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No discussion of pipe sandblasting is complete without referencing J.T. Cooke. I've referred to J.T. in the past as the Thomas Edison of pipe sandblasting, but I think that's unfair. Edison was a jerk, and J.T. Cooke is the opposite. He's intelligent, warm, and rational in all the right proportions. ... Read More

On this edition of The Toast, Val and myself share some suggestions to help you enjoy your evening and end your night right. ... Read More

Fans of coin-cut pipe tobacco, don't miss this episode of Tasting Notes. Shane returns to tackle two highly anticipated releases: Three Nuns Yellow & Three Nuns Green — now in stock at Smokingpipes.com ... Read More

On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz and Rachel have a seat in the lounge as the highlight the work of Taiwanese artisan Jerry Zen. ... Read More

On this edition of The Toast, Val joins me in the lounge as we give you some suggestions to help start your day off right. ... Read More

We're back with another installment of All Pipes Considered. In this episode, Andy and Rachel discuss the work of skilled carver Scottie Piersel. ... Read More

Smokingpipes.com is pleased to share that its parent company, Laudisi Enterprises, will acquire Kapp & Peterson, Ltd., specifically the Peterson pipe factory in Sallynoggin and the Peterson of Dublin shop on Nassau Street. Sykes Wilford, President and CEO of Laudisi Enterprises, reflects upon the acquisition and what it means for the two brands. ... Read More

On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Andy and Kaz have a seat in the lounge as they discuss a collection of pipes from Benni Jorgensen. ... Read More

Our reviewers return to the Mystery Machine to take on July's Mystery Tobacco Review. ... Read More

We're emerging from an attitude about sandblasted pipes that has been entrenched for decades. Common knowledge said that sandblasting was reserved for pipes with flaws, and was thus a second-tier finish. ... Read More