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Post by craig61a on Apr 28, 2021 2:51:09 GMT -5
I’ve recently become interested in leather covered pipes. Never gave them much notice before, but they are, to me anyway, quite interesting. I’ve acquired a few smoked examples, and they are quite nice. They smoke very well. I picked up a few more the other day.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 28, 2021 3:15:51 GMT -5
They look interesting, for sure. I'm undecided as to whether or not I like them.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 28, 2021 3:16:54 GMT -5
And welcome to the forum...Why not post a bit about yourself in the 'Welcome' section.
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 28, 2021 8:30:45 GMT -5
can't comment on the above as never had one. Welcome/greets from 50miles East of Buffalo, NY. Sure somebody will have something to say about the pipes. Look nice from here
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
true "geezer" city for me as am 80
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 28, 2021 9:13:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch and enjoy what you enjoy...no one else matters!
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 28, 2021 9:26:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch. Never had a leather covered pipe. Does the leather insulate so the pipe doesn't get as hot on the hand?
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Post by mgtarheel on Apr 28, 2021 9:46:03 GMT -5
Welcome from "The Tarheel State". I have seven Longchamp pipes (smoked & unsmoked) I love the way they smoke.
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Post by Darin on Apr 28, 2021 10:19:53 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ!
There's a couple of those in my collection but they don't get smoked much. I'll check for pics.
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Post by Gypo on Apr 28, 2021 10:44:48 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern California
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 28, 2021 12:02:15 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Those pipes became very popular with GI's in Europe at the end of WW II. Legend has it that the leather wrap was used to hide less than attractive but very smokable briar. I think they look pretty cool.
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Post by craig61a on Apr 28, 2021 12:45:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch. Never had a leather covered pipe. Does the leather insulate so the pipe doesn't get as hot on the hand? The leather is rather thin, probably just under 1/16" thick. So it does insulate to a certain degree. Usually when my pipe gets warm, I tend to set it down... |
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Post by craig61a on Apr 28, 2021 12:53:45 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Those pipes became very popular with GI's in Europe at the end of WW II. Legend has it that the leather wrap was used to hide less than attractive but very smokable briar. I think they look pretty cool. That's what I've read, too. While I have seen leather covered pipes in the past, I never really gave them much thought. Someone on another forum posted about one they got and it prompted me to look into them. They are somewhat unique, and have a certain appeal. |
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Post by zver on Apr 28, 2021 14:37:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch!
I heard about them, never seen on up close. It is like a lot of things if you like it then you are golden.
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Post by peteguy on Apr 28, 2021 15:15:46 GMT -5
I like them but they are so hard to find in excellent condition. Looks like you did well to me.
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 28, 2021 17:24:15 GMT -5
Very nice leather work. I would imagine they would get a rich patina as they age with careful use. Never thought much about them until you brought them up. I'm guessing the COO is Italy? Thanks for showing them!
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Post by trailboss on Apr 28, 2021 18:22:10 GMT -5
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Post by mgtarheel on Apr 28, 2021 18:23:48 GMT -5
I think the COO is France.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 28, 2021 18:42:32 GMT -5
I think the COO is France. Paris France to be exact.... see the case in my post. Them cats in St. Claude would probably never wrap a briar in leather. If they caught you, it would probably be off to the guillotine! I like mine though. Nice looking pipes by the way, Craig. Welcome to the forum. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 28, 2021 19:21:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the clarification.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Apr 28, 2021 22:54:05 GMT -5
Only have one in my modest collection..... Of course it's a bent bulldog. ;-)  |
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Post by Scott W on May 1, 2021 12:10:40 GMT -5
I’ve recently become interested in leather covered pipes. Never gave them much notice before, but they are, to me anyway, quite interesting. I’ve acquired a few smoked examples, and they are quite nice. They smoke very well. I picked up a few more the other day. I have a few of these. I like them because they don’t get hot in your hand and if you drop one, they don’t break as easy |
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