Show us your Zippo...

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Whilst perusing the pocket OCD thread, I became aware that some of us PH'ers, particularly the smokers, carry Zippo lighters.

You know the drill.

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For those who are interested they are actually quite cheap on amazon at the moment

I think both of the above, bought together cost about £24

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Hmmmm, that days when smoking was encouraged via promotions and special offers.

Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

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Disastrous said:

My lucky, faithful old friend zippo was last seen in the hands of a Munich airport security woman

But why? Are they really supposed to be in your bag/left behind?

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That's pretty cool

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onesickpuppy said:

You just cost me £14!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zippo-High-Polish-Brass-Li...

I would recommend this as well :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZIPPO-LIGHTER-FLUID-FLINTS...

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Cock Womble 7 said:

I like that, looks well used.

Is the hinge broken?

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B17NNS said:

I love that.

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Sway said:

Oh, and zippo do a pretty decent looking keyring that holds a couple of refills worth of fuel, spare flints etc. Solves the issues correctly identified with practical use of Zippos.

I've got one of those. Very useful, although from time to time I do forget to fill the bloody thing so in a way it is just like I have transferred the potential for inconvenience over to something else. Feel like Bear Grylls' more prepared uncle when I need fluid and realise I have it on me though.

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Wow.

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I just typed Marlboro Zippo into Ebay. What an incredibly bad idea that was.

I love the Navy one^^ Is the base a part of it or is it like a detachable stand?

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Disastrous said:

It's part of it. I should really have included a normal zippo for scale but it's a great big desk thing with a normal size zippo insert, if that makes sense.

Ahhh, I see. I thought the scale was out a little bit. What a wonderful thing to have!

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Cotty said:

I have a plain polished crome Zippo. Its got a few scratches an dents but still looks good after 20 years.

Zippo's don't look right unless they have picked up some patina

Got any pictures?

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onesickpuppy said:

Oh fk, I'm now high bidder on two Marlboro ones on eBay...

I'm very jealous. Please keep us updated.

Cotty said:

Ill have to take one tonight

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gambisk said:

Dammit where is that thread for stupid purchases that you didn't need. I dont smoke, I know very few people who do....

...dispite this a brand new solid brass zippo is on its way to me in the next 24 hrs

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I wonder who started that thread...

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Andy_sx said:

well this isnt very helpful when you are trying to give up!

I want an orange one now... Damn you!

In fairness, I do really love me Orange one. I've never seen another one like it, even though it seems really popular on Amazon.

The Shadow Chrome one I have is very lovely too, but it does scratch very easily so I don't tend to take it out very often. Saying that, I have just fuelled it and put it in my pocket.

Which reminds me, I'm running out of fuel.

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This is the thing with Zippos. One you have one for a little while and get used to the smells, the actions, the noises and just having one in your pocket, it is very hard to go back to a stty disposable. Almost impossible in fact.

I love my Zippo.

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wiffmaster said:

Got this about 10 years ago in the US and was instantly suckered in by the weathered look.

That looks awesome.

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Right, I can't be left out, I need a Marlboro one now!

Seeingthe above has reminded me that a mate has a nice bronze marlboro one he never uses, I wonder if he could be tempted to part with it...

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sc0tt said:

Packed up smoking a month ago so I miss carrying the zippo.

People would always pass comment if they asked for a light.

Mine, not my pic


matte white zippo by paul c thomson, on Flickr

Want.