I do see that and recall the KAJ pipes did not have a stem logo or marker, while every KAI did have a stem logo / marker. The more I ponder this I am leaning towards two different people.
That is a beautiful pipe! Looking online the auction site "Worthpoint" has a pipe and refers to the artisan as "Kai (Kaj) Nielsen.There are other pipes I want more but now I just really wanna know!
Here is another example.
First NEW KAI
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HERE: KAJ Estate
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I don't know if guys like @swilford could give an answer himself or reach Kai and respond.
Thank you for your diligence! Glad to have a clear answer!OK OFFICIAL WORD: KAJ Nilsen pipes are Kai Nielsen. He wrote me back in an email. In 1993 the stamp was spelled incorrectly and being the only one he had for a while it was used.
Since Google searches this forum constantly I will make a thread. It may help others here and elsewhere since there is no other official word on the matter. At least a lot of searching could not locate any.
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