VERY RARE Lighter Restoration - World War 1 Trench Build

Very rare lighter restoration from World War 1. This time I do a full restoration and repair of a very special and old lighter that was built by a soldier fighting in WW1 in the trenches of Britannia, France.

I got this rare lighter from the family to restore (they want to be total anonymous), the lighter was delivered to them along with his remains during WW1, he was wounded in battle but survived but shortly after unluckily he died of influenza along with thousands of others soldiers.

I don’t think that we can even imagine what life was in those trenches. A true HELL.

This lighter hasn’t been touched since then. For 120 years to be exact. That gives me chills and performance anxiety. So, I do restore this lighter with the biggest respect and doing the best I can, constantly thinking not to overdo the restoration. (I’m known for that) 😬

The person who sent me this lighter has seen the lighter and the video before uploading it here on YouTube, and she was VERY satisfied with the result of this Restoration Video.
This is my second lighter restoration - and it was a good but a bit nervous experience. You can see me shake a bit on my hand in some of the videos closeups.

I did no magic tricks around this lighter. I added 2 brass screws to support the brazed ring around the trigger (the brazing was really bad), you may have to forgive me for that, but I think that this fits this lighter really good 😉

I really liked the outcome of this lighter restoration. I’m so lucky that I was given this opportunity and of course given this special World War lighter a new life.

If you enjoyed my video too, please like and comment. That will mean a lot to me!

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Thanks for watching my videos. See you next week.
Warmest regards
Martin

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[ryangibson]

The fact that the lighter before restoration told a story that it survived. And now that you restored it. The story it tells is more clear and as power in it.

[chealzb]

I love that you don’t talk. It makes watching
Your videos so relaxing. Thank you for sharing this. I know it’s probably a pain in the ass filming it instead of just doing it

[Tessietots]

I love nothing more than removing rust and watching rust being removed. Why? My mouth actually waters. It's physical thing? It's so relaxing and satisfying to see

[gtingaming]

The person who made this would be so proud of the love and care you put into this restoration. Fantastic work!

[iahelcathartesaura]

This brings tears to my eyes. Reviving history. I can't help imagining what it would be like if the previous owner and others of his time could watch this happening... and feel somehow like they, their exploits & memories, their life & times, were given a bit of reverence, recognition and value once again. Saved from the dust and rust of time, and made to live again brightly

[ChelseaOverYonder]

When I saw all that rust and dirt coming off I said to myself 'if that stuff could talk, what stories would it tell?' Then you saved it in a box! So neat! Great job!

[truthseeker]

I can understand why people give you there possessions to you for restoring as quality
and respect shows in your work. Magnificent.

[indianalechamoi]

Hi guys, i m french and i loved every video that i saw on this chanel. I am writting right now to tell you that it s a french lighter. The ammo use for this is a 8mm lebel, the ammunition that the french army use in WW1. I know, it s not realy important, but i am so glad to see that kind of my culture restored with that kindness in the description down below. Love you guys, love you AR, i love (once again) all your videos. It's calm and beautiful. Keep Going !

[ДмитрийКрылов-ви]

ФАНТАСТИКА!!! 👍
Смотрю с огромным удовольствием.
Спасибо за интересное видео.

[Pippilli]

Thank you for saving the dirt and rust. That was very emotional for me, to see that you respected even those bits of history. Lovely. x

[davescuriosity]

So appreciate the attention to detail, vid resolution, multiple camera angles, and sounds.

[rkesler]

So beautiful
I love the way that you showed respect to the service man who owned that lighter in battle
My Dad was in WW11 and I treasure all of his Army belongings

[annsmith]

Who the heck wouldn’t like this?!?! Very interesting and it’s a piece of history! The men who fought made things like this to keep their minds off of the hell that was going on. I think you did a fantastic job!

[sunshineeducation]

I would love to see the person who made this lighter 100 years ago. I always imagene people behind beautiful art work. Can you imagine if all people would create things with such love, focus and effort like you do ❤️

[pkoji]

God bless this soldier's soul and family. Penicillin was not discovered/mass produced until WWII... in addition to the yellow sulfa powder pre-war.

[francescag.]

The most beautiful thing was the little box with the rust...you are very respectful with the memory of soldiers who lost their lives and I appreciate that very much. This restauration is absolutely nice!

[coopercostikyan]

Anyone else just watching an insane amount of these during quarantine

[fettar]

thats incredible. that lighter went through hell and back and you have brought it back to life. your work is amazing keep this up man

[osito]

woooow no words for this guy !!! All i can say he has my respect . . .

[ericschnipke]

These are the only ASMR videos I can watch without cringing. Awesome restoration!