Scottie Piersel: Sandblasted Magnum Pencil Shank Stack Tobacco Pipe

Measuring nearly nine inches in length and with a shank possessing such a slender form that it appears to be an optical illusion, this Stack from Scottie Piersel is a classic presentation as seen through Scottie's unique artistic vision, which imbues her long-shanked compositions with dramatic modifications. The most notable of those modifications is the long, pencil shank, though it is smaller in diameter than a pencil. Scottie developed the engineering for these seemingly fragile shanks, making them tough with stainless steel tubing. One needn't be delicate; Scottie's pipes are meant to be smoked.

The shank seems even more slender when this Stack's bowl is taken into account. Tall and upright, its flanks gently round over the waistline up to the rim, which is smooth and stained to match the unique variegation and hues of the tapered, vulcanite mouthpiece. The stainless steel sleeve running through the shank extends and provides a reverse tenon for additional durability. Imbued with an elegance of form seldom imagined in pipe design, this is a pipe that will have you shaking your head, wondering how such a thing is possible.