Oval Shanks

puffy · May 16, 2012

I think I've mentioned this here before.As I've gotten older I don't have quite the sensation in my hands that I once had.Some times without realizing it I hold my pipe by the shank.If I let a pipe with a round shank get just a bit loose it will flip upside down dumping ashes.It's happened more than once.I don't have this problem with oval shanks.I have five of them.They are becoming my best friends.

photoman13 · May 16, 2012

I would totally take the round ones off your hands. :lol:

marmal4de · May 17, 2012

The Canadian is one of my favourite shapes too, for more aesthetic reasons than practical.

waznyf · May 17, 2012

I love the Canadian! One of my Signature Savinelli pipes has an oval shank and I really do enjoy the feel of it in my hand. Smokes really well also haha

cortezattic · May 17, 2012

Secure a length of toothpick to the shank with two rubber bands or some string. Anything that makes the shank irregular or textural may work -- like a sleeve made from latex finger cots.

papipeguy · May 17, 2012

Or look for a square shank like this. A Mastro Beraldi.

stogie37 · May 17, 2012

I find myself holding the shank of my pipes with a cigar like, or even closed pool cue grip sometimes. This is modified by resting my thumb pad on the bottom of the stem. I think it could still pose problems with a weak grip - and conversely - if to firm, could apply a bit of unwanted pressure against the stem/tenon area, however it is really comfortable! This tends to work best on straight pipes.

jvandy77 · May 17, 2012

@papipeguy, I like that Mastro Beraldi! Thanks for the share!
-Jim

bailey331 · May 17, 2012

Good advise cortez.

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