Cheap little pipe from the Ukraine

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martin

Might Stick Around

Apr 26, 2011

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• May 14, 2011

• #1

While searching the dozens of ebay listings I came across the Ukraine pipes and thought why not?

Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320667904229&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Anyway, it's actually quite a nice pipe to smoke, not sure what wood it is but is well made, very light and has a smallish bowl. But it draws well and is very usable. Sort of like a mini churchwarden I guess.

Guess I just answered my own question about makes a good pipe.

Anybody else tried some of the other types on offer from the Ukraine? Lots of cool shapes and carvings for not too much money.

 

nabottle

Can't Leave

Apr 27, 2011

312

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• May 14, 2011

• #2

Looks like a really good purchase for you, Martin. I've been wondering if the Ukraine pipes were any good. Now I know.

 

lonestar

Lifer

Mar 22, 2011

2,854

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Edgewood Texas

• May 14, 2011

• #3

Theres some nice ones coming out of there, but I dont have any experience with them.

Enjoy it !

 

fullbent

Can't Leave

May 6, 2011

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• May 14, 2011

• #4

Ive looked at them...Pear tree root,sounds like the hot tongue to me..but I mat be wrong.. :crazy:

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

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• May 14, 2011

• #5

pear wood makes a real nice pipe.

 

fullbent

Can't Leave

May 6, 2011

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• May 14, 2011

• #6

pear wood makes a real nice pipe.

Click to expand...

You should know...It sounded hot to me

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

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• May 14, 2011

• #7

Pretty much all fruit woods work well.

 

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flipflopsandshades

Can't Leave

Dec 12, 2010

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• May 14, 2011

• #8

Beautiful pipe. I love those "mini" Churchwardens, kind of like the Bing Crosby types that I hope to one day acquire.

 

bootlegbonvivant

Lifer

Nov 14, 2009

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Flowery Branch, GA

• May 14, 2011

• #9

I have a pearwood pipe from one of the Ukranian makers as well. It's a great smoker aside from the brass stinger in the tenon. If I smoke any kind of aromatic, it gurgles like crazy and will do so even with English blends. Smoke slow and enjoy. Here's a pic of mine:

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• May 15, 2011

• #10

I looked up some Ukranian and Russian pipe carvers and their work is truly amazing. I may have to rethink my next purchase.

 

clanobucklin

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 19, 2010

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• May 15, 2011

• #11

I got one a couple of weeks back called "Cockle Shell" - it smokes well and I got it for $1.44 after I cashed in my ebay bucks. It is a nice smokin' little pipe. Lightweight, well carved, sits nicesly in my hand. All tobaccos smoke well in it - no hot tongue or hot pipe for that matter.

 

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pallmall

Lurker

May 2, 2011

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• May 15, 2011

• #12

Bought a couple of hand made pear tree root Ukrainian pipes from ebay. One is an author's pipe which rests beautifully against my chin. The other is a bent pipe with a carving of a dragon on the bowl. Both are about 15 cm long and the inside diameter of the bowl is about 1.8 cm.
Being a new pipe smoker and ex cigarette smoker, I tend to smoke a bit too fast. I tend to find them to be more forgiving. Less tongue bite and the pipe does not get as hot. I like the feel of it in my hand - no polish/varnish. The colour of the author's pipe is changing from a light tan to a nice dark brown.

 

echopipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Mar 7, 2011

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• May 16, 2011

• #13

Good to know.. I have thought about buying that same churchwarden myself. Thanks for sharing

 

austinxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Oct 25, 2012

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• Oct 26, 2012

• #14

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-Pipe-8-3-Tobacco-Pipe-of-Pear-Root-Wood-Pipe-Lady-Blues-/181004481395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a24b53373
Just pulled the trigger on this guy, my first 'real' pipe in years. It looks to be pretty similar. Will post my amateur and probably useless review once I have had it.
Looking forward to pear root wood as per a recomendation from johnnyxpipe

 

timely

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 23, 2012

765

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• Oct 26, 2012

• #15

I have seen them also and I am very tempted to get one. They do look nice.

 

johnnyxpipe

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 22, 2011

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• Oct 26, 2012

• #16

Check out Mr. Brog for pear wood pipes. They smoke excellent, I have 3 and love them.

 

winton

Lifer

Oct 20, 2010

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• Oct 26, 2012

• #17

I have two pear wood pipes from the Ukraine. I really like them.

 

erichbaumer

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 4, 2012

738

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Illinois

• Dec 11, 2012

• #18

I've got one of the larger carved ones and it smokes like a dream, very cool and dry. It doesn't have that brass stinger though.

 

zanthal

Lifer

Dec 3, 2011

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Pleasanton, CA

• Dec 12, 2012

• #19

I have one myself... Yes they do make a fine pipe