Jack Daniel's Zippo Lighter
A lighter is a portable device used to generate a flame. It consists of a metal or plastic container filled with a flammable fluid or pressurized liquid gas, a means of ignition, and some provision for extinguishing the flame.
The most famous lighter brand is the Zippo Lighter.
Where did the word “Zippo” originate from? George G. Blaisdell founded Zippo Manufacturing Company in 1932, and produced the first Zippo lighter in early 1933, being inspired by an Austrian cigarette lighter of similar design. It got its name because Blaisdell liked the sound of the word “zipper” and “zippo” sounded more modern. On March 3, 1936, patent was granted for the Zippo lighter.
A short history about this Zippo lighter:
The Zippo become very popular in the Second World War with the U.S. Military. Though having no official contract with the armed forces, the soldiers and armed forces personnel insisted that Base exchange (BX) (a sort of army retail store) stores carry this sought-after lighter. While it had previously been common to have Zippos with authorized badges, unit crests and division insignia, it became popular among the American soldiers of the Vietnam War, to get their Zippos engraved with personal mottos. These lighters are now sought after collectors items and popular souvenirs for visitors to Vietnam. Today it is possible to get a number of military based Zippo lighters relevant to the British Armed Forces such as the Royal Navy, Army, Marines and RAF.
After World War II, the Zippo lighter became increasingly used in advertising by companies large and small through the 1960s. Many of the early advertising Zippo lighters are works of art painted by hand, and as technology has evolved, so has the design and finish of the Zippo lighter. The basic mechanism of the Zippo lighter has remained unchanged. The are some fantastic designs available such as the Engraved Brushed Chrome Fisherman Zippo. This intricate designs, help make Engraved Zippo Lighters a great gift.
Lighters are useful and practical and with that they make great gift. If you’re considering getting someone a lighter as a gift then I personally would go for an Engraved Lighter, you will be able to add your own personalised message to the lighter so it will be an extra special gift. A Personalised Lighter is a unique and original gift. However as mentioned above the Zippo is the most popular lighter available so if you are considering getting a Personalised Lighter then maybe you should be thinking about an Engraved Zippo? Plus Zippo’s do make great collectable items!
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