I do have a hand made Bjarne brandy saddle with bottom rustication partcially.
When I got the pipe I was shock with finish smoothness like velvet or silk.
Straight Grain is superb. Easy draw make a smoke fantastic.
Here is grade for BJ(top to bottom)
1. Bjarne Nielsen, Handmade, A,B,C,D......
2. Bjarne, Handmade
3. Bjarne, Handcut
4. Viking
Congrat!!! Enjoy and Happy smoking.