speaking of Zippos...
I've had numerous zippos over the last 10 years or so, and I've been noticing something about them that I'm not too thrilled about.
My first zippo I had for about 5 years, and it lit faithfully damn near 99% of the time. I would fill it about once a month, and never had to worry about it. It just worked.
I've had a few replacements since them (dropping them in the water, losing them, etc.), and it seems the new ones don't work or last nearly as well.
My newest two seem to leak, and don't last for more than say 5 days to a week maximum. Plus they take a lot longer to light, sometimes I have to strike it a dozen times for it to light, even after filling it less than a day ago.
Anyone else having troubles like this?
Oh! And who here has had the pleasure of the itchy, burny leg??????
(If you overfill it and stick it in your pocket, the fluid does wonders for the skin)
I've had numerous zippos over the last 10 years or so, and I've been noticing something about them that I'm not too thrilled about.
My first zippo I had for about 5 years, and it lit faithfully damn near 99% of the time. I would fill it about once a month, and never had to worry about it. It just worked.
I've had a few replacements since them (dropping them in the water, losing them, etc.), and it seems the new ones don't work or last nearly as well.
My newest two seem to leak, and don't last for more than say 5 days to a week maximum. Plus they take a lot longer to light, sometimes I have to strike it a dozen times for it to light, even after filling it less than a day ago.
Anyone else having troubles like this?
Oh! And who here has had the pleasure of the itchy, burny leg??????
(If you overfill it and stick it in your pocket, the fluid does wonders for the skin)
I"ve noticed the same thing, I sent my 2 favorite Zippos in for repair last year [hinge, the only weak spot ] and they sent both back with new "guts" and my old case.............just cannot get them to lite. I put some " old guts" from 2 older zippos in them and both work just fine! Maybe we should all go to their web-site and 
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Originally Posted by fabmandelux
I"ve noticed the same thing, I sent my 2 favorite Zippos in for repair last year [hinge, the only weak spot ] and they sent both back with new "guts" and my old case.............just cannot get them to lite. I put some " old guts" from 2 older zippos in them and both work just fine! Maybe we should all go to their web-site and FABMANDELUX.
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I've noticed that too.
I carry too much crap in my pockets as it is, but I always keep a lighter or two in the truck. Sadly, I've found the latest Zippo (lost one or two) won't light more than a week or so after filling, so I carry a Bic disposable one in the pickup...
I carry too much crap in my pockets as it is, but I always keep a lighter or two in the truck. Sadly, I've found the latest Zippo (lost one or two) won't light more than a week or so after filling, so I carry a Bic disposable one in the pickup...
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Alright. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this and is having trouble.
I'm almost at the point where I have to carry around two lighters.
I love zippos, too. They're an American icon and a legend.
I'm almost at the point where I have to carry around two lighters.
I love zippos, too. They're an American icon and a legend.
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I don't know, my buddy brought me back one from the ship he was stationed on (it's cool...the ship's engraved in it and everything) and it works like a champ. Haven't had any problems with it yet other than replacing the flint.
I just went to the Zippo site...I didn't know that they made one for every Navy ship commissioned since WWII and every conflict as well. Pretty interesting. There's a lot of trivial facts and stories in there too, mostly relating to the military and guys who've had them for ages.
I just went to the Zippo site...I didn't know that they made one for every Navy ship commissioned since WWII and every conflict as well. Pretty interesting. There's a lot of trivial facts and stories in there too, mostly relating to the military and guys who've had them for ages.
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