now while i did copy and paste,I ALSO READ THEM AS THOUROUGHLY(spelling?) as possible.I have confirmed their accuracy,but feel free to comment otherwise.Īnd now because i promised a complete guide to zippos,the basics. these are the facts i have read from various websites. In one instance, a Zippo lighter transported in a shirt pocket blocked a bullet from going in a soldiers body. 200,000 Zippo lighters were owned by U.S. Additionally, Zippo lighters are known for the lifetime guaranty they carry: if a Zippo breaks down, no matter how old, the company will replace or repair the lighter for free. Following the war, Zippo reverted to the traditional brass design. In fact, during the conflict, since brass was needed for weapon systems, the interiors of zippos were primarily stainless steel.
During that period, all Zippo lighters produced went to the Allied war effort. They were common in the United States armed forces, particularly in the second world war standard silver Zippo a military zippo lighter was standard gear for all men in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. He produced the first Zippo lighter in Bradford, Pennsylvania.he called it the ZIPPO because he liked the sound of the word "ZIPPER" Zippos are classified as windproof lighters, and are are able to remain lighted in almost any wind situation. Blaisdell was an oil engineer who saw a audience for a good looking lighter that would function even in windy conditions.
Blaisdell invented the Zippo lighter in 1932, and got his idea after discovering a large and bulky Austrian made pocket lighter.
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