Zippo lighters are iconic. The durable, refillable lighters debuted in 1933 and have transcended generations. While new versions still aren’t as cheap as your average plastic Bic lighter, some models ...

This iconic American brand has been around since 1933, but you might not know its rich history. 1. The original lighter was inspired by a clunkier Austrian version. The idea for the windproof lighter ...

When José Feliciano sang his hit song "Light My Fire," he might have been thinking about Zippo lighters. Or maybe not. In any event, Zippo lighters stand just behind apple pie, baseball and Coca-Cola ...

It's a globally recognized brand that is known for its windproof lighters. But did you know that Zippo lighters are manufactured right here in Pennsylvania? They're made in a town called Bradford, in ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zippo addict John Clayton, 36, believes he has under- insured his collection of 1,100 lighters by some ...

Zippo has long made a case for Americans to carry its lighters. The Pennsylvania company, which dates back to the 1930s, used to supply lighters to US military, and millions of American soldiers have ...

In this video, I restored an old Zippo lighter made of brass, which features a beautiful patina due to exposure to seawater. The lighter was discovered on a beach by someone using a metal detector and ...

The Zippo lighter is easily recognizable: a rectangular metal shell with beveled edges and a gently curved flip-top. That simple design is just as easy to copy, and Zippo Manufacturing Co., which has ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more A reliable camping lighter can make the difference between a comforting campfire and a ...

In one Santa Barbara gallery, the portraits bring back memories for Vietnam vet Hap Desimone. But they're not portraits of soldiers, they're portraits of Zippo lighters. CBS News correspondent John ...