Ronson made its first lighter, called the Wonderliter, in 1913 while under the name Art Metal Works. This pocket cigarette lighter contains a metal wand with an asbestos filament on the end. The 2.25-inch-tall silver lighter has a flint on its bottom.

Where are Ronson lighters made?

Zippo Manufacturing Company currently owns the related brands in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and continues to produce Ronson lighters and Ronsonol fuel. Ronson International Limited, located in Northampton, England, owns the Ronson brand in most other territories throughout the world.

What fuel do Ronson lighters use?

Butane Preparation and Usage Butane - Extremely Flammable. FLAMMABLE GAS 2. AEROSOL - containing flammable gas. Pressurised container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.

Are Ronson lighters valuable?

Production of successful lighter models ran in huge numbers, and these tend to remain low-value items. However, with Zippo and Ronson for instance, the earliest models are very scarce and therefore more valuable. That being said, older lighters are usually scarce, especially the ones in a great condition.

Is Ronson made by Zippo?

The RONSON and RONSONOL brands are part of the Zippo Manufacturing Company family of brands.

Is a trench lighter?

The Akomplice Trench Lighter is fashioned after those supposedly crafted and used by soldiers in World War I and is an instant EDC upgrade. Soldiers in World War I supposedly crafted lighters from spent bullet cases while in the trenches.

How do you refill an old Ronson lighter?

Insert the butane tip into the inlet valve on the lighter. Hold the lighter and the butane upside down when filling or you will get air into the lighter causing it not to work correctly. Press the butane valve down on the inlet valve and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat this step once more and the lighter will be filled.

Can you use rubbing alcohol in a lighter?

91% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol): Worked fine.

What can you substitute for lighter fluid?

Household lighter fluid alternatives:Newspaper: Ball up 2 or 3 sheets and place under your charcoal grate. Whiskey*: Any high proof alcohol really.Rubbing alcohol*: Be sure to let this burn out completely before cooking over it.Cardboard Egg Crate: Take 1/2 of the bottom of the crate, place coals into it.More items

Does lighter fluid affect flavor?

The truth is, the flavor from lighter fluid will usually cook right into your food, and leave a bad taste in your mouth. Lighter fluid is actually a regulated product because it has the potential to trigger photochemical smog, which in some areas can be a major problem.