I have a number of Peterson pipes and all are fantastic.
However the new one that I bought had some issues.
The stem was impossible to get out unless fresh from the freezer.
When I got it out the surface of the part of the stem that goes into the pipe (tenon?) was very rough.
Not smooth and round but had semi flat areas with ridges could be seen to be rough with the naked eye.
I used graphite which helped but I resorted to a light sanding with very fine sand paper to even it out and the problem is solved.
But I have to say that the quality is disappointing for a brand that I have never seen any issues with.
In the end it's all about percentages at best and every product has the occasional dud.
But I treat Peterson as a semi premium brand and generally expect better.
It's all good now and I'm betting it will be a great pipe like all the rest.
However the new one that I bought had some issues.
The stem was impossible to get out unless fresh from the freezer.
When I got it out the surface of the part of the stem that goes into the pipe (tenon?) was very rough.
Not smooth and round but had semi flat areas with ridges could be seen to be rough with the naked eye.
I used graphite which helped but I resorted to a light sanding with very fine sand paper to even it out and the problem is solved.
But I have to say that the quality is disappointing for a brand that I have never seen any issues with.
In the end it's all about percentages at best and every product has the occasional dud.
But I treat Peterson as a semi premium brand and generally expect better.
It's all good now and I'm betting it will be a great pipe like all the rest.