MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Volcano Block Meerschaum Pipe, Briar-Mortise

$230.00

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Description

At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure that they were made with block meerschaum that was carefully selected to be the most lightweight, pure, and porous available, meaning it would also color more quickly and evenly as it is smoked. Second, for our Deluxe meerschaums, we had the pipes made with a patented Briar-Mortise system that is closer to the stem connection on a briar pipe than a standard meerschaum. This is because, on our Deluxe models, the mortise is made from briar itself, while the tenons used are made from Delrin. This allows for more precision construction of the pipe’s draft hole, as well as a general extra durability and longevity.

This particular Deluxe is part of our ongoing efforts to bring traditional and modern briar pipe shapes into the world of meerschaum, with the influences behind this one being the volcano shapes of contemporary North American artisans. Figures such as Todd Johnson and Michael Parks have helped to practically reinvent the volcano, similarly to the way the Danes reinvented the brandy, so the idea behind this one was to continue in that vein. It is thus larger, more angular, and more assertive than classical interpretations, with ridges and rounds that bring it closer to the geological formations that are its namesake. On the other hand, certain distinctly Turkish elements are present in this rendition, especially in its spiraling latticework.

While some meerschaum pipes come with clamshell cases, some pipe smokers don’t find much use for them. As our Deluxe meerschaums are all fitted with an extra durable, patented Briar-Mortise system, we considered this an opportunity to offer a pipe that instead comes with a complimentary protective sleeve, and to pass the savings onto our buyers. For buyers that would like a cased pipe, please see our other listings, where we provide plenty of suitable options.

 

Details:

Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.76 / 19.30mm

Bowl Depth: 1.94″ / 49.27mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 56g

Additional information

Weight 15 oz
Condition New