1st Rad

[batdemon]

After listening to Harris extoll the virtues of Rad Davis pipes so much that I am convinced he is, in reality, Rad's publicity manager, I decided to take the bait. I had to save up and then wait for a Rad to come along that appealed to me. I really like Billiards, Canadians and Pots, so when this one showed up on the bay I decided to take a chance. It is a smaller size than I prefer, but I figured that would translate to a lower winning bid and if I really liked it then I could search for something in a larger size.
This is the most I have ever spent on a pipe and it shows. The craftsmanship is great, drilling is spot on, wide open draw, stem fit is perfect. It smokes like a champ, in fact it almost smokes itself. It is light as a feather and I really love the cumberland bit.
I have to say that I would recommend a Rad Davis to anyone looking for an artisan pipe. Yes Harris, I am a believer. Jeezo, you don't think I should start taking Peck's suggestions seriously, do you?

 

[nkourilo]

That's a beautiful looking pipe. Enjoy!

 

[hawke]

Canadians are great smokers to me. Nice pipe!

 

[dread]

Awesome looking pipe, congrats!

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

Ha! You got it! Congrats, I really wanted to win that one but had to be away from the computer when it ended. A spectacular Canadian, I hope it smokes great!

 

[ssjones]

Love that blast & stem! Congratulations, every one needs at least one Rad Davis.

 

[ejames]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[monty55]

Outstanding! I'd love to own that!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Wow. Rad sure carves a nice Canadian. You have done very well.

 

[numbersix]

Congrats Bat - that is a beauty. Glad she smokes as well as Harris has said. A Rad is on my short list once I win the lottery!

 

[captainsousie]

Very nice. I hope it continues to give you great smokes.

 

[tbradsim1]

That is one beautiful pipe.

 

[mrenglish]

I've grown away from longer pipes but dang, that Rad Canadian is awesome! I think you nailed that one, batdemon. Congrats!!

 

[jon11]

I agree with Riff...every pipe smoker has to have a Rad!

 

[papipeguy]

Very nice . Happy Smoke Rings with it. A lovely pipe.

 

[pipestud]

I'm glad you liked that pipe, batdemon... and you almost didn't win it. I really wanted to keep that pipe for myself rather than sell it on my eBay site, but alas, figured I had enough pipes (for this week anyway). I do admit that I cried a little as I packed it up and sent it off to you. :crying:
And a public thanks for your business, pardner!
Pipestud

 

[lonestar]

Nice Rad !

 

[mso489]

That's one long, lean Canadian, with a great finish. I like the way the oval shank is accentuated. A really

cultivated sense of design at work here. I don't have a Rad, but I may have to smoke the next bowl in

my good old Canadian.

 

[fadingdaylight]

Great pipe. Rad's still, and possibly always, are out of my league. But, man, it sure is fun to see them as people get them.

 

[petes03]

Ooohhh..... That's very nice! Congrats!