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This is a discussion on Hardcastle Pipe within the General Pipe Forum forums, part of the Pipe Smokers Forums category; Got my first and only, Hardcastle pipe from Iwan Ries. It was $32.00. It is a Royal Bruyere. I purchased ...
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Old 07-10-2009, 11:49 AM   #1
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Got my first and only, Hardcastle pipe from Iwan Ries. It was $32.00. It is a Royal Bruyere. I purchased it because of the info on this forum, a Dunhill second. I was amazed by the quality of the pipe and how it felt. I found a flaw, look like a gouge on the shank. The fit was perfect, the cosmetics were flawed. I have not broken it in, but the initial smoke (no pre smoked bowl) was first rate and it had a great draw. The stem is really great and well make. I wish I had know about Hardcastle earlier.
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Yeah, those are nice! Sometimes the flaws on them are not self-evident and you have to look closely. Even so, it should smoke great, particularly since the flaw is not on the bowl. BTW, I think Dunhill discards pipes that are too seriously flawed in the drilling so a Hardcastle might look rough but it should always smoke fine.

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I wanna see...I wanna see.....got a pic?
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:41 PM   #4
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A hardcastle was one of my first estate purchases. Still love it and smoke great. Enjoy!
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Darn you guys...something's tugging on my wallet...
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We try to keep the really good deals quiet. I have a few Hardcastles, one of which the shank is off-center of the bowl. Its obvious once you see it the first time. Welcome to the Hardcastle club!
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Yeah, those are nice! Sometimes the flaws on them are not self-evident and you have to look closely. Even so, it should smoke great, particularly since the flaw is not on the bowl. BTW, I think Dunhill discards pipes that are too seriously flawed in the drilling so a Hardcastle might look rough but it should always smoke fine.

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The flaws on this pipe are obvious. I will send a picture. HOWEVER, it is a good smoker. I have spent a lot more for pipes that never smoke as well, and this one is not broken in yet. The bowl itself was perfect, no stain, nothing but a nice bowl. Wish I had know about these earlier.
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This is the estate I found on Ebay while deployed....I think I paid $10. Traveled all over Afghanistan with me. Great smoker and easily fit in a pouch. I have shined up the band since I returned home, but is still has some character marks.

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Got my first and only, Hardcastle pipe from Iwan Ries. It was $32.00. It is a Royal Bruyere. I purchased it because of the info on this forum, a Dunhill second. I was amazed by the quality of the pipe and how it felt. I found a flaw, look like a gouge on the shank. The fit was perfect, the cosmetics were flawed. I have not broken it in, but the initial smoke (no pre smoked bowl) was first rate and it had a great draw. The stem is really great and well make. I wish I had known about Hardcastle earlier.
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This is the estate I found on Ebay while deployed....I think I paid $10. Traveled all over Afghanistan with me. Great smoker and easily fit in a pouch. I have shined up the band since I returned home, but is still has some character marks.


Nice looking pipe. Since you had it with you while deployed I'm sure it's a very special pipe to you.


Oh and thank you for your service!
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Nice looking pipe. Since you had it with you while deployed I'm sure it's a very special pipe to you.


Oh and thank you for your service!
Thanks, with the exception of the one pipe I bought as a welcome home gift for myself all my pipes were aquired while I was deployed. No USO tours or much to do for free time where I was.
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OK,

Here it is my $32.00 Hardcastle. The pipe cost less than the tobacco behind it.
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Re: Hardcastle Pipe
Greetings all, I've been lurking around for a while and decided to make my first post. I just wanted to comment on Hardcastle pipes; I've got the exact same one OP showed in his picture. I was hesitant to buy this one because of the price but it is absolutely one of my best smokers surpassing my savs. The grain is flawless but there are some marks on it that look like they were from being held in a vice. Regardless it has smoked wonderfully from the first bowl and I'll likely be adding some more Hardcastles in the future.
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