Mid-Priced Pipes

[natibo]

I have pipes from Peterson, Stanwell, Savinelli, Brebbia, Nording, etc. I am looking for a new pipe (not against estate pipes, just looking for a new one). I was wondering what brand one would recommend in the $200-$400 range. One that I could tell a difference in the craftsmanship and smoke-ability of. Maybe a new carver just getting started? I would love some recommendations.

 

[petes03]

I only have a couple in that range, the best one being a Caminetto. I'd highly recommend a Caminetto! Mine is a wonderful smoker!

 

[bigvan]

I'd take a look at the pieces from Abe Herbaugh, Nate King, Wayne Teipen, Andy Petersen, and even some of the blasted pieces from Scott Thile and Rad Davis can be found in your price range. I have pipes from all of these guys and can easily give them my recommendation.
Let us know what you decide on!
JJ

 

[jgriff]

If you haven't tried a Rad Davis, you can find some of his in the upper end of your price range. They are a revelation in terms of the stem specifically. I also did a commission with Chris Askwith for a morta in that price range and it was worth every penny.

 

[puffy]

There's a lot of pipes in that range.You would have good luck with a Tinsky.

 

[natibo]

Funny, I had my eye on a Rad Davis and I know folks here love them. No one mentioned Ashton?

 

[irish]

If you want an artisan pipe Rad Davis will be on the upper end of your price range and for the money look at Ryan Alden ( Alden Pipes ) he has come a long way in a hurry . Turning out some beautiful pipes and well in your price range.

 

[vigil]

Michael Novak is another artisan worth considering. Especially if you like curvy freehands...

 

[cigrmaster]

For my money Rad Davis makes the best artisan pipes out there. His stem work is incredible and he does some fantastic sandblasting. In terms of smoking properties, I have not found a better smoking pipe than a Rad.

 

[smeigs]

I wish my mid range pipes were 200-400 haha! But, I just bought a Stefano for about 200 and it is amazing and beautiful on every level!

 

[bigvan]

Ooh, I forgot about Ryan "Lonestar" Alden. EXCELLENT pipes and he doesn't know yet that he should probably be charging more than he is.
I think the current Jimmy Craig-era Ashtons are also excellent pipes. He mostly stays with the traditional shapes, but they're extremely well made.

 

[mountainman]

For smokability, I would suggest Scott Thile, Claudio Cavicci, and Rad Davis. Those are the pipes I own that smoke very dry.

 

[sablebrush52]

You could also check out Tony Fillenwarth. I have six of his pipes. Very open draw, great smokers, and right in the middle of your range.

 

[papipeguy]

I have a pipe made by Dan Chlebove that I absolutely love. Dan is a Bethlehem, Pa carver and much of his stuff is in your price range. I agree with others that for the money you're looking to spend you can get a very nice custom pipe and, probably, have input into it's construction.
My Gabieli double stack Dublin by Dan Chlebove.

 

[lonestar]

he doesn't know yet that he should probably be charging more than he is.

Oh, I know it. I just try to keep the value, no matter the price ::

 

[kcghost]

There are a ton of guys who operate in the sub $400 range. It may be at the low end of their spectrum but it fits. Others a little less known and maybe a little less expensive are Jesse Jones, Scottie Piersel, David Huber, Matt Brannon, Thomas James, Jerry Crawford, Micah Cryder, Eric Klodt, Don Marshall, Nathan Rimkus, Matt Roussell, Brian Rowley, and David Shain. And that is just to name a few.

 

[smokeybear]

200$-400$ that's quite the range there are many great pipe makers that fit that range tuff question. But if your going to buy one at that price the best thing I can suggest is to get a commissioned pipe from a good pipe maker some examples Walt Connoy, Rad Davis. David Jones etc there are many more.

 

[buster]

Your mid range is much more than my mid range. Ha ha! I was thinking a hundred bucks. :lol:

 

[teufelhund]

A lot of the time you can find unsmoked Dunhills and other high end pipes online; or do you have to be the first one to own it?