Yeah the bowl is made from a real corn cob.I’ve got a lot of pipes but I’ve never owned a corn cob. What are they made of? Are they actually made of corn? Or am I just a dunce?
100% I carry it all over now.Worth the $50?
It’s worth trying the Eaton/pony express, especially if you like strong tobacco. For me these small bowl pipes can help eliminate the bitter or sludgy taste a strong burley can have at the end of the bowl. They are also super light, great for clenching. I prefer the draw on them to mm filter pipes as well. The Eaton is probably my fave as it comes in the natural finish which I prefer. They are also something of a rarity in today’s pipe world as they have diameters of around.6 inches—perfect for orientals. And if you prefer a longer pipe you can get basically the same bowl on the huck Finn or mizou. You can get them slightly shorter with the Tom Sawyer. For me the 1.25 x .6 inch mm bowl rules
Similar to the European No. 1 except finished bowl and no filter. The European no. 1 is one of my favourite pipes. Wish the Samson came filtered.My go to cob pipe is the Country Gentleman bent but I prefer an acrylic stem and the Gentleman uses a softer cheaper stem that needs replacing fairly often.
So now I look for cobs with acrylic stems and no filter.
MM recently launched a new cob,
"Samson Corn Cob"
This is the nicest cob I've ever seen and will be ordering a couple in the weeks ahead.
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If you want one the only place they seem to be available from is Missouri Meeerschaum direct.
Samson Corn Cob - CornCobPipe.com
The Samson Corn Cob features a classical cylindrical shaped bowl given a speckled coloration thick black shank and a hearty Dune Italian acrylic bit.corncobpipe.com
I agree. My first cob was a bent Legend. Had a Florida vacation for 21 days in '07 & decided to only take 1 pipe. Figured it would be a good opportunity to get "up close & personal" with my new Legend. Also only took 1 tobacco, a pouch full of Mac Baren's Plumcake. Enjoyed every night after a seafood dinner sitting on the patio or balcony of the motel, taking in the Florida sunset & having a great pipe!The main functional differences between the different cobs on the standard line are bowl chamber size, whether the pipe can or can't accept a filter, and whether it has a hardwood plug or not, and whether it's bent or straight. It's pretty much just preference. I'd agree that the Legend/Washington is a good starting point.
Yeah, that's another great thing about cobs. Since they're so cheap, you can buy a bunch so they have time to dry between smokes or so you can dedicate them if desired.I agree. My first cob was a bent Legend. Had a Florida vacation for 21 days in '07 & decided to only take 1 pipe. Figured it would be a good opportunity to get "up close & personal" with my new Legend. Also only took 1 tobacco, a pouch full of Mac Baren's Plumcake. Enjoyed every night after a seafood dinner sitting on the patio or balcony of the motel, taking in the Florida sunset & having a great pipe!
Subsequently, bought a bent Washington, also fine.
Just this past Spring, I bought an Apple Diplomat & a 5th Ave Diplomat (both bent) -- magnificent pipes. The hardwood plug should add extra longevity.
I also rounded out that order by getting both a straight & a bent Missouri Pride. Cost wise, they were both just a pittance, but I've really been impressed with how they smoke.