Though mentioned by name, no pics were added. Bruce Weaver, RIP buddy.
North American Pipe Makers
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Here is my list of artisan pipes, most are No American made.
22 Rad Davis
10 Brian Ruthenberg
3 Trever Talbert
3 Bruce Weaver
2 Zack Hamric
2 Ryan Alden
2 Wayne Teipen
2 Scott Thile
1 Jose Rubio
1 Steve Morrissete
1 Michael Butera
1 Tonni Nielsen
1Michael Parks
1 Abe Herbaugh
1 Simone Gilli
1 Stephen Downie
22 Rad Davis
10 Brian Ruthenberg
3 Trever Talbert
3 Bruce Weaver
2 Zack Hamric
2 Ryan Alden
2 Wayne Teipen
2 Scott Thile
1 Jose Rubio
1 Steve Morrissete
1 Michael Butera
1 Tonni Nielsen
1Michael Parks
1 Abe Herbaugh
1 Simone Gilli
1 Stephen Downie
Nice!
Been a big Scottie Piersel fan for a while now but to finally have her pieces in hand I have to say she's an exceptional pipe maker. Will report back after a few more smokes...
I finally added a Scottie Piersel to my collection. It took over a year plus to find it but I am glad I did as it is a great smoker.
I know it is a bit esoteric to list Jerry Perry of Colfax, N.C., since he does not sell pipes online, but if you want a pipe carved of Mountain Laurel, he may be the only known source. So here is a reminder that one of his two annual sales, this one at the TAPS pipe show at the N.C. Fairgrounds in Raleigh is coming up April 4, 2020. So if you are in striking distance and would like an a fine pipe of Mountain Laurel, make a note. The other opportunity will likely be at the N.C. State Fair at the Village of Yesteryear craft building in October. Jerry does have pipe repair featured online. He says if he sold online, he'd spend all his time taking pictures. Being somewhat low-tech myself, I understand.
My All-American 7 day set is finally assembled. From left to right:
Silver Gray, Steve Morisette, Jerry Crawford, Clark Layton, J&J, Charles Cole, Steve Liskey. Some were new, some used estates, and some unused estates.
Silver Gray, Steve Morisette, Jerry Crawford, Clark Layton, J&J, Charles Cole, Steve Liskey. Some were new, some used estates, and some unused estates.
Colm Magner Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Here's my brand new Magner, purchased a month ago from Colm himself.
Here's my brand new Magner, purchased a month ago from Colm himself.
I haven't been brave enough to light it up yet. That shape is called a horn. Unique!
I had quite a running conversation going on with Colm. A gentleman!
Been extremely pleased with Ryan Alden. I have 11 or 12 Rad Davis pipes now, all estate although a couple were acquired unsmoked. Wish Rad were still carving, what a marvelous Artisan. 1 Ruthenberg but will buy more as they come available in carves I like. Great drill on the one I have. I have a handful of Larrysson pipes and another handful carved by his Son Isaac. All great looking, drilled perfectly and great smokers. Have a couple of Tinsky pipes. Not quite in the same category as those previously mentioned, IMHO, but still a good value for the price he sells them at.
My latest acquisition is this blasted bent billiard from Ron Powell (RDpipes). Very well constructed and I like the way it smokes.
I don't often talk about it here but I (Nathan Davis) make pipes under the moniker nQa Pipes. You'll find them on Facebook and at my website too.
No one has listed Alex Florov! The Chicago area master crafts incredibly beautiful and great smoking pipes. That’s one dangling from my lips in my avatar. Check out his work at SmokingPipes.com.
I am enjoying accumulating artisan pipes from the USA. The top and two on the right are Kirk Bosi. The left is a guy in Nashville named Cody Pellerin. I also have a Mark Tinsky, Tim West, Dr. Bob, and Paul Perri.
I had no idea you had that many Rad'a Mark, damn you added them quick. I feel honored you laid off the one I got. One day I want to see all the pics. Maybe we can trade them like baseball cards. lol. I only have 2 Aldens, I would buy more if I could find one I like, been slim picking lately. I will buy another Scottie when I see the right one. She needs to lay off the pencil shanks and make some real pipes like the Billiard I have. She made this one so perfect as it takes a flake of F&T CVP or Vintage or SPecial Brown Flakes like they were meant to be, a quick fold and stuff and the top is perfect it isn't to tight one good light and your off to the races. Actually once you get to 15 Rads, you need t let me get to 25 as I only need three more. I figured that would be nice number to quit at.