How do I know if my Zippo is real or fake?
Zippo enthusiasts know authentic Zippo pocket lighters carry the Zippo bottom stamp and the Zippo Trademark stamped on the lighter insert. The famous Zippo Lifetime Guarantee also accompanies every genuine Zippo pocket lighter. If you spot a fake Zippo lighter, please contact us immediately.
Are Zippo lighters worth collecting?
At the present time they are not worth a ton of money, but they are relatively easy to find and will be worth more once rare lines become hot commodities. Zippo lighters have become popular collector’s items because each design commemorates a certain part of history.
How did Vietnam soldiers engrave their Zippos?
“Let me win your heart and mind or I’ll burn your God damn hut down.” Those are the words inscribed on the small, slightly beat-up silver Zippo cigarette lighter that sits on my desk. On the reverse is inscribed: “Vietnam, 67-68, Qui Nhon,” the time and place where I served.
What dangers did American soldiers face in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s wildlife posed its own dangers. American soldiers encountered malarial mosquitoes, leeches, ticks, fire ants and 30 different kinds of venomous snake. One historian estimates between 150 and 300 US personnel died in Vietnam from the effects of snakebite.
How long does a Zippo last before refill?
Conclusion. A properly functioning Zippo will only maintain its fuel load for a total of about two weeks in average conditions. A fully fueled Zippo will light around 200 times before it goes empty.
Are zippos waterproof?
Durable design: Unlike many butane lighters, the Zippo design protects all the weaker parts. A Zippo can handle being stepped on, dropped or being stomped into the mud. If the lighter is sealed with a piece of bicycle tubing, it is waterproof.