Customer Reviews (16 Total)
Good Light/Value
January 05, 2015
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I couldn't choke down nearly double the money for another Old Boy Pewter. With the help of Keith, I landed upon this one and am not sorry I did. It's a fine lighter and I believe it does everything the Old Boy does; and perhaps a bit more. The wing o... Read More
n the cap is a nice feature, and I like knowing that the spring is more durable.
AFTER ONE MONTH OF USE...
HOWEVER, just as others have experienced with this, and other lighters like the XIKAR, the screws all come loose and make the lighters parts start wiggling. I removed the couple screws and gave'em a dose of 242 Loctite which outta do the trick. I think Kiribi should have done that from the beginning.
Additionally, last night I noticed that my flint screw had nearly backed itself all the way out to the point where it would have come out and been lost. Not good, but that's probably just as much my fault for not checking it periodically. Read Less
Excellent lighter
April 28, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I bought this one in 2016 and have been continuously using it since. It's very reliable, excellent tank capacity, easy to reload new flints (but don't put too much, I mean at its full capacity otherwise you it may be too hard to get a spark). The fla... Read More
me is gentle and easy to adjust with the screw at the bottom. Very resistant to scratches. It's a very nice lighter. Read Less
Good less expensive alternative to an im Corona
August 02, 2018
Product: Lighters Kiribi 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.
Great utility in a compact package
October 26, 2017
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I bought this as a backup for an older Kiribi Tomo*. It's smaller size makes it more portable and a weight comparable to a standard Zippo. I like the reliablity, quality construction, and impressive gas capacity.
This lighter exudes mechanical qua... Read More
lity, from the comfortable density in hand to the palpable "thunk" you receive when levering the cap. It's not the metallic "ching" of a Zippo, but one can easily perceive the solidity of this mechanism.
I'm anticipating many years of service from this lighter.
*a birthday present with sentimental value. Read Less
Great Lighter
May 10, 2015
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
This lighter is wonderful. The flame is perfect for pipe lighting. It also seems to be very reliable even outside on windy days.
I've been using the Zippo flints I had on hand with rather inconsistent results. I have Kiribi flints on order and loo... Read More
k forward to a better experience.
The Kiribi flints recently arrived. They make a huge improvement in ignition reliability! Read Less
How to fix lighting issues
August 04, 2023
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
The Kiribi is a pretty darn, good lighter. I smoke outside and my lighter has been unintentionally abused by falling on the ground more than once, but it still works! Like many others, I had issues with it not lighting consistently. I realize this i... Read More
s only a sample size of one, but I think the main 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. Read Less
Won’t light after 4 days
July 27, 2023
Product: Lighters Kiribi 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!
Won’t light after 4 days
July 27, 2023
Product: Lighters Kiribi 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!
I'm a fan.
April 03, 2023
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I've paid double for the same quality lighter before.
Bad Lighter Great Customer Service
August 15, 2022
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I can’t recommend the Kiribi, I’ve abandoned it and I believe it’s flawed. I smoke one bowl a day and the hinge wears out in two years. When you light your pipe the flame can reach the polymer T hinge and melt it. One reason I use a quality lighter i... Read More
s to avoid plastics, and you still have to worry about 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 Less
Very nice lighter
October 14, 2021
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I’m leary of butane lighters. Most I’ve had don’t last long Berger the flame won’t stay steady and adjusting doesn’t work. This one is very good. Not wind proof but very reliable. Easy to fill. Feels good in the hand and is a great light for even sm... Read More
all pipes. So far I am very happy with this. Read Less
Very nice lighter
October 14, 2021
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I’m leary of butane lighters. Most I’ve had don’t last long Berger the flame won’t stay steady and adjusting doesn’t work. This one is very good. Not wind proof but very reliable. Easy to fill. Feels good in the hand and is a great light for even sm... Read More
all pipes. So far I am very happy with this. Read Less
Nice Lighter
May 01, 2021
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
First impressions are very good. Feels pretty heavy and solid. No weak spots so far, it’s a Beautiful Lighter!
Great Lighters
September 10, 2020
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
Been using for quite awhile now and always reliable!
Best lighter
July 26, 2018
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I was really enjoying the quality of the lighter and was impressed with the reliable flame. The lighter needs an alarm as my daughter was so impressed she fell into love with it and its now hers so next payday I get a new one and it stays in my grasp... Read More
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Awsome small lighter
October 06, 2017
Product: Lighters Kiribi Kabuto Short Black Matte
I really like this lighter, Not to expensive lights every time, and I like using flints instead of the quartz lighters.
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