I Call Upon The Brotherhood For A Vote!

[shaintiques]

I love Nordings, but I would tell you to buy the Pete, it is easier to take with you and will probably get a lot more use.

 

[mrenglish]

My vote would be for the Peterson if you are picking just from those two. If ordering online, make sure the draft hole is flush with the bottom of the bowl and that it will pass a pipe cleaner. Also make sure the stem is flush with the shank.

 

[docwatson]

Go with the ASHTON. you can stop looking at other pipes after that!!! :rofl:

 

[bigvan]

Well said, Mike!

 

[instymp]

+1 BB, Mike

& I like my Savs better than my Pete's. Not to knock Pete's.

 

[cortezattic]

Mike's right on this one.

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[wolfshade]

Personally I'd go with the Nordig as I do not like the Peterson Dracula colours too much, still I'd look around for something more unique for such a price tag. I'd probably follow BriarBlues advice here.

 

[fishingandpipes]

Another vote for neither.
Another vote for listening to Mike as well

 

[martiniman]

Don't he afraid of pre-enjoyed pipes.....
Best bang for your buck.

 

[gwtwdbss]

I vote for what Mike said!

 

[burlpettibon]

Thank you all for the great advice. I did end up buying the Peterson Dracula last night but I am hearing what you are saying BriarBlues and I'll have to take a look for the next pipe in the estate sections. Though, that being said, I know this is probably going to open up a whole 'NOTHER can of worms BUT! What is so great about a pre-smoked Dunhill? From my understanding they are machine made nowadays so what puts it above something that is hand carved like a Nording Freehand?

 

[sparrowhawk]

It's obvious I'm a fan of Peterson, but I am not blind to their problems; if you have the dough, research a bit more and maybe consider an estate. My best pipe is an estate Ashton, bar none, and I got it for a great price at SP. But if it's really down to the Drac and the Nording churchwarden, well, churchwardens can be awkward at times and as someone above said, you'll get more use out of the Peterson.

 

[burlpettibon]

Thank you once again BriarBlues. I do appreciate the schooling, especially with my rather new status. I agree that what you say makes sense however I wasnt referring to the whole of the Nording Series but specifically to the Freehand pipes but my information may be in error regardless! I already bookmarked this thread so that I can use your (and quite a few others on here) recommendations for pipes to look at next and the sites at which to view them! Thank you once again for all of the newfound knowledge that has been laid at my feet.

 

[sparrowhawk]

I am sure you will like the Drac; I picked up another yesterday. Just bear with a possible lengthy time to break in--probably because of that darn shiny coat they put on, but that will wear off rapidly--and you will enjoy your Drac.

 

[mso489]

What a saga! Hope the Drac works out well for you. I like my five Petes a lot. No Dracs, but all

smoke well and are pleasing to look at.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

I would have voted for the Peterson purely on the fact that I don't like churchwardens. I think most of them are dorky looking and they just seem cumbersome. Of course this is just one man's opinion.
Enjoy your new pipe!

 

[foggymountain]

I pretty much agree with Briarblues, except I love the way Dunhills smoke, smooth Dunhills, not blasted except the County. The best are the Root Briars, then the Amber Roots, then the Bruyere, then the Chestnut.All of them smoke better than Petes, to my taste. But if you get a really good Peterson and are ready for a lengthy breakin, it also can give a great smoke. The petes are inconsistent though, the Dunhills very consistent.

 

[fitzy]

+1 BriarBlues.
If you were to go Peterson I'd suggest getting a Spigot or something around that same price range. Seem to have better quality than the cheap Petes. Although at that price you should be able to find a great estate.

 

[fitzy]

Just look at this beautiful pre republic Pete.
http://www.briarblues.com/gul101.htm

 

[fitzy]

Or this beauty.
http://www.briarblues.com/gul100.htm