My First Peterson

[nitemair13]

A Peterson Arklow (B58).

I had wanted a pipe this shape. I believe they are called pokers? I've seen them called that, dwarven hammers, or just hammers. Honestly I liked it because it resembles a shotgun barrel. This was an estate pipe I happened to find over on Smoking Pipes. Currently has some Peterson Sherlock Holmes loaded. It hasn't disappointed, I can see why so many like this brand.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

That is indeed a lovely Pete. Congratulations, and enjoy the heck out of it! :clap:

 

[mikethompson]

I have 2 Petersons, a 1950 and a 2015 Christmas pipe. They are both excellent and I hope this one serves you well.

 

[irishearl]

That is indeed a fine shape, one I'd be tempted by as well.

 

[eaglewriter1]

Nice shape and even nicer stain and blast.

 

[scloyd]

Nice pipe. I don't have a Peterson...yet. I'm looking though.

 

[ukbob]

Nice pipe never seen Arklow before.

 

[nitemair13]

They have several under the Arklow name. I think it refers to the blast and color since they all share it.
But thank you for the compliments, I'm rather pleased with this pipe. The bowl is deeper than I expected which is a good because I prefer long smokes.

 

[unkleyoda]

Very nice.
I'm like 70+ Petes deep now. I need one of those.
Here's a write up on the Arklow line.

 

[nitemair13]

Interesting, I had no idea they were a limited run for Smokingpipes.com or that the fine people there helped design them. Makes me even happier to have picked this pipe up now.

 

[irishearl]

Given the many attractive designs in the vast Peterson catalogue, you may find yourself tempted by quite a few more in the future. :wink:

 

[nitemair13]

Given the many attractive designs in the vast Peterson catalogue, you may find yourself tempted by quite a few more in the future

Oh I'm already being tempted by many of their designs. Only problem is, my pipe rack is full and I'm running out of room to store my pipes before the lady of the house goes off on me about pipes being everywhere.

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

Sounds like it's time to buy/build a bigger pipe rack! Complete with many open places that need to be filled with new pipes!

 

[nitemair13]

Wouldn't mind building one, or at least trying too. Would like to make my own pipe, that would be a fun project I think.

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

Oh it is, fun. I've made 2 pipes out of cherry wood and smoked them both. I enjoyed it greatly, but then I got a pipe kit for a pipe carving competition down in Fayetteville. I just got it roughed in and let me tell you, I won't go back from briar. It's been a joy to work with. All I have are some basic tools like a band saw, some wood files, an orbital sander and a dremel. I'm going to work with one of my pipe club memebers who has buffers I can use later, but ultimately I have really enjoyed it. Been looking for some old pallets to break up and use to make a small rack for pipes, jars and tins I keep at the office. I really enjoy working with wood to make different things.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Those Arklow blasts are impressive. Wish they came in the B56.

 

[bouwser]

It would be hard to say no to that one. Here’s to many happy smokes!

 

[ssjones]

Almost perfect! (except for that funny thing at the business end of the stem)

 

[mso489]

I think I have seven Petes. Never had a problem with any of them. One P-lip, the rest fishtail bits. Two B11 brandy sitters, a KP author, a 999 Killarney, an Around the World bulldog (Ireland pipe), a Belgique, a natural zulu ... what'd I forget? The KP author took some time to reach its prime, but the others came ready-to-go.