Show Off Your Tsuge / Japanese Pipes

[lukasstrifeson]

This thread got me scrolling through my files for some old photos, here's a couple more that show off the live-edge on the spine a little more:

 

[CallMeSangy]

My first Tsuge. I was originally torn between this Urashi Sea Rock and the Urashi Maple Leaf, but I found myself partial to this one.

 

[Sidehatch]

A Tsuge Dublin Horn that has become my go to Virginia smoker. Would definitely recommend a Tsuge pipe

 

[sjohnston0311]

My Tsuges. A bamboo shank bent dublin, and a "cat's eye" author(?).

 

[ghingo]

My Tsuge, Tokio model. Really a fantastic pipe, the drilling is perfect as the finishing of every detail I'm really happy with it.

 

[hawky454]

Not one of his high end pipes but I do love the Tsuge I have.

 

[Zero]

I only own one Tsuge, and I really like it.

 

[AroEnglish]

Here are two of the four pipes from a series Tsuge produced in the early 2000's named after the four seasons. Natsu (Summer) on top and Haru (Spring) below.

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If anyone out there has an Aki (Fall) or a Fuyu (Winter) that they're willing to part with, PM me, please!

Oh my, that Haru is one of the most beautiful Dublins I've seen.

 

[orlandofurioso]

My one 1979 Ikebana :

 

[lkwttwkl]

 

[anotherbob]

I have two pipes right now that I plan to get when it's time. One is a Tokyo and the other is a pipe with a nice horn stem (I love the way horn looks).
I feel like my one Tsuge which is a metal blowfish is a great pipe. It's basically a briar Kiseru or at least the chamber dimensions match up. I feel like both Tsuge and Vauen really punch above their price point and don't get the love they deserve.

 

[chilllucky]

Oh my, that Haru is one of the most beautiful Dublins I've seen.

Thanks, tho I am not responsible for it's beauty.

I did just inaugurate it with some Folklore in honor of the spring season it's named for.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Anyone familiar with the Azuma brand ?

 

[Hope]

My Tsuges. A bamboo shank bent dublin, and a "cat's eye" author(?).

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Hi, as far as I know the author of "cat's eye" is Ken Dederich, very nice pipe, congratulations.

 

[Hope]

From Junichiro Higuchi

 

[highwindows]

Here are two of the four pipes from a series Tsuge produced in the early 2000's named after the four seasons. Natsu (Summer) on top and Haru (Spring) below.

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If anyone out there has an Aki (Fall) or a Fuyu (Winter) that they're willing to part with, PM me, please!

I have the spring, but I am afraid I cannot part with it. One of my most beautiful pipes.

 

[Ben.R.C]

Just put this Satou on layaway. These things are hard to find! This one is an unsmoked estate. I do not understand not smoking a pipe like this, I would have bought it either way. I’d love to find one with that crazy layered stem lacquer next! I really am pleased about this piece, it’s going to be the highlight of my collection. I am fascinated by his meticulous process.

In case you aren’t aware, Satou worked at Tsuge for 25 years.