Inspired by the cigar and pipe discussion taking place in the Lounge this morning, I got my pipes out and decided to try and match some of them up with knives that I thought went well together. I've never been a daily pipe or cigar smoker, sometimes a few a week, other times I won't pick either up for a month. I used to smoke my pipes more often than I do now. I have to admit, I never quite felt like I was all that "good" a pipe smoking... sometimes I'll have a great smoke, but other times I can't keep the thing lit, or it burns too hot, or too wet. Maybe you have to do it daily to really get it down right, I don't know. I've been more into cigars the last few years, as they just require less work, but I do still enjoy pipes, so I figured I'd share some of them here.
Brebbia Ninja Rock Root Billiard and a Northfield #77 Yankee Jack. I've always loved the texture of this pipe.
Stanwell Majestic No. 11 with a F&F #71 Bull Nose. This was my first pipe.
Ser Jacopo Delecta with a Tidioute #15 Farm Boy. This pipe was a gift from a friend. I thought the colors went well together.
Ascorti New Dear Oom Paul and a Schrade USA 33OT. I'm not positive, but I think both of these might be older than I am.
Radice Rubino with a Tidioute #25 Spear Point in Ebony.
Il Ceppo bent billiard with a Northfield #85 Bullet End Jack.
Radice June Bug (Pease/Di Piazza limited edition, "Pure" Rind finish) with a Maserin Favri. Haven't been able to bring myself to actually smoke this pipe yet.
Brebbia Gio Noce Rhodesian with a Northfield #47 Viper. Love the lines on both of these. My newest acquisition as far as pipes go; haven't smoked this one yet, either.
Brebbia Alpina with a Case Scout/Camp knife.
And last but not least, a simple utilitarian pair: a DGE custom Nose Warmer (made from a Missouri Meerschaum Diplomat) and an Opinel No. 6.
