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redpanda

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 11, 2015
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Hello everybody,
I have been looking at this Tsuge pipe, and I'd very much like to hear your opinions on these pipes, if you happen to own one. Thanks !
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/tsuge/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=199193

 

pipefish

Can't Leave
Aug 25, 2013
341
6
Don't own one but I always thought Tsuge were out of my price range. These are some great looking bamboo pipes at what I think is a very reasonable price! I know Tsuge has a good reputation among many forum members here. Thanks for the link as I would've never thought to search for them!

 

aeropuffer

Starting to Get Obsessed
Mar 7, 2016
105
1
Great looking pipes. Now I'll need to look for one on Ebay, Maybe I'll get one.

 

mig19

Might Stick Around
Feb 25, 2016
84
0
I have a Tsuge with a bamboo stem I bought at The Gatlinburlier a few years ago, it's a great pipe.

 

hawky454

Lifer
Feb 11, 2016
5,338
10,220
Austin, TX
I also thought they were way out of my price range, I always thought Neerup was the only one making bad ass pipes for a reasonable price.

 

michaelmirza

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 21, 2015
638
0
Chicago, IL
Tsuge pipes are great quality. They're celebrating 80 years of business this year, I believe. I personally don't care for the look of bamboo pipes but that's not what you were asking. ;)

 

mirain

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jan 5, 2011
193
7
Yes, yes, yes. I own three and am very pleased with all of them.

 

cortezattic

Lifer
Nov 19, 2009
15,147
7,637
Chicago, IL
Nice looking pipe. At first glance the chamber wall didn't look thick enough to suit me;

but that pipe is deceptively large, and the wall thickness is a generous 0.325".

It should be a fine smoker -- and at only 1.31 oz. it should be really comfortable.

 

redpanda

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 11, 2015
286
1
Thanks everybody,
I got this one:
https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/tsuge/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=199194
Judging by your comments, I shall be happy with this purchase. Thanks !

 

redpanda

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 11, 2015
286
1
4etecjonathan: I don't know what else falls into your category of Jap Crap, as Made in Japan is usually synonymous with top quality, at least for me, but the fact is I was not impressed at all with the pipe. The bamboo sure looks nice but that's about it. It does not smoke well and it feels like low quality briar. Perhaps their higher grade pipes are better. It's no more Tsuge for me.

 

owen

Part of the Furniture Now
May 28, 2014
560
2
Red panda, I was just going to buy one until I read this so thanks

 
May 31, 2012
4,295
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I got myself one of those little Tsuge Mizki sandblasts back when SmokingPipes were selling them for a bargain at $80.
The stem tasted horrible, but the pipe smoked okay.
I sold it a few months later.
It was a 942 shape,

like this:

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A shape which incidentally, was a direct take-off from the Eltang designed

Stanwell shape 181:

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Same size and everything,

I owned a Stanwell 181 also so comparison was easy.
I'm attracted to quite a few of the high-end Tsuge shapes, but they are way overpriced,

and I desire the blasts and Tsuge is mediocre at blasting and they have a habit of using that boring shoe-polish black stain for all their blasts,

on an $800 pipe?

No thank you.

:puffy:


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redpanda

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 11, 2015
286
1
@ owen: I hate being negative and influence others in that way, but the said pipe did not work for me.

 

smeigs

Lifer
Jun 26, 2012
1,049
7
Always been a huge fan of Tsuge pipes. I don't think you can go wrong with this. Let me know how it smokes!

 
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