Zippo Knives

[jerryd6818]

Jerry, I've seen them boxed together. Nice. J.O'.

I worked for NCR twice for a total of about 15 years.

[cody6268]

This one's similar to a Classic SD from Victorinox. Made in the USA, but looks nothing like any Case I've seen.

I believe these are fairly recent--probably within the past 20 years or so. Really nicely made little knife. Need to pick up a used one for EDC, as I think it will do nicely, given it's wider than a Classic SD, but has exactly the same tools.

[chickenman62]

My only Zippo. Welchs is big around here . Lots of grape farms and wineries.

[knife7knut]

While going through some other small multi-blades (Italian-made), I came across this one. Never realized it was a Zippo!

[JLMills]

The zippo knives great. Back in the late i80's Zippo came to a preserve I was working at and brought us a few pocket knives. He stated they was some of the first made and wanted our thoughts. He also, stated that he was thinking of putting advertising on them. The knives I've saw in the pictures maybe old but the ribbets are polished flat the the edge. The ones he gave us the ribbets was pressed and left sticking out. I used mine for a long time and still have it. I'll put a picture when I can.

[PringleTree]

I picked up this Zippo knife at a flea market on Saturday, been carrying it ever since. Carboline is a chemical company. I like the size and slimness. Condition is such that I don't have to worry that carrying it will decrease any collector value. If you look closely, you can see that someone in the past placed a clear sticker or piece of tape generally over the logo. I'm wondering if I can get some of that off with a razor blade.
Thanks for looking.

Chris

[Miller Bro's]

Try some of this stuff...

[PringleTree]

Try some of this stuff...

MB, I will do that--I've seen it before down at Walmart, so I even know the aisle. I appreciate the suggestion.

[Miller Bro's]

Your welcome, it has worked very well for me over the years

[PringleTree]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

[Mumbleypeg]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

Difficult to tell from pictures how deep the letters are embossed on your knife, but if you want to you could give this a try viewtopic.php?p=969682#p969682

In your case sounds like nothing to lose. Might be a cheap and interesting experiment.

Ken

[ThatWeirdKnifeGuy]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

Did you let it set for 15 minutes? I used to spray and wipe. Then i read the directions

[PringleTree]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

Did you let it set for 15 minutes? I used to spray and wipe. Then i read the directions

TWKG:
Thanks for the input. No, I didn't let it set 15 minutes, but I did read the directions , which say nothing about "letting it set 15 minutes". Here are the directions for use found on the can: "Apply to a cloth, then blot or rub lightly." Actually, I left each application on until it started to dry and get hazy in appearance, then I scraped. Probably 2 minutes or so.
Chris

[ThatWeirdKnifeGuy]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

Did you let it set for 15 minutes? I used to spray and wipe. Then i read the directions

TWKG:
Thanks for the input. No, I didn't let it set 15 minutes, but I did read the directions , which say nothing about "letting it set 15 minutes". Here are the directions for use found on the can: "Apply to a cloth, then blot or rub lightly." Actually, I left each application on until it started to dry and get hazy in appearance, then I scraped. Probably 2 minutes or so.
Chris

My bad. I checked after i read your response. I in fact use goo gone. A different product entirely. Its, however,
also quite effective at adhesive removal

[PringleTree]

Well, as suggested above, Goof Off did the trick to help remove the tape/sticker. I had to make several applications of it, and then scrape the loosened layers each time with a razor blade, but eventually it all came off. As you can see when comparing the before and after pics, it also removed most of the remaining red from the logo. This is of no consequence to me as the red lettering was already partially gone, and I bought the knife to carry/use, not as a collectable.
Thanks again, MB.

Chris

Difficult to tell from pictures how deep the letters are embossed on your knife, but if you want to you could give this a try viewtopic.php?p=969682#p969682

In your case sounds like nothing to lose. Might be a cheap and interesting experiment.

Ken

Hi Ken:
Thanks for the suggestion and link. I'll give that thread a read and see what the deal is.

Chris

[PringleTree]

Did you let it set for 15 minutes? I used to spray and wipe. Then i read the directions

TWKG:
Thanks for the input. No, I didn't let it set 15 minutes, but I did read the directions , which say nothing about "letting it set 15 minutes". Here are the directions for use found on the can: "Apply to a cloth, then blot or rub lightly." Actually, I left each application on until it started to dry and get hazy in appearance, then I scraped. Probably 2 minutes or so.
Chris

My bad. I checked after i read your response. I in fact use goo gone. A different product entirely. Its, however,
also quite effective at adhesive removal

Not a problem. The products' names are so similar. I appreciate your interest.

[knife7knut]

Odorless mineral spirits also works well for removing adhesive. I use it to clean my paint brushes.

[PringleTree]

Odorless mineral spirits also works well for removing adhesive. I use it to clean my paint brushes.

knife7knut:

Thanks for the suggestion--much appreciated

Chris J.

[knife7knut]

3 sizes of Zippo knives. The smallest one is my latest one.

[PringleTree]

3 sizes of Zippo knives. The smallest one is my latest one.

Knife7:
Nice collection there. The last one appears small, but with a blade large to be pretty useful.

Chris J.