Peterson Rua

[craig61a]

Yep, you can't have artisan level expectations with an $80 Aran....

But I can buy an $80 pipe that’s not drilled like a tourist gift shop pipe…

 

[craig61a]

If somebody sells a square unfinished block of briar that’s drilled right, count me in… All the fluff and hype doesn’t matter if it doesn’t smoke well.

 

[karam]

I'm a Savinelli guy but (insert wolf whistle here):

Looks VERY nice, most Petes’ silverwork does to my eyes, but my last experience with a brand new Pere was one of annoyance due to the gunk they line the chamber with. I sanded it off.

 

[lawdawg]

I love these too. I have a 2018 Christmas Pete (87 shape) that’s finished a lot like these (deep red contrast stain and sandblasted), and I love it. It’s the only Pete I’ve kept in my small rotation. Would love to have a Rua in the same shape if they offer it.

 

[Merton]

Looks VERY nice, most Petes’ silverwork does to my eyes, but my last experience with a brand new Pere was one of annoyance due to the gunk they line the chamber with. I sanded it off.

I always remove as much of the bowl coating that I can from a Peterson.

 

[mingc]

I like the bowl coatings. I don't taste them and they protect the bowl.

 

[anotherbob]

I hate this. I hate them because I've been very comfortable with the pipes I have and I really like this a lot and need to get one at some point. Great finish, oh and not a big fan of blasts but these I love. Dang it.
Last thing PAD you go home and leave me alone.

 

[Waning Embers]

Yep, you can't have artisan level expectations with an $80 Aran....

Should one expect a button for one at $130?

 

[craig61a]

Should one expect a button for one at $130?

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*Buttons sold separately.

 

[Streeper541]

Should one expect a button for one at $130?

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As long as it identifies as a button, you're not allowed to question it. At least, that's my understanding. ?

 

[Waning Embers]

As long as it identifies as a button, you're not allowed to question it. At least, that's my understanding. ?

A Peterson rep actually contacted me over it and offered to replace it. Second time I've been burned by them and told him I wanted to keep it as a reminder to not make the mistake a third time. I'll keep buying pipes from those that know the difference between a button and a bump.

 

[Streeper541]

A Peterson rep actually contacted me over it and offered to replace it. Second time I've been burned by them and told him I wanted to keep it as a reminder to not make the mistake a third time. I'll keep buying pipes from those that know the difference between a button and a bump.

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At least they offered to make it right.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Looking at some good pics of these Petersons and if a dark green and black "Cumberland" looking stem could be fitted it would actually look like the Christmas pipe they should have put out this year, IMO.

 

[jewman22]

Wow, 225$ for a modern Pete, thanks, I needed a good laugh.

 

[ssjones]

Should one expect a button for one at $130?

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If you are a fish-tale guy, that looks OK to me. (Unlike the super-thick new Castello buttons) But, I'm a guy who only says P-lips belong on Petersons, so I would say that it looks funny.

Here's what a Peterson button should look like.