History Of Lighter

　　The history of the birth of lighter can be traced back to the stage when humans learned to make fire. Since the sparks rubbed between two wooden sticks flashed across the continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe, "fire" has been the driving factor for the economy and beliefs of these primitive tribes. Of course, the fire or tinder at that time had sacred meaning and mysterious charm in the hearts of primitive people. It was not only the source of their profit and warmth but also full of uncontrollability. The earliest birth of lighters may be a story: a tribe member accidentally discovered that when he rubbed two small wooden sticks hard, a magical spark would be produced, of course, this became their earliest campfire, and thus gave birth to human history. The earliest "lighter". Until the 17th century, with the widespread use of boxes, tin, and tobacco pouches, items used for making fire, including flint and inflammable, became easy to preserve. This also made the invention of the tinder box possible. At the end of the 19th century, there were some rather interesting tinderboxes in England, their steel casing and flint were replaced by a convex lens to collect sunlight to light the fire. The number of such tinderboxes is rather limited. Therefore, it has become an object actively sought after by collectors today. The era of invention and innovation occurred during the industrial revolution from the middle of the 18th century to the middle of the 19th century, which made every industry in Europe undergo profound changes, and the manufacturing of lighters was no exception. In the Crimean War from 1853 to 1856, it seems that the biggest winner was not a certain country, but the booming cigarette industry. As a result, the cigarette industry and the lighter manufacturing industry became inseparable twin brothers. Around 1898, a lighter using fuze technology was born. Instantly become an extremely popular product on the market. This product is called the "Magic Light", and it uses a detonator and the principle of ignition is quite similar to today's toy guns. In the era of invention and innovation, more and better lighters were made and sold over time. Lighters have become daily necessities, promotional gifts favored by businesses, souvenirs of an adventure or travel, or even just precious collectibles. By the early 20th century, the era of tinderboxes was over, and consumers demanded more, more convenient, and cheaper options. Inventions of this period include electronic lighters, battery lighters, and methanol lighters.

　　Although the lighter is small, it reflects human's understanding of nature and the development of industrial civilization.

　　The fuel for lighters has also gone through tinder, match rope, sulfur, phosphorus (red phosphorus, white phosphorus), paraffin, kerosene, alcohol/perfume, hydrogen, methane, gas to gasoline, and butane. Among them, when gasoline has not been used in the car, it was selected as the fuel for the lighter.

　　Today's lighters in our country are not just simple cigarette lighting tools but have opened up a world for the majority of enthusiasts to show their artistic talents and abilities. Some lighters are even sold in jewelry stores, and more expensive lighters have become collectibles. The charm of a lighter is not only its function but also its a pleasant sound, beautiful shape, and precious materials. More importantly, the designers of lighters continue to break through traditions, cater to the individualistic characteristics of fashionable young people, and launch a variety of novel and unique works. Now, some clothing stores are also selling lighters. And lighters are no longer exclusive to men. Women also have lighters around their waists or in their vanity boxes. This is not necessarily for smoking, but decoration. It is worth mentioning that there is a leather product designed for women that integrates a lighter with a cosmetic bag. Although many women may not use it at one time, its noble characteristics attract the attention of women.