Tampers & Tools: Tsuge Reamer - Carbon 16mm

Product Number: 001-219-0072

A minimalist, no-nonsense pipe reamer from Japan's premier pipe factory Tsuge, this T-handle No.16 design reams a chamber to a 16mm (roughly 0.63") diameter and comes complete with its own protective sleeve.

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
3.3
2 reviews
Tsuge reamer 16mm
March 14, 2025
Product: Tampers & Tools Tsuge Reamer - Carbon 16mm
This tool is nicely made but the one I received only measures 13.2mm in width. This is much to narrow to be much use as a reamer even for a basic cob It's only $8.00 but I really have no use for it. I thought long about this purchase and only got it to round out an order and then was eager to try it but was disappointed when I received it. If there's some secret to it no one is saying what it is. I'll give it some credit for being well made and maybe mine is an aberration but I expected better tolerance and Q.C. from Tsuge....Read More
Practical, high value
January 18, 2025
Product: Tampers & Tools Tsuge Reamer - Carbon 16mm
Great price for reaming a specific chamber size range. Most reamers on the market now are the 3 dimensional variety but they don’t always work with some pipe chamber geometries. This 2-D style work great for my pipes that have a shallower angled chamber. You do need to exercise some caution when using to ensure you have even contact with the reamer across the full length otherwise you will take too much cake and expose bare briar.

I actually like using these on my meerschaums as there is some feedback provided through holding the reamer in your hand. You can really feel the difference when you get that last bit of cake buildup off the meerschaum so you know exactly when to stop. Keep the reamer stationary in one hand and use the other hand to VERY slowly turn the pipe around. Doing it this way gives you more control and finesse than turning the t-handle. Great tool, and fantastic value at $8! Slam dunk, Tsuge.
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