Zippo Classic Herringbone Sweep Lighter, Brushed Chrome (24648)

The Zippo Classic Herringbone Sweep (item 24648) is a genuine windproof Zippo lighter in a brushed chrome finish, built on the standard all-metal Classic case. Zippo introduced this design in 2009 as a twist on its plain Brushed Chrome, adding a directional sweep that gives a familiar pocket lighter a sharper, more textured look. It is fully refillable, mechanically simple, and carried by the same lifetime guarantee Zippo has stood behind since 1932.

A directional pattern that meets in the middle

The Herringbone Sweep name comes from how the brushing is applied. The lid is brushed from the upper right down toward the lower left, while the body is brushed from the lower left up toward the upper right. Where the lid closes against the body, those two directions meet and create the angled, herringbone-style seam that gives the 24648 its character. The front and back faces carry this directional sweep, and the two narrow sides are left with a tumbled finish so the brushed faces stand out against them. It is a subtle effect in the pocket and an obvious one in the hand, which is why collectors treat it as a quiet upgrade over the flat Brushed Chrome it is based on.

Windproof by design, refillable for life

Every Zippo works the same way: a flint wheel throws a spark onto a fuel-soaked wick, and a metal chimney, the windscreen wall around the wick, shields the flame so it holds in wind that would blow out a disposable lighter. That chimney is the whole point of a windproof Zippo and it is why the famous fan test works. The 24648 ships empty for safe transport, so before the first use you fill the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the packing is saturated, then stop. The flint and wick are normal wear items rather than faults: an average user replaces the flint every few weeks and trims or swaps the wick over time. Keeping it lit is mostly a matter of keeping fuel in it and a fresh flint under the wheel.

Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee

Founder George Blaisdell built his Bradford, Pennsylvania company on one promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. That guarantee covers the mechanical workings of the lighter for as long as it exists, with no receipt and no time limit. It does not cover cosmetic wear, loss, or the finish, only the mechanism. If the hinge, wheel, or spring ever fails, you send the lighter back to Zippo and they repair or replace the working parts at no charge. To be clear, El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter; Zippo is the company that honors the guarantee and performs the free repair.

What comes in the box, and what does not

The 24648 arrives in a Zippo gift box as a complete, ready-to-fill lighter with a fresh wick and flint already installed. It does not come pre-filled, so plan on adding fuel before you expect it to light. It is also worth keeping a card of replacement flints on hand, since the flint is the part you will change most often. This is a refillable pocket lighter and a collectible, not a vape and not a concealment device. As with everything we carry, it is an adult tobacco-accessory purchase: 21 or older with a valid ID.

If you want a Zippo that looks like more than the standard chrome without stepping up to an engraved or armor case, the Herringbone Sweep (24648) is one of the cleanest ways to do it. El Paso Smoke Shops is a 10-location chain across El Paso, TX, and this model is stocked at some of those stores rather than all of them, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over.