My Butera
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Bradley, you are a pipe maven. Send the wife out shopping when this one is about to be delivered. Congrats.
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I have to disagree. Mike Butera is one of the most Kind & Honest men I have had the pleasure to meet in my life.
In the 1980's & 1990's Mike was making a very very nice pipe compared to every thing else that was out in the market. The pipes he makes now are even better. Is he the best? It is all in the eye of the beholder. There are too many very very good American pipe makers now, and I do not think any single maker is "The Best".
I must tell Forum members about Mr Premal, one of the most honest man you will ever meet. Last year I get an e-mail from smokers haven saying I was getting a refund, the amount was over 100$, Mr Premal was going over his records and saw that I was doubled billed. Apologizing for the mistake I was given money back. Now I know this has nothing to do with the Butera pipe, but this was such a moment for me, honesty, character, admitting to a mistake , no cover up. Thank you Premal you're the best.
I had an opportunity to read some old issues of The Ephemeris and Butera was very highly regarded by some pretty serious collectors. I'll stay tuned for your smoking report.
Butera is / was quite an influence on modern American pipe carvers. Steve Weiner was a student of his (among many others). Butera's pipes are very nice and not cheap when you find one. Yours is a beautiful example of his work.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Bradley, that pipe is a stunner. Mike Butera is on my short list of carvers that I really want an example of their work. I know it will smoke like a champ.
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