Jacono Pipes?

[autumnfog]

What is your opinion on Jacono pipes?

Been curious about them for a while.
Looks like good smokers.
How is the drilling and overall quality?

 

[dmcmtk]

This pipe is a wonderful smoker.



The stummmels and stems were done in Italy by Tonino Jacono, rusticated and unfinished. They were then sent to the UK, where Bill Taylor sand blasted over the rustication, and did the staining and final finishing. So an international joint venture!

They were sold by McCranie's about 10 years ago.

 

[Civil War]

I have several, they are fantastic.

 

[autumnfog]

Thanks for the answers!

dmcmtk,
That is a cool pipe indeed.

 

[pipestud]

Back in the late 1990's, I called Trent McCranie at the McCranie's pipe shop in North Carolina and told him that I had really enjoyed the article in Pipes and Tobaccos Magazine regarding McCranie's Pipe Shop and in particular, the story and pipe photos regarding Tonino Jacono. Not only a pipe maker, Jacono ran his own pipe shop in Italy and his family owned a briar mill, allowing him to choose the best wood available for his pipes. I asked Trent to pick out a billiard for me and this is the one I received. I have more Jacono pipes now, and all smoke as well or better than any Castello that I have owned and the mouthpieces are much thinner and more comfortable.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Steve has probably had more pipes pass through his hands than most of the forum combined so that is high praise indeed.

 

[alaskanpiper]

They look magnificent that’s for sure! I’ve been tempted by them many times.

 

[BROBS]

seem just as great as most Italian Handmades of that calibre.
I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.

 

[BROBS]

does McCranies still have handmade pipes under their own brand?

 

[autumnfog]

pipestud,

Thanks for sharing the story and opinions!
Interesting and assuring.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’ve found them to be excellent and very reasonably priced considering the quality workmanship that Jacono provides.️

 

[madox07]

Love 'em ... although they don't come cheap, even estate ...

 

[k9shag]

does McCranies still have handmade pipes under their own brand?

Yes they do I will post pic later. I have three of the most recent Italian made shop pipes. I have at least 30 McCranie Pipes dating back to the 80’s .

 

[k9shag]

The new McCranie shop pipes as of earlier this year. 5 shapes, (Billiard, Canadian, Panel Billiard, Bent Rhodesian, Bent Billiard) All rusticated and Italian made

 

[irishearl]

The new McCranie shop pipes as of earlier this year. 5 shapes, (Billiard, Canadian, Panel Billiard, Bent Rhodesian, Bent Billiard) All rusticated and Italian made

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Particularly like the Rhodesian.

 

[craiginthecorn]

Very good pipes and an excellent value.