If You Had The Money For Every Pipe Tool You've Lost...

[captpat]

I don't believe I've ever lost a pipe tool, admittedly I don't track my Czech tools very closely, but my more expensive tools I keep track of. There have been a few broken along the way.

 

[condorlover1]

I have two Czech pipe tools buried on my desk, a couple of inherited pipe tools from long ago deceased members of the Condor family. I've lost one pipe tamper in 1986 that I got from my Father which was some weird East German three in one deal that fitted in a tube. So I would have to say 'knock on wood' my losses wouldn't even pay for a trip to my local pub!

 

[Elric]

OK. I know I am going to regret this but ...... what is a Laguiole pipe knife?

French cutlery folder with a rounded point on the blade for scraping the chamber.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I wouldn’t have much money, I don’t think I’ve ever lost a pipe tool/tamper and I have a lot of em. I think there’s a pipe nail or Czech tool in the pocket of every jacket or coat that I own.

 

[HRPufnstuf]

I've got a Laguiole pipe knife but it only ever leaves its box for photo dressing.

I would love to own one, they are gorgeous - but I would have to use it and it is worth more than any of my pipes.
I have one of their traditional pocket knives I actually picked up in Thiers.

 

[TakeThisCobAndStuffIt]

Same tool since 1996.

 

[S.A. DeVault]

Honestly a lot of you just confirm what I think I must do, buy a bunch of Czech tools and leave them in my smoking spots, that way hopefully there will just be one for me to find

 

[bullet08]

Never lost a single one of 'em. If I misplaced them, I'll search the whole house until I find it. Not that they are expensive, well there are one or two, but I hate losing things.

 

[Chasing Embers]

@condorlover1
@HRPufnstuf

Functionally useless, the blade has no edge and the square tamping surface can't make much contact with the walls of the chamber.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

@condorlover1
@HRPufnstuf

Functionally useless, the blade has no edge and the square tamping surface can't make much contact with the walls of the chamber.

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Plus, they're rather expensive and almost always sold out.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Plus, they're rather expensive and almost always sold out.

I got that one from Laguiole's site a few years ago when they were still under $200. They offer blade engraving now.

 

[kcghost]

Since I never go with a standard Czech tool it would be nothing. Now cheap ass pipes nail, eh maybe a $100.

 

[El Capitán]

Never lost any pipe tools. I usually just use my Opa's old knife and a nail.

 

[condorlover1]

@Chasing Embers : Now I know what it is I can take that off my 'fucket' list of pipe 'stuff' I don't need to buy! Thank you for the visual. It really does look like the way you describe it. Non-Utilitarian as my late Father would have described it!

 

[atwaterville]

Haven't lost my finger yet. JK! But really, I haven't lost any pipe tools yet.

 

[HRPufnstuf]

@condorlover1
@HRPufnstuf

Functionally useless, the blade has no edge and the square tamping surface can't make much contact with the walls of the chamber.

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That's a pity, I appreciate the insight. The pocketknife is very good, a little flashy but as good as my Gerber that I take to work.

 

[TN Jed]

I've got a Laguiole pipe knife but it only ever leaves its box for photo dressing.

Your pipe collection deserves the Laguiole pipe knife! Let it free from it's box.

 

[TN Jed]

@condorlover1
@HRPufnstuf

Functionally useless, the blade has no edge and the square tamping surface can't make much contact with the walls of the chamber.

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Well should have read further.
Edit: Thanks for the tip.