Has good spark! Uses fluid and wick.
Has original box.
The product is a vintage Hadson TKL auto slide cigarette lighter from the 1960s, originating from Japan. This rare collectible features a gold color and serves as both a pocket and table top lighter, making it a unique and functional piece for tobacco enthusiasts and collectors alike. The brand Hadson is known for producing high-quality lighters, adding value and interest to this vintage piece.

The Hadson TKL Slide refers to a specific model
of vintage cigarette lighter produced by the
Japanese company Hadson, known for its dual
functionality as both a pocket lighter and a
table lighter. It is a popular item among
collectors of tobacciana.

"Slide" Mechanism:
This unique "Slide" or
"Slide-o-matic" feature is a defining
characteristic of some Hadson and similar
Japanese-made lighters from the mid-20th
century (typically 1960s-1970s).

• Aesthetics:
These lighters often feature a
classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM)
aesthetic, utilizing materials like chrome, gold
tone finishes, and sometimes colored enamel
or plastic cases. This one is metal with a gold tone.

Mechanism:
They were generally gas/butane
lighters, often using a piezo electric ignition
system in later models. Earlier versions were
sometimes petrol (wick) lighters.

Collectibility:
Hadson lighters, especially unique models like
the TKL Slide, are sought after by collectors.
Condition (working or not), the presence of the
original box and instructions, and rarity influence their value.