Makers and Artists

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Ted sit down to discuss Peterson's limited edition 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes. In the line's 21-year history, 2019's edition is the first to feature the marque's patented System engineering. Available in nine fan-favorite finishes, split between p-lip and fishtail mouthpieces, it's also presented in a stunning, deep emerald green stain. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and Andy take a closer look at Eltang Basic, a line of pipes featuring Tom Eltang's most iconic signatures like the Poker shape, distilled down to their most utilitarian forms. ... Read More

American pipemaker Adam Davidson, while among the world's preeminent carvers, has also been a member of the Smokingpipes family for the past 13 years as Estate Manager and Quality Control specialist. Adam spends his workdays managing our estate department and our pipe restoration team, ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Adam turn their attention to Canadian pipemaker Michael Parks and his unique reinterpretations of old English and French classics. Tune in as the guys discuss everything from his collector appeal to his world-class shaping and sandblasting techniques, and discover why so many have a Parks pipe on their wishlist. ... Read More

Impatience launched Claudio Cavicchi's pipemaking career. He ordered a Caminetto Oom Paul through a local tobacconist, and waited. Then he waited some more. After months had passed and no pipe arrived, he decided he'd waited long enough and made one himself. ... Read More

In this episode of Around The Burl, Shane recounts his first visit to Japan and the workshop of pipemaking legend Hiroyuki Tokutomi. Tune in to learn more about Toku's unique aesthetic and process, including an insider's look into his creative, deliberate shaping and use of alternative materials like Japanese boxwood and dyed birch. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz and Truett return to discuss Ken Dederichs, with a focus on the German-based Japanese carver's most recent work. Learn more about Ken's unique fusion of Japanese, Danish, and German styles today. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Daniel revisit Roman Kovalev's Doctor's Pipes brand, taking a closer look at the Russian carver's ever-evolving aesthetic through his most recent work. Join the guys as they discuss everything from Roman's overall organic approach to the craft to his innovative and downright astonishing bamboo work. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and I sit down to discuss Sabina Santos, a very talented pipemaker from Portugal. We cover everything from her pipemaking origins and influences to an in-depth look at some of the recent pieces she's sent us. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Kaz sit down to discuss Russian master Vladimir Grechukhin, covering topics such as his pipemaking origins and evolution, his influence on other carvers, various collaboration pieces, and his novel use of alternative mediums. ... Read More