I just picked up an unsmoked pipe from briarblues that was made by an artisan named Kirk Bosi. I can find surprisingly little about him though. Any one know of this pipe maker and whether he is still making pipes?
Kirk Bosi
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Here's what I grabbed -
First, a book on pipes (no idea why I grabbed this - I just love books, and hope it'll be interesting)
Second, the Bosi pipe:
Third and last, I grabbed another Becker - I am a big fan of his pencil shank pipes:
First, a book on pipes (no idea why I grabbed this - I just love books, and hope it'll be interesting)
Second, the Bosi pipe:
Third and last, I grabbed another Becker - I am a big fan of his pencil shank pipes:
Lopes book is the most all-encompassing book on pipe makers and brands in existence. I refer to it often.
I don't care for the look of the Bosi, but I love the grain. That Becker on the other hand is gorgeous!
Man, am I really the lone dissenter here?! The Becker doesnt do much for me (Id be afraid Id snap that shank) but the Bosi is GORGEOUS! Hard to believe there is little on the net about him though. Good score Peck!
I know Kirk pretty well and you're right, he makes a great pipe. He was the guy who got me into artisan pipes in the first place (it's all HIS fault). He quit making pipes about 5 years ago due to personal reasons; nothing serious but he's now able to focus more on work and family.
Nice pics of some great pipes and thanks for sharing, Peck.
Kirk was a terrific pipemaker and I still have a beautiful matched set of pipes that are in a custom case that he made for me 5-6 years ago. On occasion, I still sell pipes and aged tobaccos for him but it has been awhile. Kirk actually began a new sideline career a few years ago making custom pens and from what I hear, he is darned good at it and has gotten good dollars for his work. His pipes do not come up often on eBay, but when they do they command some pretty smart dollars from collectors who know of the quality of his work.
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Pipestud
Kirk was a terrific pipemaker and I still have a beautiful matched set of pipes that are in a custom case that he made for me 5-6 years ago. On occasion, I still sell pipes and aged tobaccos for him but it has been awhile. Kirk actually began a new sideline career a few years ago making custom pens and from what I hear, he is darned good at it and has gotten good dollars for his work. His pipes do not come up often on eBay, but when they do they command some pretty smart dollars from collectors who know of the quality of his work.
Best,
Pipestud
Great looking pipes Peck, Becker doesn"t make bad pipes, or his father may he rest in peace. You got a good eye Peck.
Peck you most have a crazy beautiful collection of pipes i have never seen you post a pipe that doesn't make me think to myself DAMMMMMM thats a sexy pipe lol
Nice! The grain on the Bosi is stunning and I dig the shape as well! The Becker has got to be one of the neatest little pipes I've seen in a while. I love the stem, it looks so fragile! I bet the drilling is perfect, as there is not much room for error. Nice scores!
That Bosi is a great looking pipe, awesome grain and the stem looks very nice. Not a big fan of the pencil thin pipe, but considering peck's condition( his wife told me), it is a perfect match.lol
It is pencil thin but very long and hard. In any event, I prefer my condition to yours - after all, you can't shoot pool with a rope.
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