Wouldn't it be nice if it were stamped with a point of origin (nation, city) and a date? I'm always puzzled that this has been such a problematical practice. Luciano stamps their pipes with brand, nation (Italy of course), and date of production -- very enlightened. My carver includes his name and date of finishing the pipe, so I don't have to guess, or tape it to the pipe. It would all have been so simple, and it's not too late to start, pipe makers.