Questionable Tool Usage? Or am I Just a Loon?

[craig94yj]

I have the 3 tools in my lighter and always have a tamper, but I would use that pencil if I didn't have my lighter with me.

 

[cigrmaster]

It is a well known fact that unless you are using a 18kt Gold Dunhill tamper laden with diamonds, then you are not a serious pipe smoker.
My lighters come with tampers so I am never fumbling around looking for one.
Oh yeah, using a pencil will lead to brain cancer, lost it

 

[sparrowhawk]

Heretics, all of you! Get a real tamper tool!

 

[cobguy]

Mostly right hand ring finger.
Random bits of stick when out prospecting or in the woods.

 

[masterpython]

I was using a lottery pencil for a time between when I lost my real one to when the new ones came. Free and effective.

 

[foggymountain]

I ordered a dozen pipe nails today from Iwan Ries. They are my favorite tampers. A pencil? Why not?

 

[shortyeastcoast]

http://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=121008

 

[vigil]

Kinda odd since it's not "purpose built".. But, I use it everyday for other things and it works quite well.... My Leatherman Micra.

 

[plateauguy]

I have some beautiful tampers - all bought by my wife. That said, I use my finger or a pipe nail.

 

[smokeytay33]

I use a tamper mostly, but you can add me to the list of those who use their finger when need be. :: if it works, it works, right?

 

[shortyeastcoast]

My post got botched up, but it was supposed to say:
"Less than $4 gets you the best tamper I've ever used."
http://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=121008