If you’ve been paying attention to lighter prices lately, you know they’ve gotten ridiculously expensive at most stores. That’s why we did a double-take when we spotted the Scripto Utility Max Lighters at Costco.
These are the real deal utility lighters with the extended nozzles that keep your hands safely away from flames. We’re talking about proper multi-purpose lighters that work for everything from lighting candles and grills to starting your fireplace or fire pit.
The Scripto Utility Max is a solid workhorse lighter that gets the job done without fancy bells and whistles. The extended reach makes it genuinely safer than regular lighters, and the child-resistant trigger gives you peace of mind if you’ve got little ones around. These aren’t going to feel as premium as a $10 name-brand lighter, but honestly? They light fires just as well.
Key Features:
- Item #: 1719885
- Current Price: $1.97
- Extended nozzle for safe lighting distance
- Child-resistant trigger mechanism
- Refillable design (though at this price, many people just replace them)
- Works for grills, candles, fireplaces, camping stoves, and more
- Comfortable grip handle
The Bottom Line: This is one of those simple wins that makes your Costco membership worth it. Keep one in the kitchen, one by the fireplace, and one with your outdoor gear—at this price point, you can actually afford to have lighters where you need them instead of constantly searching for that one lighter you know is somewhere in the house.