American Estates: BriarWorks Classic Light Smooth (C142) Tobacco Pipe

Established in 2013 by Todd Johnson and Pete Prevost, BriarWorks is among the United States' most recognized and beloved pipe manufacturers. The operation's distinctive approach blends artisan and factory techniques to produce high-quality pipes crafted in Columbia, Tennessee. Combining traditional processes with modern innovation, BriarWorks pipes are rough-shaped on CNC machines based on pre-established templates for consistent shaping across renditions, and the stem-fitting and finishing processes are entirely hand-applied by the American workshop's team of artisans: Pete Prevost, Bill Shalosky, and Micah Redmond. All three men are artisan pipe makers in their own rights, and BriarWorks' production model of combining mass-production processes with hand-applied, artisanal techniques results in modestly priced pipes with the engineering and aesthetic quality of handmade work. Comprising a range of rusticated, sandblasted, and smooth finishes, as well as a variety of acrylic stem colors, BriarWork's portfolio features two distinct series: The Classic line presents interpretations of iconic shape-chart standards, while the Original line offers pieces designed by each of the workshop's past and present artisans.