I don't like to "waste" pipe cleaners on them, they're too short anyway. And I never remember to grab some bushels of pipe weed (molinia/moor grass) when I'm outside so I just burn them out regulary.
Agreed, I just recently scraped out a fair amount of old gunk. I treat all my pipes with equal respect, love and care no matter the cost or material. Like I'd treat my children.
I got it for 8 bucks from an online shop I used to buy cigars from. It's stamped with "GERMANY", that's all I know about it. Actually I never saw one of his pipes for sale here in Germany. I think he mostly exports. It's weird.