|
|
Post by mwps70 on Mar 9, 2018 15:14:46 GMT -5
I know a few artisan pipe carvers that are reasonable and I like their work but I know there are many out there that I don't know of. From the pool of current artisans who do you recommend? Who are your favorites that typically sell their work for say less than $300. I am not ready to break that price threshold yet and am curious what is out there.
|
|
|
|
Post by papipeguy on Mar 9, 2018 15:27:07 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Dramatwist on Mar 9, 2018 15:31:12 GMT -5
...Mark Tinsky...
|
|
|
|
Post by just ol ed on Mar 9, 2018 15:41:58 GMT -5
yes...Zeiner highly recommended by those who know of him. Tinsky, Randy Wiley come to my mind as long time quality carvers from US. Sure others will know of other reasonable carvers.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
|
|
|
|
Post by JimInks on Mar 9, 2018 16:31:09 GMT -5
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2018 16:40:43 GMT -5
Don Warren, RC Sands, Joel Arker. All make pipes in the $100-300 range.
|
|
ladybriarpipes
Junior Member
Which way is up?
Posts: 167 
First Name: Scottie
Favorite Tobacco: McCranie's 1983 Red Ribbon/Flake
Location:
|
Post by ladybriarpipes on Mar 9, 2018 17:12:00 GMT -5
Brendon Pinkham and Emmanuel Atilano are both under the $300 mark and you will find it hard to get better craftsmanship for the prices they charge. They both have a great eye and strive to get better with every pipe they make. Get a pipe from both before it's too late and their prices go up.
|
|
|
|
Post by beardedmi on Mar 9, 2018 18:06:32 GMT -5
That Scottie chick prices hers a bit over 300, but I cant speak from experience about her pipes since I dont have one.. yet. Although some squatch like canadian says shes infuses them with puppy souls. I'll be scoping her table out at chicago this year since her pipes are on my short list.
RobE makes really nice pipes at that price point, he can be found on facebook at RobE's Art. He's local to my area and I have 3.
Robert Perkins makes great pipes, rmperkins.com I believe. I have 4 because he reads my mind and I am weak willed.
Buckeye pipes are made at the smokers haven shop and are great smokers, they aren't artisan persay but the draw is wide open and the engineering is perfect on the one I have.
Basil Meadows pipes are stellar. I need more of his pipes.
|
|
|
|
Post by cigrmaster on Mar 9, 2018 18:38:31 GMT -5
Ryan Alden and Larrysson are two I would recommend. Both have been at it much longer than most of the newer carvers who are in this price range. I just bought mine newest artisan pipe from Larrysson and the price was 280.00 plus 20.00 for shipping, coming from UK. In my opinion he makes some gorgeous pipes for the money and he has a history of creating great smokers as well.
I own two of Ryans pipes and both are great smokers, right up their with my Rad Davis pipes. He is pretty busy with commissions but he is worth researching.
|
|
|
|
Post by GRUMPY on Mar 9, 2018 18:54:16 GMT -5
 I only have experience with Mark Tinsky. He made me a very nice pipe.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2018 18:59:41 GMT -5
I only have experience with Mark Tinsky. He made me a very nice pipe.
That one is a classic. It's got everything going. |
|
ladybriarpipes
Junior Member
Which way is up?
Posts: 167
First Name: Scottie
Favorite Tobacco: McCranie's 1983 Red Ribbon/Flake
Location:
|
Post by ladybriarpipes on Mar 9, 2018 19:02:05 GMT -5
Ryan Alden and Larrysson are two I would recommend. Both have been at it much longer than most of the newer carvers who are in this price range. I just bought mine newest artisan pipe from Larrysson and the price was 280.00 plus 20.00 for shipping, coming from UK. In my opinion he makes some gorgeous pipes for the money and he has a history of creating great smokers as well. I own two of Ryans pipes and both are great smokers, right up their with my Rad Davis pipes. He is pretty busy with commissions but he is worth researching. Are Ryan's prices still under $300? I don't keep up so I didn't even think of him. He gets my vote too :-) |
|
|
|
Post by herbinedave on Mar 9, 2018 19:12:02 GMT -5
Ryan Alden and Larrysson are two I would recommend. Both have been at it much longer than most of the newer carvers who are in this price range. I just bought mine newest artisan pipe from Larrysson and the price was 280.00 plus 20.00 for shipping, coming from UK. In my opinion he makes some gorgeous pipes for the money and he has a history of creating great smokers as well. I own two of Ryans pipes and both are great smokers, right up their with my Rad Davis pipes. He is pretty busy with commissions but he is worth researching. Are Ryan's prices still under $300? I don't keep up so I didn't even think of him. He gets my vote too :-) A little bit more, but he was overdue for a bump! |
|
ladybriarpipes
Junior Member
Which way is up?
Posts: 167
First Name: Scottie
Favorite Tobacco: McCranie's 1983 Red Ribbon/Flake
Location:
|
Post by ladybriarpipes on Mar 9, 2018 19:24:09 GMT -5
Are Ryan's prices still under $300? I don't keep up so I didn't even think of him. He gets my vote too :-) A little bit more, but he was overdue for a bump![/qu9ote] Yeah he was! |
|
|
|
Post by Ronv69 on Mar 9, 2018 19:27:34 GMT -5
Michael Addis pipes are amazing. So are BST (Sasquatch) pipes. Both run in the $300 range and are well worth the cost. I have Basil Meadows, Don Warren, and Michael Addis pipes myself, with no regrets.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ronv69 on Mar 9, 2018 19:30:34 GMT -5
Robert Perkins pipes speak to the soul.
|
|
|
|
Post by mwps70 on Mar 10, 2018 0:46:49 GMT -5
Awesome! Thank y'all so much. I will do some research. All pics included looked great.
|
|
sablebrush52
Full Member
Posts: 903
Favorite Pipe: Barling
Favorite Tobacco: whatever is in it
Location:
|
Post by sablebrush52 on Mar 10, 2018 2:36:58 GMT -5
I'll toss in two more whose pipes I like, Arly Curtz and Tony Fillenwarth. Both make great pipes at affordable prices.
|
|
|
|
Post by papipeguy on Mar 10, 2018 8:59:33 GMT -5
|
|
ladybriarpipes
Junior Member
Which way is up?
Posts: 167
First Name: Scottie
Favorite Tobacco: McCranie's 1983 Red Ribbon/Flake
Location:
|
Post by ladybriarpipes on Mar 10, 2018 18:04:14 GMT -5
I have one of Steve's Norsedogs. It's a great smoking pipe. |
|
|
|
Post by papipeguy on Mar 11, 2018 10:52:37 GMT -5
That means a lot coming from you, Scottie. Thanks.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 12:33:35 GMT -5
There was this other yahoo but, I can't recall his name right now.
Made half way decent pipes at a decent price but, went on a extended walk about.
|
|
|
|
Post by Darin on Mar 11, 2018 13:53:15 GMT -5
There was this other yahoo but, I can't recall his name right now. Made half way decent pipes at a decent price but, went on a extended walk about.
Yep ... great pipes and a real gentleman, too.
Nice to see you back and hope you're doing well, Ron. 
|
|
|
|
Post by papipeguy on Mar 11, 2018 17:00:46 GMT -5
We all miss your creations, Ron, and hope that, maybe someday, you'll return to your art.
|
|
I only have experience with Mark Tinsky. He made me a very nice pipe.
