Shank Repair Help?

[FallenWormwood]

Howdy all. First time pipe user here, I'll just cut to the chase; the shank on my pipe has cracked in two places and I could really use your help in fixing it! I'm really not sure how it cracked in the first place as I've been rather meticulous in caring for it. I took it from it's case today to use it and found this. I'm sure you can imagine my horror!
I'll attach pictures of the shank below;



Is this actually fixable or should I make my peace with the poor thing and get a new one? Id really prefer to fix it if at all possible since it has significant sentimental value. Thanks in advance!

- Woe

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It needs a band.

 

[ashdigger]

There are two fixes for that pipe. One is getting another pipe. The other is keeping your fireplace going a little more.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Metal banding ain't gonna cost too much ,as far as I know theres no other option in this case where crack is this bad

 

[OzPiper]

Howdy all. First time pipe user here, I'll just cut to the chase; the shank on my pipe has cracked in two places and I could really use your help in fixing it! I'm really not sure how it cracked in the first place as I've been rather meticulous in caring for it. I took it from it's case today to use it and found this. I'm sure you can imagine my horror!
I'll attach pictures of the shank below;
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Is this actually fixable or should I make my peace with the poor thing and get a new one? Id really prefer to fix it if at all possible since it has significant sentimental value. Thanks in advance!

- Woe

Look up Rebornpipes - lots of detailed advice on all aspects of pipe repair and refurbishment. the resurrection of some badly damaged/"fit for the garbage can" specimens is amazing.

 

[Mr.Pink]

Sorry, You ran into some bad luck. If it has sentimental value, send it off and have the band put on, like cosmic said, and have a pro do it. Send it off and don't mess with it. Have someone that knows what they are doing fix it. Steve ,Reborn makes it look easy because he has been doing it for decades. Good luck

 

[stokesdale]

Sorry, at first sight I thought that said skank repair...now that would have been an interesting thread...not that yours isn't of course.

 

[highwaycobbery]

Curiosity, what brand pipe is it?