Amongst artisans you could Nate KIng, Jesse Jones, Alex Hasty, Andy Petersen, Ryan Alden, etc.
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I'm ok with meerschaum pipes on the condition that the stem has equipped with standard push in (black)teflon tenon,but somehow I'm noticing that the majority of under 100$ meerschaum pipes are not, usually, if we are speaking of the unfiltered ones, these would come with either 3mm white plastic tenon or similar screwed in tenon,please,do correct me if I'm wrong with my assumptions
Falcons? and majority of French made pipes ,among others, pipes de Genod ,
I honestly didnt look into that, but you could be right. If you pick a IMP or AKB I think you will get a push style tenon. Maybe contact smokingpipes as they both have IMP and AKB. Altinay for sure only has push in tenons or go up to to spigots and military mounts.
The artisan pieces, $500+, including Kenan and Yanik still use those. The only ones I know of that do not are IMP, Altinay, SRV, Tekin, and Baki.
MM is probably the best value for a pipe that will consistently smoke well. I like Stanwells for something that looks good, smokes great, and won't break the bank. Bones are worth looking at as well to me they are the briar version of a cob.
Just be careful using Vodka to clean these. They much prefer Gin.
I have a handful of Castellos and I really love them.
Radice is another workshop to look into. Radice (along with Ascorti) used to carve for Castello decades ago before he and Ascorti established their own workshop, Caminetto. Now they each have their own workshops. I've owned both, but I prefer Radice aesthetically. Ascortis are very nice as well, but tend to run bigger than I like.
For a "factory" pipe, I also really like Briarworks out of Nashville, TN. They have artisan carvers that design the pipes and some great technology to create great smoking instruments.
The artisan pipe carver that I have gravitated towards has been Scott Thile. I love his sandblasts.
Happy Hunting!
Radice is another workshop to look into. Radice (along with Ascorti) used to carve for Castello decades ago before he and Ascorti established their own workshop, Caminetto. Now they each have their own workshops. I've owned both, but I prefer Radice aesthetically. Ascortis are very nice as well, but tend to run bigger than I like.
For a "factory" pipe, I also really like Briarworks out of Nashville, TN. They have artisan carvers that design the pipes and some great technology to create great smoking instruments.
The artisan pipe carver that I have gravitated towards has been Scott Thile. I love his sandblasts.
Happy Hunting!
Exploding pipes. Go with Chinese pipes filled with fire crackers.. Oh exploring pipes..
Just to include my 2 cents on the subject, but for the money I don't think you can beat Molina pipes. Everyone that I have smokes great. They come in a variety of shapes and finishes and won't kill the wallet. I just purchased a Molina Bulldog and it is a real winner. Very impressed.
I have to agree. I have 4 Molina pipes and they smoke great, no complaints here. If you're worried about ghosting a prized pipe this is a great option.
I've been very pleased with Kaywoodie Saxons for less than fifty bucks, as well as their somewhat more expensive (but still moderately priced) models. I have a long list of other less expensive pipes, but that's one pick to explore.
I can highly recommend Buckeye Pipes made by Premal Chheda and available at Smoker's Haven.
Another carver I've had good experience with is Abb's Artisan Pipes from Athen's, GA. He has a shop on Etsy.
For factory pipes I mostly stick to Peterson's, Missouri Meershaum's and Nording's.
Another carver I've had good experience with is Abb's Artisan Pipes from Athen's, GA. He has a shop on Etsy.
For factory pipes I mostly stick to Peterson's, Missouri Meershaum's and Nording's.
I’m looking at one now. I’ve been chatting with Tom over there.
Savinelli balsas are good for aromatics, but for Engilsh blends, to me, they just don't taste right.... sorry.
I've never smoked an Bones, but I have to admit they look interesting. Actually, I haven't smoked a lot of the new stuff. Don't think I've bought a new pipe in over 20 years.
