Attn: Peterson Pipe Enthusiasts! You're Going to Enjoy This

[Rockyrepose]

Coincidental timing, I have a new system with a tracking number now. My 1st.

 

[marlinspike]

I always wish Peterson well, loving their pipe designs and history, but I really hope Laudisi can help them turn around some quality control issues in their manufacturing. I have an Irish Harp 80s that I want to love, since I dig the shape so much, but it's just an OK finished pipe (and smoker, for that matter).

 

[marlinspike]

I also hope they'll return to using more vulcanite stems on some of their classic models.

 

[oldmanbourbon]

It may be I'm just a recipient of "the luck of the Irish", but I've got four or five Pete's (ranging in age from 60 years to brand new), and I'm extremely pleased with the asthetics and smokabilty of them all.

 

[mikefu]

Metrics? I enjoy dogs and cats. My pipes are usually half a chihuahua.

Is that size or price?

 

[bullet08]

Is that size or price?

I wouldn't pay that much for a pipe! Maybe a mutt.

 

[paulfg]

I always wish Peterson well, loving their pipe designs and history, but I really hope Laudisi can help them turn around some quality control issues in their manufacturing. I have an Irish Harp 80s that I want to love, since I dig the shape so much, but it's just an OK finished pipe (and smoker, for that matter).

I think there have been reports of improved QC lately.I personally didnt get the negativity but I know others have had problems.
The irish harp is a realitively low grade and therefore probably doesnt have lots of time spent on it compared with a higher grade pipe.
The higher grade pipes have generally received better comments over the years than the cheaper ones ,more expensive = more man hours payable to produce said pipe

 

[marlinspike]

I think there have been reports of improved QC lately.I personally didnt get the negativity but I know others have had problems.
The irish harp is a realitively low grade and therefore probably doesnt have lots of time spent on it compared with a higher grade pipe.
The higher grade pipes have generally received better comments over the years than the cheaper ones ,more expensive = more man hours payable to produce said pipe

I’m simply of the opinion that good basic proficiency ought to be the starting point for any quality manufacturer. The higher grades of briar, sterling silver accents, higher grades of finish, etc., ought to command a higher price - but basic functionality and engineering ought to be the starting point, whether the pipe is $150 or 4 times that. A good smoker should be the beginning point, and I think Peterson has been guilty of some problems delivering that, even with some of its higher-priced pipes. The quality should guarantee the brand, not vice versa.

 

[Backwoods Briar]

I’m simply of the opinion that good basic proficiency ought to be the starting point for any quality manufacturer. The higher grades of briar, sterling silver accents, higher grades of finish, etc., ought to command a higher price - but basic functionality and engineering ought to be the starting point, whether the pipe is $150 or 4 times that. A good smoker should be the beginning point, and I think Peterson has been guilty of some problems delivering that, even with some of its higher-priced pipes. The quality should guarantee the brand, not vice versa.

well said!

 

[neilnoff]

Interesting site -- Can't wait to dig a little deeper--

 

[Apipeinthewoods]

While any improvement on their site is welcome, I see you cant order tobacco online. Crazy that if you live in the countryside you would still need to travel to the capital to buy pipe tobacco.