Zippo Lighters - Made in America and Guaranteed for Life since 1933
Over the last year I somehow got the urge to start collecting Zippos . Once I started reading about both Zippo the company and their lifetime guarantee I gained a whole new appreciation and respect for both. Zippo makes their lighters in Bradford, PA. That's right, USA made! Their warranty policy is simply "It works, or we fix it free". Regardless of how the lighter is damaged - even if blatantly intentional, Zippo will fix it. You pay to ship it to them, they do the rest. All Zippo lighters are made out of brass except for special runs of precious metals (Sterling Silver, Copper , Titanium, Gold) and lighters made during World War II. During World War II Zippo switched to manufacturing for the military exclusively. These WW2 lighters were made out of stainless steel and covered with a "crackle" coating. The lighters come with a variety of designs and plating options. All the Zippos in my photos are made of brass that has been either plated or coated w