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Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

April 15, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today we are here to discuss a topic that a lot of people have asked about in the comments section: should I get a briar, Meerschaum, or a corn cob pipe? Let's dive into these pipe materials and what makes them subtly different. Keep in mind that all of them are great options and none are "better" than the others; it all depends on your personal preferences for aesthetics and functionality. ... Read More

The History and Introduction of Bamboo in Pipe Making

The History and Introduction of Bamboo in Pipe Making

April 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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A range of unique materials are used in pipe making, for everything from stummels to accents and stems. One fascinating material is bamboo. With hundreds of species and an array of uses, the world of bamboo is intriguing, and today we will explore its history ... Read More

Oversized Selections for Lengthy Smokes

Oversized Selections for Lengthy Smokes

April 8, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Pipes come in all shapes and sizes. Today's list is dedicated to the oversized pipes that make lengthy smokes possible, including a few long-stemmed selections. Sit back, relax, and savor the smoking experience with these larger pipes ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: J.T. Cooke

All Pipes Considered: J.T. Cooke

April 2, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm here today with a very special guest, Mr. Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand, who is visiting us at Smokingpipes. We'll be chatting about the illustrious career of J.T. Cooke, who is very near and dear to Steve, and some standout selections ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2026

April 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

Can you believe it's already April? Now that spring is in full swing, we can look forward to simple joys outside, like going for leisurely walks in the evening, perhaps with the trusted companion of a favorite pipe! We are pleased to share eight fresh images available for download ... Read More

Talking Pipe-Making Materials with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand

Talking Pipe-Making Materials with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand

March 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently, we were joined at our roundtable with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand to discuss his brand as well as his impact on the pipe-making industry through supplying artisans with key pipe-making ... Read More

On the Classification of Breads and Pipes

On the Classification of Breads and Pipes

March 20, 2026 by Sykes Wilford

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Early one cold afternoon this past January, I found myself walking to lunch with Marzio and Gianluca Radice and our friend — and translator — Francesco Laviano. We sat down at a table at an unpretentious restaurant — La Quadrifoglio in Cantù — that I'd been to a few times ... Read More

Estate Restoration

Estate Restoration

March 18, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm here today to talk about estate pipes. Estate pipes are a big part of what we do at Smokingpipes.com and I think they're particularly useful and special for a lot of reasons for collectors and for smokers. Let's dive into the restoration process ... Read More

Briar Grading At Peterson with Shane Ireland & Glen Whelan

Briar Grading At Peterson with Shane Ireland & Glen Whelan

March 12, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Peterson of Dublin in Ireland and had a chance to chat with Glen Whelan, Managing Director, about what I think is arguably the most fascinating and certainly my favorite department in the entire production area: briar grading ... Read More

The Resin Project: The New Bakelite

The Resin Project: The New Bakelite

March 6, 2026 by Truett Smith

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The pipe world has benefitted from several innovations in materials and techniques that have catapulted it to new heights. Perhaps the most notable example involves the discovery of briar as an ideal material in the mid- to late-1800s, revolutionizing the original paradigm of crafting pipes from cherrywood or other hardwoods and installing Saint-Claude, France, as the epicenter of industrial ... Read More

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