Big Thanks to Mark Balkovec - Devil Anse

[thesmokindragon]

Hi Brothers and Sisters of briar - it has been awhile since I have visited the site, I hope everyone has been well.
I figured I would come back with a thunder, and some MAJOR pipe candy for everyone - A BIG thank you to my brother of briar Mark Balkovec for making me this bad arz Devil Anse design - This was a birthday gift to myself and as always Mark's work is stellar. I own several of Mark's designs ( cutty, ring of fire, etc. ), all works of art and a true honor to own and smoke.

 

[weedsnager]

Very nice !

 

[disinformatique]

Very nice, very Eltang-y and very Mark-y as well.
Perfect Fusion.
Cheers

Chris

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Very nice. Congratulations and enjoy the heck out of it!

 

[newbroom]

That's the best looking Anse I've ever seen.

I've had Mark on my radar since having seen him in a video on youtube when he got together with Jake Hackert and some other folks and saw how competent he was from that.

I'd say he's probably one of the most capable of all these well known pipe makers.

There's a growing list of excellent craftsmen/women.

(some) Pipes are functional art. The good makers are artists.

 

[markus]

I love the Devil Anse pipe design and that one looks absolutely stellar.

+1 with Newbroom.

 

[clickklick]

I follow Mark's work on FB and he is doing top notch stuff! The lines on his pipes are IMPECCABLE!

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Mark is an incredible pipe maker, and I'd loved to own one of his pipes one day. I'm not a big fan of the Devil Anse pipes, but he did a good job with this one. Enjoy.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Beautiful pipe. I love that rustication.

 

[bentmike]

Hey nice to see you back on the forum again Dragon! Recently resurfaced myself after a little time away. Sweet Devil Anse too!

 

[papipeguy]

That's a stunner. Enjoy it.

 

[cigrmaster]

Sweet looking pipe, congrats on another great addition to your collection.

 

[jkrug]

Oh ya...that's a beauty!! :clap:

 

[thesmokindragon]

Thanks for all the kind words, great to be back here on PM.com

 

[okiescout]

Niiiiiiiice. :D

 

[gr8scott]

Great looking pipe!

 

[weezell]

Great to see ya back Brother! Are you still making any of those BEAUTIFUL Cobs?? Still smokin away on mine and THANKS for the enjoyment I've gotten from them! :worship:

 

[thesmokindragon]

Hi brother, thanks for the warm welcome back. I haven't made any in over a year now,

no time to spare. I wish I did, I had a blast making so many of them for all the

great members here at PM.com

 

[kcghost]

Very nice looking pipe.