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If you could only have one pipe, but you could have more than one of them what brand would you choose and why.
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EACarey Apple
If I had to go with one, I'd pick my Peterson 01 that I picked up from Peterson's of Dublin. It's a quarter bent pipe that hangs well in the jaw, and I've never had a bad smoke in it.
If I could grab a second, it would be my Nording Beaver apple pipe. For two years, it was my white whale pipe, and I was so happy to finally pick one up on ebay. It's one of the first pipes I'd reach for if my pipes were in danger.
Hands down, without hesitation, my answer to this question is "J. Alan Pipes." Jeff Gracik is a true artisan, who can match or best any of the Danish pipe carvers. When I think about the fact that he is only 38 years old, I marvel at his skill at such a young age. Many artisan grade carvers have attended Jeff's pipe workshops. As soon as you pick up one of his pipes, you will truly know the definition of flawless.
Here is a video of one of his workshops, where he is talking to the San Diego Pipe Club, as well as a link to his site.
https://jalanpipes.com/my-story/