Silver Pipe Nails

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Does exactly what it’s supposed

Aug 21, 2023

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Nice and simple

Very handy and cheap. Buy

Aug 06, 2023

Very handy and cheap. Buy a bunch. Beats the heck out of a ten penny nail.

This is a simple smoking

Aug 06, 2023

This is a simple smoking pipe tool that does its job well!

I’ve used these for years

May 27, 2023

I’ve used these for years and have always been happy. They never wear out. It’s summer so I scattered a few around the porch and patio so they’re always handy.

Lightweight tamper, with a scraper

May 07, 2023

Lightweight tamper, with a scraper when it is all you need between a good pipe cleaning with the other tools and cleaners. Really like it.

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Great design

May 05, 2023

I've been using these for many years. Warning they are easy to loose lol but they work great.

these pipe tampers work great

Apr 23, 2023

these pipe tampers work great for both tamping/packing your tobacco into your pipe bowl. i have used them for years and they fit into your pocket of tobacco pouch without taking up any signify room.

Buy Several!

Mar 18, 2023

Works great. I have several kept in multiple locations.

Where did mine disappear to?

Feb 07, 2023

I always order several of these when I place my tobacco order because they are never where I left them. A must-have.

Works well. Good price.

Jan 30, 2023

Works well. Good price.

Not worthy of review

Dec 12, 2022

What can go wrong with an aluminum nail smashed on one end? It works.

Simple and it works!

Nov 17, 2022

Unpretentious and gets to job done. Just the way I like it. I love these things.

Worth the purchase!!

Nov 10, 2022

Love using it as third time ordering this from other site and lost one so ordered this and put in safe place so won't lose it again.

Easy pocket tool for that

Oct 08, 2022

Easy pocket tool for that everyday tamping that we all do. Great conversation piece.

Great Tool

Jul 13, 2022

Very handy and works great. Use it every day.

Happy with service

Jul 04, 2022

Happy with service

perfect choice

Jun 30, 2022

very handy pipe tool, great for pocket carry...

I tend to lose these,

Jun 11, 2022

I tend to lose these, and they are still my go-to pocket tool.

High Quality

Jun 07, 2022

Quality product. The real deal made put of aluminum alloy. Handy, useful tool.

2 inches of pure joy!!!

Mar 03, 2022

2 inches of pure joy!!!

Perfectly good nail

Dec 25, 2021

I bought this nail. It was exactly what I wanted and for a good price, but I put off writing a review because it’s just a freaking NAIL, but I’ve gotten like five reminders to review it and honestly I just want it to stop. If this merchant wasn’t such a nuisance I would say it’s a five star nail. Well, I probably wouldn’t have said anything at all, because once again, ITS JUST A FREAKING NAIL.

Super simple and cheap enough

Dec 16, 2021

Super simple and cheap enough I can have one in every room

Best Bang for the Buck

Nov 01, 2021

This is a very basic pipe tool that does exactly what it was designed to do. It tamps and it scoops. Hard to beat it for the price point. If you want something a little nicer that takes you to the next level, a Czech tool would be the way to go. This pairs well with my cobs. I'm not sure I would use this on my upper end pipes, but that's strictly an aesthetic decision, not a utilitarian one.

Great items! Thanks.

Oct 30, 2021

Great items! Thanks.

good

Sep 26, 2021

good

I had three of these

Aug 06, 2021

I had three of these that must be at least 35 years old. Lost one and I realized P&C carries them. Ordered 6. They are the most useful and economical and if lost, no tears shed. Grab a few!

cheap, works

Jun 21, 2021

cheap, works

You need this

Jun 14, 2021

Basic and good. Buy one, or a few.

Great product for a low

May 07, 2021

Great product for a low price

Great device

Apr 22, 2021

Great device

Perfect

Apr 14, 2021

Very helpful

Good cheap tamper

Apr 05, 2021

Good cheap tamper

Does exactly what it is

Mar 23, 2021

Does exactly what it is supposed to do. A little disappointed to see "made in China" stamped on it. Like, we have to import things like this? Why? Anyway, whatever. It does what you need it to do.

Does the job

Mar 20, 2021

Does the job

Great pipe tool that does

Mar 05, 2021

Great pipe tool that does exactly what you need it too. Nice size for most pipes. I have several that I keep across multiple coats and pockets so i always have one on hand

Works, stays cool.

Feb 22, 2021

Works, stays cool.

I guess you could own

Jan 31, 2021

I guess you could own a fancy tamper but this is really all you need and the other end cleans out the bowl just fine. I keep many on hand because they seem to vanish.

Simple, affordable. I lost my

Jan 28, 2021

Simple, affordable. I lost my first one and used other things like a shear pin but this silver nail is the way to go. I just received my second one and it’s better than the first one, a little longer.

Great Value

Dec 29, 2020

I'm always losing tampers, so I bought several of these.

As advertised.

Dec 10, 2020

As advertised.

Handy

Nov 17, 2020

Handy

Tool works well, but metal

Oct 04, 2020

Tool works well, but metal is too porous and blackens easily.

Aluminum tamper nail

Sep 18, 2020

My favorite tamper but it needs a better poker. Still it’s light, easy to pack and clean. I have four or five of them. BUT they’re made in China. So, until production moves to elsewhere I will not be purchasing more.

Works okay.

Sep 05, 2020

Works okay.

Perfect

Aug 26, 2020

Gets the job done. Hides in your pocket. Love the nails. Just ordered another 5 so I have them everywhere.

Nice

Apr 30, 2020

Perfect for the price. I have several in case I loose them which happens too often.

Nice

Jan 26, 2020

In few words... it gets the job done, nicely.

Im reminded of rick hacker

Jan 23, 2020

Im reminded of rick hacker who said I was once given a very nice dunhill pipe tamper that I lost in three days. All was not lost, however, I still had my horse shoe nail that was given to me at a pipe shop five years ago.

The most affordable & useful tool I've found yet

Dec 15, 2019

I have made a few similar tools myself but the size and lighter weight of this one is great. An affordable tool that will last a LONG time!

Love it

Oct 20, 2019

Love it

Good tool

Sep 19, 2019

It simply works

Pipe nail

Sep 17, 2019

Great product as advertised.

always handy and works great

Aug 09, 2019

always handy and works great

Perfect

Jul 13, 2019

Light and just the right size for my smaller cobs.

Classic simplicity

Jun 28, 2019

These are, had none, the best of pipe tool designs. Simple and effective. They seem to be getting hard to find. The only possible better pipe tool is the Shefield (sstainless) pipe knife- but only if you forgot a pipe cleaner to break up a blocked draft!

Good tool, no frills.

May 22, 2019

Works how you would expect. Nothing special but a good solid options for not a lot of cash.

Economy item, but functional --

Apr 14, 2019

This aluminum pipe nail is a great economical substitute for replacing lost or misplaced tampers. Why buy an expensive one, when you can get one at about 1/4 the price? It functions well as a tamper and the tip easily removes any loose tobacco buildup, between smokes. Quite handy, when a reamer is not readily available. It's light weight and the semi-rounded tip minimizes boring holes in your pocket, when not being used. Even though they don't seem to ever wear out, I bought a few of these to keep as spares.

Common sense choice

Mar 28, 2019

My go-to pipe nail. I have other exotic styles but I always reach for this one. You can't beat the price and simplicity.

good as what i bought

Mar 11, 2019

good as what i bought in the 60s

A little short

Mar 02, 2019

A little short

Works as expected!

Mar 01, 2019

I just throw it in my pipe bag with the essentials.

Silver Pipe Nail

Feb 18, 2019

great value and easy to use

Pipe nail

Jan 24, 2019

Like it. Light weight and easy to use.

Awesome

Jan 20, 2019

I love it it's a great tool I can carry it in my pocket and not worry about it getting stuck in a pocket knife and with the way my knuckles are in the morning it easy to use for me

Pipe nail tamper

Jan 03, 2019

It’s a very simple easy to use tamper and scraper. Works like a charm!

Jojo44

Jan 01, 2019

Great tool

Pipe Nail

Dec 14, 2018

Just like every other one I've had for the last sixty years!

It's a nail

Nov 16, 2018

The description matched the item exactly and I'll likely add one each order.

Nov 11, 2018

works well

Nov 08, 2018

works well

Pipe nail

Oct 31, 2018

My favorite pipe tool. (I smoke Missouri Meerschaums)

Does the job

Oct 28, 2018

The silver nail is a very light, but functional tamper. The other end is flattened and not sharp, so it is good for my pocket. Price and functionality give this a five star in my opinion.

Well worth the price!

Oct 25, 2018

This is a small, handy pipe tool that no pipe smoker should be without!

GREAT LITTLE TOOL FOR PIPES!

Oct 23, 2018

GREAT LITTLE TOOL FOR PIPES!

nice

Oct 21, 2018

Love it works great.

Simple

Oct 16, 2018

Simple and useful. What's not to like?

Nailed

Oct 14, 2018

It's why pockets are on pants.

Great as a spare tamper --

Oct 10, 2018

This aluminum tamper does a fine job with packing after the first light, keeping tobacco firmly in the bowl for an even smoke. They're easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. I store one in my pouch as a spare, tucking it in amongst the tobacco. Otherwise, the nail end may pierce the lining and initiate a tear. I bought a few of them, as they make great spares when my regular pipe tool is not readily available.

Oct 05, 2018

Good Tool!

Sep 22, 2018

Simple, easy to use, and inexpensive enough to have several lying around!

Tough to drive in PT lumber

Aug 27, 2018

I saw these and thought they would work well. Especially with the interesting shape on the head of the nail. I thought a dollar a piece was a little expensive, but you have to use galvanized outdoor so I thought I'd try them for an outdoor deck I was building. Well, turns out that the head of these nails aren't sharp at all. It made it very difficult to drive them into my pressure treated deck boards. And toe nailing the rails was impossible. I ended up having to finish up with a couple of galvanized 8d nails I found rattling around in the bottom of a mason jar in my shed. I would not recommend these for pressure treated lumber at all. I did have one left over and used it as sort of a makeshift tamper for my pipe though and it worked very well. That funny tip even ended up being useful for scooping out the ash.

Hard to drive, kind of expensive

Aug 22, 2018

Bought a hundred of these for my back patio. A hundred dollars seemed expensive, but you have to use galvanized fasteners when your work is going to be exposed to the elements. And I got free shipping. I thought the tip looked kind of cool, like some new design over a traditional nail, but I gave it a shot anyway. Turns out that because of this type of point, it required a lot more effort to drive this into a pressure treated 2x6. And toe nailing them was impossible. If I had it to do over again, I would just buy a pound of galvanized 8d nails at the hardware store for like a tenth of what these cost. One good thing, though is that after my deck was finished, I had one of these nails left over and it worked really good as a kind of make shift tobacco pipe tamper. That funny point kind of made it easy to scoop out all the ash when I was done.

siver pipe nail

Aug 09, 2018

wish it was about 1/2 longer

Nailed it

Jul 28, 2018

Simple an inexpensive - what more could you ask for.

good pipe nail

Jul 24, 2018

good pipe nail

it works

Jul 15, 2018

it works

Does the job

Jul 14, 2018

Does the job

Pipe nail

Jul 02, 2018

Works great / cheap.

Very functional --

Jun 21, 2018

I’ve been buying these bargain tampers at P&C for many years. They do their expected job, are easy to clean and never wear out. I keep them in my cars and workshop, along with a spare in my pouch. These pipe nails are extremely lightweight and tend to get lost easily, especially when doing yard work. That’s why I always keep spares on hand. Best of all, they help prevent my quality pipe tools from getting lost.

Quite nice.

Jun 10, 2018

Quite nice.

Silver Pipe tool

May 30, 2018

Perfect tool...Its Light, and has dual purpose.

LOVE IT

May 07, 2018

What can I say - it does exactlt what i wanted it to do, and the price was awesome!!! What more do you need, get one!

Get a handfull whenever ordering tobacco

Apr 25, 2018

There's nothing to go wrong with these tools. They're solid, just the right size, and do what they're supposed to. Tip: Get a handfull of these when you're ordering tobacco. They won't add to your shipping cost that way. You'll lose them long before you ever wear them out. I'm convinced the pipe tool gnomes come around every night to steal pipe tools.

I always loose these

Apr 04, 2018

does whats it is intended to do so i always buy multiple

A good, cheap pipe nail

Mar 08, 2018

There is very little to say about this pipe nail, except to say it does it's job to perfection and is quite handy to use. I have several of them since I have a tendency to misplace one now and then. I see no need to purchase anything more expensive.

Simple

Feb 28, 2018

Simple

Simple and practical

Feb 16, 2018

They're solid, cheap, and get the job done. My favorite pipe tool by far. I buy several at once because I tend to lose pipe tools. The end of it resembles a spoon but it isn't concave like a scoop. I just use it to soften the ash up so I can dump it halfway through a smoke (I don't like the taste of burning ash) They are best used as a tamper but that's all you really need. Cheap enough to buy several at once. Don't have to worry about them falling apart on you. I'd recommend it top any pipe smoker

nailed it

Jan 24, 2018

works great

just ok in a pinch

Jan 09, 2018

just ok in a pinch

Pipe Nail

Jan 07, 2018

As expected. Good value.

Works

Dec 21, 2017

simple

Works

Dec 19, 2017

Simple an inexpensive

Works

Dec 15, 2017

Simple and inexpensive

simple is good

Oct 25, 2017

It is just a nail; but does the job. Don't worry about losing one. Can have extras to have around. good give aways.

Excellent

Sep 11, 2017

Cant go wrong with this tamper. I Hardly use any other tamper but this one.

Reviewing a Nail

Aug 31, 2017

What can you say about an aluminum flat point nail. It is durable and useful.

Silver Pipe Nail is my personal favorite.

Jun 12, 2017

This silver pipe nail is my favorite pocket pipe tamping and mild scraping tool. Came in a bundle so I got it for a very nice price. Thanks Pipes and Tobacco.

Handy

Feb 18, 2017

They're inexpensive and handy to have, I keep 1 in each car plus 1 on the porch, If I loose 1 I have spares.

very light

Jan 30, 2017

it's a great pipe nail. I thought at first it was made of plastic, but I believe it's aluminum.

like em, use em

Jan 29, 2017

Always try to have one of these scattered around and in every coat pocket.

Tamp it firm

Jan 23, 2017

This pipe tool is nice, economical and efficient. It's a good addition to one's pipe accessory collection.

Good

Jan 01, 2017

Good

Really nailed it...

Dec 14, 2016

...with these pipe nails. They are cheap, so you can buy a few to keep in your car, coat pocket, pipe bag, etc. And if you lose them, no love lost. I will say though that the tamping head may be a little big for tapered bowls. It's not a deal breaker though. That could be modified with a little ingenuity if your favorite pipe falls in that category.

Works

Dec 05, 2016

As well as any other

Great and simple

Sep 27, 2016

Great value, does what it says. Simple and efficient.

Silver Pipe Nail

Jul 29, 2016

What can I say? Simple little device that's been around since Moses was a baby. Lightweight, rustproof aluminum that fits easily into your pocket or pouch. Sure beats dirty or burned fingers for tamping your pipe.

Simple and what you need

Jul 28, 2016

Nothing fancy...its just right.

Silver nail

Jul 25, 2016

Handy and cheap.

simple

Jun 29, 2016

These are rather crudely made, but they work great snd get the job done. And thats what I think matters.

Good Ol' Pipe Nail

Jun 23, 2016

Cheap,Easy and Plentiful! What else is there to say? it's a Pipe Nail! Inexpensive enough to leave one everywhere I go and one to carry. They're like basic pipe cleaners, not pretty but gets the job done.

Good for the money

Jun 10, 2016

This is good at what it does, excellent size on the tamper size and the scraper is decent. For the money you can't go wrong but I would recommend spending a dollar more and order the Czech tool

Hank

Jun 06, 2016

They are exactly what I was after!

No moving parts

Jun 04, 2016

Easy to use and great value. No moving parts. 100% recyclable, if that's your thing.

Functionality A1

Apr 27, 2016

This tool is very functional and sleek. I very much like this no frill tool and will buy another as a spare just in case I loose one. No problems here

resonable price

Apr 25, 2016

cheep price . I loose or misplace a lot of pipe tools , with this price I can have plenty of extras lying around .

No Frills Pipe Nail

Apr 24, 2016

It is what it is ... a quick easy nail to carry in your pocket without anything sticking in your leg lol or cluttering your pocket up. I tend to keep other tools at home or office.

Good cheap little tool!

Mar 07, 2016

Basic tamper/scraper and dirt cheap! Should last forever and no sad face if lost. I bought a few.

Just what it says works

Mar 03, 2016

Just what it says works great

Silver pipe nails

Jan 11, 2016

Bought ghese for my dad and he loves them.

Poor QC

Dec 07, 2015

I don't normally write reviews, but I felt I needed to provide feedback on this product. I have had a pipe nail previously (just like the one shown in the picture), but gave it to a friend. So, I ordered a new one to replace it. Don't get me wrong, it obviously will still perform the basic tasks of tamping and scraping. But the QC on this is terrible - it should not have passed. It is clearly hand ground, and then sand-blasted. Nothing is circular, symmetrical, or even. It looks like a 7th grade shop project from the reject bin. I am reluctant to use it to scrape my bowl due to the odd & uneven curve of the "spoon" end. It's not a huge deal due to the small price tag, but I would still like to find a quality replacement for the pipe nail I used to have.

does what it's supposed to

Dec 02, 2015

Use this Little tool to keep in my pocket so I have one with me no matter where I am you never know when you might be able to stop for a smoke

The idea pipe tool for everyday use

Oct 30, 2015

I'll be getting another of these! I've been using the multi-tool for a while and picked up one of these on a whim, but it works so much better for me that I carry this all the time and leave the other with the pipe stand at home. It is light-weight, simple, easy to clean, and very functional.

Nice pipe tool

Aug 23, 2015

As simple as it gets and does a great job. Just sorry I didn't buy the five pack.

Great Buy!

Aug 20, 2015

Why did I buy just one of these. These things are great and how can ya argue with the price. Best little pipe tool I've used!

Customer Testimonials

The large tamp area is ideal for getting a more uniform tamp on the ember unlike some of the smaller diameter tamps that some with pipe lighters...they will compress a small area of the ash/amber area and I find them to be not a very consistent tamp...these nail are simple and work excellent ...highly recommended !

RA of derry, NH

These serve the purpose as a tamper and scraper. However I like having a punch like the 3-in-1 tools have because some times I pack my pipe a little too tight and that punch is perfect for opening up just a small hole. I will still keep these on hand, especially for traveling.

TO of Concord, NC

A simple must have for any pipe smoker. Buy lots as you might lose one or two to your mooching friends.

MS of Frankfort, KY

Nice little inexpensive tool. It was to my surprise slightly larger than expected. Not bad at all but I think I prefer the horseshoe tool.

BL of Belleville, IL

It's simple and it works.

KJ of Aiea, HI

These things are really handy and inexpensive. I have several in a small wooden box on my desk, at all times. One of these and a small, sharp pocket knife are the only pipe tools I use.

JB of Seguin, TX

Exactly what I was looking for at a great price. I bought the 4-pack. Let's face it we all lose pipe tools, at a dollar a piece, I won't lose any sleep when I do? The perfect pipe tool - cheap and simple.

BB of Valley Center, KS