Beardedpipesmoker
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 13, 2018 19:03:58 GMT -5
What is the general consensus on pokers? I've always wanted one but I've never found one that wasn't considerably more expensive than most pipes. What do you guys think of them?
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 13, 2018 19:14:05 GMT -5
I own one poker, a Trever Talbot Ligne Britagne Collector. I bought it because I liked the blast and had never owned one. It is a fine smoking pipe but I still think it is kind of ugly. I have never bought another and have no plans on ever doing so again. Here is a picture of my lone poker.  |
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 13, 2018 19:19:10 GMT -5
...great shape, love mine, good smokers...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 19:20:04 GMT -5
I kind of think they're ugly, too. They just look like a hacked off branch to me. But I know a lot of people really like them.
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 13, 2018 19:22:20 GMT -5
I've always wanted one they are one of the more unique traditional shapes.
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Post by scrooge on Mar 13, 2018 19:26:38 GMT -5
cigrmaster I'd buy that in a heart beat. It's a beaut. Trevor Talbot Big $$$
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 19:29:59 GMT -5
Mine were made by one of the members out of Lord knows what. Among the best smokers I have. One thing: I would never get a straight poker. Though I think it's misnamed a tad, the cherrywood with slanted bottom cut sits more nicely. MoMeer has a cob poker. I was considering that, but again. I got lucky with one gifted and one purchased. The flat bottomed poker looks like I would tip it a lot more easily.  |
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 13, 2018 19:32:42 GMT -5
Mine were made by one of the members out of Lord knows what. Among the best smokers I have. One thing: I would never get a straight poker. Though I think it's misnamed a tad, the cherrywood with slanted bottom cut sits more nicely. MoMeer has a cob poker. I was considering that, but again. I got lucky with one gifted and one purchased. The flat bottomed poker looks like I would tip it a lot more easily. That's a nice looking pipe, I like the slant. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 19:36:12 GMT -5
Mine were made by one of the members out of Lord knows what. Among the best smokers I have. One thing: I would never get a straight poker. Though I think it's misnamed a tad, the cherrywood with slanted bottom cut sits more nicely. MoMeer has a cob poker. I was considering that, but again. I got lucky with one gifted and one purchased. The flat bottomed poker looks like I would tip it a lot more easily. That's a nice looking pipe, I like the slant. It smokes like a dream, as does its twin |
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Post by scrooge on Mar 13, 2018 19:39:39 GMT -5
Briar Blues Big pipe. One of my favorite.  |
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 13, 2018 19:41:37 GMT -5
Briar Blues Big pipe. One of my favorite. That is a beautiful looking pipe. |
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Post by Scott W on Mar 13, 2018 19:51:41 GMT -5
I have one, a Baraccini copper poker. Think I paid $50 on P&C for it. Good smoker. I love the poker shape
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Post by peteguy on Mar 13, 2018 19:57:34 GMT -5
Don't have pokers but cherrywoods are my favorite shape. Distant cousins and all that. I like the way the cherrywood sits for taking a break and they also hang very well and clench easy when you need your hands free. I posted pics of mine in the pipegram thread that needs to be resurrected (hint, hint).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 20:01:29 GMT -5
I've got a couple and been through more. I have found them to be hit or miss, more so than other pipe shapes I have owned. I would never recommend a Poker as a first pipe to a new smoker.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 20:58:01 GMT -5
Mine were made by one of the members out of Lord knows what..............  looks like a redline "rekamepip" ash wood poker pipe with a nickel plated brass ferrule very nice ! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2018 21:18:49 GMT -5
I have a few. They smoke just like any other pipe. I have a Radice, an AM Pipes maple, and a Ropp poker made out of cherry wood just to confuse things. I also have several Ropp cherry wood Cherrywoods, which are exceptional smokers.
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Mar 13, 2018 23:06:19 GMT -5
I have a few. They smoke just like any other pipe. I have a Radice, an AM Pipes maple, and a Ropp poker made out of cherry wood just to confuse things. I also have several Ropp cherry wood Cherrywoods, which are exceptional smokers. What's with the popularity of cherry wood? |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 13, 2018 23:32:18 GMT -5
When the old timers made pipes from cherrywood, they typically left the bark on, because it was thought that it helped keep the integrity of the wood intact.
I have a few 100+ year old cherrywood stemmed pipes that smoke great, a cherrywood bowled that I have yet to smoke.
As for Trevor, he may make good pipes, but after a conversation with him, I will pass.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2018 1:12:43 GMT -5
The Cherrywood pipe has nothing to do with the wood, it seems. That's just what they choose to call a poker with an angle bottom. That's what I read from Pipedia
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 14, 2018 2:19:14 GMT -5
Mr brog do some pokers which, I'm sure would not be out of your price range. Neither is the Dagner cob.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 14, 2018 2:43:26 GMT -5
Sorry, I read in another post that you shy away from non-briar... Ignore that previous post.
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Post by Stanhill on Mar 14, 2018 4:55:45 GMT -5
I have three pokers and I'm happy with them. The upper one is a commision and made by the Danish pipe maker Børge Blume-Jensen. The middle one is a Savinelli Saturnia 310 KS. The lower one is a completely unknown one made in London - England. A good hand.  |
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Post by rblood on Mar 14, 2018 6:20:43 GMT -5
This is the only one I own, Peterson Mark Twain. I don't dislike them, but I don't seek them out either. Probably wouldn't have this one either if it were not part of a set.  I am surprised you are finding them more expensive than other shapes. I know they got popular a while back (much like the Devil Anse) and it seems like every Johnny come lately caver out there is cranking them out. This Savinelli Roma 311 seems quite reasonably priced at $85. And you can't really go wrong with a Savinelli. www.thepipenook.com/store/p8/Roma_311_KS.html |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 14, 2018 10:22:50 GMT -5
  I have several, this is my favorite Ed James made this from Mullberry wood. We both had memories of this fine Berry tree that excels at being made into a smoking pipe. Pokers are my pipes that bring to me AMERICAN, I guess because of Mark Twain, yes they are ugly but it's ugly Americans that rode the wagon trains, survived rain, cold sleet, Indians to make this a Great Country, yes it has its faults but what doesn't have faults.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 14, 2018 10:57:46 GMT -5
The Cherrywood pipe has nothing to do with the wood, it seems. That's just what they choose to call a poker with an angle bottom. That's what I read from Pipedia The name came from copying the shape of cherry wood pipes. In other words, the first Cherrywoods were cherry wood. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 14, 2018 11:48:14 GMT -5
While I also find pokers ugly, I really appreciate the ability of a pipe to sit. Here's a shout out to MM - every one of my cobs is a sitter. Some of my top pipes (birth year Dunhill, big Comoy's billiard etc), need a pipe stand or they just flop over and spill my tobacco.
I had one of those single pipe plastic folding chair holders, but the cats got it.
A pipe that's a sitter is a huge plus for me, and I have Rhodesians, Canadians, and cobs that sit, so don't think I want an ugly poker yet.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 14, 2018 13:02:45 GMT -5
While I also find pokers ugly, I really appreciate the ability of a pipe to sit. Here's a shout out to MM - every one of my cobs is a sitter. Some of my top pipes (birth year Dunhill, big Comoy's billiard etc), need a pipe stand or they just flop over and spill my tobacco. I had one of those single pipe plastic folding chair holders, but the cats got it. A pipe that's a sitter is a huge plus for me, and I have Rhodesians, Canadians, and cobs that sit, so don't think I want an ugly poker yet. I suppose my legend is a kind of poker. As you may not be able to see from my profile picture, I rusticated my legend and painted it black, so now it's not a kick in the arse off a briar poker. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 14, 2018 13:31:29 GMT -5
Here are mine. Reasonably priced and good smokers.....
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 14, 2018 14:41:29 GMT -5
I really like mine. It has a folksy, almost fairy tale quality to it. I can imagine the king of the leprechauns enjoying one.  |
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Post by Stanhill on Mar 14, 2018 18:46:57 GMT -5
The Cherrywood pipe has nothing to do with the wood, it seems. That's just what they choose to call a poker with an angle bottom. That's what I read from Pipedia The name came from copying the shape of cherry wood pipes. In other words, the first Cherrywoods were cherry wood. Exactly and the French pipe-makers Ropp were famous for making them. |
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