The Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe Co. Field S+ in Blackened Brass
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In 2023, our search for uncompromising craftsmanship led us to a small workshop in Japan. Tokyo Pipe Co. has been making smoking products since 1946, and we became the first company in the United States to collaborate with them. Our first Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe Co. Field S+ was a numbered run in waffle-knurled brass, and it sold out quickly.
Today we are introducing our second collaboration: the Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe Co. Douglass Field S+ in Blackened Brass. It is the same precision-machined Field S+, finished in a darkened brass that is exclusive to Last Manner. Each one is individually numbered, and it debuts a new closure system that seals tighter and strikes harder. Here is everything you need to know about the finish, the company behind it, and the lighter itself.
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Our second Tokyo Pipe Co. collaboration: Last Manner was the first company in the United States to collaborate with Tokyo Pipe Co., and our first Field S+ sold out quickly.
Blackened Brass, exclusive to Last Manner: An antiquing treatment darkens the solid brass, and each lighter is individually numbered.
A new closure system: A redesigned cap seats more securely for a better seal and a stronger strike.
What Is Blackened Brass?
Blackened Brass is solid brass that has been given a specialized antiquing treatment to darken its surface. After treatment, each lighter is buffed. Shorter buffing keeps a darker tone, and longer buffing brings back more of the brass, so every piece has subtle variations of its own. The result is a deep, smoky finish that reads very differently from polished brass. It also changes as you carry it. Handling slowly wears the darkened surface at the edges and high points, revealing the warm brass underneath. Over time, the lighter takes on a finish that reflects exactly how it has been used.
Tokyo Pipe Co. and the History of the Field S+
Tokyo Pipe Co. was founded in 1946 and has been making smoking products for more than 75 years. The company incorporated in 1960 and began selling to tobacco shops across Japan the following year.
The Field S+ traces back to the Douglass lighter, which debuted in the United States around 1926. The Douglass was a refillable oil lighter machined from metal, and it was known for its craftsmanship, quality, and reliability. It lit dependably and was built to be refilled and carried for years. At five dollars, it was a true luxury piece in an era when most lighters sold for 69 cents, and it was priced for people who wanted the best. As cheap disposable lighters took over the market, demand for finely made refillable lighters faded, and production of the original Douglass eventually ended.
In 1993, Tokyo Pipe Co. brought the Douglass back. Japanese craftsmen rebuilt and reimagined the design, and the Field S+ is the result: a modern lighter that still nods to the 1926 original.
Inside the Field S+: What Sets It Apart
The Field S+ is built from 45 individual parts, each precision-machined from solid brass and duralumin stock and engineered to a tolerance of 1/100 of a millimeter. The parts are then assembled by hand in Japan. That precision is what you feel in use: the satisfying click of the flint wheel and an exposed flame.
The construction is airtight and waterproof, with an integrated wind guard for use outdoors. At about three inches long and just over half an inch thick, it slips easily into a pocket for everyday carry. Unscrew the base and you will find hidden storage for a spare flint and extra fuel. The oil tank also comes out completely, so refilling stays clean and simple. It is a lighter built to be maintained and carried for decades, not replaced.
The New Closure System
The Blackened Brass Field S+ debuts a redesigned closure. On earlier versions, the small ball on the cap seated into a plain hole at the head of the lighter. Now it seats into a formed cup. That change lets the cap close more securely and creates a better seal, which helps keep fuel from evaporating between uses. It also puts more force behind the strike. It is a small detail, but it is the kind of refinement Tokyo Pipe Co. is known for.
Conclusion
The Blackened Brass Field S+ brings together nearly a century of Douglass history, the precision of Tokyo Pipe Co.'s craftsmen, and a finish you will only find at Last Manner. It is our second collaboration with Tokyo Pipe Co., and it will not be our last. We are already working with them on more special editions, including pieces built on other models from their lineup. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to be the first to know.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the blackened finish wear off?
Yes, very gradually over many years, and that is part of its appeal. Handling wears the darkened surface at the edges and high points first, revealing the natural brass underneath. Every lighter develops its own character over time.
What fuel does the Field S+ use?
The Field S+ uses standard lighter fluid, which is not included. We use Ronsonol ourselves. We recommend genuine Douglass flints and wicks, since aftermarket wicks can keep the lighter from sealing and drawing fuel properly.
Is the Blackened Brass Field S+ exclusive to Last Manner?
Yes. You will only find the Blackened Brass Field S+ at Last Manner, and each lighter is individually numbered. Our first Field S+ collaboration sold out quickly, so we recommend not waiting if you want one.
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