After Petersons, Savenellis, Johs, and a Bari, I finally decided to add some U.S. machine made
pipes. I nearly bought a Yellow Bole, but decided (after an intense investigation!) on a Dr.
Grabow and a Kaywoodie. I think the current Yellow Boles with briar bowls are likely good
pipes, at a third the price of what they would cost if made in Denmark. Are they as good?
I think they're pretty good -- the ones I have smoked, anyway. You can find lemons in any
line of pipes, but a small percent. I think the folks in Sparta, N.C. (Grabow plant) do some
elegant work. It may be an assembly line, but a lot of craftsmanship goes into it.