Made In The USA

[Swampfox]

Picked up this Kirsten over the weekend. I really liked the way it looked. After doing some research I believe it is a second generation Aladdin. It’s stamped made in USA A, and has o rings. I found the story of the company very interesting. Anyone have any experience with these?

 

[hyoutang]

The kristen is the first American-made pipe I got.
I like the shape and function and now I have a few.
When I go on trips, it is useful to have a replacement bowl because I can enjoy several bowls.
The mouthpiece is chunky and I think it feels bad, but it will supply cold smoke.
Disassembling and assembling is simply fun.

 

[Swampfox]

I had that thought regarding travel. Seems like an “easier” pipe to tag along with.

 

[kcghost]

If you like it it is a great pipe.

 

[mso489]

Does this pre-date or come after the Falcon? The Falcon originated in the U.S. but was eventually bought by an outfit in the UK where it now is made. It seems the Kirsten is now out of business, right? The two pipes are quite similar in the metal shank/stem and the interchangeable screw-in bowls. It seems whichever came first inspired the second.

 

[Swampfox]

Don’t know which came first. That will be fun reading later. As to if they’re out of business I’m not sure. They have a website that appears to operational? I haven’t tried to order anything as I’ve not even smoked this pipe yet (I will tonight). I did read that company had closed and reopened several times over the years. I’ll call the number online and see

 

[Swampfox]

Left a message. Now the waiting begins….

 

[Swampfox]

Just got a return call! They are open still, just limited on stock. I learned that any size bowl works on any size pipe. The other parts are not interchangeable. He also told me the Aladdin hasn’t been made in 50 years ish. Really nice guy.

 

[romaso]

It seems the Kirsten is now out of business, right?

Kirsten's are still available through their website:
Kirsten Pipe Company

Kinda spendy though, Falcon are much more affordable

 

[FurCoat]

Went on the website and I must say they make some nice looking pipes.