American Estates: Scott Klein Sandblasted Bent Apple with Briar (2016) Tobacco Pipe

This style of extra compact, extra chubby Apple shape has become quite a popular theme among contemporary artisans. A comfort pipe you can easily clench in the jaw? What's not to love? In this particular design from Scott Klein, he's kept the chamber walls and overall proportions relatively stout, offering a plump, comfortable feel in hand — all in a package that measures just over four inches in length. What's more, he's incorporated the classic Ivarsson teardrop theme into the composition as well, with that strong leading ridge along the shank seamlessly dissolving into the supple curves of the bowl itself. The result is a compact little pocket pipe with plenty of active, dynamic style in profile — and a gorgeous sandblast too.