Every year SP does an American Exposition where their American carvers are given a theme and then create unique and incredible pipes for the Expo. This year’s theme was influences. I was lucky enough to buy one of my favorite carvers Sam Adebayo’s submission, an amazing dark stain blasted Lovat with Bakelite stem. His pipe paid homage to Bruce Weaver, an influence on his carving. All the other submissions where fantastic and I want to give a shout out to the carvers who made them and a big thanks to the SmokingPipes crew for organizing this every year.