I purchased this Kinsale via ebay several weeks ago. It was unsmoked, and the photos in the auction did not do the pipe justice. The original asking price was $95. As it sat around for a month or more the price was dropped to $85. I think I offered $70, and my offer was accepted. I believe these sell new for around $130. And I'd say it's a fair price new for this pipe.
I often read that Petersons can be difficult to break in. Not this one. And this one passes a pipe cleaner all the way to the bowl. The only flaw, the draft hole on the P-lip is slightly left of center. And I can live with that.
I tend to pack my pipes loosely, as I find it helps me smoke cooler. And as my tongue is a bit more sensitive than the roof of my mouth, I find that the P-lip is a great choice for me. In fact, all my four Petersons are P-lips - with two being Systems.
This particular model is the XL25. If it were a Sherlock Holmes, I believe it would be the Deerstalker, named for the hat that Holmes wears. It can be clenched, but it's a bit heavy for long stretches. And as I find the egg shape a great fit for my left hand, I much prefer to hold it.
For those of you considering the Kinsale line - I think it's a great alternative to the $250 or so asking price of the Sherlock Holmes line, as long as you don't need the sterling silver.
I often read that Petersons can be difficult to break in. Not this one. And this one passes a pipe cleaner all the way to the bowl. The only flaw, the draft hole on the P-lip is slightly left of center. And I can live with that.
I tend to pack my pipes loosely, as I find it helps me smoke cooler. And as my tongue is a bit more sensitive than the roof of my mouth, I find that the P-lip is a great choice for me. In fact, all my four Petersons are P-lips - with two being Systems.
This particular model is the XL25. If it were a Sherlock Holmes, I believe it would be the Deerstalker, named for the hat that Holmes wears. It can be clenched, but it's a bit heavy for long stretches. And as I find the egg shape a great fit for my left hand, I much prefer to hold it.
For those of you considering the Kinsale line - I think it's a great alternative to the $250 or so asking price of the Sherlock Holmes line, as long as you don't need the sterling silver.
