It's a SOLID 4.6" long.
Granted, the chamber walls DO look a bit on the thin side, but I've never had issue with that.
Kai Nielsen is an absolute master of weight reduction and size politics in pipes.
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Granted, the chamber walls DO look a bit on the thin side, but I've never had issue with that.
Kai Nielsen is an absolute master of weight reduction and size politics in pipes.
My Kai pipes are not that light but I like the chamber sizes.
Looking forward to seeing it.
Looking forward to seeing it.
Ah yes, I think I know the one. Bet you'll love it
I hope you are pleasantly surprised. His pipes seem hard to photograph. In addition to the more wild/extreme shapes, he is very good at subtle/classic form
Speaking of hard to photograph, the pipe featured by @mingc does look a bit different
But I'd be willing to bet that seeing it in person and seeing it hang/clench would make a lot of sense
Yes, it does. But you're not going to get a pipe selfie from me. They are the reason I left all my FB pipe groups. Pipe smokers just ain't as pretty as they think they are!
Reading today's posts got me energized and thinking I maybe should have bought one on recent sale...
But, at least for now, that energy went into photographing my (previously skipped over) 3rd from Kai- this Jewel D with acrylic stem via the Danish Pipe Shop.
* I tried before and wasn't even close to satisfied. I think I did pretty good here... but I stand by my claim that certain things are hard to capture. A subtle taper, a cant that just feels right...
It is a flat-bottom sitter, though the area is small
Interesting "wrap" grain area
while I'm sure Kai would have preferred to see more long grain I quite like the left side ends at an angle
But, at least for now, that energy went into photographing my (previously skipped over) 3rd from Kai- this Jewel D with acrylic stem via the Danish Pipe Shop.
* I tried before and wasn't even close to satisfied. I think I did pretty good here... but I stand by my claim that certain things are hard to capture. A subtle taper, a cant that just feels right...
It is a flat-bottom sitter, though the area is small
Interesting "wrap" grain area
while I'm sure Kai would have preferred to see more long grain I quite like the left side ends at an angle
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That one is right up my alley!
Good news this morning too- I've got a Kai "Out for Delivery".
Amazing- just when I thought they couldn't get more dainty.
This billiard is flawlessly crafted. The chamber and draft hole are drilled dead nuts.
I've tried having pipe makers do a pipe for me like this one, but they inevitably go too big, either in length or thickness. I've had makers tell me they can't tool a pipe this small, or they won't because "it will be too fragile".
Balls I say. Old man Nielsen does it all the time..
Light is getting low, but compared to a Corona Pipemaster...
This billiard is flawlessly crafted. The chamber and draft hole are drilled dead nuts.
I've tried having pipe makers do a pipe for me like this one, but they inevitably go too big, either in length or thickness. I've had makers tell me they can't tool a pipe this small, or they won't because "it will be too fragile".
Balls I say. Old man Nielsen does it all the time..
Light is getting low, but compared to a Corona Pipemaster...
Sweet!
You inspired me. I had to pick up this kai estate. It might be here this week.
You inspired me. I had to pick up this kai estate. It might be here this week.