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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 24, 2019 7:34:31 GMT -5
Open for discussion. This isn't why cobs are better than briar or why briar is better than cobs.
Just a simple question, what is your favorite thing about cobs?
There are many things I like, but I think my favourite thing about cobs is that there is a distinct lack of dottle. Pretty much every bowl smokes right to the bottom with no foul taste.
What about everyone else?
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Post by mgtarheel on Aug 24, 2019 8:13:26 GMT -5
They are simple ,no-nonsense pipes
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 24, 2019 8:19:23 GMT -5
I like the fact that you can stain them to get whatever desired results you want...that is the exterior. On the interior as Paddy said, you can smoke pretty much anything and it smokes right to the bottom. There are different sized bowls so you can find however the length of smoke you want, from 15-20 minutes to an hour with the bigger bowls.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Aug 24, 2019 8:24:49 GMT -5
Mine take severe abuse and are still going strong after a year and a half. The 2 in my current "rotation" get smoked at least once a day, sometimes all day long. They've had everything from goopers to lat bombs and I've never had any trouble with them.
They're cheap, they last, they smoke great, they're light and comfortable. Also, I havent found anything that smokes "bad" in a cob.
Legends are perfect for ~20 mins and sometimes that's all the time I have
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 9:09:42 GMT -5
Not much comes to mind give me another twenty years so I can think of something pleasant and non offending to say.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 9:15:46 GMT -5
Mine take severe abuse and are still going strong after a year and a half. The 2 in my current "rotation" get smoked at least once a day, sometimes all day long. They've had everything from goopers to lat bombs and I've never had any trouble with them. They're cheap, they last, they smoke great, they're light and comfortable. Also, I havent found anything that smokes "bad" in a cob. Legends are perfect for ~20 mins and sometimes that's all the time I have This comes down to a simple idea. These pipes were made for the working man. The farm hand, woodsman, cowboy and others that worked with their hands that didn't have the money to purchase a Meershaum, or to have a pipe with them so their Meershaum could be saved. Also a pipe that was stronger then Clay to last in the pocket, and survive every day usage. That was a cooler smoke and possibly a longer smoke then their Clays. So why are the Corn Cob pipe popular today? Easy, the simplicity of the design. Even though there are many models are made the basic simple design is the same. So with all of that said It is time for a simple pipe With a simple enjoyable tobacco |
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Post by Darin on Aug 24, 2019 9:48:23 GMT -5
Lightweight, easy to clench, open draw, fantastic heat and moisture dissipation providing a dependably great smoke every time.
Also, Cobs are not "disposable" pipes and actually get better over time.
In fact, I hate new cobs and can't wait to get them broken in.
There is a good reason that with all the pipe options out there today that Cobs are still very mainstream in the smoking community.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 24, 2019 9:57:09 GMT -5
Lightweight, easy to clench, open draw, fantastic heat and moisture dissipation providing a dependably great smoke every time. Also, Cobs are not "disposable" pipes and actually get better over time. In fact, I hate new cobs and can't wait to get them broken in. There is a good reason that with all the pipe options out there today that Cobs are still very mainstream in the smoking community. I suppose the term, 'disposable' refers more to the fact that if your legend breaks, it's easy to pick another one up and it'll be pretty much exactly like the one you just broke. But I get your point. They're certainly not 'throw-away' pipes. And nice comment at the end. Says it all, really. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 10:31:56 GMT -5
I do have a problem with Cobs.
I am not able to find a Cutty. I can find an Devil Anse but not a full size Curry. Well Maybe some day I'll find one.
Wait a minute I think I know someone who could make one. Which bowl to use? General, Gentleman, Twain, Mizzou, Huckfinn, Pony Express, Tom Sawyer or a Legend?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 10:51:56 GMT -5
Cobs don't make me cry if I drop it in the water when fishing.
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Post by cgvt on Aug 24, 2019 11:02:34 GMT -5
Lightweight, easy to clench, open draw, fantastic heat and moisture dissipation providing a dependably great smoke every time. Also, Cobs are not "disposable" pipes and actually get better over time. In fact, I hate new cobs and can't wait to get them broken in. There is a good reason that with all the pipe options out there today that Cobs are still very mainstream in the smoking community. This^^^^ You can close the thread now.  |
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Post by Baboo on Aug 24, 2019 11:38:02 GMT -5
I like corn...
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Post by trailboss on Aug 24, 2019 13:36:20 GMT -5
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Post by Darin on Aug 24, 2019 13:44:26 GMT -5
Wow ... how have I not heard that song?? Good one, Charlie!  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 24, 2019 15:42:56 GMT -5
They're a great companion for mowing the lawn.
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Post by sperrytops on Aug 24, 2019 15:50:35 GMT -5
One more alternative to the great range of pipe smoking options. Briar, Cherry, Meerschaum, Morta and Cob. Each one carries the flavor a little differently. I like them all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 15:57:33 GMT -5
Don't have to worry about scorching the rim, dropping it, breaking it and sometimes even cleaning it.
And I can bang it on anything to empty it.
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Post by username on Aug 24, 2019 16:33:51 GMT -5
Simplicity. Also there is just something special about the way Burley interacts with a cob. It might be purely psychological but for some reason it seems to me Burley tastes better in a cob.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 24, 2019 16:36:13 GMT -5
Simplicity. Also there is just something special about the way Burley interacts with a cob. It might be purely psychological but for some reason it seems to me Burley tastes better in a cob. You know what, I think you're right. Carter Hall always tastes best in a cob. |
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Post by jitterbugdude on Aug 24, 2019 17:15:28 GMT -5
Besides all the good reasons already mentioned I like the fact that I am able to grow my own cobs from real MM corn seed, make a nifty pipe and smoke my homegrown tobacco in it.
No tobaccoplypse here!
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Post by monbla256 on Aug 24, 2019 19:46:11 GMT -5
I always put my Huck Finn straw hat on when I smoke mine ! 
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Post by Yohanan on Aug 24, 2019 20:31:21 GMT -5
Comfort, ease of use, Everything!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 20:45:22 GMT -5
Recent additions of the 2 Cobbit models and a TowneCobbler brings my cob collection to 79, so I guess I do like 'em. |
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 24, 2019 21:30:26 GMT -5
Cheap with no worries. Lost, broken damaged? No problem other than if you need to replace it with a new one. I'm on the same boat of that a new cob is not good. Need to run some filled bowls through it before its really worth enjoying.
It's also nice to decorate for those of us with no pipe making skills. My current favorite one is a cob I hung in my smoker while making ribs. The hickory smoke gave it a nice brown color and after sitting outside for two weeks, all smells were gone from the smoking process. Sorry for no pictures though but I'll try and get one posted soon for anyone interested.
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Post by Mac on Aug 24, 2019 23:24:04 GMT -5
Simplicity, easy smoker after a few bowls, cheap. Iconic, American.
And many people love them. I just don't care to smoke them.
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