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Lighters: Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
Product Number: 001-068-0200
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 Short sports a state-of-the-art modernist design, technology, and cutting-edge innovations within. It features:
- compact, convenient size for easy transport
- 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 of amazing 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 Short do some of the talking, others will get the message.
Available in red sateen, modernist black nickel, elegant silver satin, or the understated black matte which is now before you.
Customer Reviews
Disposable
June 20, 2024
By:
Erik S.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
Worked great for half a year. Beautiful lighter too. Smooth.
But, it just sort of gradually stops igniting; all spark and no flame. Across the internet, this is a common complaint with Kiribi lighters. I would buy a ‘Bic’ and put the money you saved into good tobacco instead.
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How to fix lighting issues
August 04, 2023
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Awesome Dad of 2
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
problem is the flint retainer spring is not stiff enough. If your lighter stops lighting, but is making a spark, add another flint in behind the current partial flint. Since adopting this practice, my lighter lights on the first try nearly every time.
The simple fix was a long time in coming, but once done it has completely changed my thoughts, for the better, on the Kiribi lighter.
Update (9/4/24): gotta clean the jet every so often. Not sure if there is a better way, but wrap lighter body with cling wrap and then paper towel. Blast the jet with carb cleaner....Read More
The simple fix was a long time in coming, but once done it has completely changed my thoughts, for the better, on the Kiribi lighter.
Update (9/4/24): gotta clean the jet every so often. Not sure if there is a better way, but wrap lighter body with cling wrap and then paper towel. Blast the jet with carb cleaner....Read More
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Won’t light after 4 days
July 27, 2023
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Wayne L.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
Sparks, gas released no fire. Lights from another lighter but not from it’s own spark? I have other butane lighters at 1/2 the price that have worked great long time. Feels like a complete waste of money and time!
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I'm a fan.
April 03, 2023
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jbfrady
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
I've paid double for the same quality lighter before.
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Bad Lighter Great Customer Service
August 15, 2022
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ST
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
bout the risk of burning and inhaling that stuff. The plastic hinge is weakened by the excess heat, it won’t have enough pressure to depress the lid, the flame may not go out and it can become a fire hazard. Also, SP has a monopoly on parts and only would sell them to me after making a bad review. They wanted me to spend $35 plus $20 international shipping to maintain a $65 lighter every two years, on parts that cost around $2.50, I don’t think so! The screws strip real easily, you’ll have to constantly keep them tight or they fall out or your lighter disintegrates in your hand. After another bad review SP gave me my money back, even though it was out of warranty. Great customer service, but it was necessary to call them out over the manner in which they marketed the lighter to us. I will be buying an IM corona, and according to Chuck Stanion, this thing should last me ten years. Should have tried it from the start, but I am glad SP made good on the Kiribi and gave me my money back....Read More
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Very nice lighter
October 14, 2021
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Louis M.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
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Nice Lighter
May 01, 2021
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Michael C.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
First impressions are very good. Feels pretty heavy and solid. No weak spots so far, it’s a Beautiful Lighter!
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Great Lighters
September 10, 2020
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Joshua T.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
Been using for quite awhile now and always reliable!
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Excellent lighter
April 28, 2020
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Aurélien L.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
the bottom. Very resistant to scratches. It's a very nice lighter....Read More
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Good less expensive alternative to an im Corona
August 02, 2018
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Kent S.
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Short Black Matte
It works very well. My only nit pick would be a clunky flint wheel(compared to an Old Boy, and the flame angle tends to leave a lot of soot on the lighter, and sometimes burns the fingers.
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