Best of the best

[sablebrush52]

Guys thank you ever so much for your invaluable input. Would any of you know how to get in touch with Ken Barnes for a custom piece?

Ken is a member here, so all you need to do is send him a private message. Or, I can send you his business email.

 

[alexj52]

I certainly agree on Kim Jongwook being the best in Korea! His works are out of this (Korean) world.

 

[alialansari]

I would appreciate it if you could send me his email address sablebrush

 

[jpmcwjr]

Meantime, take a look at his posted work: LINK to Barnes' Scandpipes page.
The whole site is a treat, btw.

 

[64alex]

Italy:

- Il Duca. His morta pipes are amazing both for the aesthetic and functionality. Also his Olive wood sandblasted are exceptional.

- Tom Spanu. The briar is top notch. Also great alternative woods that nobody else makes such as Lemon wood. Now run by the son but quality stayed the same.
Turkey:

- Baki. The best modern Meerschaum available.
Croatia:

- Davorin. Great Morta and Olive wood pipes. Amazing the Calabash made of MortaMeerschaum in collaboration with Altinok.

 

[tabakpfeife]

My 2 cents: Canada: Julius Vesz. ($.02648 CAD)