Lighters: Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel

Product Number: 001-068-0196

Along with the katana, the kabuto (winged battle helm) boasts an integral association with the pre-Meiji Restoration samurai class. While the inspiration for the Kiribi shapes all hail directly from the zenith of Art Deco, the Kabuto also incorporates an homage to this tradition within the gesture of the wing-like cap toggle — a direct reference to the fukigaeshi (crescent like wings on the side of the kabuto)

Though distinctly retro-chic on the outside, your new Kabuto sports a state-of-the-art modernist design, technology, and cutting-edge innovations within. It features:

  • angled flame design that offers a convenient and more gentle light for your pipe
  • hinge spring made of a special polymer that is far more resilient to fatigue than steel
  • single tank construction with impressive fuel capacity
  • 100% hand assembled in Japan
  • sturdy brass, steel, and nickel construction

Your lighter, like your choice of cuff-links or writing pen, communicates much about your discerning tastes to others. Let your new Kiribi Kabuto do some of the talking, others will get the message.

The Kiribi Kabuto is available in red sateen, sophisticated silver satin, understated black matte, or the modernist black nickel before you.

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Customer Reviews (15 Total)
Overall Rating:
3.97 out of 5 stars
Not a Great Expeience
July 30, 2019
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
Sadly, my Kiribi began leaking under warranty. I was supposedly fixed, only after the warranty expired. I have sent it back two more times, now only to be told an internal solder is "damaged" and cannot be repaired. A big waste of money.... Read More
Game changer
February 20, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
Having only used my old Zippo and matches for years I was skeptical about putting down so much money for a lighter. But after just a few uses I gotta say its well worth it. The angled flame makes a world of difference in the ease of lighting your pip... Read More
Worth every penny!
October 18, 2016
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
This is a really nice lighter. Has a good heft to it, solid build, holds plenty of butane and lights every time. Only complaint is it's really built for a left handed person, but I have figured out how to light it without burning all the hair off my ... Read More
A Bit Scuffed, But Still Excellent!
July 29, 2016
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
After having it for a year, this has become my favorite lighter. I've got an Old Boy and a number of other pipe lighters, but for years I'd been a kitchen match kinda' guy… until I bought one of these. While I still light up with wooden kitchen match... Read More
Nice idea
September 11, 2022
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I've had this lighter for about three years. As much as I like it, it has a couple critical faults. The set screw that secures the cap lever continuously comes loose. I've tightened it so many times that the screw head is stripped. Also, the cap seem... Read More
Sad Ending
March 14, 2022
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
This is a great lighter for the first couple of years. Sadly, much light the review by BartD, it has failed. Buy the IM Corona. It is well worth the extra money!!
Excellent value
December 27, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I've had my Kiribi for about 2 years now and it has held up nicely using multiple times a day. I clean the valve area every month or so with simple 91% alcohol... The only issues I have ever had was the first few weeks I used the lighter while using ... Read More
Almost Perfect
October 27, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I love this lighter and have had no major problems after a month of use. I feel like the flame size shrinks when the lighter gets really cold but it still works fine with how I have it set. I did run out on me once at an inopportune time but that's o... Read More
Excellent Lighter
October 22, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I had been using an IMI Corona "Old Boy" in black matte for the last 10 years. It works all the time. I felt the need for something with a little more class, so I got the Kiribi Kabuto. It is simple and elegant in appearance and has a nice ... Read More
Great Lighter
October 02, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I really like the esthetics of this lighter and it feels hefty in the hand. I do occasionally have to strike the flint more than once to get it to light, but once it does it's great for lighting a pipe. I would totally buy this brand again.
Best pipe lighter I own
July 19, 2017
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
Love this lighter. Has incredible capacity!
A Bit Scuffed, But Still Excellent!
July 29, 2016
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
After having it for a year, this has become my favorite lighter. I've got an Old Boy and a number of other pipe lighters, but for years I'd been a kitchen match kinda' guy… until I bought one of these. While I still light up with wooden kitchen match... Read More
Worth every penny!
April 14, 2015
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I picked this over the Corona Old Boy because of the price; this is my first butane pipe lighter (I used to use a zippo pipe lighter). This is great! None of the harsh chemical flavor you get with the zippo, easy to control the flame, and works like ... Read More
The BEST Lighter. Ever.
February 05, 2015
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
This is the last lighter that you'll ever need to buy...until you realize how much you love it and you buy another for safe keeping! The Kiribi Kabuto has a wonderful feel in the hand. It feels like a precision-crafted instrument and the style is ... Read More
Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
March 08, 2014
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Black Nickel
I received the lighter yesterday and I was quite impressed by the packaging, heft and quality of the workmanship. Flame control can range from almost nothing to a very long soft flame. The flame control is also easy to adjust by using a thumbnail and... Read More