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The Perfect Christmas Tree

December 23, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) rarely visited the southwest corner of the farm, except one winter in the mid-'60s when I accompanied them on multiple quests to that inhospitable marshland. I stood on the tractor hitch behind Grandpa and gripped the back of the cold metal seat to keep my balance as he steered through snowy ... Read More

Smokingpipes University: The Czech Pipe Tool

December 22, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to Smokingpipes University. Today I'll be chatting about the Czech pipe tool, which is one of the most humble pipe accessories. This is the accessory ... Read More

Fires on the Levee: A Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana

December 16, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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There's nothing quite like holiday traditions that warm the heart and fuel the spirit as one year ends and another one soon begins. In a world that is constantly evolving, whether it be technological advancements or everchanging social trends, traditions ... Read More

Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Two-Pipe Sets

December 15, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Recently, Sykes Wilford and Josh Burgess discussed Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary two-pipe sets from Peterson, available now on-site. Learn more about this monumental release ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson 160th Anniversary Pipes

December 15, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today I'm excited to talk about the Peterson project that I have probably been most excited about this year: Peterson 160th Anniversary pipes, out now on-site in two special shapes ... Read More

The 12-Day 2025 Smoker's Advent Calendar

December 9, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Something I've always been fond of during the holiday season is a good old-fashioned advent calendar. There's one for just about anything nowadays, but us smokers don't have many options. There's a few cigar advent calendars, but for pipe smokers the concept is a pipe dream. Never fear, dear reader ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2025

December 2, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

Can you believe it's the last month of 2025? December has arrived, and with it, eight new images are available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another ... Read More

A Monumental Loss: Jess Chonowitsch Passes

December 2, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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If you've ever smoked or handled an artisan pipe, you know something about Jess Chonowitsch. Maybe you've never met him; maybe you've not heard the name, but you know Jess because he contributed to design elements in the pipes you most admire. For almost 60 years, his skills and innovations have been acknowledged as among the best the world has seen. His influence and impact ... Read More

Claudio Cavicchi x Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Pipes

December 2, 2025 by Shane Ireland

Sykes Wilford and I are very excited to talk about a special project commemorating Smokingpipes' 25th anniversary: the Claudio Cavicchi x Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary pipes. ... Read More

The 2025 Smokingpipes Gift Guide

November 28, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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If you're like me, you're currently stuffed to the brim with turkey and the works, lounging in the easy chair, making eye contact with a pecan pie in the kitchen and doing the mental math if you can sneak a piece on top of your Thanksgiving feast. It's hard to believe we're already in the holiday season and are rapidly approaching ... Read More

The Perfect Christmas Tree

Smokingpipes University: The Czech Pipe Tool

Fires on the Levee: A Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana

Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Two-Pipe Sets

All Pipes Considered: Peterson 160th Anniversary Pipes

The 12-Day 2025 Smoker's Advent Calendar

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2025

A Monumental Loss: Jess Chonowitsch Passes

Claudio Cavicchi x Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Pipes

The 2025 Smokingpipes Gift Guide

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