Nording: COMPASS

[throbinson]

Not bought a pipe in probably 5-6 yrs... bought a few estate lots, restored them sold about 30 and kept 4.

Kinda want a new pipe, and although I prefer 9mm filters, the Nording Compass (Army Green especially) caught my eye.

Anyone have one? Like? Hate?

May sound weird but, looking for a driving pipe (gunmetal grey matches my car) so not after something worth a bunch, but also don't wanna drive around with a corncob hanging out of my mouth. Something a bit nicer, though my first pipe was a cob and I still smoke that thing all the time. Absolutely shocked they last that long.

 

[shanez]

I like mine but they are rather small.

 

[throbinson]

Never even thought about that... I'm a big guy and 6'3" tall, so a tiny pipe looks goofy to smoke. :D

Looking online, they seem on par with a corn cob pipe. Like 2mm shorter, 3mm taller. Basically same size. Not bad for driving. And I hear very light.

 

[shanez]

They are very light. If I had to really save on size and weight, say for a backpacking trip, it could be a good choice.

 

[throbinson]

Ya, I was thinking (from the description) it was a workhorse pipe so probably be fine to leave in the car. And if stolen, a bit easier on the wallet vs a $200 pipe. When driving, a light pipe would be good as well, keep hands on the wheel more.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Absolutely shocked they last that long.

Cobs have been known to last for decades.

 

[throbinson]

Cobs have been known to last for decades.

Wow time flies ... realized I bought my first pipe (cob) and a tin of Peterson Connoisseur's Choice, 2013!

Wow... I have maybe 2 pipes worth left of that Peterson's as well. Maybe I'll go smoke some now in the cob since was around this time of year when I bought them too. :D

 

[yanoJL]

Not to be a downer, but I would suggest a bent pipe for use while driving. For visibility, and (heaven forbid) you're ever in an accident, the bent pipe seems less likely to cause harm (I'm trying to avoid being graphic, but hopefully you get the idea)

 

[throbinson]

Shame it didn't come with shaped stems. Being basically a metal pipe/tube, it would be easy for them to do.

Does it detach? Fill with sand to keep from linking or callapsing, bend it yourself, like brake lines.

Any suggestions for other pipes? Nice looking, same rice range?

See ones on Amazon.ca and AliExpress but, not sure about the woods used... Not sure which woods are safe to smoke from, but rather stick to the ones I know. That said, even some of those China factory made pipes are as much as a handmade one.