Hitoki Trident Review

Should you buy the Hitoki Trident?

If you have a couple of extra dollars lying around the house that you’ve been wanting to ‘burn’, then the Hitoki Trident Laser Bong is something that you should bring your attention to!

Bringing new technology to the age-old concept of bongs and torch lighters, the Hitoki Laser seeks to breathe some fresh air into the industry by having a ‘freakin’ laser’ as the source of ignition of the dry herb in the chamber.

With a viewing window that glows blue with the pulsing laser, there is also a certain eye-candy element, as the minimalist eye design looks just as awesome on a shelf as it does in use.

In this review of the Hitoki Trident, we’ll be going over the bong’s key features to help you decide if it’s worth the $350 investment or not, as well as comparing it to some of the best desktop vaporizers in the cannabis industry.

What’s in the Hitoki Trident box?

1x Hitoki Trident Laser Bong
1x USB-C charging cable
1x Wall power adapter
1x Ceramic chamber
1x Silicone hookah hose
1x Hose connecter
1x Pick tool
1x Owner’s manual

Hitoki Trident Key Features

As a modern take on a bong, Hitoki sought to combine the best effects of vaporizing and combustion of loose flower cannabis that combines the big clouds and high of a torch, without the loss of flavor that a dry herb vaporizer provides.

With a very bright and powerful pure light energy laser that works just like concentrated sunlight on a leaf from childhood, you’ll have access to a butane-free smoking experience that will be easier on the lungs. With a clear plastic red shield, you’ll be able to see the laser hard at work before you inhale, and overall it’s freakin’ awesome and an awesome pickup for cannabis enthusiasts.

With three laser settings, you’ll have a session for your dry herb, humid herb, and concentrate-infused herb. Hitoki suggests against using nicotine or tobacco inside the chamber, as it was designed with cannabis use in mind only.

Smooth Smoke Quality

Overall, the Hitoki laser was incredibly fun to use.

I was using a 38% THC and the Hitoki definitely sunk me into the couch with a powerful high!

Seeing that chamber fill up with the blue laser while the percolation in the glass chamber fills up with smoke was crazy to watch. As I’ll talk about later, there are three temperatures to choose from and I never coughed no matter which I tried. There seemed to be a lot of percolation action, and the long whip helps to cool down the smoke a lot.

The smoke was never hot in my lungs or throat, and it had a better taste compared to a hit from a bong. It’s hard to describe but I’d say that it tasted more ‘toasted’ compared to ‘charred’ that you would expect from a joint or bong toke.

• With instant combustion, no butane, water cooling, and a long smoke pathway, there are a lot of benefits to the smoke quality that you’ll be able to get from The Trident.

With the aluminum mouthpiece at the end of the silicone whip, you can be sure there is almost zero added flavor besides anything but your smoked bud.

There was one con though and that’s that it does still smell just like smoking weed. I had my session outside and put the Trident on a shelf and it made the whole house smell like a session, so people with uptight landlords should be aware of that.

Strong Battery Life

With a very powerful battery, you’ll be able to get up to 280 ignitions per charge that will last well over a week for heavy users. It comes equipped with a USB-C charging cable and wall adapter, so charging is quite versatile and will only take around an hour and forty-five minutes.

How to use the Hitoki Trident Laser Bong?

Breaking the laser down into three steps of operation then, all that you’ll have to do is:

1. Load it – Loading the ceramic chamber
2. Lock it – Lock in the chamber, the glass, mouthpiece, and heating element
3. Light it – Fire up the laser

The ceramic loading chamber works with a threaded design to keep it stable when it’s, you know, getting freakin’ laser beamed and all. With a fine grind, you’ll be able to load around 0.3g or 0.4g of a fine grind, making sure to not pack too hard or it will cover the four air holes at the bottom.

In this sense, it does closely resemble the new Arizer Air Max. While the manufacturer suggests using the packing tool to make the top of the bud flat for better laser contact, your pinky will do the trick just as easily.

To operate the Hitoki Trident, you’ll first start by pressing the singular power button five times quickly. From there you can swap the temperature as indicated by the glowing color of the power button itself which can be changed by pressing the power button three times.

• Blue – Blue is the hottest temperature intended for an ‘essential oil-infused blends’
• Green – Green is the medium setting and is supposed to be used for ‘fresh herbal blends’
• Red – red is the lowest setting and is ideal for ‘dryer looser blends and for better taste’

All three temperatures were exceptionally smooth and I never once coughed no matter how big of a hit that I took!

For filling the acrylic bubbler portion of the Trident, you can fill it by unscrewing it from the middle portion of the Trident.  You can then fill it with about a shot glass of water. Screw it back onto the body of the vape while upside down. Make sure that you don’t overfill past the fill line, or you’re going to make the draws more difficult than they have to be.

After that, all you’ll have to do is thread on the hookah whip on the opposite side of the carb cap.

When it comes to firing the laser, you can choose to either double-tap the power button to fire it up for a nine-second run, or press and hold it for a second or two for an on-demand type of session. The press and hold option will automatically turn off after nine seconds regardless, as Hitoki doesn’t want the laser to overheat. The Hitoki Trident uses a button-style carb cap which you can use at the end of the heating cycle to open up the airflow and fully clear the glass chamber.

Hitoki Laser Bong Tips & Tricks

• Fully pack the chamber for best performance, this isn’t a microdosing device
• The laser will only fire when it’s sealed down onto the chamber so that you don’t accidentally laser beam your eyes out, which is nice to know if you’re a spaz like I am
• The hose is fairly rigid and since the Hitoki is fairly small, it’s easy to knock over, which won’t be a good idea when the laser is firing, so I suggest moving slowly while it’s firing

As we previously mentioned, the stir tool does go a long way with the long and narrow chamber to get the most out of your herb. By using the stir tool after a few seconds of heating on-demand, you’ll be able to get up to three big hits as opposed to just one with the 9-second pre-heat. For those looking to get the most out of their flower, this is the way.

How to clean the Hitoki Laser?

• For the water compartment, a quick shake with some Orange Chronic Cleaner will be enough to get rid of any residue.
• For the whip, a hot water rinse will help to keep it clean, and the ceramic chambers will be entirely clean after a quick isopropyl alcohol soak and hot water rinse.

Just like most bongs, the Hitoki Trident doesn’t take long to get dirty (individual experiences may vary depending on use…ahem). However, you will find that instead of burned bits of bud, you’re cleaning resin and fine ash. Some bongs are terrible for sucking a half-burned bowl into the water. Thankfully, this device doesn’t do that.

A few minutes after every session, it’ll be a good idea to use the kit’s included pick tool to knock out the cooked weed, focusing on getting the four air holes clear. After that, snap a vape cleaning stick and wipe out any fine char or resin to get it looking like new in just a few minutes.

Everything about the Hitoki is of high manufacturing quality, so you don’t have to worry that much about decreasing performance over time. The only thing I can’t stress enough is to keep the four air holes clear in the chamber to keep the airflow the best it can be. For this reason, heavy users will want to pick up an extra three-pack of chambers for 22 USD so that they can swap a new one in or already have them pre-packed for easier reloading.

With a life span of 2500 ignitions, most users won’t have to worry about a replacement of your Trident for years to come.

Vape Comparisons

The most obvious vaporizer comparison to me is the Dr. Dabber Switch, which works via induction cups and an integrated bubbler. It has the same colorful and flashy design as the Hitoki, but you’ll be able to vaporize both concentrates and loose flowers with it.

With the Arizer Extreme Q, you’ll have more of a hookah type of setup than a traditional chamber setup. As a Cannabis Vaporizer, It uses convection heating to run hot air through its 0.5g chamber and then is usable with either a whip or by filling capped balloons. You’ll still have some elements of flashiness in the form of an information-displaying screen and remote control, plus the vapor quality is awesome and will smell less than the smoke on the Hitoki.

With either of these vaporizers, you’re going to have much less harmful vapor when compared to smoking, as you can read about more in our third-generation vaporizers blog. Not only that, but they are much more affordable, as the XQ2 costs almost half that of the Hitoki.

Warranty

All purchases of the Trident come with a 6-month warranty which you can also choose to extend to three years.

Hitoki Trident Review Conclusion

With a high price tag, there are sure to be some ruffled feathers whenever the Hitoki Trident Laser Bong gets brought up.

For this reason, people who are happy with their normal lighter and 20-dollar bong aren’t the target demographic. This is for people who want to show off and bring some excitement to a party with a laser-powered bong with an attached shisha hose.

Overall, it offers a lot smoother performance than a normal hit from a bong and is a great party device to whip out when you want to impress or have some fun with your stoner friends.

When it’s not in use, it looks great as a mantle piece, so I say If it’s within your budget, why not indulge a little?

You’ll have access to a great bong that is sure to add a lot of fun to your sessions and will be fun to share with friends. If you’re still not sold, be sure to check out some Desktop Vaporizers to see some cool alternatives to consuming cannabis at home!

If you’re looking for a similarly awesome device for concentrates, you might be interested in a Vapor Cup like the Zenco Duo. Made with an air fan and a glass holding chamber, you’ll be able to use wax or carts to fill up a tasty cup to sip away on your tasty vapor like a glass of wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the Hitoki Trident and the Saber?

The Trident is the larger and more powerful version, while the Saber is smaller and more portable.

Is the Hitoki a vaporizer

No, the Trident will be producing smoke, not vapor.

How long does it take to charge the Hitoki Trident?

It takes about two hours to charge, and will be finished when the red light turns green.

Does the Hitoki smell?

Yes, it will smell like smoke from a bong.

What is the silicone mouthpiece for?

The silicone mouthpiece is the more portable and convenient mouthpiece, but will have less cooling than the hookah whip.