Sandblast or smooth finish?

[larry127]

Which type of finishes makes pipe more durability in the long run? Sandblast looks cool in my view...

 

[jpmcwjr]

Durability isn't much a function of finish. More important is the quality of the briar, design and execution.... And how it's cared for by its owner.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Rusticated. It's the stonewash of pipe finishes. People use both sandblasts and rustication to hide flaws, but I think rustication wears better since it's usually more random with less fine detail. Depending on the blast or rustication of choice.
As far as personal preference goes, I wish everything had a super fine sandblast.

 

[larry127]

Thanks all... looking forward to buy one Savinelli 311ks Oscar tiger..but currently they only hv the smooth finish...