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Post by AJ on Jan 31, 2019 20:50:52 GMT -5
Years ago I was told by a man, that I hold in high regard, that Nording Pipes usually smoked wet. I never had the opportunity to ask the individual just exactly what was meant by his statement. I’ve seen several Nording pipes that appealed to me but held off from buying one because of the statement I heard. Does anyone have first hand knowledge about Nording pipes and how they smoke? If so would you please share your experiences.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 20:58:42 GMT -5
I've also heard this and would surmise that they smoke wet because of the drilling's are off a lot, eg. chamber drilled too low, etc.
But, I would also think this probably means in the cheaper line. I've had a few and still own one of the higher quality pipes but,
have yet to taken the time and smoke any of them.
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 31, 2019 21:02:23 GMT -5
I have a Nording Signature and it is wonderful, especially for the price. It's also been fun watching it turn color over the years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 21:25:17 GMT -5
No Nording issues here except I don't own enough of them.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 31, 2019 21:36:53 GMT -5
I have two Nordings. One purchased by my wife in the 1970's, a hand made slightly bent freeform horn, medium size with ring grain and plateau top still smokes beautifully. The second is a recent purchase by my son as a gift for me and I have not yet smoked it. I have heard tales however, so if you get a Nording, get a higher end Nording. There does appear to be a difference in smoke ability, but that's based on what I've heard and read. For what it's worth.
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Post by Scott W on Jan 31, 2019 21:39:30 GMT -5
I have both a Nording signature natural freehand which I love (biggest bowl I have) and love to watch it color. I do dry my baccy a bit anyhow so I’ve never had issues. I also have a Nording Churchwarden that is a delight to smoke and I smoked both aromatics and English/balkans with no issues either. I think for the price, Nording make an outstanding pipe.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 31, 2019 21:47:06 GMT -5
I have around 15-20 Nording freehands mostly from the 1970-80s. I have not had any noticeable issue with them. Though from time to time a few of them did smoke a bit wet. This could easily be due to mistakes I was making at the time.
PS I do not discount others thoughts & experiences. However I wonder about the sample size and techniques.
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Post by Stearmandriver on Jan 31, 2019 22:28:13 GMT -5
I have two Nording freehands. They're both great smokers, and surprisingly light and clenchable for their size. Each pipe was priced around $100 so I'm not thinking these are high-grades. Anything with latakia is particularly good in them, and I don't remember a gurgle from either.   |
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 1, 2019 3:34:39 GMT -5
I have two Nording freehands. They're both great smokers, and surprisingly light and clenchable for their size. Each pipe was priced around $100 so I'm not thinking these are high-grades. Anything with latakia is particularly good in them, and I don't remember a gurgle from either. They are gorgeous pipes. I've always been drawn to the nording freehand. |
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Post by kbareit on Feb 1, 2019 6:23:15 GMT -5
I have a Nording Compass, one of the inexpensive pipes and have not had an issue with smokability. I had to sand the seams on the bit but it smokes nice.
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Post by joeman on Feb 1, 2019 12:30:44 GMT -5
Years ago I was told by a man, that I hold in high regard, that Nording Pipes usually smoked wet. I never had the opportunity to ask the individual just exactly what was meant by his statement. I’ve seen several Nording pipes that appealed to me but held off from buying one because of the statement I heard. Does anyone have first hand knowledge about Nording pipes and how they smoke? If so would you please share your experiences. AJ That type of statement is made about so many pipes. I've heard guys being unimpressed with everything from a Dunhill to a Grabow, complaining about how certain brands smoke. There are many things which contribute to why a pipe might "smoke wet". Yep...could be the mechanics due to how it's drafting, but could be a damp blend, could be the guy is a clencher who's breathing back into his stem...etc. No issues with Nording here. Try one! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 1, 2019 13:04:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 14:14:46 GMT -5
I owned two Nording Pipes years ago, both were not even considered decent smokers by me. Both were traded, I did just fine with an older NOS Meer👌👍👍
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Post by Baboo on Feb 1, 2019 14:44:20 GMT -5
I've had only good smokes with both my nickel banded Nordings... cleaners go right through no hitch... smoke dry as a bone if'n i don't slobber
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Post by peteguy on Feb 1, 2019 15:59:15 GMT -5
SON was the early name for Nording pipes if I recall correctly. I had one of those and it was a great smoker.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 16:17:02 GMT -5
SON was the early name for Nording pipes if I recall correctly. I had one of those and it was a great smoker. SON was in the 60's when Nording was with Skovbo. Only lasted for about a year until Nording took completely over. Highly collectable pipes. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 16:38:21 GMT -5
I have always liked Nording's philosophy. He wants you to have a good looking pipe at a reasonable price. That's a good business model imo.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 23:36:41 GMT -5
I have a Nording Extra apple, certainly not a high end, which smokes very nice and not wet at all.
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I have Nordings, never a problem, have a pair of Quails, one rusticated one smooth, love em.
