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Lifer
Oct 23, 2014
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9,258
Ames, IA
Otherwise known as an Italian basket pipe. Because there might be a pile of them in a basket at the shop. You fish through for one you like and pay a pittance . Finishing and shaping on the stummel and stem are often quick and dirty. They didn’t waste any extra time on them at the factories. Sometimes the airway needs opening up. But some of them are pretty good. Quality can vary widely.
 

anotherbob

Lifer
Mar 30, 2019
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32,186
46
In the semi-rural NorthEastern USA
Otherwise known as an Italian basket pipe. Because there might be a pile of them in a basket at the shop. You fish through for one you like and pay a pittance . Finishing and shaping on the stummel and stem are often quick and dirty. They didn’t waste any extra time on them at the factories. Sometimes the airway needs opening up. But some of them are pretty good. Quality can vary widely.
I've had great luck with basket pipes. Only bought a few and always because they caught my eye.
 
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