Who Makes the Best Factory Pipe Sub $100?

[jewman22]

Alright chaps, as the title says, In your opinion, who makes the best FACTORY pipe sub 100$ and why. That means no garage or shed shops, factory only.
And GO.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Savinelli/Rossi.
I’d give Peterson 2nd.

 

[smokeymo]

If I were to buy one right now, Rattray's.

 

[OzPiper]

Based on my very limited knowledge, I'd say Stanwell and Savinelli, and their sub-brands. Lots of love for these 2 brands from Forums members

I also like French pipes eg Ropp, Genod, Brulor, Butz Choquin, etc which you can find on EBay and SmokingPipes. Along with MSO, I think French pipes generally over-deliver in their price bracket.

I have and old Georg Jensen (bought new in the mid70's) that I love. That factory has closed, but it is possible to find unsmoked stock if you look eg The Danish Pipe Shop.

 

[telescopes]

Stanwell or Savinelli. Or Kaywoodie.

 

[spicy_boiii]

Kaywoodie, then something French.

 

[Winterreise]

I love all my Ropp pipes

 

[workman]

I'd say Stanwell

 

[Chasing Embers]

Genod

 

[That Guy]

Chacom and Big Ben makes a very nice pipe also for that price

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Hardcastle.

And MM special cobs with an acrylic stem.

 

[Grangerous]

Kaywoodie has gained my respect of late. I only own one and have for many years. But that stinger offers a consistently great smoke. I find myself wanting to smoke this pipe.

The brand I own the most is Stanwell. Never had a poor Stanwell.

Savenelli I own two. Both are great.

My Chacom is narrow of draw. I don’t know if all are like this one.

MM Cobs. Tried and true design, solid smokers.

 

[bayareabriar]

if you go the Rattray’s route, Walmart.com has a pretty large selection of em surprisingly. I’ve been looking at the Brigham pipes as well and wondering about their quality for the newer pipes of late.

 

[ray47]

I'd put my money on Savinelli. I have several Savinelli Series III pipes and each one was a winner. They go for around $60.

 

[STP]

Another vote for Savinelli ?

 

[lawdawg]

Another vote for Savinelli here. What has impressed me the most about Savinelli is that all of my Savs have been great smokers without any problems. No wonky drillings, bad stain jobs, or anything else I've encountered on pipes in this price range. The $100ish price range can be pretty hit or miss sometimes.

I'm not necessarily saying Savinelli is better than the alternatives because I am not familiar with all or even most of the alternatives, but I will say that they are great pipes for the money.

 

[LotusEater]

Stanwell makes a number of great pipes in that price range. The Danish pipe shop has a good selection of new and estate Stanwells and they are all 10% off at the moment.

Pipes - The Danish Pipe Shop

At The Danish Pipe Shop in Copenhagen, Denmark you find the largest selection of tobacco pipes in Northern Europe: Tom Eltang, Stanwell, Peter Heding, Neerup Pipes, Poul Winsløw Pipes and many more!

www.danishpipeshop.com

 

[mso489]

All of the brands mentioned, according to your taste in size, finish, airway, filters or none, design. Some shun Savinelli. I don't understand that, and have a number, but among the respected brands, it is a matter of taste. Dr. Grabow should be in here, and maybe Parker, Comoy, and others.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Pretty hard to beat a Savinelli in that price range.

 

[macaroni]

Another vote for Savinelli. And Peterson and Stanwell (older estate/pre-smoked ones for me, please.
kindly
mike