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Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

April 15, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today we are here to discuss a topic that a lot of people have asked about in the comments section: should I get a briar, Meerschaum, or a corn cob pipe? Let's dive into these pipe materials and what makes them subtly different. Keep in mind that all of them are great options and none are "better" than the others; it all depends on your personal preferences for aesthetics and functionality. ... Read More

The History of the MacArthur Corn Cob Pipe

The History of the MacArthur Corn Cob Pipe

August 25, 2023 by John McElheny

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Throughout pipe making's many centuries of history, myriad mediums have been employed for carving the familiar smokers. From stone and clay to briar and morta, the list is extensive. One of these materials stands out among the others, not just thanks to its charming and humble physical substance, but its distinctly ... Read More

Missouri Meerschaum: 150 Years of American Corn Cob Pipes

Missouri Meerschaum: 150 Years of American Corn Cob Pipes

July 28, 2023 by Truett Smith

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While pipes in general hold a firm place in the history of numerous countries, corn cob pipes in particular are intricately tied to American history, and cob pipes have been a mainstay of Americana for well over a century. ... Read More

The Pipe That Saved Christmas

The Pipe That Saved Christmas

December 24, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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When you're nine years old, Christmas is the main event, the holiday that every kid anticipates. Magic permeates the atmosphere; it's the culmination of a year of school and chores, homework and play, and Christmas vacation is a wide vista of possibility. My friends and I willed Christmas to be closer, but it always seemed absurdly distant. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: January 2021

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: January 2021

December 31, 2020 by Andrew Wike

It's the new year and time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Frank Jack Fletcher: The Pipe Smoking Admiral

Frank Jack Fletcher: The Pipe Smoking Admiral

December 9, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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"Valor" is an admired quality, especially in terms of military personnel when circumstances and common sense can dictate that they remove themselves from preposterously dangerous situations. It's more than courage: It's a testament to our armed services members that their training, determination, and tenacity overcome ... Read More

The Pipes of Tom Sawyer

The Pipes of Tom Sawyer

October 15, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Tom Sawyer is an icon of American literature, among the most loved characters to emerge from an American pen. We all know the basic story, and many of us read Tom Sawyer when we were young. It helped shape the way we thought about childhood, and I bet many are just like me: Tom Sawyer influenced the way I lived. ... Read More

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