I have been trying to research this pipe, most Erik Nording pipes I've seen are signed e Nording, this one is Erik Nording, does this mean anything? nording signature
I think that is one of Nording's signature series. Wood is not finished and has his signature on it. Check smoking pipes.com under Nording and they usually have quite a few for sale.
I put a link to the Nording Signature series age from smoking pipes com below. Hope this helps!!
Also from Smoking Pipes: Erik Nording originally produced these Signatures as souvenirs of sorts. He would shape these Freehand designs in front of spectators at pipe shows and give them away — immortalized with his signature along the shank. The pipes had such a following, however, that Erik decided to make them a series proper. Each piece is still offered either with a virgin finish, or as seen here with a natural/black contrast and, of course, all are topped with the legend's own John Hancock.
I have read about the signature series but the pipe I have has his complete name Erik Nording instead of the Signature series E. Nording, I was wondering if this was one of the early ones. Thanks for your comments to everyone.
The signature on mine is small compared to the signature series Nording's
I have one and the signature only has the "E" on the pipe. I like the natural look and it is coloring nicely. Oil on the hands is not a problem like meers.