Need your opinions.

[nwgibson85]

So I am still very green when it comes to pipes. What do you guys think of these pipes? I really like the "Tomahawk" shape.

http://stores.ebay.com/SmokingWorld_Modern-Incrustation_W0QQ_fsubZ1139508012QQ_sidZ836644962QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

 

[greggors]

If I remember those are not briar and will smoke hot, usually used as props. I swore I saw a thread about these along while ago. I'm going to go hunting to see if I can get the right info as I could be wrong.

 

[bigvan]

I haven't ordered one of these Ukranian pipes myself, but there are several here who have. It's been a fairly popular topic lately, so I'm sure a search will reveal more.
I won't be buying one. The description reads "Briar" though it doesn't look like briar to me. I'm not a fan of metal stingers, and the carving seems too much like a "souvenir" rather than a proper pipe.
It IS cheap, but cheap doesn't always mean "good".

 

[admin]

Yeah, don't buy that crap.

 

[nwgibson85]

This is what I was thinking, but needed some confirmation. Thank you all.

 

[greggors]

Cant seem to find the post I was thinking of, but from the jist of what I read they aren't too bad. Still better off getting a couple nice cobs for that price.

 

[mluyckx]

For a little more you can buy a Roma or savinelli Florence. Way better
http://cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/dept?dpt=W&srch=DW&nitem=romcw19&tier2=262

 

[rigmedic1]

If you like the tomahawk or pickaxe shapes, hunt for a Dr. Grabow Starfire Pickaxe. The price would be about the same, and you would enjoy it more, I should think. I have one that I use for flake tobaccos.

 

[nwgibson85]

This is why I ask. You guys rock thanks for the info.
and yes I love the pickaxe style. What is a flake tobacco?

 

[mluyckx]

Since Russ is a regular here and P&C is a sponsor, I think I can post this link.
Nwgibson, flake, ribbon, shag, etc are a different way of cutting the tobacco after it has been mixed, pressed and aged.
Here is an excellent article giving you an overview

http://store.pipesandcigars.com/outocuandpr.html
There's also another thread on this forum asking about the same

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/tobacco-cuts-whats-the-difference