I have an American WWI lighter (a similar model to this) dated 1918. I never knew how to refuel it or how to replace the flint. Your video was extremely helpful!
Wish I'd seen this video 30 years ago when I got my replica trench lighter. I always thought they were cool, so I got one, but didn't know what kind of fuel to use. The guy at the store steered me the wrong way and I ended up burning the wick off. ...still have not been able to get more wick out. >l
I have one of these. You are right. Most people have seen this type so kind of a conversation starter. Plus it lights un the wind thanks to its cover. It fits in my pocket easier than a zippo. And its attached to my keys.
Awesome! i got one like this for over 24 years now, a gift from a grandparent from one of my girlfriends when i was younger ;) he also gave me a super sharp small foldable blade with it, great gifts! Got inspired to repair it after watching this, it was only missing the ring to remove and place the cap over the flint. Thanks for the video (and inspiration) !
I have a lighter that looks like a trench lighter. Made in Taiwan. There is a name Don and a number 83 in the little round holes on two sides. Looks like brass. Would like to know more about them if possible.
@@karvast5726 yeah all these lighters need to have "O" ring seals to prevent fuel loss. That's why I love the humble peanut lighter, they don't suffer from evaporation.
Those lighters were issued to soldiers I have one that has a production number on it you can also tell it’s handmade because everything is incredibly crooked but functional
scotsman762 ohhh ok that’s what it was on video it kind of looked like masking tape although I did think you used it for stopping a cut from bleeding cuz I have used tape before instead of a band aid
I just buy whatever flints is cheapest, you can 200 flints on ebay for around £5-£7 and they work fine, as for the wicks I've near had to change one in any of my lighters.
Theres a rope style cotton wick that most smoke shops carry same with the flints. You have to ask for them because they keep them behind the counter. Like pipe screens.
any cheap flint will work fine, but the ones from bic lighters reign surpreme. they are a little thicker, so they dont wiggle around as much, and over twice as long than the normal ones. wish you could buy those anywhere
3:44 No, not unless you want to ignite gasoline or something similar. In a fire starting ferro rod you want bigger chunks coming off, that will kind of stick to the wood a bit and linger for a while. The lighter flints are rather just puffing away, unless you grind up almost the whole flint maybe, considering you would even have a full one.
Sorry to ruin your fantasy... This came in a box clearly marked made in China. I know because I have the same model, but it only cost £10 new from eBay. The original was never a "Trench Lighter" .. Trench lighters are supposed to be made in the trenches by the troops.. Your lighter is a Chinese copy of an IMCO lighter made from 1927 almost a decade after the end of WW1 .. No particular calibre of bullet shell matches the size of this lighter's outer casing, so forget the idea that they were originally WW1 bullet casings. Check out this site, I hope it helps. www.vintage-evans-and-classic-cigarette-lighters.com/imco.php
Culturally significant lighter the original made during armistice era, made from no longer usable shell casings. I'm going to get one for 14CAD, can't go wrong! P.S. Scotsman, I love your accent.
I have an American WWI lighter (a similar model to this) dated 1918. I never knew how to refuel it or how to replace the flint. Your video was extremely helpful!
I'm glad you found this helpful👍🏻
Wish I'd seen this video 30 years ago when I got my replica trench lighter. I always thought they were cool, so I got one, but didn't know what kind of fuel to use. The guy at the store steered me the wrong way and I ended up burning the wick off.
...still have not been able to get more wick out. >l
I have one of these. You are right. Most people have seen this type so kind of a conversation starter.
Plus it lights un the wind thanks to its cover. It fits in my pocket easier than a zippo. And its attached to my keys.
Awesome! i got one like this for over 24 years now, a gift from a grandparent from one of my girlfriends when i was younger ;) he also gave me a super sharp small foldable blade with it, great gifts!
Got inspired to repair it after watching this, it was only missing the ring to remove and place the cap over the flint.
Thanks for the video (and inspiration) !
I really enjoy that old British knife behind the lighter
Think it's a ww2 jack knife
@@worldwarbricks7966 yes it's a British jack knife
I have 2 of those knives and a lot of other war items from my grandfather
U got any idea what period that knife is? Cause i know for sure the belgian army used these aswell during the 40-50's
Very interesting!
If I understood correctly, under the wheel there is a piece of flint (rock) and the wheel is made of steel?
Can I use zippo fluid for this?
yes
They were either made or privately purchased not issued
I have a lighter that looks like a trench lighter. Made in Taiwan. There is a name Don and a number 83 in the little round holes on two sides. Looks like brass. Would like to know more about them if possible.
The ring is butted instead of being soldered, making it wear out with time.
does it suffer from evaporation problems like most other fuel based lighters?
Probably
@@karvast5726 yeah all these lighters need to have "O" ring seals to prevent fuel loss.
That's why I love the humble peanut lighter, they don't suffer from evaporation.
they do, but nowhere near as much as zippos.
@@Ucceah zippo's are natorious.
Those lighters were issued to soldiers I have one that has a production number on it you can also tell it’s handmade because everything is incredibly crooked but functional
They were not made until after WW1. They were made by Imco but started a few years after the war. May have used melted down cases.
Does he have tape on his thumb???
Did you stop and think that maybe I cut my thumb and put a plaster on to stop the blood?
scotsman762 ohhh ok that’s what it was on video it kind of looked like masking tape although I did think you used it for stopping a cut from bleeding cuz I have used tape before instead of a band aid
why is there tape on your thumb?
What kind of flint and wick do u use to replace, zippo?
I just buy whatever flints is cheapest, you can 200 flints on ebay for around £5-£7 and they work fine, as for the wicks I've near had to change one in any of my lighters.
I use flints from empty bic for my zippo
Theres a rope style cotton wick that most smoke shops carry same with the flints. You have to ask for them because they keep them behind the counter. Like pipe screens.
any cheap flint will work fine, but the ones from bic lighters reign surpreme. they are a little thicker, so they dont wiggle around as much, and over twice as long than the normal ones. wish you could buy those anywhere
Yes they were made by soldiers World War II and World War I my grandfather made one for himself
I just found mine and it works I would like to know how much u.s money it is worth
As an European I have no problems with dialects.
They used to issue these or types of these kinds of lighters
I had one of these but lost it. Do you know where I can buy another one in the UK or UK website?
I have seen on eBay.Imco is brand. Brass better.
3:44 No, not unless you want to ignite gasoline or something similar. In a fire starting ferro rod you want bigger chunks coming off, that will kind of stick to the wood a bit and linger for a while. The lighter flints are rather just puffing away, unless you grind up almost the whole flint maybe, considering you would even have a full one.
I have one of those, Works Good^!!^
I'm glad replicas exist. Gives folks a chance to appreciate them without having to spend a lot of money
Hello. thanks for the review. could you please provide a link where you got it so we can buy it as well? thank you very much in advance!
For example in Soldier of Fortune Military shop in the UK. If it's still actual to you :)
thank you very much
They were made. Engineers made them. I have a original one. It would be useful as a lighter!
Great video!
I've got one m8
I'm gettin one m8
Just bought one too m8
Made in Austria
Way to much chatter
Don't watch then
Sorry to ruin your fantasy... This came in a box clearly marked made in China. I know because I have the same model, but it only cost £10 new from eBay. The original was never a "Trench Lighter" .. Trench lighters are supposed to be made in the trenches by the troops.. Your lighter is a Chinese copy of an IMCO lighter made from 1927 almost a decade after the end of WW1 .. No particular calibre of bullet shell matches the size of this lighter's outer casing, so forget the idea that they were originally WW1 bullet casings. Check out this site, I hope it helps. www.vintage-evans-and-classic-cigarette-lighters.com/imco.php
Gary Seven I'm aware that it isn't real, and that it was made in China. Tho I was never sure if it was made by soldiers themselves or issued. Thanks
Culturally significant lighter the original made during armistice era, made from no longer usable shell casings. I'm going to get one for 14CAD, can't go wrong! P.S. Scotsman, I love your accent.
Hello i have one, (1828) and i wont to know thé value
do you know the link to the lighter
@@someone-xr6ck i have one,
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