Every Kiribi is hand assembled in Japan and inspired by history. The Takara combines the modern engineering and Art-Deco style found in the popular Kabuto line, with a textured finish etched with the Kiribi logo and iconic giant squid. Kiribi is designed for use with premium butane, not included. The flip top lighter is a single cap, fitted with a ribbed flint striker wheel. The flame is adjustable on the bottom, and the flints are replaceable, so your Kiribi can last for years to come. The soft flame butane lighter features a durable polymer spring hinge, an angled flame design, a single tank with high butane capacity, and sturdy construction comprised of brass, steel, and nickel. The origins of Kiribi lay in the traditional Japanese practice of casting sparks upon a beloved traveler’s back, in order to impart fortune and ward off evil, blessing them on their journey. The practice hearkens back to the famous 8th century legend of Prince Yamatotakeru, and the aunt who gifted him the firestone and striker which saved his life along perilous travels. The origins of Kiribi lay in the traditional Japanese practice of casting sparks upon a beloved traveler’s back, in order to impart fortune and ward off evil, blessing them on their journey. The practice hearkens back to the famous 8th century legend of Prince Yamatotakeru, and the aunt who gifted him the firestone and striker which saved his life along perilous travels. The Kiribi lighter combines smart, retro styling with modern improvements in engineering. Innovations such as a dual-flame design, which provides the benefit of a wider, more gentle light for your pipe, and a single-tank construction of extraordinary fuel capacity. Meticulously hand assembled in Japan, Kiribi construction is immediately recognizable from the substantial heft of high-quality created by nickel, steel, and brass serving in all the essential parts. The confident snap of the flame-cap is provided by yet another innovation, a spring made of a special polymer more resistant to fatigue even than steel.