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  1. Sig

    The Sanctuary

    Ugg, im pretty happy about our last couple Guineas "moving on". They were a great alarm system.....but EVERYTHING was alarming to them. :)
  2. Sig

    Another Couple of Questions

    Seriously dont let the anti P-Lip guys scare you. I love both fishtail and P-Lip, but a Peterson just isnt a Peterson without the P-Lip....in my opinion....and the opinion of many pipers. They are made to put the smoke towards the roof of your mouth, apparently to prevent tongue bite, and to...
  3. Sig

    Gawith & Hoggarth Rodeo

    Well Howwwwwdy pardner!! I ain't seen that blend round these parts, nor a yonder. Sounds like it'll give ya a bit of a tick under your saddle if yer not careful!
  4. Sig

    The Sanctuary

    I live in the woods with a creek running through the back yard. There is even a waterfall I can turn on at will. Sometimes the dead quiet is nice, sometimes the waterfall is nice. I rule over it, as if im its GOD!! OFF On It needs a bit of adjusting to be honest. :)
  5. Sig

    Estate pipe damage?

    Many pipe sellers on ebay are not pipe people. They are selling grandpas pipes they found in the attic.
  6. Sig

    Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way

    Except for the fact of what "nose oil" is. Nose oil contains salt, skin cells, and the sweat and skin bacteria that cause body odor. It doesn't smell at first, but once the bacteria dies, it stinks and can spread other bacteria. Due to ANY oil being readily available in every household (olive...
  7. Sig

    Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way

    I recently bought 2 new Peterson pipes. One with acrylic, one with Vulcanite. I have to say, there isnt much difference. But, Vulcanite on older pipes is FAR different than acrylic. Its softer and it feels better in the mouth....in my opinion. They even sound different on the teeth. I can tell...
  8. Sig

    Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way

    It can, but be very careful if you like the look of your blade(or pan), lemon juice is also a way to "force patina" carbon steel. If left on too long, it turns CS dark permanently. Lemon juice put on CS and repeated several times will make the steel turn almost black. Its KINDA like a bluing. It...
  9. Sig

    Vulcanite Stem Oxidation Removal. The Natural Way

    As I described in my thread on the 10 minute stem repair, 0000 steel wool removes oxidation about as easy and non damaging as possible. It removes the least amount of material(which is a must for longer term oxidation removal), and does not change the shape of the stem.....much. If you take...
  10. Sig

    Struggling to taste tabacco

    I was gonna say kinda the same thing, but didn't want to be impolite. Im only 30 years in, but retrohaling was a thing back then. Also, you're not inhaling, and in improves the flavors from a tiny bit, to WOWZERS for most people. I have known plenty of pipers where retrohaling bothered their...
  11. Sig

    Struggling to taste tabacco

    Don't worry too much if you're doing it "right". There is not ONE way to smoke a pipe. Play around with different packing densities, and different puffing cadence. Your tobacco may be to dry. In my experience Latakia blends need a bit of moisture to get the leathery, campfire tastes. That 965...
  12. Sig

    Show Us Your Knife (And Pipe)

    Honestly one of the best deals going right now may be this great knife. Remette makes some very nice high end knives, and they are the OEM maker for a lot of other smaller brands. Their portfolio is impressive. From high quality inexpensive, to $1,000+ "customs". I bought this knife a year or...
  13. Sig

    Show Us Your Knife (And Pipe)

    Here is some data from Larins research. Notice that 14c28n is tougher than most super steels that cost over $300 for a knife. Its also better than most on corrosion resistance. The edge retention isn't the best, but it strops back razor sharp, and is easy to sharpen. And its not THAT BAD for...
  14. Sig

    Show Us Your Knife (And Pipe)

    Miguron heat treats their D2 from 59-61 HRC. Most budget makers treat thrm 58-60 HRC. That doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. At 60 HRC D2 holds an edge as well as m390 and SV35vn super steels. Some other makers that do D2 well are Civivi, Kizer, QSP, Vosteed and Petrified Fish. All these...
  15. Sig

    Show Us Your Knife (And Pipe)

    I guess I should have showed the Raccoon Cub yesterday with the full sized, but I was lazy. Vosteed Raccoon Cub 2.35 inch 14c28n steel drop point blade with a Copper Dune PVD coating. 5.5 inches open Thumb studs, liner lock, deep carry pocket clip...yada ,yada. The finger choil on the blade...
  16. Sig

    ***What Are You Smoking, October 2025?***

    FVF from 2008 in a Great Dane MM. One flake of this stuff lasts a LONG time. Im freezing my butt off!! Ive been going at this one fully rubbed flake for an hour!!
  17. Sig

    My pipe Zippo won't spark!

    I just texted my buddy, he uses a Zippo daily for his 2 pack a day cigarette smoking. He says he replaces flints about every 3-4 months.
  18. Sig

    My pipe Zippo won't spark!

    Depending on how much you use the lighter. Im not sure how often, but you get 6 flints in a pack.
  19. Sig

    My pipe Zippo won't spark!

    Oh yeah, you replace the flint by unscrewing the little flathead screw that kinda holds the cotton in place when taken apart to refuel.
  20. Sig

    My pipe Zippo won't spark!

    You need to replace the flint. Google Zippo flint or go to a smoke shop. Heres what they look like.
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