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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Hi,

Does anyone know who makes the Czech pipe tool in the Czech Republic?

One of my kids is taking a vacation in Prague, and I was hoping to figure out where they were being made, so they could visit the place, take a few pics and pick me up some locally.

I mean, how many of us can say we have an actual Czech pipe tool bought locally… Oh gosh, I guess I’m such a pipe nerd… 🤓 LOL 😝

P.S. I can‘t find any info on Google… 🤔
 

didimauw

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Jul 28, 2013
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I believe the genuine tool is different that a standard Czech tool. I remember once looking at a post where the pipe tool said "Made in the Czech Republic" and that made it a genuine one?

Am I correct? Who can jog my memory here?
 

anotherbob

Lifer
Mar 30, 2019
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I believe the genuine tool is different that a standard Czech tool. I remember once looking at a post where the pipe tool said "Made in the Czech Republic" and that made it a genuine one?

Am I correct? Who can jog my memory here?
I think it's more of a dating issue then a different tool. Either way I've had no issues with either or otherwise then how easy they are to misplace.
 

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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
5,063
30,251
Hawaii
I believe the genuine tool is different that a standard Czech tool. I remember once looking at a post where the pipe tool said "Made in the Czech Republic" and that made it a genuine one?

Am I correct? Who can jog my memory here?

Well originally they did say Made in Czechoslovakia before it was the Czech Republic.
 

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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Maybe that's what i'm thinking of.

Now whether or not it’s a different company I don’t know, but the ones we have now are from something of the original origins, or they are all still original. I’m not sure, but they still come from the same country.
 

didimauw

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Here’s one I just found on Etsy that says Made in Czechoslovakia from the 60s.

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Looking back, in the 80s, I believe I had one that said Made in Czechoslovakia.
Yes that's the style I was referring.

Whoever had posted years ago, claimed that those were the true "real deal" Czech tools. Idk.
 

PaulRVA

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Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Hawaii
Same here. Now you have me digging around for it 😂

I sent that company an email inquiring about it, to see if they are the maker, and any history they could share.

When I started smoking in the 80s, a Czech Tool was the tool you used, it was synonymous with pipes.

You had your pipe, tobacco and Czech Tool.

I’ve also found its simplicity something of elegance. Which today, as I was looking up reading about my Shigaraki ware Japanese Pottery Mug by Manekineko-Ai.

I purchased it on Amazon last month, and later found the company in Japan who made these. Side note, I was glad mine was only $19 on Amazon, cause I was like wooo $44 from the company. LOL 😆


So, the point being, I was reading up today on Shigaraki ware;


Tea Ceremony

It was not until a tea master by the name of Murata Juko wrote a letter discussing the disciples of the tea ceremony that Shigaraki wares were produced for the specific ceremony. Influenced by Zen Buddhist traditions, Juko reestablished that the tea ceremony should reflect the concept of wabi-sabi, the belief of emphasizing simplicity, humility, and intense appreciation of the immediate experience.

Wabi-Sabi really hit home for me, recently in regards too, to what Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff said, in regards to paying homage to those who worked hard in the production of the tobacco and rolling of the cigar, and taking in that, when enjoying the moment, paying respect to have that pleasure.

I see myself the same way also with the pipe, tobacco and the Czech Tool, but I was brought today to the thought of the Czech Tool, since a family member will soon be going to Prague, which of us is Wabi-Sabi or like Eddie, also showing our homage to this little Czech Tool. :)

I’ve always been for simplicity, and I really enjoy my Czech Tool(s)… :)

To those we know not of, who made the Czech Tool! ❤️

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PaulRVA

Lifer
May 29, 2023
4,623
77,331
“Tobacco Row” Richmond Virginia USA
I sent that company an email inquiring about it, to see if they are the maker, and any history they could share.

When I started smoking in the 80s, a Czech Tool was the tool you used, it was synonymous with pipes.

You had your pipe, tobacco and Czech Tool.

I’ve also found its simplicity something of elegance. Which today, as I was looking up reading about my Shigaraki ware Japanese Pottery Mug by Manekineko-Ai.

I purchased it on Amazon last month, and later found the company in Japan who made these. Side note, I was glad mine was only $19 on Amazon, cause I was like wooo $44 from the company. LOL 😆


So, the point being, I was reading up today on Shigaraki ware;


Tea Ceremony

It was not until a tea master by the name of Murata Juko wrote a letter discussing the disciples of the tea ceremony that Shigaraki wares were produced for the specific ceremony. Influenced by Zen Buddhist traditions, Juko reestablished that the tea ceremony should reflect the concept of wabi-sabi, the belief of emphasizing simplicity, humility, and intense appreciation of the immediate experience.

Wabi-Sabi really hit home for me, recently in regards too, to what Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff said, in regards to paying homage to those who worked hard in the production of the tobacco and rolling of the cigar, and taking in that, when enjoying the moment, paying respect to have that pleasure.

I see myself the same way also with the pipe, tobacco and the Czech Tool, but I was brought today to the thought of the Czech Tool, since a family member will soon be going to Prague, which of us is Wabi-Sabi or like Eddie, also showing our homage to this little Czech Tool. :)

I’ve always been for simplicity, and I really enjoy my Czech Tool(s)… :)

To those we know not of, who made the Czech Tool! ❤️

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I have a couple of the same tools from Tinderbox and another B&M from the late 80’s as well. Good old days when they were complimentary as well as a book of matches when you bought a few ounces of house blends.
 
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Lifer
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I did get a couple free when I bought estate pipes. My guess is buyers get so many of them that they toss them in.

I have other tools but its still hard to beat one of these.
 
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