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  1. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    yeah I'm a little intense on this break in stuff. The second pipe I own is a naked pipe, the wall is not painted with any layers, but looks perfectly fine. the first 2 times is ok. but after the third smoke I noticed there's a small burned up hole on inner wall. although I haven't smoke outside...
  2. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    I tried yesterday. somkes perfectly well at the beginning! Just the bowl is too deep(42mm) and I dont know if it has anything to do that I smoke with pure burley flake, as I heared it is hard to burn, although I already left the slice of flake out in the air for at least 40 mins. The last few...
  3. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    That's completely true. I just like the pipe too much and afraid it would break if I smoke straight away. But as many suggested just smoke away and it shouldn't be a big problem. Then I'll take the advises, cuz I'm practically a newbie to this situation.
  4. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    It is wonderful to know the save up plan for it and thanks for the photo, which get me a better look of the "normal" bent pipe inside and understanding of your idea. Surely I'll just smoke it first. And if there will be weird sound appear, I should take your technique. The result turns out to be...
  5. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    the correct website should be www.smokingpipes.eu, which store is based in Ireland. should be the same company behind as the famous smokingpipes.com. Ireland is still EU as it is independent from the Britain. I guess that's why I can still have the goods sent to me without paying extra taxes. Go...
  6. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    according to the website on smokingpipe.eu When these cosmetic flaws don't affect the function or durability, they generally get sold at a deep discount. pipes produced right here in Ireland, fully functional, eminently smokeable, and heavily discounted due to some superficial blemish. Irish...
  7. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    Yeah, it's classified as the first class of the irish second, thought the problem won't be too big. Maximal some deficiency on the outlook or some little problem. never thought the hole would be that big. I'm gonna break it in later with aged burley from solani. hope it will be all right. got...
  8. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    I'm a newbie too, high five lol. According to the seller, the deficiency wont bother normal smoking, so I order it, before i saw the hole, when I become not so sure about it ?
  9. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    Btw, I just roughly measured the depth of the hole with pipe cleaner. the deepest should be about 2 - 3 mm deep
  10. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    I just guess the producer just dont bother finishing the chamber after the pipe was drilled too deep down and was meant to be a second ware. I just hope the pipe is ok to smoke with
  11. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    Yeah I really love the wood pattern with fine hair lines on the bowl, especially this one is covered almost 360 degree with this pattern. But if the pipe gonna be destroyed during smoking because of the deficiency, maybe i shall return it. Although i normally dont smoke till the end. Don't know...
  12. FrostForest

    Some Advice if this Pipe from Irish Second is Safely Smokable?

    I just bought one irish second pipe. The original one is Sherlock Holmes Original from Peterson. Despite the irish second printing on it you can still see the original printing. The pipe looks overall very nice. I really love the shape and wood pattern on it. Bought it with 110 Euro instead of...