Rattray's Pipes; Opinions, Please.

[shermnatman]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9)

I'm considering a Rattray's pipe; anyone experienced with them care to share their opinion Pro/Con's with me? - Sherm Natman

 

[Chasing Embers]

I had a Marlin Dublin. Smoked okay but the draft hole entered the chamber sideways.

 

[Akousticplyr]

I've got one. Smokes just fine, nice finish, easy to break in and still looks new.

 

[anotherbob]

mine smokes amazingly. I don't think they're as consistent as other brands though, See they are made by who knows. Mine is an old perth and it's a great pipe smokes incredibly well and looks awesome. Nice silver work too. But who knows if that applies across the board with them.

 

[smittyd]

Save the money and buy a Chris Morgan pipe. You will be much happier!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Save the money and buy a Chris Morgan pipe. You will be much happier!

Or skip the middle man and buy a Molina.

 

[greeneyes]

Tell us about your other pipes. What else do you own?

 

[coyja]

I had a couple of the low end ones that were absolutely fine, and probably a little better appointed for a similarly price pointed Savinelli Roma or Rossi, for example.
Ended up selling them off just because my taste in shapes changed.

My guess is that they are made by BC for Rattray's.
They do add that bit of a Scottish style to them, which is cool, and I like a lot of their shapes.
I'd buy another one, but I'll go higher end next time I do.
I've heard a rumor that Altinays makes the meers for Rattray's, and that might be my next buy.

 

[Merton]

I have a "Glory Days" sandblasted cherrywood. It is a nice pipe with a lovely metal piece on the bottom which has a Celtic cross lasered thereon. Smokes well although it is 9mm, which is not my preference generally. One thing that is especially nice about the pipe, and unusual at the price point which I think was around $200, is the box which holds the pipe. Very nice indeed and appreciated.

 

[hawky454]

I only have one but it’s an excellent smoker, I absolutely love it and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another. That being said, they are a bit on the pricey side for a factory pipe. And I concur, the pipe box it comes in is by far the best I’ve ever had. I love it and keep it on display.

 

[Elric]

I have a 2000 year bog oak Volcano/Brandy. I've only smoked it a few times but it seems like a good pipe.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Rattrays are made in France and Companys head office is located in Germany, as far as Rattarys Meerschaum go those look like if tjey are well made by reputable manufacturer, I might be consider having one of those .but unfortunately , Rattrays meerschums come almost exclusively with 9mm filters as do 99% of Altinay pipes sold in EU ,perhaps with all these filtered pipes they are aiming at conquering German /Austrian market

 

[coyja]

Rattrays are made in France and Companys head office is located in Germany, as far as Rattarys Meerschaum go those look like if tjey are well made by reputable manufacturer, I might be consider having one of those .but unfortunately , Rattrays meerschums come almost exclusively with 9mm filters as do 99% of Altinay pipes sold in EU ,perhaps with all these filtered pipes they are aiming at conquering German /Austrian market

Yeah, I've read that Altinays does most of their business with the German market so that would make sense.
I just bought a pipe directly from them and its fabulous.

I don't mind the 9mm, but I feel like at least one of the Rattray's briars I've owned came with the adaptor tube to insert and make it have the same draw as unfiltered.
I also have used those to take it from 9mm to a 6mm filter, which works almost the same as unfiltered, so there are a couple easy cheap fixes.

 

[olkofri]

I had a Marlin Dublin. Smoked okay but the draft hole entered the chamber sideways.

Rattray's by Peterson? ?

 

[lochinvar]

I have one, and it smokes great just like my other BC products. They're more expensive than standard BC offerings, but they are generally a little more ornate.

 

[anotherbob]

Frankly I think they use more then one group to make their pipes. They have a certain inconsistency in style to my eye. Like my Old Perth really feels very french to me including in the dimensions. Where as some of them look suspiciously petey.

 

[FurCoat]

Or skip the middle man and buy a Molina.

I actually have 4 Molinas and am pkeased with them. Decent pipe for the price.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I actually have 4 Molinas and am pkeased with them. Decent pipe for the price.

Absolutely, love their shapes too.

 

[shermnatman]

Right now, I am fancying Rattray's: 'Goblin 99', in the light finish. Does anyone already own this model; and if so, how do you like it? - Sherm Natman

 

[jaytex1969]

Dang, I think I bought a Rattray's pipe from someone on here months ago and dropped it into the strategic reserve.

I need to dig it out and take it for a test drive...