Smooth Rhodesian with Mammoth (Cardinal) (A26) (40) (2026) Tobacco Pipe

After years in the music industry, Davis found pipe making as a second creative outlet. Davis had some experience in workshops working as a luthier, which, for our non-musically inclined readers, is a maker of stringed instruments. Davis's vast portfolio, ranging from classic shapes to fluid Freehands, is indicative of his desire to continually evolve as an artisan, as expressed in this quote on his website: "I never want to be complacent as a pipe maker. I believe I will always be working to become better, and I think it shows in my work over the years."

This Rhodesian by Jody Davis presents a classic shape with a distinctly muscular profile, pairing a broad, rounded bowl with a sturdy, tapering shank. The bowl's thick walls give the stummel a substantial presence, while the pronounced ridgeline around the bowl's high-set waist adds definition and emphasizes the shape's traditional, muscular character. A slight bend carries the stem comfortably from the shank, maintaining a balanced, arching bend from bowl to button. The stummel is dressed in a smooth finish, allowing the grain to take center stage, with flame grain climbing the bowl's flanks and birdseye peeking across the rim. The shank is accented with a band of mammoth, adding a nice pale hue to the composition. The light accent provides a crisp contrast to the warm tones of the briar, bringing a refined finishing touch to this bold take on the Rhodesian.