Truett Smith

Truett Smith

An avid pipe smoker and former Pipe Manager at Smokingpipes, Truett currently writes for our Daily Reader, covering topics surrounding the art and craft of pipe making, its vast history, and the culture that has continued to evolve around it.

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The Barrels That Built An Industry

The Barrels That Built An Industry

March 27, 2026 by Truett Smith

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Humans have enjoyed tobacco for literal millenia — just years ago researchers found evidencethat prehistoric peoples chewed tobacco seeds. However, its trade is a comparatively much more recent venture. Native Americans were known to carry pouches of tobacco for personal consumption and bartering, but there isn't any evidence of widespread tobacco trade ... 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

Chuck Stanion: Prose as Craft

Chuck Stanion: Prose as Craft

August 8, 2025 by Truett Smith

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"I don't want you to write about me, Truett."

"I know, Chuck, but Sykes and Andy really want an article commemorating you in light of your retirement. They've commissioned a portrait by Artur and everything."

"Yeah, but it's only retirement! Save it for when I'm truly gone ... Read More

Types of Tobacco Cuts

Types of Tobacco Cuts

April 16, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we have an introductory video that I think will be helpful to newer pipe smokers, though I hope some veterans may glean some information from this as well. We're gonna be talking about different types of tobacco cuts. ... Read More

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

March 21, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we're going to be talking about pipe smoking EDC, or everyday carry. EDC is a theme across numerous industries, but it's especially applicable to pipe smoking for those of us who like to smoke a pipe every day; We need a setup that allows us to do that as easily as possible. These are my essential tips ... Read More

Mystery Review: February 2025

Mystery Review: February 2025

February 27, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco or cigar. For February's episode, our guest inquisitor is Austin Quinlan, artisan pipe maker and Senior Craftsman at Peterson. Will his mysterious submission leave us shocked ... Read More

Top Cigars of 2024

Top Cigars of 2024

December 13, 2024 by Truett Smith

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You know the drill: Every year since 2019, we've compiled a list overviewing our favorite cigars from that year — not necessarily those released in the calendar year, but the ones we found ourselves returning to most throughout the previous 12 months. It's an entirely subjective list ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Pete Prevost

All Pipes Considered: Pete Prevost

October 23, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Pete Prevost's experience as a pipe maker has been a passionate pursuit, fueled by a love for the craft and a love for challenging himself with complex shapes and designs — I recently had the unique opportunity to chat with him and learn more about his background in the industry. ... Read More

Mystery Review: August 2024

Mystery Review: August 2024

August 28, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Welcome to another thrilling installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious tobacco. This month's inquisitor is fellow panelist Andy Wike, Vice President of Marketing. Will his mystery mixture leave us struck by our confusion, or will we nail the blend he's presented to us? Also joining us today is guest panelist Pete Prevost of BriarWorks. Join us ... Read More

Packing For Summer Pipe Travel

Packing For Summer Pipe Travel

July 10, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Today, we're going to be talking about packing for summer travel as a pipe smoker. Packing as a pipe smoker can be tricky, especially if you have a collection and a cellar like mine from which you aren't sure what to bring. Maybe you don't even have what you need to bring. Let's discuss some general tips and advice on ... Read More

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