Zippo lighters have retained their retro cool even as the tiny northwestern Pennsylvania company that makes them gets ready to celebrate its 80th anniversary and 500 millionth lighter next year.

Zippo Manufacturing Company has been making its signature metal-cased lighters with their distinctive “click” lid for 80 years. Now this American icon can boast another milestone: the 500 ...

We tested the best camping lighters, including arc, butane, and plasma lighters. These are our favorite windproof fire igniters from Zippo, MSR, and more.

Zippo's German distributor is withdrawing a number of lighters bearing militaristic designs after they showed up on an extremist website that sells anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi clothing and ...

Plasma lighters can stand up to wind and require no fuel (though you do have to charge them). Consumer Reports found the best for candles, camping, and other uses.

Zippo's basic, brushed chrome lighters retail for $14.95 and, like all Zippos, comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee. The company took 10 years to produce its 1 millionth lighter - becoming ...

Despite its obvious advantages, Zippo's success was not guaranteed. The new lighters sold for $1.95 each — the equivalent of about $40 today — but the name was catchy and the design sleek and ...

But people insist that these beloved lighters are not only functional but a sentimental little treasure. The first Zippo was produced in 1933, and it quickly rose to prominence during World War II.

We discovered a large collection of Zippo lighters in Bob Rosenberg’s collection. In Richfield we discovered a large collection of Zippo lighters. Bob Rosenberg’s collection reminded us that ...