Around The Burl

The 999 Rhodesian is our best-selling Peterson shape. For many, the form's crisp beadlines, stout walls, and muscular transition epitomize the marque's signature aesthetic. But few remember its full history, the story of a shape that changed and evolved, and one that was very nearly lost to time. ... 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 Around The Burl, Shane Ireland recounts his recent visit to Tonino Jacono's workshop near Jesi, Italy — where he took in the area's beautiful landscape and learned more about the various steps and processes that go into each Jacono pipe. ... Read More

In his latest episode of Around The Burl, Shane recounts his latest trip to the Radice workshop, including a look at the newer faux-bamboo Rind Pures, and two very special gourd and briar Calabashes.

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In his latest episode of Around The Burl, Shane talks about his visit to Savinelli's factory, and a very special virgin-blasted Fan that he was lucky enough to witness being shaped.

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In our first episode of Around The Burl, Shane talks about his visit to Tom Eltang's workshop, what makes a Tom Eltang pipe, colored stems, and an exciting tweak to Tom's iconic Poker design.

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