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Pipe mud is a mixture of cigar ash and water, similar to clay. Like clay, it is workable when damp and hard-curing. Owners of briar pipes use pipe mud to fill areas of the bowl weakened by overuse or

Whether they smoke briar pipes, meerschaum pipes, or even corn cob pipes, there are generally three instances when a pipe smoker will engage in tamping. The first is when they are packing the bowl. Th

When it comes to tobacco pipes, the stem serves a dual purpose. Its first job is to facilitate a smooth, enjoyable smoke, and its second job is to bolster the overall aesthetics of the pipe. In this g

Briar pipes are made from root burls of the white heath tree. “Tree” is probably being a bit generous when it comes to the White Heath because they’re far more like gnarly little bushes than trees,

Cake-cut tobacco is a particular type of smoking tobacco where leaves are cut into ribbons and then subjected to intense pressure for anywhere from several days to several weeks. When new pipe smokers

Those new to pipe smoking quickly learn that there's more to it than stuffing a bowl with whatever blend is on sale and drawing on it so hard their throats begin to hurt. One of the most common compla

Tobacco pipes have been around longer than the United States as a country. Native Americans first started enjoying tobacco more than 1,000 years ago although it’s unclear exactly when they started usi

Here at Paykoc Pipes, we get a lot of questions from pipe owners and prospective pipe owners every day regarding just about everything to do with tobacco pipes. And we’re always happy to answer our cu

Carpets get waterlogged, lawns get waterlogged and work boots can get waterlogged. But tobacco pipes? Can they really get waterlogged? And what on earth would cause a pipe to get waterlogged, besides

From the tactile quality of the pipe as it sits in your hand, to the skill and patience required to create a perfectly packed bowl to the sight and sound of the tobacco as it catches fire pipe smok

The first thing you should do is relax. Given enough time and enough use even the best briar pipes develop a sour taste. It's nothing to get too concerned about and in most cases, it can be pretty eas

Proper lighting is a vital part of the pipe smoking experience. It sets the tone for the entire smoke both aesthetically and practically, impacting the flavor, temperature, and overall quality of y