Is it a Peterson?

[chlogeo3]

I just purchsed a Peterson Kilarney pipe. It has the P on the stem but what concerns me it reads, "A Peterson Product" made in the Republic of Ireland.
What gives? Is this a second rate pipe made by Peterson?
Forrest

 

[yoru]

I've never seen a kilarney up close so I dunno if they say anything normally -- but my 307 is marked "K&P Peterson" on the metal band and just "Peterson" on the bowl with a number on the other side of the bowl. My barrel has the P on the stem and say Peterson Barrel on the flat base of the bowl.

 

[unclearthur]

The Killarney is one of several entry level lines produced by Peterson. I have several and they are all excellent pipes.

 

[collin]

Depends on what your definition of "second rate" is.

I've got one, and I really like it, is it top of the line? Nah, the price tag told me that much, but it's better than many of the other pipes I have.

 

[bubbadreier]

I am pretty sure it is just there "entry level" pipe as Arthur said. It doesn't make it a bad pipe, just makes it not there best :D

 

[unclearthur]

Can't ask for better at the price. Well maybe ya could but it wouldn't be a Peterson then.

 

[chlogeo3]

Thanks guys for she is a beauty and Great smoker. :lol:
Forrest

 

[chuckw]

You'll find several Peterson's stamped "A Peterson Product" in their entry level pipes. Another that comes to mind is the nickle mounted Army pipe series.

 

[mattia76]

Savinelli does the same thing with their Oscar line. "A Savinelli Product" it says, but it still says "Savinelli"

Oh, and great smokers as well!

 

[bubbadreier]

I have one of Savinelli's Oscars and it is a great smoker! Sorry just had to throw that in there!

 

[redfox]

i totally love the peterson killarnys, its on my long list of "to buys". whicj is far too long thamks to you guys!! :D

 

[unclearthur]

Always happy to help redfox!

 

[kwilliams40]

The Aran is my favorite finish of the Peterson line, and they are at the lower end in terms of price.

 

[sparrowhawk]

I have three Draculas, a three Irish Harps, a few special editions for St Patrick's Day and Halloween. I consider the 107 model the finest pipe someone new to pipes can get. The stout shank and body, the extreme curve of the fishtale stem, make this model a joy to handle and smoke. Also, Peterson makes some great assessories: I have two pouches and a single pipe carry case with a pouch and zipper pocket for lighter and tamper, related stuff, all three made of a soft, rich chocolate colored leather. Peterson Rules!

BTW, the nomenclature reads "Peterson Dublin"; never saw a "Peterson Product" on any model, but I only have a couple of different model. lines I'm thinking of the Aran series now. But is the Aran a lower quality pipe?

 

[jkrug]

kwilliams, I think the Aran has a great looking finish and the Shannon line also catches my eye. Both are priced quite nicely. ::