Nørding: Cut Smooth Bent Billiard (3) Tobacco Pipe

Here we have a relatively restrained take on the bent Billiard from Erik Nording as it forgoes the carver's often seen wild Freehand shaping cues and doesn't wear any sort of rugged carving or rustication, per the Cut line. Instead, this piece opts for a smoky contrast stain which brings some choice grain to the forefront. The sunny yellow stem and complementing shank accent are quite eye catching, while the tall, supple bowl with its slanting rim offers a comforting feel in hand.