Lighters: Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte

Product Number: 001-068-0197

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, the modernist black nickel, or the understated black matte before you.

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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
13 reviews
Functions as good as expected
July 10, 2022
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
Verry solid lighter, the striker was a little stiff at first but loosened up with use. Very reliable yet not wind resistant.
Solid Design
April 12, 2021
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
A beautiful lighter, well made and functional. Nicely packaged too.
Wow!
March 10, 2021
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
Far happier with this purchase than I had anticipated. My pipes have never been lit so uniformly! I really thought I was going to feel like I over-spent on this item, but the more I use it, the happier I am that I decided to make the investment.
Wonderful Lighter
June 04, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
If you're looking for just one lighter to purchase for you pipe smoking needs, this is the one. Made in Japan kinda says it all. Great build quality, stylish, and most importantly, functional. You'll get a light every time, and as iconic as Zippo lighters are, I would take a Kiribi over it. Well worth the price in my opinion.
Update: After using this lighter for a few years now, I would say this is still a good quality lighter, however; it may be better suited to those who have the luxury of smoking inside. If you have to smoke outside, some patience is required. Zippos stand up better to the elements.
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Functional Art
December 26, 2019
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
Update - I used this lighter for one pipe a day for 71 days before I needed to refill it with butane (probably would have even lasted longer if I hadn’t played with it constantly when I got it). I don’t know how they do it but they manage to regulate the butane for maximum fuel efficiency. I got this lighter as a Christmas present from my wife and it absolutely is the best lighter I’ve ever owned. One reason I absolutely wanted the lighter bought from SmokingPipes is because if for some reason something on the lighter should break I know they can lead me to the resources to get it fixed. The site’s customer service is the best in the business. Ok now back to the lighter - It is exceptionally gorgeous and well built. You can feel the quality of the lighter as soon as you grasp it in your hand and spark the flame. The way you use this lighter is different than any lighter I’ve used before. It took me about 30 seconds to get it down. You flip up the gas valve cover’s curved extension using your thumb and flick the striker wheel with your pointer finger. Flame is adjustable from blowtorch size to birthday candle size. Flame is slightly angled. Goodbye rim charring. Filling the lighter literally takes two seconds and the fill lasts an exceptionally long time. I used a huge bottle of Ronson butane to fill mine and it works just fine. I don’t think there is really any need to buy ‘luxury’ branded butane that costs twice as much because butane is butane no matter how fancy the can looks. Flints are easily replaceable and available on this site. The flints come in a cool little glass bottle with a cork stopper and should provide at least a decade of daily use. This lighter will be staying at home because I am not going to risk losing it somewhere. Smoking a pipe should be a relaxing and luxurious activity so put away the gas station lighter and pick up some good hardware that is built to last a lifetime. Good tobacco, a nice pipe and a beautiful lighter will completely change your pipe smoking experience....Read More
Excellent purchase!
May 10, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
This product was an awesome purchase! It works at higher elevations perfectly because of its brilliant and easy design! I live at an elevation of 4650 so, to find a lighter that can handle the elevation is so worth it!
Can't say enough good
July 25, 2018
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
Some 40+ years ago I had a couple of bad experiences with a brand of refillable lighters that turned into a couple of expensive paperweights, The reviews here convinced me to give this one a try...I'm glad I did. The thing that convinced me besides the reviews was the Kabuto piece, as it has a different look from the basic old style design and I found it to be more natural in deployment with a downward flick of the thumb. The other thing that made this lighter attractive was the price...all the same features of the more similar and more expensive lighters. BONUS. Liked it so much ordered another in brushed chrome for my other pipe bag....Read More
Exceptional Lighter
April 02, 2018
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
For the price, this lighter is exceptional. Once filled with butane this lighter fires up about 3 times as long as other lighters I own. Very good flame control.
High quality
March 09, 2018
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
high quality lighter! very well made and fits well in the hand.love it!
Really Nice
August 21, 2017
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Black Matte
Really well made for such a reasonable price; this little guy packs a good tank and excellent flame control in a trusty lighter.