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 ...

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Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Lasting though its legacy has been, the Zippo wasn’t the first handheld lighter on the market. In the early 1930s ...

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 ...

Whether starting a campfire or smoking, a lighter that performs well makes all the difference. Lighters are handy to have in your travel backpack in case of emergencies and are a worthwhile addition ...

Namco and Zippo have teamed up to launch a range of classic video game themed lighters. The Namco Classic Video Game Lighters come in four different styles, so there is bound to be one to suit every ...

BRADFORD, Pa., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippo Manufacturing Company ("Zippo"), the world-renowned maker of the iconic Zippo® windproof lighter, is celebrating 4/20 with a lineup of lighters and ...