Falcon Twist Stem Availability?

[wolfman9]

Does anyone know of the twist stems are out of production, or if not why they seem to be out of stock everywhere?
I’d like to pick one up in all silver or the silver and green color, but can’t seem to find them in stock anywhere.

 

[ofafeather]

Ken Byron has some. Site’s a little funky sometimes but it comes up in the search. They have blue and green. Stem Twisted (Blue) – KBV - https://kbven.com/shop/stem-twisted-blue/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

[NomadOrb]

Do the Falcon stems get too hot to hold when smoking? I've always liked the look of the twist stem.

 

[wolfman9]

Do the Falcon stems get too hot to hold when smoking? I've always liked the look of the twist stem.

Not in my experience, but the base of the bowl can get warm, I hold mine by the wooden bowl though, so I have no issues holding it even if smoked a bit too hot.

 

[ofafeather]

Do the Falcon stems get too hot to hold when smoking? I've always liked the look of the twist stem.

I’ve found that the stem gets warm but not hot. The Humidome can get hot.

 

[ofafeather]

Does anyone know of the twist stems are out of production, or if not why they seem to be out of stock everywhere?
I’d like to pick one up in all silver or the silver and green color, but can’t seem to find them in stock anywhere.

Sorry. Should have posted the link to the green. Stem Twisted (Green) – KBV - https://kbven.com/shop/stem-twisted-green/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

[anotherbob]

Do the Falcon stems get too hot to hold when smoking? I've always liked the look of the twist stem.

not at all. Even if you have one of those days where you try to burn your tongue by smoking like a train.
Back to the original the twist stems seem to get snatched up really fast. If you want one you have to watch regularly. They show up often but are often gone by the time you've explained to the wife or girlfriend what they are and yes it really is worth it to have one more stem. Personally I also like the international stem. It's more traditional looking and works slightly differently then the traditional falcon stems.

 

[mso489]

I haven't checked recently but I am always surprised that such a popular brand of pipes has spotty availability of whole pipes, stems, and bowls. Sometimes there is a whole array of inventory, but usually, whatever you have in mind is out of stock, at least in the U.S. Maybe it's better in U.K. where Falcon is made these days.

 

[ofafeather]

I haven't checked recently but I am always surprised that such a popular brand of pipes has spotty availability of whole pipes, stems, and bowls. Sometimes there is a whole array of inventory, but usually, whatever you have in mind is out of stock, at least in the U.S. Maybe it's better in U.K. where Falcon is made these days.

I think there was a supply issue during COVID. Not sure if the twist stems are in regular production or are special editions.

 

[anotherbob]

I feel like Falcons are an acquired taste. Like they're not that popular but their fans need more stems and more bowls.

 

[wolfman9]

I feel like Falcons are an acquired taste. Like they're not that popular but their fans need more stems and more bowls.

They are probably a bit of an acquired taste, I never used like them that much until I found a vintage one at a antique store for like $10, I figured why not try it, and now it’s one of my favorites. The easy cleaning, and dry cool smoking won me over.

 

[NomadOrb]

What's another pipe gonna hurt...

Anybody recommend a good bowl?

 

[Chasing Embers]

What's another pipe gonna hurt...

Anybody recommend a good bowl?

IMP meerschaum.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

I haven't checked recently but I am always surprised that such a popular brand of pipes has spotty availability of whole pipes, stems, and bowls. Sometimes there is a whole array of inventory, but usually, whatever you have in mind is out of stock, at least in the U.S. Maybe it's better in U.K. where Falcon is made these days.

GQTobaccos usually has the full range of Falcon pipes: Falcon Pipes - Tobacco Pipes from GQ Tobaccos - https://www.gqtobaccos.com/falcon-metal-pipes?sort=featured&page=1

 

[ray47]

I wish GQ Tobacco would bring back the Limited Addition (colored) bowls. I have the orange, red & green bowls, but would like to add a blue bowl. I bought a black Hunter stem for my orange bowls which I smoke on Halloween. I bought a green and red twist stem for my green and red bowls which I use as Christmas pipes. When I get a blue bowl I'll use that with my red twist stem, which has a white bit, and use that as my 4th of July pipe.

 

[NomadOrb]

IMP meerschaum.

I was looking at those meerschaum lined bowls, but I'm assuming they use pressed meerschaum.

Thanks for the tip about IMP.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I was looking at those meerschaum lined bowls, but I'm assuming they use pressed meerschaum.

Thanks for the tip about IMP.

Nope, IMP uses block meerschaum for all of their products from pipes, Falcon bowls, coloring bowls, tampers, etc.

 

[NomadOrb]

Nope, IMP uses block meerschaum for all of their products from pipes, Falcon bowls, coloring bowls, tampers, etc.

For sure, I was talking about the lined bowls, not from IMP. IMP is trusted. I wish their bowls weren't $75 though, might have to hold off on a meershaum bowl for now.

 

[NomadOrb]

I ended up getting a bent Extra stem with an Algiers and Plymouth bowl to go along with it from GQ.

The extra won out over the twist because I love bent pipes.