Zippo Lighter Restoration from the Vietnam War - Đa krông 73-74

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  • @AwesomeRestorations
    @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +400

    In this video I restore a Vietnam War Zippo Lighter - Feel free to spread some LOVE ❤👍 Also see my OLD NORDIC HAMMER RESTORATION - ua-cam.com/video/CtGgTyS7Ya0/v-deo.html - Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

    • @TechyMaster
      @TechyMaster 4 роки тому +7

      First

    • @riyad3399
      @riyad3399 4 роки тому +3

      ارررررررحب

    • @evertonoliveira6676
      @evertonoliveira6676 4 роки тому +6

      *Assistindo aqui do BRASIL 🇧🇷❤👏🏼*

    • @Blank_baron
      @Blank_baron 4 роки тому +10

      It's a world war 2 U.S. paratroopers sterling silver coat of arms.

    • @sashagrahovac694
      @sashagrahovac694 4 роки тому +5

      Awesome Restorations sorry but those background sounds r super annoying

  • @Amberdogproductions
    @Amberdogproductions 4 роки тому +543

    As a U.S. veteran, it warms my heart to see you bring these iconic items back to life again. Thank you so very much for doing them. The 3 veteran lighters you did made my eyes water.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +36

      I'm so glad you liked the videos ❤

    • @Sam_50210
      @Sam_50210 3 роки тому +10

      Thank you for your service

    • @Jakut888
      @Jakut888 3 роки тому +8

      What did fight for? Only in second total war Japan attacked you but you guys destroyed so many countries just for nothing!!!!

    • @dirtonknees2
      @dirtonknees2 3 роки тому +11

      @@Jakut888 shut up troll

    • @Jakut888
      @Jakut888 3 роки тому +6

      @@dirtonknees2 no, I'm serious. Tell me if you are smart enough for what us army fight all the time waste money of taxpayers!

  • @JohnDoe-gj4dv
    @JohnDoe-gj4dv 4 роки тому +674

    The Wings with Parachute are United States Army Basic Parachutist
    " Airborne " insignia. Worn by U.S. Army Soldiers and United States Marines

    • @mrsapplez2007
      @mrsapplez2007 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you

    • @mrsapplez2007
      @mrsapplez2007 4 роки тому +6

      And reported the spam

    • @210HAVOK
      @210HAVOK 4 роки тому +12

      Anyone in the service can go to airborne school, I went with all branches

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +59

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your knowledge I really appreciate it 😉👍

    • @MikeSverchevsky
      @MikeSverchevsky 4 роки тому +9

      @@AwesomeRestorations Bro, tell to us, how you find this lighter ?

  • @circutrider
    @circutrider 3 роки тому +81

    the winged parachute is jump school wings indicating that the person has qualified to jump. It is not exclusive to the Army but anyone from any service who completes the school and qualifies to jump can wear them. Da Krong is a place (like Da Nang).

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому +7

      thanks for your comment Dave I really appreciate it :)

    • @IamChevalier
      @IamChevalier 2 роки тому

      My uncle carried a zippo very similar to the one your are restoring - I beleive the symbol/logo signifies the previous owner was Airborne - the most famous being the 82nd - but the 101st is also pretty famous.
      As #Dave mentions, it could mean the prev owner carried the Airborne qualification and was part of another unit - all MACV-SOG operators were Airborne qualified, but belonged to Army SpecForces.
      My uncle was ForceRecon Marines in Vietnam 67-70 operating in CCN (as far as I can tell)

  • @lauriieee
    @lauriieee 3 роки тому +110

    These are the most calming yet interesting videos, your creativity and humour with what you do really makes these videos unique!

  • @notamexican91
    @notamexican91 4 роки тому +117

    The engraving was a bit odd, but a lot of soldiers displayed it ironically back then. 10/10 message on the case, though.

    • @myunaveragelife9538
      @myunaveragelife9538 4 роки тому

      A lot of soldiers wore peace sign pins there. That’s why Full Metal Jacket included that detail because some had it on the back of their helmets and shit along with lines like “Born To Kill”

  • @BeyondEcho95
    @BeyondEcho95 4 роки тому +51

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the quote. Knowing military, that's exactly something someone would say 🤣

  • @BrandoCalrissian82
    @BrandoCalrissian82 3 роки тому +4

    Those are coveted US Army Paratrooper wings. The Airborne are a very proud community (which I’m proudly included) and you did a magnificent job on this lighter. #AirborneAllTheWay

  • @Deus_Divinitus
    @Deus_Divinitus 3 роки тому +713

    The symbol was a parachute and wings for the US airborne division with the best engraving "When I die bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass"

  • @Corman1974
    @Corman1974 4 роки тому +6

    My father served in the Vietnam War. This restoration really touched home. Very very awesome ❤

  • @davidgolinsky
    @davidgolinsky 4 роки тому +299

    Basic Parachutist "Jump wings". Got mine in 80'. 😉

    • @danieledragone423
      @danieledragone423 4 роки тому +7

      I’m Italian and I got mine in ‘89.

    • @33tonino
      @33tonino 4 роки тому +2

      @@danieledragone423 io nel 71

    • @hoffa_82nd2
      @hoffa_82nd2 4 роки тому +5

      Got mine in 87' and spent 10 yrs in the 82nd......

    • @Feedforwrardjames9
      @Feedforwrardjames9 4 роки тому

      daniele dragone questo nel video però è il brevetto usa il nostro è appena diverso ed ha la stella al centro , simbolo che contraddistingue il brevetto militare da quello civile

    • @fidelmercado2621
      @fidelmercado2621 4 роки тому +2

      Got mine in '02. Airborne!

  • @lbcruzn6254
    @lbcruzn6254 3 роки тому +1

    I spent time on a ship in the south China sea during Viet Nam 68 tru 70.I came back with 2 zippos with picture of my ship on them. Thank-you for bringing to life those Nam lighters. Hopefully their owners survived. 🙏

  • @KeklordNappa
    @KeklordNappa 4 роки тому +61

    "When I die, bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass" has gotta be one of my all-time favorite quotes

  • @philswift8311
    @philswift8311 4 роки тому +491

    Don't get me wrong, I loved the restoration. The only thing I don't like is how you engraved the peace sign on it. I'm not against it or anything I just think that it should be as original as possible

    • @brannockbreakdowns7949
      @brannockbreakdowns7949 4 роки тому +40

      I agree but at least it was on the inside.

    • @bradleyholcombe6114
      @bradleyholcombe6114 4 роки тому +44

      Peace is not always the answer. Sometimes fighting is the only way

    • @philswift8311
      @philswift8311 4 роки тому +40

      @TEKNOMOGUL like I said, I'm not against it. I just think that it should be left how it was. I think of it as getting a really old car but but putting modern suspension in it, no one will see it but it doesn't make it all original

    • @jhonettesoriao7635
      @jhonettesoriao7635 4 роки тому +5

      Maybe that was for his credit since he is the one who restored it. 😄

    • @datnguyenhuy1427
      @datnguyenhuy1427 4 роки тому +46

      @@bradleyholcombe6114 As a Vietnamese, I feel respected by his peace sign. This lighter is evidence of the once brutal violence America put on our country. The war was purely death or survival. Remember Nixon wanted to nuke Hanoi. Yes, fighting was the only way for Vietnamese people at those long, cold, starving years. This peace sign is like a penance, it eases the pain. Thank you Martin

  • @TXnine7nine
    @TXnine7nine 4 роки тому +68

    3:41 That is the symbol of a US Army Paratrooper. Those are their “jump wings” that all paratroopers get upon graduating airborne school.

  • @JaketheJust
    @JaketheJust 3 роки тому +1

    I love the smell of Awesome Restorations in the morning…Smells like Victory

  • @crestcomplete
    @crestcomplete 4 роки тому +27

    everyone’s talking about how the engraving isnt good for the restoration but that laser engraving was sick as shit i’ve never seen something that cool

  • @LazySlothGaming442
    @LazySlothGaming442 4 роки тому +184

    Him : we need a little squeeze of WD40
    Me: oh that’s normal
    Also him: And some fire
    Me: :O

    • @SandraRegina-jp1rx
      @SandraRegina-jp1rx 3 роки тому

      Olá,parece ser nossa Senhora aparecida,padroeira do Brasil!

  • @DEATH_GUN18
    @DEATH_GUN18 4 роки тому +15

    У тебя получаются самые интересные видосы по рестоврации предметов
    Это очень залипательно
    Продолжай в том же духе
    Желаю тебе удачи в будующем

  • @krisaaron5771
    @krisaaron5771 2 роки тому +2

    Go to 4:32 and watch the eyes on the little bear wire dispenser!
    These videos are wonderful! Calming, restful, and they bring back memories of that time in history when we were so young and had our entire lives ahead of us. We thought we were going to change the world... instead, the world does what it always does and changed us.
    Tears for who we were and those we lost.

  • @paritshithpranav4564
    @paritshithpranav4564 4 роки тому +294

    Did anyone see a Person's face in the solution at 4:19

    • @DMM-gm3zb
      @DMM-gm3zb 4 роки тому +3

      Yes. A man with a beard. Good catch!

    • @RJ1menzZ585
      @RJ1menzZ585 4 роки тому +6

      Hidden face reveal?!

    • @pokemonlover4life977
      @pokemonlover4life977 4 роки тому +14

      I saw it two hade to look twice to make shore I wasn’t seeing thangs👀

    • @TheShaggyRifleman
      @TheShaggyRifleman 4 роки тому +11

      @@RJ1menzZ585 no. Hes shown his face plenty of times

    • @danielcordero901
      @danielcordero901 4 роки тому +8

      I thought it was John Rambo's face.

  • @rochducey4669
    @rochducey4669 3 роки тому +45

    The emblem that was removed, cleaned, and re-silvered is a U.S. parachutist badge for the 101st and 82nd airborne paratroopers.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому +2

      thanks for telling me :)

    • @charlesmurphy919
      @charlesmurphy919 3 роки тому +10

      not just 101 or 82nd . they are jump wings

    • @LKS-1976
      @LKS-1976 3 роки тому +1

      AATW

    • @cpreston2566
      @cpreston2566 3 роки тому +1

      Who tf dont know that

    • @charliemancuso5690
      @charliemancuso5690 3 роки тому +4

      Silver wings are what someone gets for successfully completing US Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning Georgia. The mark of a paratrooper. Not the mark of a specific unit.

  • @RedDeadRestoration
    @RedDeadRestoration 4 роки тому +505

    Awesome job mate 👍🏻

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +36

      Thanks 👍

    • @Lucas-ng2pr
      @Lucas-ng2pr 4 роки тому +8

      But the music in the background isnt very nice

    • @debbiesmith847
      @debbiesmith847 4 роки тому +8

      I love these sound effects

    • @redlegs3835
      @redlegs3835 3 роки тому +2

      The vietnam war was not a popular war. The soldier that had that lighter was from the 101st Airborn division. The saying means that when the war ended and when they got off the plane they were being spit on called baby killers and all sorts of names. Sounds like this soldier was tired of it so tell the world to kiss my ass.

    • @fotorabia
      @fotorabia 3 роки тому

      @@debbiesmith847 I think its the The Clangers..the British 1970s kids TV programme about moon critturs....

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 3 роки тому +2

    love watching ur show sir. My father never smoked…even during his tour in WW11…he fought in the “Battle Of the Bulge” he was in the 82nd Airborne division! He met Eisenhower and Patton. As a matter of fact he served as an entry during a party the generals and upper Echelon had after the war..he said every one was there from Montgomery to our Generals. He said u should of seen the food and alcohol 🍺 served.
    Thank you for all the wonderful videos. It amazes me how well you work and restore. I just can’t believe u remember where everything goes? Take care and stay safe.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому

      thanks for this comment Mike I really appreciate it. I can only imagine the food and alcohol back then :)

  • @broxxhunter8691
    @broxxhunter8691 4 роки тому +17

    Отдельная благодарность за субтитры:))

  • @FloridaClay
    @FloridaClay 4 роки тому +142

    I applaud the quality of the restoration. I have some mixed emotions about the engraving of the inner case though. This is a significant historic artifact. I would not have done that.

    • @durlydurl
      @durlydurl 4 роки тому +15

      He only asked himself if he could, not if he should. Hipster mentality.

    • @LongboardManiac
      @LongboardManiac 4 роки тому +27

      You dont see it, and it doesn't affect the performance or history of the piece. He was just adding his own rendition to an artifact that he spent hours restoring, imagine it as his little signature. I think it was a great addition to the piece!

    • @simon-patrickjohnson
      @simon-patrickjohnson 4 роки тому +18

      I don't see a problem with him putting a peace sign on it, it's hidden plus it belongs to him and was his project

    • @Kommandor942
      @Kommandor942 4 роки тому +6

      I love this guy's work but it's when he does this that reminds me why I put my mechanic above him in terms of restoration skill. My mechanic and other restorationists truly go the extra mile in restoring works, hell my mechanic was even apologetic in not being able to salvage the knife he was trying to restore and the irony ? My mechanic doesn't have restoration in his name but he embraces the true meaning of restoring a piece.

    • @sam1812seal
      @sam1812seal 4 роки тому +1

      At first I thought the same thing but I don’t believe it’s a US military issue one. I could be wrong but all the issued ones I’ve seen have been engraved and enamelled with the unit/ship/base insignia and not had anything bonded to them.
      Perhaps this was made as a gift from a US serviceman to an ARVN one?

  • @wandzel9386
    @wandzel9386 4 роки тому +9

    This editing is amazing- even the small stuff like the blinking of the ever when you pulled the metal out. So satisfying too!

  • @tuananhtran8241
    @tuananhtran8241 2 роки тому +1

    Xin chào! Tôi đến từ VIỆT NAM. Tôi đã xem lại video này rất nhiều lần. Thật tuyệt vời khi chiếp zippo có khắc chữ: VIỆT NAM. Cảm ơn bạn vì đã phục chế chiếc zippo đó. 🥰👍👍👍

  • @WayneWelly
    @WayneWelly 4 роки тому +158

    The engraved words made me laugh that person had a sense of humour

    • @rowdyeggplaad578
      @rowdyeggplaad578 4 роки тому +1

      Fun fact: WWE HOF Mean Jean Oakerlage said the same thing in his HOF Speech

  • @lindam9618
    @lindam9618 3 роки тому +15

    This just showed up in my "suggested" videos. You are truly a master metalsmith/restorer. Beautiful work!

  • @xMrsmileyfacex
    @xMrsmileyfacex 4 роки тому +87

    It is called the Parachutist Badge or "jump wings" it is an actual military badge.

    • @pattyknutson5192
      @pattyknutson5192 4 роки тому +1

      I thought it was a hot air ballon

    • @xMrsmileyfacex
      @xMrsmileyfacex 4 роки тому +1

      @@pattyknutson5192 There's a nice picture of it if you google it. Also there are other versions of it depending on how many combat jumps you take.

    • @johnflynn6140
      @johnflynn6140 4 роки тому

      jump wings for airborne I think cause its also list for just parachutist
      www.google.com/search?q=us+airborne+jump+wings&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiPksbsyorsAhVNZq0KHXiIDckQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=us+airborne+jump+wings&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeOgQIABBDOgIIADoECAAQHjoECAAQGFD9aFjzeWDSe2gAcAB4AIABaIgB0AaSAQQxMC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=Cy1xX8_gEc3MtQX4kLbIDA&bih=977&biw=1920&rlz=1C1GGRV_enCA751CA752

  • @themightysquid
    @themightysquid 3 роки тому +14

    Done with loving respect. Very impressive and honorable to the memories of those who served.

  • @FastAndFelonies
    @FastAndFelonies 4 роки тому +472

    4:19 anyone else see the face that appeared while using his magic potions

  • @hoangnamthuan2876
    @hoangnamthuan2876 4 роки тому +8

    I'm from Vietnam, thank you for restoring your memories

  • @svetoslavivanov7905
    @svetoslavivanov7905 3 роки тому +24

    I love your videos man, I always feel so calm and relaxed watching them - as some sort of anti-stress therapy! And the lighters restorations are my favorites :) Cheers!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому

      Hi Svetoslav I am really glad you like my videos - I am sure you will like the next video too 😊🔥

  • @XWA2203
    @XWA2203 3 роки тому +2

    Your channel is the best proof that people should not throw good things away, even if in a bad shape. Beautifully restored item and nicely directed video. Thank you very much!

  • @liyahliyah694
    @liyahliyah694 3 роки тому +8

    Apart from this incredible incredible work you do and the amazing way you film it,
    I love the night sounds so much and the fact that there’s no background music. It’s great ASMR and i usually don’t like ASMR videos.
    So peaceful and calming and I can’t stop watching these actually. Much love❤️

  • @GaoGaiGar-The-King
    @GaoGaiGar-The-King 4 роки тому +71

    "The text is not full readable yet"
    Oh Marty that text was *completely* readable even then

  • @hoon4tw
    @hoon4tw 4 роки тому +272

    Poetry rarely displayed. Someday if I get a tattoo I might get this one: "When I die bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass". Beautiful.

    • @dropday1989
      @dropday1989 4 роки тому +3

      Should have had some Doors or CCR music playing in the background...

    • @mouhanaddaem2924
      @mouhanaddaem2924 4 роки тому +4

      "WHEN I DIE BURY ME FACE DOWN SO THE WHOLE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS"

    • @tomcute5524
      @tomcute5524 4 роки тому +1

      Dali manila

    • @YokaiTheGSD
      @YokaiTheGSD 3 роки тому

      @Asif S A that’s kinda sus bromie

  • @bonnieramirez2860
    @bonnieramirez2860 3 роки тому

    Omg. This man is brilliant. The lighter is gorgeous. Wonderful job.

  • @iiBeToXiC
    @iiBeToXiC 4 роки тому +10

    When you restore these they're so beautiful. I'm so glad you're so careful with the history of them. Good job man 🖤

  • @mamba4942
    @mamba4942 4 роки тому +70

    4:19 that scared me, I thought someone was behind me. I'm literally watching this home alone in quarantine

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +13

      😂😂 sorry

    • @mamba4942
      @mamba4942 4 роки тому +2

      @@AwesomeRestorations 😂😂no probs man... thanks for the reply though 🤩

    • @achillesmendrez7807
      @achillesmendrez7807 4 роки тому +1

      oh his face 😂

    • @youssefalfi3233
      @youssefalfi3233 4 роки тому

      Its a parachute

    • @RockyMountainWest13
      @RockyMountainWest13 3 роки тому

      Good little brainwashed sheep keep staying home “quarantining” for a “virus” that has over a 99% survival rate while the normal people go out and live life

  • @firdauszahari2030
    @firdauszahari2030 4 роки тому +68

    4:20 WTF DUDE I THOUGHT THERE'S A PERSON BEHIND ME
    Edit: and the time was perfectly at 4:20 lmao

    • @RageDirtyIrby
      @RageDirtyIrby 4 роки тому +5

      I thought i was going crazy

    • @UltimateEntity
      @UltimateEntity 4 роки тому +2

      LoL its hard to figure out😂

    • @ahmetgrcn2663
      @ahmetgrcn2663 4 роки тому +4

      I thought it was my reflection but distorted and weird looking, scared the shit out of me lmao

    • @Imfrommars444
      @Imfrommars444 4 роки тому +4

      lmao that was creepy

    • @jun4666
      @jun4666 4 роки тому +1

      08ü0000000p77

  • @CrimsonCheshir
    @CrimsonCheshir 3 роки тому

    I startesd watching these because I love seeing from old to new. I have my Grandpas Bomber jacket from Vietnam War. As his Granddaughter I thank you deeply for this. Godbless and you did an amazing job!

  • @duaneho555
    @duaneho555 4 роки тому +39

    Great restoration. Not sure about adding a peace sign to a paratroopers zippo but awesome work overall.

    • @MatthewC9341
      @MatthewC9341 4 роки тому +8

      Agreed. A purer restoration to as close to original condition would have done the piece and it's history more justice. Still looks good though

    • @Reir0o
      @Reir0o 4 роки тому +4

      Its a message...

  • @laurafaul8260
    @laurafaul8260 3 роки тому +7

    I am absolutely fascinated by how this laser engraving works, the first time I saw this on your channel, it looked so surreal to me 🤯

  • @Mr_Sir_Death
    @Mr_Sir_Death 4 роки тому +137

    Anyone else is gonna mention that the bear 5:44 winks at ya??? I nearly choked on my water

    • @marianomaza8941
      @marianomaza8941 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah i saw that. Wierd.

    • @dragonlordofchaos
      @dragonlordofchaos 4 роки тому

      Same. Wasn’t ready for that 😂

    • @xMuffinx
      @xMuffinx 4 роки тому

      OMG SO U TOO, I THOUGHT I WAS HALLUCINATING LMAO 🤣

  • @highbrow4069
    @highbrow4069 3 роки тому +1

    I know you are trying to make us smile, and you know what it's working for me. ❤️❤️

  • @ssule
    @ssule 4 роки тому +5

    Обожаю смотреть ваши видио, так успокаивает и расслабляет

    • @РустемВалиев-ю4ц
      @РустемВалиев-ю4ц 4 роки тому +1

      Ага ,один минус ,без его видосов я теперь уснуть не могу)))

    • @sweethoney569
      @sweethoney569 4 роки тому

      @@РустемВалиев-ю4ц а я наоборот под них засыпаю )))

    • @РустемВалиев-ю4ц
      @РустемВалиев-ю4ц 4 роки тому

      @@sweethoney569 так я тоже засыпаю ,а без видосов уже уснуть не могу

  • @tomB-A
    @tomB-A 4 роки тому +39

    No one going to mention the bear blinking at 5:44?

    • @Smorans
      @Smorans 4 роки тому +5

      Omg i thought i saw it blink too, then thought maybe it was just a light reflection! 😂 so at least I’m not seeing things

    • @gwencocoa
      @gwencocoa 4 роки тому +1

      he winked!

    • @DMM-gm3zb
      @DMM-gm3zb 4 роки тому +1

      I saw it too.

    • @michaelpender3299
      @michaelpender3299 4 роки тому

      I saw it too

  • @karincollins265
    @karincollins265 4 роки тому +56

    I love It. But still...i wish u wouldnt add New design to historic pieces...

    • @marothastuga2552
      @marothastuga2552 4 роки тому

      Sometimes its necessary to keep the pieces together but i know what u mean

    • @stupidnonamophobe
      @stupidnonamophobe 4 роки тому +3

      It’s hidden and won’t be seen for like another 20 years so I don’t see the problem

    • @Buddha23Fett
      @Buddha23Fett 4 роки тому +1

      Datcord it’s necessary to engrave peace signs?

  • @phananhnguyen1819
    @phananhnguyen1819 3 роки тому +2

    You keep your tools so clean, everything looks so nice and neat.
    Well done
    from Viet Nam with awe

  • @nolycs
    @nolycs 4 роки тому +30

    Spreading love! I've never been this early before ❤️

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +6

      Yay! Thank you! cheers my friend :)❤️

    • @neveritoprint
      @neveritoprint 4 роки тому

      Erasing the history of war is not cool, when you do that our history is lost and, in the long run, forgotten and people will not be able to look at us and learn from these mistakes

  • @ТимТимыч-ж2у
    @ТимТимыч-ж2у 4 роки тому +5

    Новая жизнь, даже не подумаешь что можно восстановить, класс!

  • @evertonoliveira6676
    @evertonoliveira6676 4 роки тому +10

    *Salveeeee ✌🏻 Assistindo aqui do BRASIL 🇧🇷❤👏🏼*

  • @natediepenbrock6332
    @natediepenbrock6332 3 роки тому

    AMAZING audio editing/balancing!!! Keeping the clicks clicky but the grinder soft enough! 10/10 thank you!

  • @aridesouza11
    @aridesouza11 3 роки тому +24

    I was wondering, where you learned how to do this so perfectly? You’re an awesome artist congratulations, greetings from 🇧🇷

  • @Anriandor
    @Anriandor 4 роки тому +15

    Some people spend thousands on cars, computers or clothing. This lovely lad - sandblasting machine it is 👌😍
    I wonder how expensive everything together is 🤔

  • @ifansyhhxwz
    @ifansyhhxwz 4 роки тому +4

    the results of his work are very clean, neat, and unique, very pleasing to the eye. I really like your video when I first watched btw I'm from Indonesia, thank you for the subtitles

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

    • @FrizTrooperz
      @FrizTrooperz 4 роки тому

      Video restorasi korek Zippo lainnya juga keren-keren bro. Keahlian ini orang memang mantap banget.

  • @timcalhoun6465
    @timcalhoun6465 3 роки тому

    US Airborne. I was never active. Learned out of respect. Nice find, restoration and setup. I’m searching some of the zippo tools you show to restore some of my dad’s old ones and maintain ones I’ve collected.

  • @jefferybrianring191
    @jefferybrianring191 3 роки тому +3

    Impressively well done restoration, sir, ur a real perfectionist.

  • @kensoi7262
    @kensoi7262 4 роки тому +18

    I am a soldier in the Vietnam People's Army to send you thousands of love words

  • @desertwolf45
    @desertwolf45 3 роки тому +1

    You brought a piece of history back to life, Amazing.

  • @ItsTimoCruz
    @ItsTimoCruz 4 роки тому +9

    I love these so much! Whats your favorite things to restore? Seems like a lot of lighters but maybe you like other stuff more.
    Keep it up though!

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 😉 I like to work on every thing with metal 👍

  • @jwherron
    @jwherron 3 роки тому +3

    Outstanding work. Attention to detail. My father served, and he never spoke about it. Several years ago, he passed. He was hard on us boys but always fair. Lessons learned were never forgotten. We never made the same mistake twice. He was a good man. I miss him dearly. Thank you for the video.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому +1

      thanks for your comment John, I can understand why those who served doesn't talk about it - he sounds like a good father to you boys ❤

  • @imightbeterrible
    @imightbeterrible 4 роки тому +92

    I got really confused when a billy goat noise came out of a wooden cat

  • @RuiPlaneSpotter
    @RuiPlaneSpotter 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video!

  • @bberonau0723
    @bberonau0723 4 роки тому +5

    AWESOME THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SUBTITLE ♥️♥️😉

  • @robertg.2111
    @robertg.2111 3 роки тому +13

    It would frankly be so cool to have the owner asking for his lighter back, it still bears the message.

  • @Blake_Dodge
    @Blake_Dodge 4 роки тому +15

    whoever oned this lighter had a great sence of humor

  • @michaelhorn1667
    @michaelhorn1667 2 роки тому

    Honestly. Seeing the finished product brought tears to my eyes.

  • @GraduatedIn
    @GraduatedIn 4 роки тому +59

    I’m sorry, did that bear just WINK at me?!

  • @lakshithbhandari9898
    @lakshithbhandari9898 4 роки тому +14

    0:51 the old patina looks beautiful
    Well in the that case I am the most beautiful person on earth

  • @hori_ink82
    @hori_ink82 4 роки тому +4

    I wish you kept the patina on the outside and just tidied the inside 😂 man your work is top quality and soo satisfying to watch 👌✨✨✨✨

  • @khahannguyenngoc6149
    @khahannguyenngoc6149 2 роки тому

    Tôi là người Việt Nam. Khi tôi thấy video này tôi đã rất xúc động nhớ về trận chiến 81 ngày đêm ở Đakrông tĩnh Quảng Trị.

  • @Smorans
    @Smorans 4 роки тому +14

    It’s stuck - adds WD40
    It’s still stuck - adds fire 🔥 😂👌🏻

  • @rudybristow5563
    @rudybristow5563 3 роки тому +31

    The emblem you removed with the utility knife is a paratrooper wing. This lighter must have belonged to an Airborne jumper.

  • @danasixty4012
    @danasixty4012 3 роки тому +6

    This shows me that you take Pride and take great Respect of what you do , Son . May God Bless You and keep you Healthy , during these trying Times .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @mitchnorton3709
    @mitchnorton3709 3 роки тому

    The inscription is a standard infantry sentiment. Awesome job.

  • @S4dGh0st
    @S4dGh0st 4 роки тому +43

    I wonder where the owner is today, hopefully he came back home

  • @solarity2991
    @solarity2991 4 роки тому +18

    We need a little squeeze of WD-40
    Proceeds to empty the entire bottle out

  • @moonmari7047
    @moonmari7047 4 роки тому +44

    Isso é tão satisfatório de ver que meu deus, dá uma paz interior por ver ele todo bonitinho❤️ obrigado pela legenda em Português (Brasil)🇧🇷

  • @KyleKrunk
    @KyleKrunk 3 роки тому +2

    The care and respect you put into your work is awesome. Also the background ambiance is relaxing

  • @GySGTGerman
    @GySGTGerman 4 роки тому +8

    "When I die bury me face down so the world can kiss my ass"
    Gotta love those old Airborne boys!🇺🇲

  • @gilvanearaujo330
    @gilvanearaujo330 3 роки тому +4

    Adoro páginas de restauração...,,isso nos dá o conceito ativo de que devemos sempre preservar.Página bruta!!!

    • @bruninha3d
      @bruninha3d 3 роки тому

      A partir do minuto 4 aparece um rosto na água. Quando ele coloca o líquido amarelo. Você percebeu isso? Que gozado.

  • @chamsik57
    @chamsik57 4 роки тому +7

    "When I die bury me upside down so the world can kiss my ass" - Platoon
    One of the best war movies ever made
    p.s. good job brother 👍

  • @beng6080
    @beng6080 3 роки тому

    Love the (over)drama in moving stuff, opening bottles, shifting tools, assembling parts - totally unnecessary but adds solid value to the video - awesome job, sir

  • @Timaia_Inc
    @Timaia_Inc 4 роки тому +16

    Paraquedista da Escola Aerotransportada do Exército dos Estados Unidos. Distintivo 101ª Divisão Aerotransportada. United States Army Airborne School Parachutist. Badge 101st Airborne Division. ❤️ for Brazil.

  • @mrsockery
    @mrsockery 4 роки тому +15

    “Let’s get a little squeeze of WD40”
    Proceeds to douse the entire thing

  • @Galak84
    @Galak84 3 роки тому +6

    Seu trabalho é fantástico, parabéns !👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ocanadastandinguard6840
    @ocanadastandinguard6840 3 роки тому

    Love your showmanship and sense of humour. Your restorations are remarkable.

  • @brandonbyers2688
    @brandonbyers2688 4 роки тому +19

    3:44 that’s an AIRBORNE emblem. You earn it after passing AIRBORNE School for the U. S. ARMY.

  • @elslick
    @elslick 4 роки тому +4

    Would be epic if you were able to get it to the original owners family. Amazing job.

  • @mariaalvez_
    @mariaalvez_ 4 роки тому +7

    Estou viciada nesses vídeos, socorrooo...

  • @VictorCharlesEvans
    @VictorCharlesEvans 3 роки тому +1

    Very well done! Really nice job you have done!!!!!

  • @tanujgarapati3160
    @tanujgarapati3160 4 роки тому +4

    There isn’t a need to mention to spread love because true fans will never need of getting reminded of it

  • @lakshithbhandari9898
    @lakshithbhandari9898 4 роки тому +4

    The wolf spits out metal wires lmao 😂

  • @meow14576
    @meow14576 4 роки тому +4

    These are the types of people that would be professional blacksmiths in a Fantasy anime world

  • @tazattk
    @tazattk 3 роки тому

    Brings back some old memories when I was in Viet Nam. Thanks for that; beautiful transformation of history. Well done my friend.

  • @alexwojtowich6158
    @alexwojtowich6158 3 роки тому +7

    I'm pretty sure this man has OCD. So clean and organized. Did a bang up job on this like always..I'm from near Bradford PA where these are made and it's AWESOME to see someone taking the time to do this. Question: do you/have you ever attempted or been able to find the original owner of any of these items? I imagine that would be pretty tough but i figured I'd ask.

    • @AwesomeRestorations
      @AwesomeRestorations  3 роки тому

      No OCD but I like when it is clean and organized 😊 I haven't been able to track the owners it would have been great though :)