Is it a Peterson?

chlogeo3

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 27, 2010

152

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• Jan 8, 2011

• #1

I just purchsed a Peterson Kilarney pipe. It has the P on the stem but what concerns me it reads, "A Peterson Product" made in the Republic of Ireland.
What gives? Is this a second rate pipe made by Peterson?
Forrest

 

yoru

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 5, 2011

585

1

• Jan 8, 2011

• #2

I've never seen a kilarney up close so I dunno if they say anything normally -- but my 307 is marked "K&P Peterson" on the metal band and just "Peterson" on the bowl with a number on the other side of the bowl. My barrel has the P on the stem and say Peterson Barrel on the flat base of the bowl.

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

5

• Jan 8, 2011

• #3

The Killarney is one of several entry level lines produced by Peterson. I have several and they are all excellent pipes.

 

collin

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 29, 2010

881

2

Oklahoma

• Jan 8, 2011

• #4

Depends on what your definition of "second rate" is.

I've got one, and I really like it, is it top of the line? Nah, the price tag told me that much, but it's better than many of the other pipes I have.

 

bubbadreier

Lifer

Jul 30, 2010

3,011

3

Norman, Oklahoma

• Jan 9, 2011

• #5

I am pretty sure it is just there "entry level" pipe as Arthur said. It doesn't make it a bad pipe, just makes it not there best :D

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

5

• Jan 9, 2011

• #6

Can't ask for better at the price. Well maybe ya could but it wouldn't be a Peterson then.

 

chlogeo3

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 27, 2010

152

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• Jan 9, 2011

• #7

Thanks guys for she is a beauty and Great smoker. :lol:
Forrest

 

chuckw

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 7, 2009

679

12

• Jan 9, 2011

• #8

You'll find several Peterson's stamped "A Peterson Product" in their entry level pipes. Another that comes to mind is the nickle mounted Army pipe series.

 

mattia76

Starting to Get Obsessed

Dec 24, 2010

255

81

• Jan 9, 2011

• #9

Savinelli does the same thing with their Oscar line. "A Savinelli Product" it says, but it still says "Savinelli"

Oh, and great smokers as well!

 

bubbadreier

Lifer

Jul 30, 2010

3,011

3

Norman, Oklahoma

• Jan 10, 2011

• #10

I have one of Savinelli's Oscars and it is a great smoker! Sorry just had to throw that in there!

 

redfox

Might Stick Around

Jun 16, 2010

64

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• Jan 10, 2011

• #11

i totally love the peterson killarnys, its on my long list of "to buys". whicj is far too long thamks to you guys!! :D

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

6,875

5

• Jan 10, 2011

• #12

Always happy to help redfox!

 

kwilliams40

Might Stick Around

Nov 17, 2013

85

4

NY

• Mar 29, 2015

• #13

The Aran is my favorite finish of the Peterson line, and they are at the lower end in terms of price.

 

sparrowhawk

Lifer

Jul 24, 2013

2,941

219

• Mar 29, 2015

• #14

I have three Draculas, a three Irish Harps, a few special editions for St Patrick's Day and Halloween. I consider the 107 model the finest pipe someone new to pipes can get. The stout shank and body, the extreme curve of the fishtale stem, make this model a joy to handle and smoke. Also, Peterson makes some great assessories: I have two pouches and a single pipe carry case with a pouch and zipper pocket for lighter and tamper, related stuff, all three made of a soft, rich chocolate colored leather. Peterson Rules!

BTW, the nomenclature reads "Peterson Dublin"; never saw a "Peterson Product" on any model, but I only have a couple of different model. lines I'm thinking of the Aran series now. But is the Aran a lower quality pipe?

 

jkrug

Lifer

Jan 23, 2015

2,867

8

• Mar 29, 2015

• #15

kwilliams, I think the Aran has a great looking finish and the Shannon line also catches my eye. Both are priced quite nicely. ::