Black Zippo lighter featuring a gold bison skull design with text "Montana Knife Company - USA Made" and lightning motifs, crafted by Josh Smith in Frenchtown, Montana.
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Traditional black windproof Zippo lighter featuring a detailed bison skull design and "Montana Knife Co" text, prominently displayed against a background of assorted cigars. The lighter highlights the engraving "USA Made" emphasizing its American craftsmanship.
Black Zippo lighter featuring a gold-tone Bison skull design and “USA Made” text, presented on a dark background with a pocket knife and watch, emphasizing its rugged aesthetic.

BISON SKULL - TRADITIONAL WINDPROOF ZIPPO LIGHTER - USA MADE

Sale price$35.00
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BISON SKULL - TRADITIONAL WINDPROOF ZIPPO LIGHTER - USA MADE

MONTANA KNIFE CO SHOP

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

8659 Robbins Rd
Missoula MT 59808
United States

+18888888888

 

Bison Skull Windproof Zippo Lighters are BACK! We are oddly excited about these USA-made Zippos with our BISON SKULL logos on them. We don’t smoke much but we have been carrying them as an EDC and you don’t realize how much these come in handy. Also, we heard from a friend that they light bowling ball cannons really well... 

  • Genuine Zippo windproof lighter with distinctive Zippo "click"
  • All metal construction; Windproof design works virtually anywhere
  • Refillable for a lifetime of use; For optimum performance, we recommend genuine Zippo premium lighter fluid, flints, and wicks.
  • Made in USA; Lifetime guarantee that "it works or we fix it free"

* DUE TO SHIPPING REGULATIONS WE CAN'T SHIP LIGHTERS FILLED WITH FUEL*


THE STORY BEHIND THE BISON SKULL DESIGN:
We have never really taken the time to explain the bison skull with the knife stuck in it and what it means to our brand. It’s more than you would think.

Most would assume that the bison skulls and Montana just go together. There are a lot of Montana brands that rep the bison skull. That makes complete sense. But there are layers to this onion…

First, we choose the bison because the bison is the greatest comeback story ever. Just like American manufacturing and our promise to only create America Made knives and bring back jobs to this country.

Take it one step further… You will notice that it is not just any bison skull and that the horns are missing. It is actually a petrified Bison skull from the previous ice age here in Montana. The skull that we used is the bison skull that hangs in Brandon’s family cabin outside of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The skull was found when they were digging up the foundation of the old hunting cabin in the early 1940s. We are not sure how old the bison skull really is.


Now, what does the knife mean??? This to me is the best part and it more than just looks cool. If you have ever read the book by @stevenrinella American Bison: In Search for a Lost Icon, you will hear a story about a petrified bison skull from the previous ice age that they found with tool scratches and marks on it. That doesn’t sound too surprising today… But when they found that skull in the early 1900s that skull ended up not only pushing the timeline of people living in the United States by a couple of thousand years but people existing in general and using tools by a couple of thousand years. Yes making and using tools right here in the USA.

So, in short, the MKC Bison Skull is a symbol of the great American Manufacturing comeback and honors the past knife makers who live in North America before anyone ever knew this place existed.
$35.00
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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137 reviews
  • JK
    John K.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Great Lighter!

    Trusty Zippo lighter made in USA. Add fuel and it’s good to go. Displaying the MKC swag to boot...

    Montana Knife Company
    2 years ago

    Perfect addition for your pocket!

    Thanks for the review!

  • DP
    Dale P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    22 seconds ago
    Zippo

    Works great in backpacking/hunting kit and looks even better!

  • TB
    Thomas B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Nice Zippo!

    The MKC Bison Skull Zippo is a really great looking Zippo. Not only does it look great, but it functions flawlessly as well. This is definitely something that you'll want to add to your pack weather it's just a daypack or a pack for a week in the mountains. You'll never know when you may need it so it's better to just be prepared.

    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for five stars Thomas! We're absolutely thrilled to hear the Bison Skull Zippo is delivering that perfect combination of great looks and flawless functionality - that's exactly what we aimed for when we chose this distinctive design for our Montana Knife Company collection! It's fantastic to know you're experiencing that reliable performance that makes this Zippo such an essential piece of gear, whether you're heading out for a day hike or embarking on a week-long mountain adventure.

    We put tremendous care into selecting designs that capture the rugged spirit of Montana while delivering the legendary Zippo reliability you can count on when you need it most, and hearing that you see this as that essential preparedness tool really speaks to the practical value this lighter brings to your outdoor gear. There's something special about having that dependable flame ready when you need it, and knowing the Bison Skull design caught your eye while delivering that flawless function shows us we're creating something that's both meaningful and reliable.

    Thanks for taking the time to share this awesome feedback about your experience with the Bison Skull Zippo!

  • BM
    Bryan M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Zippo perfection

    Absolutely love this lighter.

    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for five stars Bryan! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're loving the Bison Skull Zippo and that it's hitting that "perfection" level for you - that's exactly the kind of quality and performance we put tremendous care into delivering with every lighter we craft! There's something special about a Zippo that earns that kind of enthusiastic endorsement, and knowing you absolutely love it really shows us we've created something that delivers both the iconic reliability you expect and that striking Bison Skull design.

    We put so much thought into selecting designs that capture that rugged spirit while maintaining all the legendary windproof performance that makes Zippo lighters the trusted choice. The fact that this one has earned that "perfection" status with you means everything to us and shows we're delivering the quality and style that speaks for itself.

    Thanks for taking the time to share this awesome feedback about your experience with the Bison Skull Zippo!

  • WT
    Wesley T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    MKC Zippo

    Awesome craftsmanship as always from MKC. Thank you!

    Montana Knife Company
    1 month ago

    Thank you for five stars Wesley! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're loving the craftsmanship on the Bison Skull Zippo - that's exactly the kind of quality and attention to detail we put so much care into delivering with every lighter we make! There's something special about a Zippo that earns that "awesome craftsmanship" endorsement, and knowing you're experiencing that level of quality really shows us we're hitting the mark with this design.

    We put tremendous care into creating that perfect Bison Skull engraving and ensuring every detail meets the high standards you've come to expect from MKC gear. The fact that you called out our craftsmanship specifically means everything to us - it's that kind of quality that makes this lighter not just functional, but a piece you can be proud to carry every day.

    Thanks for taking the time to share this awesome feedback about your experience with the Bison Skull Zippo!