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Talking Pipe-Making Materials with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand

Talking Pipe-Making Materials with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand

March 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently, we were joined at our roundtable with Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand to discuss his brand as well as his impact on the pipe-making industry through supplying artisans with key pipe-making ... Read More

On the Classification of Breads and Pipes

On the Classification of Breads and Pipes

March 20, 2026 by Sykes Wilford

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Early one cold afternoon this past January, I found myself walking to lunch with Marzio and Gianluca Radice and our friend — and translator — Francesco Laviano. We sat down at a table at an unpretentious restaurant — La Quadrifoglio in Cantù — that I'd been to a few times ... Read More

Estate Restoration

Estate Restoration

March 18, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm here today to talk about estate pipes. Estate pipes are a big part of what we do at Smokingpipes.com and I think they're particularly useful and special for a lot of reasons for collectors and for smokers. Let's dive into the restoration process ... Read More

Briar Grading At Peterson with Shane Ireland & Glen Whelan

Briar Grading At Peterson with Shane Ireland & Glen Whelan

March 12, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Peterson of Dublin in Ireland and had a chance to chat with Glen Whelan, Managing Director, about what I think is arguably the most fascinating and certainly my favorite department in the entire production area: briar grading ... Read More

The Resin Project: The New Bakelite

The Resin Project: The New Bakelite

March 6, 2026 by Truett Smith

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The pipe world has benefitted from several innovations in materials and techniques that have catapulted it to new heights. Perhaps the most notable example involves the discovery of briar as an ideal material in the mid- to late-1800s, revolutionizing the original paradigm of crafting pipes from cherrywood or other hardwoods and installing Saint-Claude, France, as the epicenter of industrial ... Read More

All Pipes Considered - Savinelli 150th Anniversary Capri Pipes

All Pipes Considered - Savinelli 150th Anniversary Capri Pipes

March 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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We are proud to share Savinelli's 150th Anniversary Capri pipes, showcasing a revival of one of the Italian marque's most famous and unique finishes, the Capri, in celebration ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2026

February 27, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

With spring on the horizon, we are pleased to share nine fresh images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds from our talented photographers to start the month of March in style. As always, be sure to check back here ... Read More

In Memory of Paddy Larrigan

In Memory of Paddy Larrigan

February 24, 2026 by Joshua Burgess

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In 1924, as the embers of Ireland's civil war settled over Dublin, Patrick "Paddy" Larrigan was born. It was the same year the world was circumnavigated by airplane for the first time — a fitting detail for a man who would spend his life in quiet mastery of things both mechanical and beautiful. He was 101 years old ... Read More

Calming the Mind & Body: How Pipe Smoking Leads To Mindfulness

Calming the Mind & Body: How Pipe Smoking Leads To Mindfulness

February 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In an age of so much noise, many have the desire to seek out ways to escape from the overwhelming volume in favor of quiet, calm, and peaceful moments. As a pipe smoker, you may not always realize just how impactful the activity is on your mind and body. With the help of Dr. Fred Hanna, a professional in the counseling and psychotherapy fields, we will discover ... Read More

On Collecting and Letting Go

On Collecting and Letting Go

February 13, 2026 by John McElheny

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Collecting is a deeply personal objective that means something different depending on both the individual and the collection in question: two separate assortments of the same kind of items may reflect very different attitudes depending on the person accumulating them. For instance, two collections of classic toys may very well display part of the collector's personality, judging by whether they're boxed ... Read More

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