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If you want a vanilla aromatic, this isn't it. Personally, I don't even consider it an aromatic. As said, after a few hours of being open the bourbon/vanilla scent is all but distinguishable. It smells nearly like every other Pease blend in tin at that point. I think it will age extremely well...

I'm no photographer, but I thought these turned out nicely (minus the blurry Zebra pic).

What'd the small Kabar run ya?

Exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to pickup the Mora Companion. I've already added it to the wishlist.

As can be deciphered from the photos above, the blend is exactly what it says it is: red and golden Virginia tobacco (flue-cured) with a sampling of perique (i.e. "the rare condimental leaf"). The first scent one will catch when first popping a tin of Greg's new creation is that of bourbon (i.e...

I'm in the market to get a fixed blade knife. We return to the States early in June and I'd like to bring one back with me for utility purposes. I am currently considering this Case knife: here. Does anyone have any suggestions? To be honest, the case knife is a little expensive, but I have...

Bingo.

Thank you for the update! To answer your inquiry, I am possibly interested in acquiring the pipe if no one else is. PM me whenever you have a moment. Blessings to you, Tom, and your family.

There is one word that answers your question: brand. Dunhill is a particular brand that commands high dollar. They spent many years building up their brand and, thus, that is what you are paying for. It is much like anything else really. There are folks who spend $200 on a pair of Nike's when a...

I have no suggestions, but I'd like to say that your pipe club has far more things than my own did when I was in seminary. I started a pipe club that started with 2 folks but was up to 14 by the time I graduated. We would get together once a week, smoke, and talk about theology, politics, or...

:scratch: No... stick any damn pipe you want in the case.

This one is mine:

I use a WSP silvertip badger brush as well. You can't beat the quality for value. At least that is my experience. I love it.

Yeah, I'm all over the map as well: German, American, Italian, Irish, South African, Danish, Canadian. Most of my pipes are American, but that is partly because of the plethora of talent in the pipe making world within the States.

Got a double of the gift in me already. Let's just say, it's turning out to be one heck of a night.

Aw, shucks. Thanks for thinking of me! My wife bought me a single-malt scotch for the occasion:

It's probably half and half for me. I don't buy a lot of pipes (I used to before I was a missionary), so there is some planning. Most the pipes I have though I've seen, liked, and bought. I don't really commission pipes, if that is what you're asking. I must admit there are particular makers I...

Thank you for keeping us updated, Lori. Tom, truly, is a wonderful part of this community. Should the nephew inherit, send him our way for proper mentoring and advice.

I used to not use the term "artisan" out of sheer disdain for hipster lingo, but the term seems to be sticking these days. An artisan, to me, would be an individual pipe maker rather than one who makes factory pipes. For instance, while the new Briarworks brands (Icarus, etc.) may be owned and...

My deepest condolences to you. Terribly tragic, for sure.