Petersons and quality?

[onestrangeone]

I bought an Aran 69 about this time last year, a very nice looking pipe love the grain and shape, no fill's or blemishes, I can see where they missed when they started the draft hole backed out and got it right, it doesn't seem to affect the way it smokes so I'm not worried about it. The stem to shank is tight, maybe a bit to tight but I think it will self correct with time. Overall I am happy with the pipe, although the P-lip does take a lot of getting used to.

 

[foggymountain]

I had a wonderful Peterson in the 1950s, so when I started replenishing the old pipe collection in this century I got about 3 dozen Petes, mostly high end. Some were good, some were terrible. I sold the ones I didn't like and now have 14 left. They do not and never will smoke as well as the Dunhills, but I like their shapes and character. They are not too bad with Lat mixtures, but are not good enough to smoke the subtle tobaccos. Quality control is poor. They have lost their pride in the product. They do not use consistently aged briar. It appears to be a matter of chance. I was shocked to find fillings on a $200 Pete. So buy at your own risk. Personally I would rather have one Dunhill than two high end Petes. Rating: C.

 

[mustanggt]

I am happy for those of you who have done well with the lower grade Petes but I must have gotten more than my share of stinkers than most. It is pretty sad to not be able to run a pipe cleaner on a straight billiard through to the bowl. Also break in took way too long compared to other pipes of similar price. Some of them never did break in. Some smoked way too hot and no it wasn't my technique. Those things are not, in my opinion, being too picky about what a pipe should be made to do.

 

[gogosamgo]

Honestly a hit or miss for me. I've seen $200 Petersons with quality issues, but then also seen lower end ones that smoked great. Best thing to do is order them somewhere online with a great return policy (smokingpipes.com) and inspect it closely when it arrives.

 

[didimauw]

I own two Peterson pipes. My 2012 606 Christmas pipe the stamp is fading, and the stem hole is drilled slightly crooked. That one has also taken a long time to break in, and gurgles. My pot billiard 999 has been great to smoke, but the finish seems to be chipping off. Both pipes were around 120.00. I will most likely be buying a higher end one some day

 

[briardan]

Peterson Rosslare are always a good bet. I've had many Peterson's from all era's and I find the Rosslare size, beauty, and quality briar are among the best Peterson has to offer. You can pick up an unsmoked Rosslare from JUDD for less than $150. Well worth the value! I don't know if he has any posted on this site or ebay right now, but has a more than a few in the past couple of months.