Smooth Poker with Spalted Beechwood (CCCC) Tobacco Pipe

Claudio Cavicchi has spent over half a century honing his craft and possesses an uncanny talent for bringing out the very best from a block of briar. While all of his pieces are made of high-quality briar and showcase expert shaping, there is a grading system among the artisan's pipes to further designate their individual caliber. Thanks to its gorgeous grain and masterful shaping, this particular offering has received an impressive CCCC grade.

This offering is quite a distinctive take on the classic Poker shape: The fore of the bowl slants forward dramatically, tilting the thick, plateau-crowned rim up and lending the piece a strong sense of energetic movement. The bowl houses a moderately sized chamber, making this offering well-suited for a variety of blends and settings. Dressed in a smooth, honey-blonde finish, the stummel showcases a wealth of stunning grain that has earned this pipe its impressive four-C grade, while an accent of spalted beechwood adorns the shank for an extra element of eye-catching beauty.