I've had 2 cobs that were other than MM. Don't recall the brand name they were sold under, not surprising as neither lasted any time at all. Both of em' burned through, one rather spectacularly with sparks smoke and flame, after just a few bowls. The cob these were made of was very light and, well, flimsy. Soft.What makes MM better
No problem, drinking beer, cruisin' the forum...I really need to get a life!Alright! Great! Thanks for the great swift advice!
This may be a bit of a soapbox thing for me, but Missouri Meerschaum pipes are one of the last products on this earth that are 100% Made In America. They are of high quality and the corn that farmers grow are used specifically to be turned into pipes, and the cob is completely food grade and the corn shucked off of it is used to make tortillas, so it is an eco-friendly product. They are also better built than the chinese knock offs, have more solid construction, and I'm sure last a lot longer, not to mention that they offer a very solid smoke at a rock bottom price. I own four Missouri Meerschaums myself and can't get enough.What makes MM better?