Pete Prevost: Sandblasted Natural Tomato Tobacco Pipe

Pete Prevost, based in Nashville, Tennessee, began his journey into pipe-making after learning from renowned artisans like Jody Davis and Todd Johnson. He later went on to co-found BriarWorks, where his expertise as a pipe designer and craftsman flourished. This Tomato by Pete Prevost is a compact powerhouse, embodying a rich blend of functionalism and comfort, all while measuring less than five inches long. Despite its modest size, the piece exudes a muscular presence, with a plump bowl and robust shank that offer a satisfying heft in the hand. The low-slung bowl flares gently at the base and narrows with a curved taper toward the rim, informing the bowl's walls with a thickness that carries into the entire profile. The almost seamless transition leads into a robust shank that tapers gracefully into the black vulcanite stem, whose domed base and subtle arc enhance the pipe's fluid silhouette and promote easy clenching. A warm tanblast dresses the stummel and reveals a striking display of flame grain along the bowl's flanks. As stated in the title, Pete left this piece natural, the unstained briar sure to patinate as it's smoked, developing tan, gold, and brown hues with time and use.