Rad Davis Alternatives

[fitzy]

So since we all know Rad is now retired I was hoping ya'll can give me some other suggestions for similar quality pipe craftsmen with pipes starting in the $300 range.

 

[samcoffeeman]

You should check out the artisan review thread I started. Don't have the link handy but if you click on my mame you'll see "Some Artisan Pipe Reviews" under threads started. It really depends on what you are looking for. Each carver has their own styles and nuances. Some are better sandblasting than others if you like blasts.

 

[papipeguy]

Sam did a great job with his post and it is well worth reading.

 

[fitzy]

Thanks I will definitely check it out.

 

[mrenglish]

Definitely check out Ryan Alden, Lonestar on these forums. His pipes are at that $300 price point and damned good for the price you pay. I am up to seven of his pipes with more definitely planned.

 

[clickklick]

Russ Cook

 

[fordm60]

Clark Layton.

 

[newbroom]

I've 'heard' good things about Paul's Pipes.

paul's pipes

Wow...this fellow seems to be the real deal.

real deal

 

[fitzy]

Wow they all look great.
Adam the blast on some of those Russ Cook pipes is out of this world.

 

[misterlowercase]

Quite a few great American makers out there now.
Some of Jerry Crawford's work reminds me of Rad:

https://www.smokershaven.com/jerry-crawford-pipe-red-blast-billiard-w-spalted-tamarin/
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[mso489]

I think Bob Hayes, in N.C., does some spectacular refined work, traditional but highly individual too. He's in that price range. I especially like some of the mixed finish briars, with rustication and smooth.

 

[antbauers]

+1 misterlowercase, some Jerry Crawford's definetly has a Rad look.

 

[ssjones]

At NOLA, I called Ryan Alden "the next Rad Davis".

Russ Cook is on another level, particularly cost wise. He's up there near Todd Johnson and Jack Rousch and perhaps Micheal Lindner.

 

[ssjones]

I'd also recommend Chris Asteriou. I don't currently own one, but have a commission in the works. The Asteriou's I've handled are outstanding.
http://www.chrisasteriou.com/#!catalog/c24vq

 

[bonehed]

LOVE my Russ Cook. Album HERE. Got very lucky on eBay - ~$90 shipped.

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