Brigham: Chinook (16) (Rock Maple Inserts) Tobacco Pipe

Brigham's "16" shape defines two profiles, both a straight Bulldog and a straight Rhodesian depending on the series to which it belongs. As a Bulldog, the shape's classic profile is rendered with clean-lined crispness, especially through the diamond-shaped shank, the ridges lining the flanks continuing down the fore and joining together at the heel. As a Rhodesian, the diamond paneling through the shank becomes a rounded taper continuing through the stem and placing more emphasis on the bowl. In both iterations, the bowl grows to a high-set waist marked by a pair of beadlines, with these additionally marking a slow taper to the rim. A gentle forward cant adds a touch of understated dynamism to the profile and keeps things interesting, while the wide transition leaves plenty of room to drape a digit.

Brigham's Chinook line comprises a single finish across 13 shapes, defining a crisp, inky sandblast across the stummel and a trim band of silver colored metal at the junction. The series' namesake is that of the Chinook wind, a meteorological effect that encompasses persistent, wet, warm winds that flow into the Northwestern coast of North America from the southwest area of the Pacific Ocean. This phenomenon contributes a great deal of moisture to the surrounding areas and maintains the climate of the temperate rainforests which define the terrain of the region.

Like all of Brigham's lineup, this pipe also comes complete with the marque's signature Rock Maple Insert. This special insert comprises a rock maple dowel drilled with a 3.5mm airway and pressure-fitted in the tenon via a special metal cap, helping to remove moisture and unpleasant flavors that develop during the smoking process. No chemicals or adhesives are used to manufacture Brigham's Rock Maple Inserts, ensuring a flavor-neutral profile that doesn't interfere with the tobacco. Moreover, because of the drilling, the Rock Maple Insert is able to pass a pipe cleaner, even while the pipe is still assembled.

Note: While all of our other pipes are photographed individually, these are not, and you may expect some reasonable cosmetic variation between the example we've photographed and the pipe you've received.