Better inexpensive pipe

[Bob the bear]

Ebony pipes crack, aside from being possibly toxic they don’t last very long, I have one that I got when I didn’t know any better, I don’t know if it’s real ebony. But it’s got such a thick carbon layer now and it’s so old that it ironically is a good smoker. But I would never get another

 

[Cap]

Can show us pictures of your pear wood pipe?

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[Cap]

I am one of the low-priced pipe experts on Forums, if I do say so. I have some up-market pipes, but I like various low-end pipes, selectively. There are some good briar pipes in the $40 to $60 range or a little more. Of course, there are Missouri Meerschaum (MM) cob pipes; I prefer the special editions with acrylic stems that are more durable, and these go for under $30. You can get many moderately priced estate (used) pipes for low prices. There are plenty of junk pipes, so you have to shop carefully, preferably in person if you can. Stick with major brands. Rossi pipes made by Savinelli; Ropp pipes from France; Falcons from UK all can be had for reasonable prices, and bought used for even lower prices. Kaywoodie, Yello-Bole, and Medico pipes can be had new online for about $40. Check out the West Virginia Smoke Shop. I like the Kaywoodie Saxon line and the Yello-Bole Checkers. You can get stuck with a clunker, but most of these are well made, durable, and smoke as well as any.

Smoke the pear wood pipe to give your briars, etc., a rest, as long as it smokes well enough. You can do fine with three or four pipes for several years, just enough for a rotation without denting your budget.

Thank You very much !!

 

[tklee]

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Beautiful pipe!

 

[Cap]

Beautiful pipe!

Thank You!
As it is my only one at this time, lol its getting a work out.