Show off your traditional knife and Lighter

[Old Hunter]

Here's mine Bruce

Is that a butane insert? If so that one lacks the starter/burn button and is most like a fuel lighter. What type insert is it? OH

 

[GmpaJim]

delete..that, traditional, TKOs me all the time

 

[Jack Black]

Is that a butane insert? If so that one lacks the starter/burn button and is most like a fuel lighter. What type insert is it? OH

I've had it about 15 years Bruce, but I think it is a 'Thunderbird', I got it from an old outdoor shop in a Yorkshire coastal town I doubt the casual observer would notice it wasn't a standard zippo. It lights in the same way, has a flame which lacks only the smell of the original, and is extinguished by flipping the lid closed

 

[Old Hunter]

Jack Black thanks. I’d read about the Thunderbird insert, I’ll see if I can find one for my second insert. OH

 

[lithicus]

If so that one lacks the starter/burn button

From the looks of it, I think the cam is essentially the starter/burn button

 

[lithicus]

Here is my one and only lambsfoot. An A Wright in rosewood with the Made in Sheffield tang stamp, which I don't mind. I absolutely love the gator snap on this thing I also know almost nothing about this lighter. Just never researched it! It is a Ronson, which I know Zippo acquired in 2010. This was certainly made well before that time. Never tried to date it or anything though! It was given to me by my step mother. It was her fathers as he seemed to collect lighters. When she found out I was collecting them, she gifted them to me! I couldn't have been more grateful! Ironically enough, while I never knew him, he worked in the same Tool and Die shop my grandfather did! Apparently, my grandpa said he was quite the jokester I would repeat the joke he told my grandfather long ago, but I'm not sure it is appropriate here hahahh




EDIT: As an inexperienced Ronson google searcher, I believe this lighter dates between 1930 and 1950 Would love for an experienced Ronson collector to join our thread and confirm!

 

[Jack Black]

Here is my one and only lambsfoot. An A Wright in rosewood with the Made in Sheffield tang stamp, which I don't mind. I absolutely love the gator snap on this thing I also know almost nothing about this lighter. Just never researched it! It is a Ronson, which I know Zippo acquired in 2010. This was certainly made well before that time. Never tried to date it or anything though! It was given to me by my step mother. It was her fathers as he seemed to collect lighters. When she found out I was collecting them, she gifted them to me! I couldn't have been more grateful! Ironically enough, while I never knew him, he worked in the same Tool and Die shop my grandfather did! Apparently, my grandpa said he was quite the jokester I would repeat the joke he told my grandfather long ago, but I'm not sure it is appropriate here hahahh

LOL! Nice Lambsfoot I prefer that tang stamp I remember seeing Ronsons like that as a kid. Later, in the 70's, another Ronson model was popular here, virtually everyone had them. As a schoolboy, my lighter was a black Clipper

 

[pjsjr]

My father was in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He was a crewman on a plane towing a target for gunnery practice that was shot down by gunners on the ground. He survived, thankfully.

I know little about the incident, but know he loved to make things and made this lighter out of a 50 cal. bullet. He also made the ring out of a stainless bolt that came off the plane.

These I truly cherish...

 

[lithicus]

My father was in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He was a crewman on a plane towing a target for gunnery practice that was shot down by gunners on the ground. He survived, thankfully.

I know little about the incident, but know he loved to make things and made this lighter out of a 50 cal. bullet. He also made the ring out of a stainless bolt that came off the plane.

These I truly cherish...

Oh man... where to start. That is such an incredible story and thank the lord he survived that incident! I assume if he hadn't, we may not behaving this conversation right now! And how great is it that you have these truly, truly, one of a kind pieces to hold on to. This is really something special. Thank you for sharing.

I also stumbled upon a few case camp knives like you have posted when I was searching for my first camp knives recently. My grandpa loved Case and so, as a brand, they've always held a special place in my heart.

 

[pjsjr]

This is really something special. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for your kind words and contributions to this thread. I don't know when the incident happened. I was born in September of 1944. The bullet he used for the lighter is dated 1943. He was still in the service when I was born. Maybe I'll do some research...maybe not

I have all the parts for the lighter's insides but have never tried to put it together. I'm sure that it would work, he was very meticulous.

 

[lithicus]

Thanks for your kind words and contributions to this thread. I don't know when the incident happened. I was born in September of 1944. The bullet he used for the lighter is dated 1943. He was still in the service when I was born. Maybe I'll do some research...maybe not

I have all the parts for the lighter's insides but have never tried to put it together. I'm sure that it would work, he was very meticulous.

From an outsider's view, it's pretty crazy to reflect on these "minor" moments in the past and how things could've changed if they happened differently. Pretty scary stuff! But I can say with certainty, I'm glad those of us that are still here are able to share these stories today

Whether or not you try to put the very unique lighter together, I think, is a matter of preference. My father, a musician, was given a rolex watch by his father, also a musician. It was broken when he received it and so he got it fixed promptly and wore it for years and years and years as it reminded him of his father. One night, in what my father called "his greatest live performance", the watch stopped. My father took this as a sign from his dad that he was proud of him for such a great performance. The rolex watch was broken... just as he first received it. He thought about getting it fixed, but decided against it. He keeps it on his night stand as a reminder of his father and of that great live performance. One unfortunate day, the watch will be mine. And, I will have to decide whether I want to get it fixed or not.

All of this is to say, sometimes leaving things "as they are" is just as good as trying to fix them up and put them to good use. Either way, I think they'd be proud of us.

 

[pjsjr]

One unfortunate day, the watch will be mine. And, I will have to decide whether I want to get it fixed or not.

That is true, but, it's the way life is. A fine story, I hope that watch will get passed down for generations.

 

[Nexus-6]

From an outsider's view, it's pretty crazy to reflect on these "minor" moments in the past and how things could've changed if they happened differently. Pretty scary stuff! But I can say with certainty, I'm glad those of us that are still here are able to share these stories today

Whether or not you try to put the very unique lighter together, I think, is a matter of preference. My father, a musician, was given a rolex watch by his father, also a musician. It was broken when he received it and so he got it fixed promptly and wore it for years and years and years as it reminded him of his father. One night, in what my father called "his greatest live performance", the watch stopped. My father took this as a sign from his dad that he was proud of him for such a great performance. The rolex watch was broken... just as he first received it. He thought about getting it fixed, but decided against it. He keeps it on his night stand as a reminder of his father and of that great live performance. One unfortunate day, the watch will be mine. And, I will have to decide whether I want to get it fixed or not.

All of this is to say, sometimes leaving things "as they are" is just as good as trying to fix them up and put them to good use. Either way, I think they'd be proud of us.

Great story, and history. Having personally been through that unfortunate day, not too long ago, I can attest that it is nice to have something special to remember him by. If I may suggest, and if and when you receive that Rolex, be very careful about going through the repair process (especially for a Rolex). I can share more if you're interested. Again, thanks for sharing.

 

[lithicus]

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Below is my 1980 Fly Fishing zippo. Quoting this for reference!

Great story, and history. Having personally been through that unfortunate day, not too long ago, I can attest that it is nice to have something special to remember him by. If I may suggest, and if and when you receive that Rolex, be very careful about going through the repair process (especially for a Rolex). I can share more if you're interested. Again, thanks for sharing.

Thank you very much! I'll post a message to your profile with my email so we can chat about it more. I always appreciate having input on important decisions.


Kicking this thread off this morning and getting it somewhat back on track Here is a picture I set up at my fly tying desk with a multitude of items that are very important to me. You can see various fly tying materials I use and one of my fly boxes which has some flies I tied and some I purchased. The fly reel was my grandfather's Meisselbach Ablette Airex No. 371 click'n'pawl. Both belt buckles were his as well. The cross stitch is one my grandmother made for my grandfather. It hung in the breezeway all of my life; the fisherman's prayer. The Uncle Henry 127UH has been posted a few times here. It is the knife my grandfather and I used to clean all of our game. It is the knife most sentimental to me and one I will keep forever. The zippo is from 1980 and from what I believe is called the "Sports Series". I liked this graphic in particular because the fisherman is holding a net

Here is a slightly better picture, at least a little closer, without the clutter of my fly tying desk.

 

[Jsega51]

Here‘s a crushed and abandoned insert next to some railroad tracks I walk along with the dog each day. I’ve been walking past this thing for 7 years now, who knows how long it’s been there for though lol.

 

[lithicus]

Here‘s a crushed and abandoned insert next to some railroad tracks I walk along with the dog each day. I’ve been walking past this thing for 7 years now, who knows how long it’s been there for though lol.

Surprisingly, zippo would likely "fix" this for you free of charge. By "fix" I mean replace. They might even put the crushed one in their museum!

That is also an absolutely gorgeous knife! The bone on it is STUNNING. And love the shape on that clip... such a nice swedge.
Not too long ago, maybe a few months, there was a Tony Bose stockman on the exchange. The stockman is my favorite pattern. It was more than I ever intended spending on a single knife, but it was hard to resist as it was priced so well. The quality of those knives I've heard is outstanding. I'm glad someone else bought it so I didn't have to explain to the wife

 

[Jsega51]

Surprisingly, zippo would likely "fix" this for you free of charge. By "fix" I mean replace. They might even put the crushed one in their museum!

That is also an absolutely gorgeous knife! The bone on it is STUNNING. And love the shape on that clip... such a nice swedge.

Thanks! Haha, yeah I could likely get a new one in exchange for that poor insert but it’s kind of become my little marker, it’s funny how it will stand out with the light hitting it different some days. I live 30min from the Zippo/Case factory and it’s always cool to go check out the museum which I heard is going to get an overhaul and changed up some, I believe expanded as well. It’s also fun to go look at the knives of course!

The Case/Bose knives are an excellent value next to Tony’s handmade work, Reese as well. I would recommend them to anyone that wants that custom touch without jumping into the top shelf price bracket.

 

[lithicus]

Thanks! Haha, yeah I could likely get a new one in exchange for that poor insert but it’s kind of become my little marker, it’s funny how it will stand out with the light hitting it different some days.

I can totally understand that! It's funny how we get used to things like that and it suddenly feels "off" when it is missing.

I live 30min from the Zippo/Case factory and it’s always cool to go check out the museum which I heard is going to get an overhaul and changed up some, I believe expanded as well. It’s also fun to go look at the knives of course!

That is interesting. I had no idea! I've never been able to visit, but live closer now that I have in the past. Much further than 30 minutes, but either way I should try to plan a trip!

The Case/Bose knives are an excellent value next to Tony’s handmade work, Reese as well. I would recommend them to anyone that wants that custom touch without jumping into the top shelf price bracket.

This is what I've heard as well. And, as I'll likely never own a true custom, I think a T Bose or R Bose knife might be the next best thing! Glad you hear you are enjoying yours

 

[Old Hunter]

Dug out my last one, this Zippo I bought in Gatlinburg TN in late summer 2003. I had recently returned home and my wife and I took a week trip to visit our oldest two in colleges (one in Columbia and one in Atlanta) and then spent the last four days in the mountains. We went to SMKW where I bought a knife and to a number of small tobacco shops in town, one of which I bought this Zippo at. Many years later I found the United Boker ARNG Trapper. Both have been kept unused as keepsakes. OH

 

[Tx308]

My paternal grandfathers lighter, the only thing of his I have.
Took a bit of work to clean out the flint tube as it had been sitting unused for 40 odd years since his death when I received it but it works perfectly now.
I haven't smoked in over 5 years but it stays fueled up on my desk and gets occasional use.