Misc. Estates: Dirk Claessen Sandblasted Freehand (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Though originally from Belgium, Dirk Claessen now resides in Spain, where he fashions creative, high-quality smoking instruments. Here, the carver offers a full-bodied Freehand loaded with firm, structural lines. The tall, upright bowl possesses a low-set waistline defined by a solid ridgeline, while the expansive transition meets the heel at a sharply defined point. Though quite robust in appearance, the overall design is quite compact, measuring less than five inches from bowl to bit, making it ideal for on-the-go smoking. The stummel wears a earthy, light-depth sandblast, accentuating the natural grain orientation of the briar, save for the chamfered rim, which is left smooth for tactile contrast. Presented unsmoked.