If you think all lighters are created equal, you haven’t been introduced to the famous Zippo brand lighter. Legendary for their performance, unique designs, and lifetime warranty, Zippo lighters were first produced in 1932 and had a rectangular shape with a protruding hinge holding the lid to the body and three barrels. The very first model sold for $1.95. Sales for the little Bradford, Pennsylvania company that produced the lighter totaled a whopping $69 for the first year of production!

Before long, however, Zippo lighters became famous for their personalization and unique engravings, from the company’s 1937 sports-related series of lighters to the 1967 Apollo 7 NASA lighter and much more.

Today, there are hundreds of varieties of Zippo lighters available and many individuals – even those who don’t smoke – have made it their goal to collect as many different Zippo lighters as possible.

Collectors (or those who don’t collect but make regular use of the lighters) enjoy receiving Zippos as gifts, no matter what the occasion. Over the years, Zippo lighters have been given for a variety of occasions from birthdays and graduations to retirements or anniversaries. These lighters have also become popular groomsmen’s gifts and can be engraved so as to commemorate the occasion of a wedding or other special event. And because Zippo has such a large selection of lighters, it’s never difficult to find a personalized lighter in a style that matches the recipient’s unique personality.