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Cold-Weather Smoking

January 23, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Have you ever wondered why the pipe-tobacco smoking experience can seem quite different in the outdoors during the winter months compared to smoking in warmer weather? Let's take a look at a few of the impacts of pipe smoking in the cold, and perhaps ... Read More

Breaking Tradition with Whimsical Designs: Danish Fancy Freehand Pipes

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe shapes are rather complicated. Whether we're defining what classifies a Billiard or an Apple, every pipe maker has their own interpretation of what a shape could or should look like. Of course, there are general shape charts followed, but one shape in particular varies dramatically just by definition ... Read More

Cornell and Diehl's The Summit Series: New Heights

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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We're halfway through the first month of 2026. While the start of any year can feel like we're at the base of Mount Everest looking up with our hands on our hips and exhaling loudly, there are ways to help push us forward, like brand-new tobacco ... Read More

Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes 2026

January 15, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today we're talking about the 2026 release of Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipes, available now on-site ... Read More

2026 Pipe-Smoking Resolutions

January 9, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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I know what you're thinking — New Year's resolutions never work. I prefer to look at them more positively. I believe that resolutions have the potential to hold us accountable; At their best, resolutions can be achieved and we can celebrate that accomplishment at the end of the year, and at their worst, resolutions become more of a suggestion — a pipe dream ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: January 2026

January 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

It's a bright and shiny new year! Start your year with a fresh background for your devices, featuring pipes and more from our talented photographers. We have eight new images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your ... Read More

Adam Davidson: Estate Manager & Artisan Pipe Maker

December 31, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Among artisan pipe makers in our niche industry, Adam Davidson stands out for his unique approach. We recently celebrated Adam and his 20th anniversary at Smokingpipes. A 20-year anniversary at any company is an impressive feat, and even more so as we celebrated 25 years of Smokingpipes this year. Adam has had a hand in developing many of the processes at Smokingpipes that we utilize today ... Read More

2025 In Review

December 31, 2025 by Sykes Wilford

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Last year, in this space, at this time, I wrote about the passing of an institution I admired, with the acquisition, and closing, of Mac Baren by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. It was a lamentation and a commitment to steward Laudisi in such a way that it would continue to nurture the hobby and collector community. A year later ... Read More

Best of the Daily Reader 2025

December 30, 2025 by Rose Kiser

It's hard to believe we've got another year in the books. It's been a monumental year for Smokingpipes and the community as a whole. This year we had our 25th Anniversary, one shared with G.L Pease. Peterson had their 160th Anniversary, Chuck Stanion retired after a lifetime of dedication ... Read More

The Perfect Christmas Tree

December 23, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) rarely visited the southwest corner of the farm, except one winter in the mid-'60s when I accompanied them on multiple quests to that inhospitable marshland. I stood on the tractor hitch behind Grandpa and gripped the back of the cold metal seat to keep my balance as he steered through snowy ... Read More