Supreme x Windmill Zag Lighter
Supreme vs. Original
Original — Windmill
Zag Turbo Lighter (362-0001)
About the original
The Windmill Zag Turbo Lighter (model 362-0001) is a Japanese-made butane lighter with an electronic piezo turbo ignition, a polycarbonate body, a wind-resistant jet flame, and a waterproof seal, sold with a two-year manufacturer warranty. Windmill Co. was founded in 1952 in Ikeda, Osaka and specializes in outdoor and utility lighters engineered to function in wind, rain, and high altitude. The Zag is their flagship all-weather model, used by hikers, smokers, and candle-lighters across Japan. The Supreme SS26 version adds a printed box logo to the $45 original and was released in black and red.
About Windmill
Windmill Co., Ltd. is a Japanese lighter manufacturer founded in 1920 and based in Taito-ku, Tokyo. The company produces butane torch lighters, kerosene lighters, and windproof outdoor models, and is recognized for engineering lighters that fire in high wind, at altitude, and in rain. Its Quest and Blast series use turbo-jet flame mechanisms rated for use on Everest expeditions, and the brand is standard equipment for Japanese anglers, campers, and tobacconists. Windmill manufactures all parts in Japan and sells through specialty retailers rather than mass market. Supreme's collaboration with Windmill produced Box Logo versions of its Quest torch lighter.
