My Bob Gilbert Pipe

kamikazesasquatch

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Sep 30, 2011

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• Jan 9, 2012

• #1

I met Mr. Gilbert in Denton, TX while I was on vacation. He made this one of the most difficult pipe decisions ever because he had at least 40 pipes all laid out for me to choose from, but this is the one I went with. I didn't feel comfortable bringing it back with me to Afghanistan and forgot to get pics before I left. Just got a friend to take some pics for me. I only got to smoke it once before I left but it smoked like a dream that one time. If you're ever in North TX or at one of the pipe shows where he sells I highly recommend his work.

 

pipetrucker

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 13, 2010

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Following the white rabbit

• Jan 9, 2012

• #2

My first reaction was "Not for me" but the more I examine the workmanship the more I like it. Congratulations. Enjoy it in good health.

 

kamikazesasquatch

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Sep 30, 2011

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• Jan 9, 2012

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It's the pride of my collection thus far. I think I can hold out and do the breaking in myself :P Thanks for the offer though, I know you were being completely selfless and altruistic

 

irish2fish

Starting to Get Obsessed

Sep 28, 2011

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Alaska

• Jan 9, 2012

• #4

Awesome!! :mrgreen:

 

baronsamedi

Lifer

May 4, 2011

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Dallas

• Jan 10, 2012

• #5

The detail is pretty incredible!

 

lonestar

Lifer

Mar 22, 2011

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Edgewood Texas

• Jan 10, 2012

• #6

I meant to ask you if you had time to meet him while you were home.

You definately picked a sweet pipe dude, I'm envious.

 

kamikazesasquatch

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Sep 30, 2011

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #7

@lonestar

Yup. It was like 2 days before I came back but better late than never But that's why I only got to smoke it once.

 

unclearthur

Lifer

Mar 9, 2010

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #8

Beautiful work. Bob is good there is no doubt.

 

olderthandirt

Lifer

Jun 26, 2011

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Pacific Northwest USA

• Jan 10, 2012

• #9

That's a pipe maker I hadn't been familar with prior to your post kami.

I fully agree with Paul, I'd be wishing I had that one with me rather than being oceans apart!

Very sweet looking pipe indeed.

 

igloo

Lifer

Jan 17, 2010

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woodlands tx

• Jan 10, 2012

• #10

That is truely a work of art . I can see why it is the pride of your collection .

 

kamikazesasquatch

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Sep 30, 2011

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #11

@OTD

I actually learned about him from this site Kevin had mentioned he got a pipe of his from a show. There are a couple of videos on the site of an interview with Mr. Gilbert as well. I believe his screen name here is Staffwalker.

 

admin

Smoking a Pipe Right Now

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Nov 16, 2008

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pipesmagazine.com

• Jan 10, 2012

• #12

Bob's really become a great pipe carver. Very nice pipe. Congratulations.

 

spyder71

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 14, 2011

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #13

Congrats! That is a piece of art

 

briarbird

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Dec 7, 2011

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #14

Wow, that pipe is just amazing looking. I would love to see more of his work.

 

olderthandirt

Lifer

Jun 26, 2011

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Pacific Northwest USA

• Jan 10, 2012

• #15

@kami

I didn't come across an interview but I did find several pics of other pipes by Bob Gilbert.

Like his style for sure.

 

ejames

Lifer

Oct 6, 2009

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• Jan 10, 2012

• #16

Very nice! I really like the rustication!