Rusticated Natural Poker with Bamboo Tobacco Pipe

If a Tom Eltang shape were to encapsulate his reputation as a carver, that design would be his signature Poker. Internally, it bespeaks his skill as a craftsman, and his bit work is renowned for trim comfort and effortless clenching. As a composition, this "smoking machine" — as Tom calls it, and smokes himself — displays the Danish style mixed with functionalist minimalism that defines Eltang's carving aesthetic. The lines are sleek and simple, leading to a forward-canted, sturdy-sitting bowl, and the rustication is easily recognized as Tom's signature finish, accented by a smooth-polished rim and bamboo shank extension in this piece. This particular rendition also opts for a natural color palette, one that will darken this workhorse smoker as it's enjoyed over the years.