As I am learning about the art of pipe smoking, more and more questions arise. Basically everyone so far can agree on the fact that you do not need a really expensive pipe to enjoy your smoke. But just like anything you get what you pay for, so the investment is probably worth every penny. I have no problem saving money and investing in a nicely made pipe regardless of the price eventually, but once I know more on how to master the smoke. But my question is that almost everyone says that you can find the "Diamond in the rough" kind of pipe where you only pay 10-20 dollars or so for a pipe that smokes fantastically. Can anyone help me develop that "Eye" for finding pipes on the market others are passing up? I assume it all comes down to wood quality and the man who made it but I could be wrong.
Thanks ahead of time,
Lou
Thanks ahead of time,
Lou