Hole in the shank

[Lightapipe]

Last week I bought a new Butz Choquin 'Origine' pipe, it is the churchwarden remake of the original one made in the 1800s.

While in the process of breaking-in, I noticed that it has a tiny hole in the shank. It is very tiny, however when I covered the bowl with my hand and blew in the pipe, I could see some moisture coming out the hole. It is not there on purpose and the pipe has been handled with much care.

Should I bring it back? I like it a lot but I am worried that hole, although tiny, will not do justice to the beautiful pipe I bought.

What do you think?

 

[aldecaker]

I would return it.

 

[texmexpipe]

Back it goes! At least that's what I would do.

 

[pagan]

Return to sender

 

[mcitinner1]

Let us know how the return goes.

 

[Lightapipe]

Thank you!

I will keep you updated

 

[Lightapipe]

For those who wondered about the return of my pipe, my loyal tobacconist did not let me down. The lovely lady took it back and gave to me a new one, which she luckily had in store.

 

[jeepnewbie]

Good move, glad it worked out for you. Don't forget to post pics, or it didn't happen! :lol: