I smoke all of mine. I have 9 cobs, 2 briars. Waiting on a TAD of 5 briars and a mere. Hoping to smoke one type of pipe a day and then just rotate through them again. But if I ever get the urge to smoke a bowl that works well with a blend, I'll smoke that out of my rotation. Also, when company is over or I attend an event, I'll bring a briar.