For some time now, I have been looking at the Kiribi Pipe Lighters, specifically the Kiribi Kaubto. Now, let me start by saying, that I currently use a simple Zippo pipe lighter and I have never had any issues with it. In fact, quite the opposite. It works great, lights my pipe, and doesn't use a great deal of fluid (I've had mine for 3 years and I haven't even finished 1 can of the fluid). That being said, I can't take my eyes off of the Kiribi lighters. They just look so damn cool! So, here are the questions I would like to discuss...Is it worth it to buy an $80 lighter simply because it looks cool when my $15 one works very well? In your opinions, do the aesthetics of the lighter add, in any way, to the pipe smoking experience? Is it foolish to spend that much money on a lighter, when the vehicle of our hobby (the pipes) can be so expensive?
-Sean
-Sean