Help me Choose

[piperl12]

Hey guys,
I have been looking to purchase a new kick around pipe and find myself leaning toward a bent bulldog shape. Seems to be the best fit for my face and teeth. So here is the dilemma. I want to stay under $150.00 dollars Canadian and I think I have it narrowed down to two pipes. The first is a Peterson St Patricks Day Shape 80S, really nice pipe with a silver band in fact my current favorite pipe is a Pete 999 from about 14 years ago. The second option is one of the Tsuge bent bulldog going for around $50.00 USD. Oh the pete was around $90.00. So cast your votes and any advice is welcome.
Thanks Guys!
Piperl12

 

[zanthal]

where are the pictures?
I know nothing about this second pipe of yours, but Peterson is quality and been around for a looong time. I've been wanting to get a Peterson system pipe myself.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Never had a Tsuge pipe, but I do have five Petersons and can say I love them all. All the Petes smoke wonderfully. I've liked the look of the 999 and 80s Pete shapes. So, that's one vote for the Pete.

 

[crpntr1]

Pete

 

[hawk60ce]

Pete

 

[cynyr]

I've been eyeballing those Tsuges, and they are beautiful. But if I had a choice, I'd go for the 80S. But that's just me - I haven't seen a review of the Tsuge, and Pete's have a good rep for quality.
You could always get both!

 

[captainsousie]

If you have a Pete (or 3), I'd go for the Tsuge to get an idea of different pipe manufacturers. It really depends what you want more.

 

[nsfisher]

Neither. If it's a knock around pipe for fishing, hunting etc, cob is the way to go

 

[johncorosz]

Tsuge bent bulldog

 

[crk69]

Tsuge, and some $ left over for baccy.....

 

[fshu2]

both of them together are still under 150, just saying., honestly i would say that you may want to go with the cheaper pipe as your beater pipe as much as i love petes the odds of you thinking it is too nice is kinda high.

 

[papipeguy]

Yep, buy both. I never thought of a Pete or Tsuge as "kick around" pipes but both for under $150 is a good way to go.

 

[sjpipesmoker]

How small is the bowl on the Tsuge? I believe you're looking at SPC and the dimensions are pretty small. If you would like a small pipe, I would go with the Tsuge, otherwise you can never go wrong with a Pete

 

[foggymountain]

I had 1 Tsuge, which cost over $200. It was a good pipe with 3 defects: the stem was small and cruddy; the yellow stain had to be removed with alcohol to get a good smoke and the walls of the bowl were so thin it overheated. I sold it. I have about 33 high end Petersons and love 29 of them.

 

[smeigs]

get both of those things!

 

[cigrmaster]

The Tsuge bent bulldog at sp is only a group 3 size which means about a half hour smoke. If that is what you are looking for then go for it. The price is a hell of a deal. If you do go for the Pete, make sure you call the retailer and tell them to go over the pipe with a fine tooth comb. Tell them you will return it if it is not drilled properly and if it is loaded with fills.
If it were me I would take this tsuge, it is a group 4 and will give you a good hour smoke.

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/tsuge/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=94941

 

[adam12]

I vote for both. You'll be glad you did.

 

[slowwideturns]

My vote would be Peterson, you really cant beat them for the money

 

[southernbriar]

Both of those pipes are nice don't get me wrong, but, I agree with nfisher

Neither. If it's a knock around pipe for fishing, hunting etc, cob is the way to go

However for a knock around another option would be to look at a basket pipe also. I picked up an Amadeus squash tomato that the hole was slightly off center and smokes just fine for $30 as a basket pipe. Sure it isn't labeled other than made in Greece, but it is a knock around after all. The main thing would be function right? You may have to look through the whole basket, but could come up with a gem. Or an estate pipe?

 

[subtech77]

I would go for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ser-Jacopo-Rhodesian-estate-pipe-/230856129122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c018fa62
I have one not so different, and it smokes like a dream. Ser Jacopo is a top notch brand