Cleaning Tool Cork Knocker

[papajoe]

Can you please tell me what are this for and how you use them?
Cork Knocker

 

[jitterbugdude]

They are glued to the center of an ashtray. You then bang your pipe against it when done smoking to knock the ashes out.

 

[warren]

Loosen up the dottle and ash, then rap the pipe gently on the cork. Hold the pipe by the bowl if you don't know your own strength so to protect the shank/bowl area. The cork will also simmer quietly as it burns away creating a very different "room note." So make sure no embers and I wouldn't suggest stubbing out cigarettes on the cork.

 

[cmdrmcbragg]

You guys are a bunch of Cork Knockers.

 

[blueeyedogre]

I never have an ashtray so I usually use the side of my boot.

 

[warren]

Truth be told, I usually knock the pipe into the palm of my hand. I have set a cork knocker or two to smoldering in the past though.

 

[mcitinner1]

C'mon Papajoe, there's even a picture of how to use it in the ad. heh heh heh :roll:
edit... I notice also they're located in China. How the F... do they have free shipping on something like that?

 

[papajoe]

Thanks all. I think I'll pass on this one

 

[cmdrmcbragg]

I have an ashtray and I just knock my bowls out after they've gone out.

 

[papajoe]

@mcitinner1: I get a lot of thing that cost from 0.5 $ to 20$, big to small packages from China with free shipping..

 

[styler]

Haha, well now I know at least. I got one in a starter pipe pack and I've been using it when filling my pipe, gently tapping the bottom of the pipe on it to make the tobacco move down the bowl!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I just bang the hell out of the side of a trashcan with my pipes. Then of course I load them into the dishwasher for cleaning. Pot and pan cycle works best for me.

 

[phil67]

I've got two ashtray's with them, but I've never used used the cork.

 

[phred]

I have one ceramic ashtray with a cork knocker that I've used from time to time, but I wind up using the one that I made from an old Escudo tin and a leftover bottle cork, since I can leave that one outside to fend for itself during the winter months... :D

 

[instymp]

I have them in all ashtrays, different shapes & order them from sponsors of this site. Wouldn't be without them.

 

[zekest]

Cork Knocker...What people who don't smoke pipes get as gifts for people who do.
Me: What the hel oops, this is a family site, what the heck is that?

She: It's a Cork Knocker! To bash your pipe into.

Me: Bash my pipe?

 

[papajoe]

@zekest:+1 great one :clap:

 

[jjjarhead]

I don't really get it why people buy cork knockers. I made one out of a wine bottle. Child's play.

 

[darthcider]

Palm of the hand works just fine for me.

 

[stephenw]

My ash tray is a terra cotta tray that is normally used under terra cotta planting pots. I used Gorilla glue to glue a champagne cork right in the middle of the tray. It has been my main ash tray for many many years. You can find different sized trays. My tray is about 6" in diameter.