Sandblasted Bent Apple (2026) Tobacco Pipe

After making his so-called "pipe pilgrimage" across Europe, the young Brad Pohlmann eventually returned to the U.S. in the 1970s and began crafting his own pipes at The Briar Workshop in Vermont. He would later pursue a career in computer science before returning to the world of pipes. He now crafts deftly engineered pieces that offer countless reliable, relaxing smokes, including this charming bent Apple.

Showcasing the compact, muscular proportions of the American carving style, this bent Apple is replete with shapely curves despite its concise, near-Nosewarmer length. The bowl is affably plump, and it houses a modest chamber bordered by a chamfered rim that ensures the easy loading of a choice tobacco blend. A thick, oblong shank emerges from the wide, low-set transition, offering ample room to comfortably drape a digit. A concise, subtly bent saddle stem tops off the composition, and a handsome tanblast dresses the stummel, revealing the briar's gorgeous grain in rich tactile detail. All in all, this is a masterfully rendered, distinctive yet elegant rendering of the classic bent Apple, and it's sure to make a commendable addition to any pipe collection.