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The ZIPPO 205 Brushed Brass Windproof Lighter combines the classic Zippo design with the warm appearance of a brushed brass finish. A horizontal brushing technique creates subtle texture across the front and reverse of the lighter, while the sides are buffed to a high-polish finish for a contrasting edge.
The Brushed Brass finish was introduced in 1982 and has remained a popular Zippo finish. Beneath the distinctive exterior is the familiar all-metal Zippo construction, incorporating a windproof design and the characteristic Zippo "click".
Refillable for continued use, the lighter is designed to be maintained with Zippo lighter fuel, flints and wicks. Supplied in a gift box, the ZIPPO 205 is suited to everyday carry, camping, outdoor activities or as a practical gift for Zippo enthusiasts.
Features
- Genuine ZIPPO windproof lighter
- Classic Brushed Brass finish
- Horizontal brushing creates subtle surface texture
- High-polish sides provide contrasting detail
- All-metal construction
- Windproof design for use in a range of conditions
- Refillable for continued use
- Distinctive Zippo "click"
- Supplied in a gift box
- Made in the USA
Specifications
Product Code: ZIP90205
Brand: ZIPPO
Model: 205 / 90205
Finish: Brushed Brass
Construction: All metal
Fuel: Zippo lighter fuel, sold separately
Maintenance: Compatible with Zippo flints and wicks
Packaging: Gift box
Country of Manufacture: USA
Barcode / GTIN: 041689107802
The ZIPPO 205 Brushed Brass offers the familiar Zippo windproof design in a finish with a distinctive warm metallic appearance. Its refillable construction makes it suitable for repeated use, while the classic styling also makes it a natural addition to a Zippo collection.
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.