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Holiday Survival Guide

November 22, 2017 by Adam O'Neill

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In our Holiday Survival Guide, I run through my must have items to get through this holiday season in one piece.

The History Of The Zippo Lighter

August 11, 2017 by Daniel Bumgardner

Even if you're new to pipe smoking, chances are you've heard of the Zippo lighter. Once ubiquitous to the every day carry, the unassuming instrument with the snappy name has transcended walks of life, not to mention generations. Hell, most anyone over a certain age will likely say it's an iconic piece of American history, akin ... Read More

How To Care For Your New Kiribi Lighter

June 20, 2017 by Adam O'Neill

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So you've been eyeing off that leather wrapped Kiribi Tomo for a while now, and have finally pulled the trigger. Maybe you're lucky enough to have been able to buy it on instinct, but just as likely you've had to scrimp and save for a while. With your shiny new lighter in hand, what do you need to know? Pipe lighters can be ... Read More

How To Be A Pipe Smoker: 5 Ways To Accessorize In Style

May 16, 2017 by Ted Swearingen

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While the pipes that make up your rotation certainly say a lot about your style, the accessories you use can also be statements. That said, there's a lot to think about; you have to balance practicality with aesthetics, functionality with design — they also need to be fairly accessible price wise, as well. ... Read More

No More Bad Smokes: 5 Tips For A Perfect Daily Pipe

July 15, 2016 by Adam O'Neill

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As we'll mention a couple of times in this post, there is no definitive way to enjoy, or even smoke a pipe "correctly". I mean, if there were, the various pipe forums out there would have very little to talk about outside of new tobacco blends and how hipsters are ruining everything. ... Read More

5 Pipe Accessories For Your Everyday Carry

August 14, 2015 by Adam O'Neill

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I don't know about you, but I consider my pipe to be an extension of myself. Like any fashion the shape and finish of a pipe become a statement about who I am, or at least who I consider myself to be, and most definitely whom I wish to be seen as.

Lighter Vs. Pipe Lighter: What's the Difference ?

January 28, 2015 by Adam O'Neill

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In the pipe world we talk a lot about pipe lighters, whether they be IM Coronas, Kiribis, or the trusty old Zippo. But what exactly is a pipe lighter? Or, maybe more to the point, what makes a pipe lighter distinct from any other lighter? ... Read More

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