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The opening in fishtail mouthpieces is available in several sizes in order for the smoker to have options as to how much smoke they can get with each draw. The draw is good, and the flavour is particularly great in new pipes. As for the aesthetics and ergonomics, I find some shapes much more attractive… Continue reading Peterson Pipes Sherlock Holmes Series

He remembers this pipe as one of the really dirty ones in Bob’s estate. He cleaned this filthy pipe with his usual penchant for thoroughness that I really appreciate. This one was a real mess and I did not know what to expect when I unwrapped it from his box. He reamed it with a… Continue reading Peterson Pipes Sherlock Holmes Series

The official Peterson web site lists only four types, Deluxe, Premier, Rustic and Smooth. I have managed to source three others, Red, Ebony and Sandblast. The pre-republic Peterson’s are often considered to be rather special by Peterson pipe smokers.They hark back to a time when quality briar was in abundance and craftsmanship captain black tobacco… Continue reading Peterson Pipes Sherlock Holmes Series