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The ZIPPO 236 Black Crackle is a classic windproof lighter featuring Zippo’s distinctive textured black finish. The Model 236 combines the familiar hinged lid, flint-wheel ignition and unmistakable Zippo click with an all-metal construction designed for dependable everyday use.
The Black Crackle finish has a distinctive textured appearance and feel, providing a secure grip while giving the lighter its rugged character. The finish also has an important place in Zippo history. During World War II, shortages of brass for civilian production led Zippo to produce steel lighter cases finished with a thick black coating. The coating developed the characteristic crackled appearance that became known as Black Crackle. Modern Black Crackle models use a specially formulated powder-coating process to recreate the distinctive finish.
The lighter is refillable and designed to operate with genuine Zippo lighter fuel, flints and replacement wicks. It is supplied unfilled, making it suitable for keeping ready as a reusable lighter for camping, outdoor activities, travel or everyday carry.
Features
- Genuine ZIPPO Model 236 Black Crackle windproof lighter
- Distinctive textured Black Crackle finish
- All-metal construction
- Windproof design for use in breezy outdoor conditions
- Refillable design for long-term use
- Replaceable flint and wick system
- Compatible with Zippo lighter fuel, flints and wicks
- Hinged lid with Zippo's distinctive opening and closing click
- Supplied in a gift box
- Made in the USA
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee
Specifications
Product Code: ZIP90236
Brand: ZIPPO
Model: 236
Finish: Black Crackle
Construction: All metal
Height: 57.2 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Depth: 38.1 mm
Weight: 81.6 g
Fuel: Zippo lighter fuel, sold separately
Barcode / GTIN: 041689106805
Country of Manufacture: USA
Packaging: Gift box
The ZIPPO Black Crackle Model 236 combines the recognisable styling of a classic Zippo with a finish that has strong historical associations with the brand. Its refillable design means it can be maintained with replacement fuel, flints and wicks rather than discarded when the consumables run out.
A Zippo works in the cold: A butane lighter is affected by altitude, and if it gets cold or wet, it may not work at all. Matches are unreliable.
A Zippo can work with gasoline. If there is an internal combustion engine somewhere around, chances are you can fuel your lighter.
Durable design: Unlike many butane lighters, the Zippo design protects all the weaker parts. A Zippo can handle being stepped on, dropped or being stomped into the mud. If the lighter is sealed with a piece of bicycle tubing, it is waterproof. A butane lighter, such as my beloved BIC minis, could be disabled by dropping them in cold water, or by getting a grain of sand in the sparker.
One handed operation: You can light a Zippo with your weak hand, even if your other arm is broken and immobilized. You could put the lighted Zippo under a pile of twigs, and have enough time to dry out the tinder.
There are a few tips that can improve your Zippo for survival use.
“As a backup emergency fire starting system when carrying and using a Zippo lighter…remove the fiber from the bottom of it and replace it by stuffing it tightly with pure cotton. Then should you run out of lighter fluid, you just simply open up the bottom and pull out some of the cotton, not much, and place it near the flint spark wheel and PRESTO! You got fire just like a Spark-Lite Fire Starter.”
Put spare flints and wick in the fuel reservoir area: Take off the thick felt cover on the bottom, and put several flints on top. Remove enough stuffing that a wick will fit. Neither of these modifications will affect lighter efficiency.
Seal lighter with duct tape or a piece of bicycle tube: This will slow, but not stop evaporation.
Check the lighter every time before you go out. This action will assure you have at least one ignition source that should work.
Carry charcloth: Charcloth is a material that can catch any spark, and create an ember. This can be used to make a fire with a dysfunctional lighter. As long as it sparks, any lighter can be used to start a fire.