Zippo

We're big fans of the iconic Zippo lighter. How could you not be, right? It's a quintessentially American product that's accompanied soldiers in combat and popped up routinely in pop culture over the years. That said, the Zippo isn't perfect. That's where the PyroVault Lighter Armor comes in. Designed to…

First, sell an item only a portion of the population needs. Second, slap a lifetime guarantee on it—not the customer's lifetime, mind you, the lifetime of the product itself (aka forever). Finally, having ensured minimal repeat business, go ahead and launch your company in the middle of The Great Depression. Now, our business…

Americans have been carrying around Zippos since the 1930s. The lighters are, without question, one of the most iconic American products of all time. (Read more about that here.) But if you think taking one out of your pocket, flicking it on, and lighting something up is the extent of the fun you…

Tel-Aviv-based jeweler Nati Amor specializes in sculpting for original and custom jewelry, and he just so happens to have a thing for skulls and Zippos. This unique creation is the standard windproof flame generating hardware with the satisfying "click" that you're used to, except it's decked out with Amor's Black…