Vargo Titanium Flint Lighter vs Vargo Ultimate Fire Starter Blaze
Vargo Titanium Flint Lighter ($19.95) vs Vargo Ultimate Fire Starter Blaze ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ferro rod.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Vargo Titanium Flint Lighter | Vargo Ultimate Fire Starter Blaze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 8g | 76g |
| Weight | 8 g (0.3 oz), per vargooutdoors.com product page | 76 g (2.7 oz), per vargooutdoors.com product page |
| Length | 2.5 in (63 mm) | — |
| Material | Titanium | — |
| Ignition | Flint spark, one-hand operation | Flint wheel, replaceable flints |
| Carry | Built-in clip | Attachment ring |
| Replacement | Replaceable flint via side panel | — |
| Length collapsed | — | 7.2 in |
| Fuel | — | Standard lighter fluid, refillable |
| Water resistance | — | Waterproof lighter |
Pros & Cons
Vargo Titanium Flint Lighter
- Only 8 g
- One-hand operation
- Replaceable flint
- Clips to keys or a strap
- Produces sparks, not a flame
- Needs good tinder
- Small flint wears out
- Harder to use with gloves on
Vargo Ultimate Fire Starter Blaze
- Real flame plus bellows
- Refillable
- Waterproof
- Replaceable flints
- 76 g is heavy
- Long for pocket carry
- Lighter fluid can evaporate or leak
- Not child safe, per the brand
Vargo Titanium Flint Lighter is the better value at $19.95. Both are part of our curated ferro rod index — tap through to check current pricing.
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