@condorlover1 could you let me have one if you've a spare?One of the advertisers on this site Pipes and Cigars in PA often carry very nice clay pipes with a plastic/vulcanite stem with an aluminum band. I have a couple gifted to me by my dear friend Weezell a few years ago that are practically indestructible but smoke like champs. I think they are made in Germany but they are well worth the money.