Zippo went through the wash

Winton

Today, I forgot to check my pockets after an enjoyable smoke break.

Good news! The zippo still has sparks, but I have to let the cotton dry out.

Bad news! My wife insists that I rewash that load of laundry.

Danfriedman

@Winton,  You can't kill a Zippo! Enjoy the rewash and don't forget to fluff and fold.  

Kmhartle

I grew up and in Bradford, PA ~ Home of the Zippo lighter. I absolutely love Zippo lighters and they work in any situation. Even after laundering them!

KA9FFJ

Alright, ok... Time to fuel up and use my Zippo pipe lighter tomorrow... Laundry optional 

Michael308

I've done the same thing once or twice... But you're right @Danfriedman you can't kill one. I carry one on duty for that very reason.

buflosab

Big Zippo fan myself. Have many, great outfit to do business with.

bbrown626

I recently bought a butane insert for an old Zippo I have.  It may not be traditional, but I like it

PappyJoe

@bbrown626
The butane pipe inserts for the Zippo lighters are worth the money.

RockyMountainBriar

The Z-Plus inserts are great.  I bought a single torch several years ago, it still works like a champ.  I have had several Colibri lighters...several.....because they suck, and it takes me awhile to learn from my mistakes.  I recently purchased the new dual torch and pipe lighter Z-Plus inserts, they also work perfectly.

mapletop

@RockyMountainBriar Check out Prometheus  Sherlock II pipe lighter, beautiful, reliable, and can be sent in for repair when needed.

https://www.prometheuskkp.com/piezo-lighters-1/sherlock

motie2

Sounds great, but dramatically overpriced, no?

Balisong

@mapletop thanks for the link they look nice! Do they have a fuel window? @RockyMountainBriar

I use the Z-plus, the fuel lasts two to three days, but they get tough to light in about 6 months overall not bad for less than $15. This is my new favorite:

mapletop

@RockyMountainBriar Yes they do, and a tamper / pick

RockyMountainBriar

@Balisong, @mapletop
The lighter I reach for when I am smoking my pipes is this one.  It has fairly long tools and they protrude straight down.  The tamper will reach the bottom and fit into most of my pipes.  I have some really, really, deep pipes that the bottom of the lighter will bash before bottoming out the tamper. The tamper is 2 3/8” long.  Honest👍🏻🙂

mapletop

@motie2 Well I guess that is a mater of perspective, many pipe lighter are north of $100, so the Prometheus  Sherlock II pipe lighter is roughly $58.00.

They are well made and aesthetically pleasing. That said It is not my every day use while I'm working lighter that has most of the paint worn off or mirror finish reduced to a very dull sheen.

But I do enjoy using it because its well designed and its operation is soooo smooth, the fit and finnish are outstanding.

Watchmaker61

I simply love my zippo. The following was once said by Jay Leno concerning automobiles but I think it fits just as well. The last of old technology is far superior than first of new technology!!