Sandblasted Pipe Dan Full Chimney Tobacco Pipe

Though he has only been carving full-time since 2024, Ryan McCawley's obsession with pipes has endured pretty much all his life. From enjoying the aroma of tobacco smoke as a child, to working in restorations, to becoming an almost completely self-taught pipe maker in his own right, McCawley found himself deeply entrenched in the world of pipes long before he ever carved his first artisan piece. He draws inspiration from the Danish greats, including Jess Chonowitsch, the Ivarssons, and Former, as well as fellow American artisans Micah Cryder, Jeff Gracik, and Abe Herbaugh, to name a few. Moreover, he has learned a few tricks of the trade from the likes of Sean Reum, Premal Chheda, Trey Rice, and several others. While he draws from a wide array of influences, he still retains a style that is undoubtedly his own, which he shares with the world under the Smokin' Barrel Briars moniker.

A tribute to the towering Chimney bowls of the famed Pipe Dan workshop, this pipe from Smokin' Barrel Briars takes those proportions to a whole new extreme with a truly cavernous chamber depth of 3.24 inches. The height of the bowl equates to well over half of the composition's entire length, making this an incredibly bowl-centric design — one that's suited for laid-back, hours-long smoking sessions. With the angular transition, arrow-straight stem, and tubular bowl, this is also a thoroughly streamlined design with a subtly industrial look to it. There's a note of organicism to this piece, too, however; this comes from the briar's well-read and beautifully rendered grain, which is emphasized by a craggy sandblast and a warm, earthy stain.