Zippo Classic Chrome vs Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0
Zippo Classic Chrome ($20) vs Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 ($15) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right windproof lighter.
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Swedish FireSteel 2.0
$15
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Zippo Classic Chrome | Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 |
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| Price | $20 | $15 |
| Weight | 55g | 18g |
| Fuel | Lighter fluid (naphtha) | — |
| Wind | Chimney windproof | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime (free repair) | — |
| Origin | Bradford, PA USA | — |
| Finish | 200+ finishes | — |
| Weight | 55g | 18g |
| Strikes | — | ~3000 |
| Spark | — | 2980°F |
| WR | — | Works wet (not the rod, the method) |
| Altitude | — | Works at any altitude |
| Kit | — | Rod + striker included |
Pros & Cons
Zippo Classic Chrome
- Lifetime warranty free repair
- Windproof chimney design
- Made in USA since 1932
- 200+ finishes collectible
- The ritual is the feature
- Fuel evaporates in 1-2 weeks
- Maintenance required
- Not TSA carry-on friendly
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0
- 3000 strikes = years of use
- 2980°F hottest spark available
- Works wet cold high altitude
- 18g forget you have it
- Military adopted worldwide
- Technique requires practice
- Not instant like a lighter
- Rod wears down over strikes
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 is the better value at $15. Both are part of our curated windproof lighter index — tap through to check current pricing.