Lighters: Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Mizo Black Matte

Product Number: 001-068-0216

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 pinstriped black matte before you.

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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
3.8
4 reviews
Excellent Lighter
May 09, 2025
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Mizo Black Matte
Really good quality and useful pipe lighter. Very similar to IM Corona Old Boy but without the tamper. I feel like this might be slightly lighter than an Old Boy too. I never liked the Old Boy tamper (much prefer a Czech tool) and the Kiribi holds more fuel--fuel fills last a really long time. So this is better IMO. Built really well and can take years of use....Read More
Excellent
March 07, 2023
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Mizo Black Matte
It's hard to imagine a more reliable lighter than this one. It rarely fails to strike, it has the best wind resistance you can ask for in a butane lighter, the hardware works well, on top of making a very pleasing sound when you open and close it, it's heavy in the hand and feels very premium. I personally think these lighters are a better choice than an old boy because they have a 30% larger tank. The pipe tool that comes in an old boy lighter is an inferior one to pretty much any other pipe tool you can find, so there's no significant value added there. Kiribi makes a muc better choice and gives you a larger tank, which means you are far less likely to run out of fuel on a trip or something like that. AND it's it's about half the price of the cheapest Old Boy. I rest my case....Read More
I tried
February 20, 2022
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Mizo Black Matte
I purchased this lighter based on all the great reviews but when I received mine it worked for a couple days pretty good and after that it just would not light, I tried different butane but had the same results, so I sent it in for repair here at smokin pipes. I got the lighter back after repair and again it worked for only a couple days before returning to crap again. So I either got a dud or it’s just not that good. My $20 zippo lights on the 2nd time always if not the first so I can’t recommend this lighter...Read More
Outstanding Quality
July 17, 2016
Product: Lighters Kiribi Pipe Lighter - Kabuto Mizo Black Matte
This lighter arrived a week ago and I absolutely adore it. The build quality of the product is outstanding. It lights first time, every time. It produces a wide, soft flame perfect for getting the baccy going. I previously ownly used matches to char/light my pipe but not anymore. This gorgeous lighter most definitely adds finesse to an already wonderful experience....Read More