Inspired by Chasingembers 904 Collection...Kriswill Convoy

[drydock]

I have to fight not to fall into the glorious Savinelli 904 trap...because I like this basic Kriswill shape so much, and they seem like cousins to me...

 

[drydock]

Different shot. All of these are in various states of restoration. A couple are finished--the rest are a mixed bunch. Some need simple cleaning, others need stems rebuilt...it's happy work that keeps me busy. I'm always on the lookout for the smaller versions (the top two). I like the Chiefs, but it's actually the smaller 'Comfort' pipes that really call to me.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I like those too! I have one that is a sandblast Kris will Chief, but Dan (woodsroad), also collects them. Lovely set!

 

[drydock]

So, would these qualify as a yacht shape? They're not a pick ax.

 

[dmcmtk]

Nice collection of Danish pipes there. The one Kriswill I have is an excellent smoker.

 

[Chasing Embers]

So, would these qualify as a yacht shape? They're not a pick ax.

You know, I never thought about it, but they indeed look to be yachts.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Quick! Someone hide this thread before Chasingembers sees.... oh... too late. :mrgreen:
I've looked at these a few times and I'm surprised I haven't snagged one yet. I love the shape.

 

[Chasing Embers]

:rofl:

 

[slowroll]

Those are great shapes and they smoke beautifully. I have a couple kriswills like those and bunch of Jarls of similar shape. Love 'em.

 

[skaukatt]

I like that shape too, and have a very similar Kriswill which is more of the pick-axe variety and is stamped Made in Norway, from when Lillehammer bought them out. It has a really nicely shaped stem that I do not see on many of the these shapes.

 

[woodsroad]

These are wonderful Now I know whom I've been bidding against!

 

[chiefwannapuff]

Wow. An infinite variety in the same style.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Tried to land a Chief billiard today from crummy eBay. Lost it by $.50.
Had to giggle about that.

 

[drydock]

Yeah, it's a wonderful shape. But I don't bid very high via Ebay. There are many out there looking for new homes & if you're willing to patient, can be picked up for a reasonable price. Most of mine need to be rehabbed--which is partially why I'm able to get deals. I don't mind putting in the effort to restore a pipe. I prefer it generally, to give these lovely old workhorses a second chance.
Here's the ugly truth about their various restoration needs, including some total bit rebuilds:

 

[slowroll]

Here's a busted Kriswill I've had for years, finally got around to repairing it
http://pipesmagazine.com/members/slowroll/album/picture/23513
http://pipesmagazine.com/members/slowroll/album/picture/23513
Guess I still haven't figured out how to get pic to appear

 

[bluegrasspipe]

I really like the shape of those. Chasing got me excited about the yacht shapes as well. I wouldn't call it a sickness, but I feel like I am catching a bit of the PAD's. The Kriswill blasts are awesome!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Here you go slowroll.