For Zippo collectors, you know and In know that everyone who has zippo lighter is a stylish accessory, Generally, most men uses such elegant lighter accessory as a part of their wardrobe. It is slick, stylish, flamboyance and the best of all it is made from the US of A. We can say that this type of lighter is much like your favorite football team, you can always rely on their game play and get the job done. These lighters are wind resistant with dual flame and built to perform in any types of season whether cold winter. Here are some cool facts about zippo lighters which perhaps you didn’t know yet.
From Austria to the USA
George Blaisdell the inventor of Zippo lighter was inspired to make his very own innovative lighter. Once day, he saw a friend struggling to lit his lighter made from Austria. Blaisdell developed and revise the concept of a chimney looking lighter and introduced his very own Zippo Lighter to the market. By the way the word “zippo” is inspired from the word “zipper”. Yes I know it sounds insane but it is a fact. George Blaisdell really likes the sound of a zipper that zips and made the concept of the name Zippo. He developed zippo lighters himself together with the help of her two daughters.(Visit We Get Personal UK to order your Zippo lighter today.)
Zippo Car
Zippo lighter became huge in the market during the Word War II. Most brave American soldiers got one as their tool in camps and to lit a smoke of course. There are also hearsays that a certain soldier was saved by his zippo by preventing the bullet to penetrate to his chest. Once the war was over, Blaisdell decided to innovate his marketing scheme by using a Zippo shaped car. The Chrysler Saratoga is the zippo moving vehicle replica with detachable neon films and lids that cracked out for travel. These days you can still see the zippo car but this time it is carried by a truck trailer.
Zippo in Films
The movie industry itself was hooked up with its stylish and elegant looks. In fact there are more or less than 200 films created featuring the one and only zippo lighter. Mobsters, war films, and bad ass action films. In the year 2006, films that feature zippo lighters were recognized by the Oscar and these are the films Good night, Munich, Brokeback Mountain, crash, Capole and more. (Now a days Zippo lighters are also faked, get hints on spotting fake zippo lighters here.)
Zippo these days
These days, there are lots of zippo lighters available both offline and online. Personalised zippo lighters are becoming more and more popular since it allows the user to have the sense of ownership. Engraved zippo lighters are perfect gift not just for people who smoke but also for zippo lighter enthusiasts. It is a great choice of gift this coming holiday season for your families and loved ones. Such a classic and popular American brand lighter has its unique feature and superior in quality. Anyone can enjoy zippo lighters to create camp fires, fishing and many adventurous outdoor activities.
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