In 1932, in the middle of the Great Depression in the United States, on a foggy summer night at the country club in Bradford, Pennsylvania, George Blaisdet and a friend were talking about My friend was lighting a cigarette with a $1 lighter made in Austria. It was an ugly contraption that could be set on fire by pulling off the copper cover. logo "Given what you're wearing, couldn't you use a decent lighter?" Blaise asked. "You know what? George," his friend said, "this thing works!" Blaisdale was inspired and he bought the distribution rights of this lighter in the United States, but the sales did not bring him any profit. This lighter is troublesome to use. Blaisdale set out to design a machine that would be both functional and good-looking. Blaisdale knows his own strengths. He learned the trade in his father's workshop as a young man, working 59 hours a week and earning 10 cents an hour. He converted an Austrian lighter into a cube box, which fit nicely in his hand. The lighter cover is connected to the body with a hinge, and there is an air net around the cotton core. The "easy-to-use and beautiful" lighter was born. Inspired by another great invention at the time, the zipper, Blaisdale decided to name his new lighter ZIPPO. Aside from some improvements to the spark wheel and case finish, Blaisdale's original remains largely unchanged to this day. In 1932, the first ZIPPO was launched, and 10 years later, the production volume exceeded one million. By 1969, there were more than 100 million ZIPPO lighters on the market. On April 15, 1996, the 300 millionth ZIPPO left the factory. If these 300 million lighters were laid flat, it would be enough to cover a football field including the shooting area with a layer 12.8 centimeters thick. More than 300 million lighters produced by ZIPPO enjoy lifetime maintenance services, and no one is left behind. The first generation ZIPPO has long been a treasure of collectors, and the price of replicas of the out-of-print 1932 prototype is much higher than the price of regular ZIPPO. In 1936, ZIPPO successfully obtained a patent from the U.S. government, and redesigned the smart rectangular shell according to its original structure. The cover and the fuselage were connected with a hinge, and overcame the design difficulties to install the fire core. A perforated wind-proof wall designed specifically for wind protection was added around the perimeter. In the early 1940s, ZIPPO became a munitions item for the U.S. Army. With the outbreak of World War II, American soldiers quickly fell in love with it. It was well-known among soldiers for its instant wear and excellent windproof performance. In fact, in the past 65 years, ZIPPO's appearance has not changed much, and this patent has been developed almost perfectly. Every time you open the cover and light the fire core in strong winds, you will appreciate ZIPPO’s unique windproof design. But in fact, ZIPPO's key technology lies in its flame itself. What is very different from other brands of lighters is that ZIPPO is not a gas lighter that uses butane gas. Its fuel is a very stable liquid petroleum extract. The flame produced by its combustion is not only safe and reliable, but also extremely clean. No pollution will be produced. This liquid fuel rests on a fiberglass movement hidden inside the windproof wall. In fact, ZIPPO burns like an oil lamp, which is why ZIPPO is so waterproof and wind-resistant. ZIPPO's hard shell can resist collisions with any substance. A soldier saved his life because ZIPPO blocked bullets, but the ZIPPO was still useful. ZIPPO can withstand any immersion (even if your ZIPPO is completely soaked in water, its flame will satisfy you). When you light the ZIPPO in your hand, it will keep burning. The 0.27-inch-thick chrome-plated copper outer cover, coupled with the 0.18-inch-thick stainless steel lining, make up the ZIPPO's sturdy outer shell; the fiberglass fire core permanently ensures combustion reliability; the flint wheel can be used 73,000 times ----ZIPPO's simplicity, sturdiness and practicality are reflected everywhere.