Brigham: Tundra (09) (Rock Maple Inserts) Tobacco Pipe

This "09" Apple from Brigham strikes a clean, neat profile, with a softly rounded bowl sitting at the front of an arrow-straight shank-and-stem combination. The junction is marked by a brass band that adds a dose of flash to the pipe's reserved profile, while the stummel wears the walnut-hued, Tundra sandblast, adding a light texture to the stummel and accentuating the natural grain orientation of the briar. Lightweight and conforming quite well to the hand, this piece will make a welcome addition to any collector's rotation.

Like all of Brigham's lineup, this pipe also comes complete with the marque's signature Rock Maple Inserts. A rock maple dowel is drilled with a 3.5mm airway and pressure-fitted with a special metal cap that allows it to fit securely within the pipe while also being easily removable. The dowel is able to take the smoke from the bowl and pass it through the shank and a large section of the stem, removing moisture and unpleasant flavors that develop during the smoking process. No chemicals or adhesives are used to manufacture the rock maple inserts, ensuring it remains flavor-neutral. And because of the drilling, a rock maple insert is able to pass a pipe cleaner, even while the pipe is still assembled. The insert's design also helps prevent moisture from traveling back into the bowl or up the stem, helping to reduce pipe gurgle in the process.