Best hand made pipe for around $150?

[CrankyChris]

I need another.

Any suggestions?

[dmkerr]

There are a ton of nice estate pipes available at and around that price point. www.smokingpipes.com is worth a look.

For new pipes, I'd put in a vote for Boswell... www.boswellpipes.com. Yes, a lot of them look pretty clunky but I have a gorgeous 1/4 bent poker that is large in size as I like them, has a beautiful walnut finish to accentuate the grain, and smokes wonderfully. I think it was $120. Broke in very quickly, the various bores are drilled exactly where they need to be, it is nicely balanced (not too heavy on the jaw), and is now one of my favorite pipes overall for fit and finish.

The down side is that if you find one you like, better jump on it because they sell quickly - and I mean quickly!... like in 15 minutes of being posted, in many cases.

[smokinmojo]

The CS POY Tinsky (Coral) is one of my favorite pipes and is IMO well worth $150. Here is an example of a coral series pipe.

Coral Carves

[selleri]

I'd buy a Cavicchi.

[AcworthAl]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

There are a ton of nice estate pipes available at and around that price point. www.smokingpipes.com is worth a look.

For new pipes, I'd put in a vote for Boswell... www.boswellpipes.com. Yes, a lot of them look pretty clunky but I have a gorgeous 1/4 bent poker that is large in size as I like them, has a beautiful walnut finish to accentuate the grain, and smokes wonderfully. I think it was $120. Broke in very quickly, the various bores are drilled exactly where they need to be, it is nicely balanced (not too heavy on the jaw), and is now one of my favorite pipes overall for fit and finish.

The down side is that if you find one you like, better jump on it because they sell quickly - and I mean quickly!... like in 15 minutes of being posted, in many cases.

Stop sending hyperklinks. I click on them and reach for my VISA card. The Boswells are beautiful.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by AcworthAl

Stop sending hyperklinks. I click on them and reach for my VISA card. The Boswells are beautiful.

Next time you reach for your Visa card, pick me up a couple of Nanna Ivarsson pipes. Or just Nanna herself.

[AcworthAl]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

Next time you reach for your Visa card, pick me up a couple of Nanna Ivarsson pipes. Or just Nanna herself.

I tried to but SmokingPipes was sold out of all of her pipes.

[MarkC]

Originally Posted by AcworthAl

Stop sending hyperklinks. I click on them and reach for my VISA card.

Funny how that works...

[Requiem]

All I can say is that my new Boswell poker smokes great.

[uvacom]

Do you mean briar only? Because you can buy a hell of a meer for that price. My large IMP only cost $120. You can get just about any Tekin meerschaum for under $150 as well.

[ghe]

Much depends on what you're looking for. Collectible (go for an as-yet unheralded pipemaker whose work you admire) or smoker? Conventional shape or freehand? Large bowl or small? Etc., etc.

[jamesstew]

I'll throw in my vote for Nording. I have one freehand and two of his standard shapes and they are all exceptional.

[RJpuffs]

Johs is pretty good briar for the buck. He was the top maker under Bjarne, they have the same look and feel as the late Bjarne Neilsen's pipes.

[AcworthAl]

Frency's Pipes has some very nice Danbarks, I have a few, they are mostly under 150, very nicely made, but on the small side. They smoke great. I think dollar for dollar they are one of the best pipes out there.

[commonsenseman]

I love my Pete 68, picked it up for about $90, & it was well worth the price.