Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation: Forza Fiano (1897) Tobacco Pipe

This muscular, broad-bowled bent Pot from 4th Generation corresponds to Erik Stokkebye's 1897 blend, which honors the birthdate of Erik Stokkebye's grandfather, Erik Paul, the second generation of the Stokkebye family's long standing tobacco tradition. As a pipe, the "1897" was designed for Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation by the Ascortis of Caminetto, and it's a design that beautifully reflects Peder's recognizable shaping aesthetic: The bowl is thick-walled and full-bodied, contrasted by the comparatively slender shank-and-stem combination's elegant curvature. Such shaping combines for a pipe that fits substantially in hand, with a wide presence for wrapped fingers.

The Forza series presents Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation's most recognizable pipes in three distinctive finishes: the Nebbiolo, the Fiano, and the Grappa. The Nebbiolo consists of an auburn sandblast; the Fiano, a honey-auburn smooth finish; and the Grappa, a dark, craggy rustication. Regardless of finish, each pipe in the Forza series is united by a flashy metallic accent that livens any composition it adorns. This particular pipe wears the gorgeous Fiano smooth finish.