Opinions on a pipe I'm looking at

addamsruspipe

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 4, 2016

790

5,364

55

Albuquerque, NM

• Nov 17, 2017

• #1

Morning all. Found a pipe at Pipes and Cigars that I am liking the look of but it's a type I have no experience with. It's a Butz-Choquin Zebra, and the bowl is a briar insert. So far all my pipes have been cobs and straight briars, nothing with an insert. Is this an ok thing, is it something I should steer clear of. Looking for your shared wisdom on this. Here's the link.

Link

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

15,147

7,638

Chicago, IL

• Nov 17, 2017

• #2

Those are visually stunning pipes, and I was surprised to see that the chamber diameters are in the 0.8" range -- a nice departure from B-C's usually cramped interiors (must be a French thing.) The one thing that's a deal breaker for me is that they are drilled for 9mm filters. For me, hard to clean (I won't use a filter or adapter.)
Thanks for bringing this line to our attention. The price is right, and the briar insert issue shouldn't be a problem.

 

metalheadycigarguy

Lifer

Apr 26, 2012

3,380

5,571

Washington State

• Nov 17, 2017

• #3

I have no experience with that brand or style of pipe; however, they're only $30 so if you like them give one a try. Worse case scenario is you're only out the $30.

 

nevadablue

Lifer

Jun 5, 2017

1,192

4

• Nov 17, 2017

• #4

I will ask a question... why can't one make or buy an insert to replace the filter? That would close up that chamber, reducing it to draft hole size. I have several pipes with 9mm filter chambers. I need to look at making an insert or two.
A quick search shows that smokingpipes.com has something. The hole may be a bit large, but this is the idea.

All of $.85 each.
http://www.tobaccopipes.com/savinelli-9mm-pipe-adapters/
They do also list another insert that appears to have a smaller draft hole.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Nov 17, 2017

• #5

I'm dealing with mostly 6 mm adaptors, but I find that they restrict the airway just enough for a nice even controlled draw, whereas smoking a filter pipe without a filter can, with some pipes, be a pretty airy flavor-diminishing draw, though many like that fine, or don't experience it that way, more likely. My point is, adaptors can be a good solution, or at least worth a try, depending on the pipe.

 

J

jensen

Can't Leave

Apr 10, 2016

440

144

• Nov 17, 2017

• #6

9 mm adapter Danish Pipe Shop.Danske Kr 27.50 each - 22,00 tax free

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,983

75,703

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Nov 17, 2017

• #7

A 9mm plastic tube for 27.50 each? Ha! Look on Amazon.com. I picked up a handful of 6mm and 9mm adapters a few months ago for some pocket change.

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

15,147

7,638

Chicago, IL

• Nov 17, 2017

• #8

22 Danish Kroners is ~ $3.49

Still, too high.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

43,439

109,345

• Nov 17, 2017

• #9

Why not just get one from SPC for $.95? 9mm to 3mm.
https://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=114618

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,983

75,703

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Nov 17, 2017

• #10

Get some 6mm-9mm balsa wood and drill a hole in it. Then you get the best of both worlds.

 

nevadablue

Lifer

Jun 5, 2017

1,192

4

• Nov 17, 2017

• #11

Or, a 9mm handgun. Smokes nicely at times.

 

mawnansmiff

Lifer

Oct 14, 2015

7,421

7,365

Sunny Cornwall, UK.

• Nov 18, 2017

• #12

I've had success with these....
Mysmokingshop.com Long 9mm Pipe Filter Reducer Adaptor
£1.99
In Stock
Regards,
Jay.

 

jpmcwjr

Moderator

Staff member

May 12, 2015

24,725

27,326

Carmel Valley, CA

• Nov 18, 2017

• #13

Why bother?? Someone will say turbulence, like it's a bad thing.

 

hawky454

Lifer

Feb 11, 2016

5,338

10,221

Austin, TX

• Nov 18, 2017

• #14

I actually enjoy the filter pipes and I smoke them without a filter or an adapter, kind of works as a reverse calabash! Easy enough to clean for me, just take a q-tip to it and swab up the gunk. I have several Savinelli (6mm) and Stanwell (9mm) and they have an easy draw and smoke effortlessly but it all boils down to personal taste.

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

5,194

5,100

• Nov 18, 2017

• #15

I would run from a pipe of exotic wood sold by P&C for $29.00. YMMV.

 

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pipebuddy

Guest

• Nov 18, 2017

• #16

If it looks to good to be true.....especially made with zebrawood... :wink:

 

PaulTheScandinavian

Lifer

Jul 28, 2016

7,632

36,759

Finland-Scandinavia-EU

• Nov 19, 2017

• #17

+ 1 for MSO once again, I did some online searching for various adapters and filters and found out that Aliexpress.com/China/offers pretty wide range of those, so that I ordered there some adaptors and filters at pretty affordable prices, all they come safe&ssound within two weeks or so.

 

mawnansmiff

Lifer

Oct 14, 2015

7,421

7,365

Sunny Cornwall, UK.

• Nov 19, 2017

• #18

"they come safe & sound within two weeks or so."
Keep us posted Paul.....if they ever arrive.
Regards,
Jay.

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

20,249

57,280

66

Sarasota Florida

• Nov 25, 2017

• #19

I personally have never owned a pipe with an insert and would never think to buy one. I don't think there is any type of advantage to owning one.
I have owned several pipes that took either a 6 or 9mm filter. I never used a filter and smoked all of them without any type of insert. Everyone of the pipes smoked great without the filter. The 2 brands that I owned with the filters were Savinelli(6mm) and Winslow(9mm). Both filtered pipes had nice open draws that made the pipes smoke cool and dry.

 

PaulTheScandinavian

Lifer

Jul 28, 2016

7,632

36,759

Finland-Scandinavia-EU

• Nov 27, 2017

• #20

Mr Jay:Now adapters have arrived,satisfactory in quality.