Transitioning into a Traditional Pipe clincher versus hand held

[1rekamepip]

Little pipestone pipe = About 4 ounces empty

that is about as light of a pipebowl that i can make and still have substantial wall thickness

 

[1rekamepip]

which is much shorter than what i am used to
here is picture of my personal

 

[brian64]

I find myself clenching a lot more than I used to. Definitely prefer bent pipes for that...weight doesn't really bother me as long as it's bent.