Show Off Your Kaywoodie Pipes

[Briar Lee]

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I cleaned up my desk and felt I should show some of my Kaywoodie pipes, ranging from the early twenties to earlier this month. Minus the leather carved and the calabash, everything on top of the desk is Kaywoodie with a few Medico and Yello-bole pipes thrown in. It has always upset me that we only have an American thread, but no Kaywoodie thread.

Although I’m a disciple of Lee Star Grade pipes the very finest American factory pipe in my stash is a Large Dublin #13 Kaywoodie Flame Grain. I own two other #13 Dublins, a Super Grain and Drinkless, that are nice pipes but not anything to brag about.

It pays to cruise eBay. The seller said nothing about this being a Large Dublin, didn’t mention the 4 hole stinger, and didn’t clean it up. It’s on the way to me for $27.65 delivered, and I was the only bidder.

 

[crashthegrey]

That is quite the lucky find!

Although I’m a disciple of Lee Star Grade pipes the very finest American factory pipe in my stash is a Large Dublin #13 Kaywoodie Flame Grain. I own two other #13 Dublins, a Super Grain and Drinkless, that are nice pipes but not anything to brag about.

It pays to cruise eBay. The seller said nothing about this being a Large Dublin, didn’t mention the 4 hole stinger, and didn’t clean it up. It’s on the way to me for $27.65 delivered, and I was the only bidder.

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[kschatey]

Nearly forgot about this Kaywoodie Filtronic that I still need to clean up...

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

I really do not see the point to be smoking a pipe with metal shank like the pipe above and all the falcons etc.they are interesting design but smoking them?For me only wood and rubber...I am old school...You guys do not taste any aluminum aftertaste or they do not get hot?

 

[captainsousie]

Mine smokes fine. I've only used it a couple times because I have way too many pipes but nothing funky about the actual smoking experience.

 

[Briar Lee]

Mine smokes fine. I've only used it a couple times because I have way too many pipes but nothing funky about the actual smoking experience.

It’s in the bottom of a box now, beside my Kaywoodie Magnum, but my aluminum radiator pipe has two bowls, both briar, and they don’t taste the same.

They are neither bad smokers, but you can tell the difference.

My best factory pipe is a Kaywoodie #13 Flame Grain 4 hole stinger. My worst pipe is a Kaywoodie Magnum I keep to remind myself that briar really matters.

The Magnum is horrible, almost unsmokable, hot, wet, and proof that Kaywoodie fell a long ways down, before they went back up.

 

[kschatey]

I really do not see the point to be smoking a pipe with metal shank like the pipe above and all the falcons etc.they are interesting design but smoking them?For me only wood and rubber...I am old school...You guys do not taste any aluminum aftertaste or they do not get hot?

Haven't tried it yet and I have also never tried a Falcon. While not metal, I do enjoy a clay pipe from time to time as well.

 

[Humblepipe]

I have gotten obsessive about collecting "Oversized" mid-Century Handmade Kaywoodies. Here are the three I have scored so far...

 

[crashthegrey]

I have gotten obsessive about collecting "Oversized" mid-Century Handmade Kaywoodies. Here are the three I have scored so far...

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People went crazy when I got Bill to do a modern version of this pipe. I am hoping to get even more shapes like some of these classic ones soon.

 

[crashthegrey]

I have a few of the different system pipes, but they were not in my original picture. I'll have to remember to break those out to compare the differences in some pictures some day.

Nearly forgot about this Kaywoodie Filtronic that I still need to clean up...

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[paulfg]

Three more
A push tenon 5109B Super grain over Kaywoodie


Drinkless over Kaywoodie7751 bought cheaply ,in need of work


and a later Standard 114 with some lovely grain,I have read that the later pipes (I think this is 1970s onwards) are not so good but this one called to me and appears in great condition

 

[Humblepipe]

Three more
A push tenon 5109B Super grain over Kaywoodie
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Drinkless over Kaywoodie7751 bought cheaply ,in need of work
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and a later Standard 114 with some lovely grain,I have read that the later pipes (I think this is 1970s onwards) are not so good but this one called to me and appears in great condition
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I saw that Drinkless Kaywoodie 7751. Needs some serious restoring, but stinger intact and should turn out great. And. 4 digit number mean this one is an old soul. Good catch!

 

[paulfg]

I saw that Drinkless Kaywoodie 7751. Needs some serious restoring, but stinger intact and should turn out great. And. 4 digit number mean this one is an old soul. Good catch!

I looked at it and made an offer which was accepted..It will need some work but I hope it will come up ok.
the photos in the listing didnt show a good image of the bowl but going on the shank photo I hope for a decent grain pattern

 

[The Clay King]

Haven't tried it yet and I have also never tried a Falcon. While not metal, I do enjoy a clay pipe from time to time as well.

@kschatey Me too

 

[paulfg]

Another one for repair
A Flame Grain 84B with what appears to be a stuck thread,nice grain ,I am hoping the white marks will come off with micromesh (paint spots maybe).

Once again indication of approximate ages to the pipes posted above and in this post would be most welcome

 

[MilesDavis]

Here's a Kaywoodie Campus, which premiered in 1957. It's TINY!

 

[MattRVA]

I love my little Kaywoodie Campus.

 

[kschatey]

Here's a Kaywoodie Campus, which premiered in 1957. It's TINY! View attachment 154385

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That one reminded me that I also have a Kaywoodie Standard oval pocket pipe with double draught holes that @BROBS had sent to me...

 

[Steveage]

My 5198B. Late 30's maybe? This is my favorite pipe.
Smoke straight Virginia in it. Seems to be a good match.

 

[Steveage]

My 8733. I don't know how old this one is. Its a fine smoker.
Wish I had more to show but that's pretty much it!