Old German Clay Pipes are made in the old world tradition with an exacting eye for authentic detail. These are smaller in size and made for tasting tobacco. Be careful as they will heat up, but smoke slow and be rewarded with a wonderful , clean smoke.
It's perfect for the size that I like for work. I can easily smoke my pipe while my co. Worker smokes 2 cigarettes and it's very portable. I do appreciate it, thank you guys so much.
5 out of 5
Beautiful!!
Aug 08, 2023
Love it, great pipe!
5 out of 5
I liked the shape and
Aug 03, 2023
I liked the shape and the details of the pipe though it’s a small pipe I will add it to my pipe collection
5 out of 5
Bamboo clay pipe.
Jul 24, 2023
The pipe looks great, I have 3 other tavern pipes and have wanted to try a bamboo stem. The pipe smoked extremely well, as most clay pipes do with no excessive heat. The simple design of the pipe makes it great for the traditional look.
4 out of 5
Wasn’t sure, but jumped anyways….
Jun 25, 2023
This is a good old fashioned German clay pipe. It’s on the smaller side which makes it nice for trying new tobaccos. It’s got a fairly rough feel to it and the bowl gets hot fast so holding it by the stem is a must. Also, It is clay, so it will tend dry your lips unless you use something on it. I prefer melting beeswax and then wiping it off while warm so a nice light coat remains. That works great for me and lasts quite a while.
Now it is fairly small, but it smokes dry, cleans easily and it’s easy on the wallet, what more could you ask for?
5 out of 5
Sailor pipe
May 26, 2023
Love this little pipe, my absolute favorite
5 out of 5
these are great pipes!
May 04, 2023
these are great pipes!
5 out of 5
I enjoy these pipes!
Apr 30, 2023
I enjoy these pipes!
4 out of 5
Very nice to look at!
Apr 21, 2023
I don't think I can honestly write a serious review since I am still new to smoking the pipe. That's the reason for the rating. But with that I can say that it feels like I am holding a special artifact. I also really like the designs or molding (however you say it).
I have not tried to smoke through it yet. It feels so delicate, I am afraid I'm going to break it. It may end up being a showpiece.
5 out of 5
Great Pipe
Mar 21, 2023
This is a well-made pipe which smokes cool and very clean, revealing the tobacco’s true flavour and character. And the price is great too!
5 out of 5
Great little pipe that provides
Jan 28, 2023
Great little pipe that provides a clean and fast smoke. Price makes it very affordable to have many for different tobaccos so you don’t cross/ghost flavors.
4 out of 5
Cool little pipe.
Jan 04, 2023
Nice little pipe. It's smaller than I pictured it, about the size of those toy bubble pipes I used to get as a kid. Though it looks very small, it gives about a 45 min smoke. Smokes quite dry and gives a pure tobacco taste. Great for trying new tobaccos or pulling flavors from old favorites.
5 out of 5
Great little pipes, good for
Dec 17, 2022
Great little pipes, good for tasting different tobacco if you've got a good pipe shop near you that has tastings. I like that it is a pure taste of the tobacco without tasting what you're smoking out of
5 out of 5
Great pipe
Dec 11, 2022
Great clay pipe. I bought it for the size of the bowl which is larger than most other clay pipes. It provides a good smoke
5 out of 5
Purchased this just to have
Nov 12, 2022
Purchased this just to have in my collection, not a good smoker for me due to the bit being clay but had to have one in my collection
5 out of 5
Great
Sep 13, 2022
Great quality and smokes well
4 out of 5
And for the love of God, don't hold it by the bowl!
Aug 07, 2022
A nice clay with a bamboo stem. Good for testing, and with a surprisingly deep bowl for when you want to settle in for a long smoke.
Fragile, though, like many clays, so be careful.
5 out of 5
Worth every penny!
Jul 22, 2022
At 5", this is a short pipe with a small bowl and I love it! Clay was the only major pipe making material I hadn't tried before but after doing so, I'm a believer. If you're looking for a good sipper for that robust blend then this may be a good choice! The claw version has ample material to hold on to away from the bowl to avoid heat. I've smoked about a dozen bowls from it so far without issue.
5 out of 5
Really nice.
Jul 19, 2022
Really nice.
4 out of 5
Clay pipe
Jun 29, 2022
Smokes good dry gets hot but that’s to be expected really nice little pipe
5 out of 5
I did not pay attention
Jun 27, 2022
I did not pay attention to the length of thr pipe, so it is very short, the mouth piece is sideways to what I am used to, but it is a very good smoking pipe, especially for the money!
5 out of 5
Bought my first clay pipe
Jun 24, 2022
Bought my first clay pipe maybe a year ago. I’m on my fourth pipe of this size now. Fragile? Yes. Cool, dry smoke and a good value? Also yes.
5 out of 5
Clay pipe
Jun 17, 2022
A light weight pipe great for a quick break during the day for a surprisingly cool smoke
3 out of 5
TK
Jun 03, 2022
It’s a better piece to just look at
5 out of 5
Love it
May 20, 2022
Very nice pipe and is easier to hold than the last two old german clay pipes and the bowl is a lot bigger than expected I'm looking forward to ordering more of these.
4 out of 5
Smokes cool. Gets a lot
May 09, 2022
Smokes cool. Gets a lot of compliments. Definitely worth the price.
5 out of 5
The pipe was better than
Apr 14, 2022
The pipe was better than I expected--striking appearance that I have received many comments on--smokes good--nice draw
3 out of 5
Old clay pipe
Mar 03, 2022
Smaller than I thought it would be . Still very nice. Smokes well.
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5 out of 5
Beautifully molded, delicate pipe
Feb 11, 2022
This is the third clay pipe I have purchased and they all are expertly molded and finished - better than some of the other clays in my collection. Thank you for your eye to detail.
3 out of 5
Fun to paint
Feb 04, 2022
Fun to paint
3 out of 5
Small but useable, and fun to paint.
Feb 04, 2022
More sculpting would be awesome
5 out of 5
Seems serviceable and convenient for
Feb 03, 2022
Seems serviceable and convenient for an impromptu smoke.
4 out of 5
Great little pipes
Feb 01, 2022
I like smoking these historically significant pipes. 4 stars because I would have liked them to be slightly longer.
5 out of 5
A very ornate and beautiful piece from Germany.
Jan 20, 2022
My first Old German Clay Pipe was the Cutty Straight and I absolutely loved it until I accidentally broke it in three pieces but I just ordered a new one that is the hand 19 and the other cutty Straight I had bought for my friend and he had his for a while until somebody broke his which this time I am going to keep it together and hopefully get a good smoking experience like no other pipes I've had.
5 out of 5
Nice and rustic
Dec 26, 2021
Nice on a cold day because the thin stem cools the smoke. Good if you like clay pipes.
5 out of 5
More than just a bang for your buck, a real momento
Nov 02, 2021
This is my first real tobacco pipe as a pipe smoker and I'm impressed. I really like the shape of the inside of the bowl and how smooth it feels and looks when it is in my hands. It isn't really that big, but I think it is perfect size for an evening or morning bowl smoke of tobacco. It draws nicely and I noticed that the clay tastes clean paired with a nice pipe tobacco when the pipe is lit. I would highly recommend one of these for a beginner or traveler who does not want to pack an expensive pipe on a trip.
5 out of 5
Good clean smoke
Sep 06, 2021
Not only is this pipe esthetically pleasing, but it smokes clean and doesn’t get cashed out as quickly as other pipes.
5 out of 5
These clay pipes are my
Aug 13, 2021
These clay pipes are my favorite pipes. They smoke clean leaving only fully burnt ash in the bowl.
The perfect Sunday afternoon is Presbyterian Mixture in my clay pipe watching my kids swim.
5 out of 5
Love it.
Aug 03, 2021
Nice small pipe you can carry anywhere. Smokes good. I personally put electrical tape on mouth piece to avoid the clay feel on my lips.
5 out of 5
Love it.
Aug 01, 2021
Smokes good and small enough to carry anywhere. I wrap electrical tape on the mouth piece, feels better than clay on my lips.
5 out of 5
Delivers a great, cool, and dry smoke.
Aug 01, 2021
I've read other reviews that state this type of pipe has a certain flavor that interferes with the flavor of the tobacco for the first 10 or so bowls. I've had an only great experience with these pipes since I've started to use them. I did notice a bit of a flavor for the first two or three bowls, but that dissipated quickly. The pipe I initially received had a small void that created a hole through the side of the bowl. This is not uncommon for this form of pipe. However, Pipes and Cigars immediately sent me a replacement pipe which I am thoroughly enjoying. The price, the performance, and the appearance of the pipe are outstanding, as well as the customer service experience I received from Pipes and Cigars.
5 out of 5
Old German Clay Pipe 45
Aug 01, 2021
Nice pipe, the first one was not "drilled" fully and un-smokable. The replacement works good and is a joy to smoke.
5 out of 5
Enjoy this piece. If history
Jul 31, 2021
Enjoy this piece. If history smokes good
4 out of 5
pipe
Jul 31, 2021
does not sit right in mouth. needs a wider mouth piece
5 out of 5
Cool pipe
Jul 31, 2021
Great looking pipe, great price, quick shipping. Many compliments on it, ty!
5 out of 5
Great pipe at a great
Jun 16, 2021
Great pipe at a great value. Touch of the old world.
5 out of 5
Excellent product
Jun 14, 2021
A new experience, pleasant one, in somking a pipe. Theres is no moisture condensation in the stem
5 out of 5
Old German Clay 17, a Wonderful little pipe
May 14, 2021
Old German Clay 17 arrived a few days ago. This is a great little pipe which also allows a cleaner to pass so cleaning and maintenance is a breeze. I would definitely recommend and would buy again. Excellent service from P&C as usual!
4 out of 5
Cool little pipe
May 14, 2021
Cool little pipe
3 out of 5
The bamboo stem looks MUCH
Apr 08, 2021
The bamboo stem looks MUCH different than in the picture.
5 out of 5
Cool little pipe
Apr 06, 2021
This is not gonna be my go-to pipe on a regular basis, as it is pretty small. However, when it comes to a short smoke, this is a perfect pipe. Takes a similar amount of time as a cigarette. Easy to clean and maintain, at least now after a few smokes.
4 out of 5
Ok pipe. Good for a
Mar 29, 2021
Ok pipe. Good for a short smoke. Can really taste the tobacco flavor. Easy to clean.
5 out of 5
Good for the collection
Mar 23, 2021
Good for the collection
3 out of 5
Smokes well, nice length
Feb 23, 2021
Smokes well, nice length
4 out of 5
Quality at the price
Feb 19, 2021
Quality pipe for the price, a bit of ash came through towards the end of the smoke but I assume this is to be expected with clay pipes.
3 out of 5
👍
Feb 18, 2021
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5 out of 5
Neat little pipe
Feb 14, 2021
I expected it to burn hot and be much heavier. I was pleasantly surprised by this pipe. If you smoke pipes or collect or both I would recommend picking one up.
5 out of 5
Old German Clay Straight Billard 19
Feb 13, 2021
This is a great and very cool smoking pipe. Just right when you want a good pipe smoke but dont have a long time to smoke due to work
5 out of 5
Timeless smoker
Feb 08, 2021
Smooth draw, easy to smoke, and awesome customer service when dealing with the first package being damaged and missing both pipes i ordered
2 out of 5
German clay pipe: small and stem 90 degrees wrong
Feb 08, 2021
I love a small clay pipe to smoke a little bit of something too strong for me usually. The problem with this pipe is that the mouth piece and stem shape at the end are more vertical than horizontal. You can't hold it between your teeth or lips very easily unless it's sideways. I still use it though, because the price was right. :-)
5 out of 5
German clay pipe
Feb 05, 2021
Very smooth and easy draw. Very enjoyable, will be adding more to my collection.
4 out of 5
Small
Feb 01, 2021
Small
4 out of 5
Slightly Smaller Than Expected
Jan 22, 2021
Good quality in a clay pipe. Fits the Sherlock Holmes look I wanted this pipe to have when displayed with other pipes I have in story and screen.
5 out of 5
The pipe is beautiful
Jan 17, 2021
The pipe is beautiful
5 out of 5
Best pipe I've owned.
Dec 27, 2020
Decided to try clay pipe on a whim and will never go back to briar. Ease of care was an unexpected but enjoyed factor but the best part was how moisture is not a problem especially for those who like a whiskey with a smoke.
5 out of 5
Perfect for a 3-pipe problem
Dec 25, 2020
While these are describe as small they are perfect for a 30 minute smoke. It was beautifully crafted and smoked great!
5 out of 5
love it
Dec 23, 2020
love it
4 out of 5
1st clay pipe
Nov 02, 2020
It's taking a little while to get used to but this little pipe is great for flakes and especially Virginia's, giving an unadulterated profile. The stem and narrowness takes some practice and it is also one you probably dont eait to clench. Great pipe!
5 out of 5
Clay pipe
Oct 09, 2020
First few smokes very unsueal taste after that a very good pipe l will buy more in the future
5 out of 5
Pipe
Oct 03, 2020
Very good flavor from this pipe, smokes well
5 out of 5
Great little pipe
Sep 24, 2020
Thank you very much for getting me my replacement pipe I am very happy with it
4 out of 5
stem is shorter than ones
Aug 15, 2020
stem is shorter than ones previously purchased
5 out of 5
Nice
Aug 02, 2020
Pretty nifty pipe. Cool for display. Does work for a pipe too.
5 out of 5
Great taster. No briar burning
Jul 28, 2020
Great taster. No briar burning taste so you get a more pure taste of the tobacco.
2 out of 5
A little disappointed
Jul 28, 2020
Smokes pretty good but gets really hot really fast.
5 out of 5
Review
Jul 04, 2020
Very nice pipe that I got for my dad and he is very happy with it the details of the wolf where surprising
5 out of 5
Clay pipe is the only way to go I now feel.
May 13, 2020
Clay pipe is the only way to go I now feel.
4 out of 5
Nice little pipe
Mar 20, 2020
Nice little clay pipe for sampling blends of tobacco
5 out of 5
Great pipe.
Feb 13, 2020
Good clean design with a decent sized bowl. Painted mine for an historical event. Unique and fun.
3 out of 5
Quick smoke
Jan 31, 2020
Nice pipe for a quick smoke, too brittle though.
5 out of 5
Get a bag for your pipe.
Jan 12, 2020
Welp, I loved it. Great build, amazing design. Light for it's length. I only suggest to anyone buying any clay pipe as your first. please buy a bag so you don't drop it first day like I did. I will be getting another one though.
5 out of 5
Great pipe
Dec 17, 2019
I like the way it smokes and you only taste the tobacco that’s in it
3 out of 5
Decent for first clay pipe
Dec 03, 2019
Does it's job.
5 out of 5
Nice pipe. It makes me
Oct 30, 2019
Nice pipe. It makes me speak German.
4 out of 5
Fun addition to the collection
Oct 25, 2019
I’ve only had a few bowls of tobacco out of this pipe, but it does smoke quite dry and delivers an overall satisfying experience. This being my first clay pipe I didn’t know what to expect, but I will say there’s a little bit of a feeling like you’re drinking from a paper straw. It doesn’t color the whole experience, but it does feel a bit funny on the lips. Maybe I’ll get used to it? Overall I do enjoy it though!
5 out of 5
Traditionally great
Jul 05, 2019
Clay, meerschaum, and corncob are all traditional, dry and cool smoking pipes. The bamboo stem on this pipe is much better than clay. I’m going to get another as soon as I can manage it.
4 out of 5
Nice pipe
Mar 23, 2019
This is now my traveling pipe. I keep it in my tobacco pouch. The bowl is a little bigger than I wanted but I only fill it half full.
Great for the price and I love my long stemed tavern pipe too
5 out of 5
Bought Old German Clay Pipe 39
Feb 08, 2019
I bought the first of these style simple clay pipes almost 20 years ago in Colonial Williamsburg, VA. I bought it at a gift because I was bored and it looked a bit different. That pipe established a home in my shop and lasted probably a decade before I dropped and broke it into 3 pieces. That first pipe and two I have bought at P&C over the last 5 years or so perform exactly the same. Here is my experience:
- These pipes are very dependable!
- They do not dangle well from the mouth
- DO NOT try to smoke them hot. They have all had a very nice draw that can make for a smooth smoke.
- I found none of them to clean easily with a commercial pipe cleaner. To clean the stem I keep a short length of soft steel wire that I wipe off with a shop rag to Works very well. None of the bowls developed a cake. They still smoke well.
- The stark white clay quickly develops a nice, very old tymey look.
- Lastly when they finally do break I have buried mine in long established locations where hopefully someone will dig it up 50 years from now planting petunias and say "Oh My, what an interesting thing I have found."
I hope P&C carry these for many years to come.
Bob
2 out of 5
Nice to have, I suppose...
Dec 19, 2018
I purchased this to try out a clay pipe, and for that, this one serves its purpose. It's too small to be anywhere close to a favorite pipe. I keep it in an old glasses case shoved in my backpack alongside a pouch of Velvet, for those unexpected opportunities for an unplanned smoke. It's a really small pipe, that said, there's nothing wrong with it and it smokes well.
5 out of 5
Old world pipe
Nov 25, 2018
I am an amateur archaeologist, I have found examples of this style of pipe dating to the early 1800's. I have wondered how they smoke, very nice!
5 out of 5
Vitage pipe
Nov 15, 2018
I was as described, great value!
5 out of 5
clay pipe
Nov 02, 2018
the pipe fits in very well with my per 1840 rendezvous group and smokes cooler due to it's length .
5 out of 5
Great little pipe!
Nov 02, 2018
I love these little clays, they smoke well and look great in my pipe collection.
4 out of 5
For a first time buy
Oct 25, 2018
For a first time buy , not as good as I wanted , also not as bad as they could have been . I am also looking forward to continued business with you
5 out of 5
A modest review
Oct 05, 2018
It’s a good product, behaves how it was described, and arrived fairly quickly. You cannot go wrong with the price either.
5 out of 5
First Clay Pipe
Oct 03, 2018
As the title says, this was/is my first clay pipe and it is an attractive one at that. The bamboo stem is wonderful and the bowl itself is great. I would recommend this to someone who is browsing.
3 out of 5
Very fragile not for everyday
Sep 24, 2018
Very fragile not for everyday use*
5 out of 5
Great Pipe
Sep 12, 2018
Great smoking pipe. Would recommend any of the old German clay pipes these guys sell.
5 out of 5
Suprise Enjoyment
May 11, 2018
I have to say that when I first received the pipe I was rather turned off by it. Small imperfections and the size was so small. Not impressed. Still, worth a try, at least say I’d smoked a clay pipe, plus my German heritage kind of drove me to try. So I did and glad of it. Took a bit to get used to shape of the stem in my mouth, but the smoke was great. Cool, flavorful. The warmth of the clay. All made for a really good easy smoke. Interestingly, the small bowl makes for an easy and quick smoke rather than say a half-bowl of one of my normal pipes.
5 out of 5
Awsome Pipe
May 08, 2018
This pipe is a real beauty, especially for the price. Quality is top notch. Super fun to smoke, makes you feel like you have stepped back in time.
3 out of 5
Too small
May 02, 2018
I should have looked at the description closer for the actual size of the pipe. It's a good "tasting" pipe for trying out new tobaccos.
5 out of 5
Beautiful pipe
Apr 12, 2018
I purchased this clay pipe to paint. It came in flawless and quickly became the 19th century pipe that I needed. Now to work on the patina... must smoke. Thank you!
2 out of 5
It Works
Feb 28, 2018
What I got was a fairly close approximation of the picture. However, at a glance the flaws were obvious. I use this pipe now as a kind of knock around, because I don't really care what happens to it. So, what's wrong with it? OK, for instance, when the two halves were pressed together after molding, well it turned out to be more of a smashing than a pressing and as a result the pipe has a sort of half crushed look about it. Since the medium is pretty fragile it doesn't help that the bowl was bored off center as well, thus creating a very weak wall on one side. All that being said clay is still the way to go if you want a meerschaum like experience without having to pay for it, and unlike a solid meerschaum this pipe will not weaken after smoking aromatics in it. Clay buyers try to remember that clay transfers heat very well so the bowls can get very hot, and they tend to pick up oil from your hands as well. I had the exterior of mine glazed to strengthen it and avoid the handling issue.
5 out of 5
Perfect Size for on the Go
Feb 24, 2018
Great little smoker. Love the smaller size. Great for on the go. Also love the clean smoke.
5 out of 5
My boyfriend loved it.
Feb 21, 2018
My boyfriend loved it.
5 out of 5
An old style of pipe smoking made new
Feb 19, 2018
These clays are quite pleasant with a good Virginia flake. They are pretty straightforward smokes. Smoke slowly, they burn hot. The manufacture of these pipes is good.
5 out of 5
Evoking literary classics
Feb 16, 2018
This sturdy little pipe arrived well packaged and intact. While it is well made, it is likely to be delicate if knocked about too much. Take care, and it will last for many pleasurable smokes. While smoking a small bowl, I think back to how similar pipes would have been used by rustic characters in a Charles Dickens novel. I can see old Mr. Barkus of David Copperfield enjoying this pipe after his evening meal-- for some reason always referred to as a "convivial" pipe. Amazing to reflect that a small bowl of tobacco in this humble pipe would be the highlight of his day. And so it is for me; a time to reflect and ponder the remains of the day with my delightful German clay pipe.
5 out of 5
Old German Clay Pipe
Feb 06, 2018
Excellent, durable pipe that smokes cool. Flavor of pipe tobacco is robust. Only drawback is the bowl is to.o hot to hold
5 out of 5
Excellent Clay Flake pipe.
Jan 10, 2018
This is exactly as I had hoped for.. tall narrow bowl perfect for shortish sessions of my favorite flake pipe tobby folded and stuffed. Burns clean, tastes clean, and no break in period.
These are the exact reason I have clays in my pipe collection. The craftsmanship was spot on and these are definitely NOT slip pipes.
5 out of 5
Great pipe for the value
Jan 10, 2018
Love it, cool, dry, and a quick smoke
4 out of 5
Tiny dry pipes, but beautiful
Jan 09, 2018
These are smaller than I would have expected, much smaller, but they smoke about a quarter of a bowl. The clay mouthpiece is uncomfortable to use the first couple of smokes, as it sticks to your lips, but it does get better. It's a clean, pure smoke, good for trying new tobaccos.
5 out of 5
German Clay Pipe
Dec 05, 2017
Really like the clay pipe. Allows for the true tobacco flavor to come through. Little different clenching the clay stem between your teeth, but I like it. Another review talked about the pipe being too small...i disagree and think it is the perfect size....not too big and not too small. I will buy another.
5 out of 5
Great bargain
Nov 22, 2017
I love these pipes because they are ready to go with no breaking in required. You have to be gentle. Since they are clay, I can smoke anything and get the full flavour.
4 out of 5
Clay is hot!
Oct 19, 2017
Clay gets hot. Bowl is large and hard to pack. Smokes well though. For the price it's great.
5 out of 5
Works, Simple, Plaain
Feb 09, 2017
Always wanted a clay after my boss in 1958 smoked one. One of those things just never gotten around to. Enjoy it as much I think, as he did.
5 out of 5
Clays are definitely worth it...
Jan 09, 2017
Clay pipes smoke clean and cool. I really feel like i taste the tobacco and only the tobacco out of it. The clay is quickly becoming my pipe of choice. Even rivaling my briar at this point.
5 out of 5
German Black Clay Pipe
Dec 24, 2016
A nice clay pipe. This is not my first clay, but the other one was a fragile little thing that I could not put a cleaner through for fear of breaking it. The German clay is solid and is a great smoking pipe.
5 out of 5
First Clay
Dec 24, 2016
Just got my first one and I will likely pick up a few more. I used it for my first bowl of Christmas Cheer, it tasted clean, dry and cool. The Clay is much Sturdier than it feels (though clenching puts me on edge, and isn't very comfortable). Pipe Cleaners came out clean and dry, even after a full bowl.
Hold it by the stem unless you need a hand warmer.
5 out of 5
Long live clay
Dec 23, 2016
One great thing about clay pipes is that you do not have to worry about a burn out. Oh sure they can get HOT if you puff the dickens out of em. But these walls won't fall. Clay also doesn't interfere with tobacco flavor whatsoever. And for those of us Sherlock Holmes fans (the written stories by Sir A.C. Doyle) know that Holmes would have had something very similar to this beauty. A great pipe all round. Just be careful when you set it down or clench! It is clay and can break with impunity!
3 out of 5
A good smoke, but brittle. Uncomfortable to hold in either hand or mouth.
Dec 14, 2016
Nice clean smoke, tobacco burns to ash and the taste of the tobacco comes through well, even on the first smoke. However, it does burn hot, and the the shape of the stem also makes it hard to clench comfortably and upright. The pipe tends to list to the side when clenched. Beyond this, the clay is brittle. When my pipe arrived, the mouthpiece was already chipped and crumbling slightly. Three others that I ordered arrived not chipped, but they all do seem somewhat brittle.
A minor complaint: my pipe was not painted black as in the picture.
All in all, a decent pipe for the price, but also rather imperfect and probably not a pipe that will last long-term.
5 out of 5
Excellent!! Wonderful service and wonderful
Dec 13, 2016
Excellent!! Wonderful service and wonderful products. Will definitely order again.
3 out of 5
Clay pipe
Dec 13, 2016
The pipe itself is a good pipe. However if u don't keep the stem wet, your lips stick to the tip. Personally I think an option for mouth pieces of some sort to fit the pipe should be offered when ordering.
5 out of 5
Nice pipe !!!
Nov 15, 2016
Very delicate but most clay pipes are. has nice character and smokes well. I love mine !
1 out of 5
Display-Piece Only
Oct 07, 2016
Very shoddily made. Stem full of loose bamboo fragments. Stem/bowl join not sturdy
4 out of 5
Smokes Great, Smaller than Expected
Aug 23, 2016
nice pipe, seems well paid and smokes nicely, it was just a bit smaller than I thought.
5 out of 5
Clay pipe
Aug 08, 2016
Over the years I found some of these broken so I had to buy a new one. Nice little smoker for that short bowl or test a flavor.
5 out of 5
nice pipe when you don't
Aug 08, 2016
nice pipe when you don't have time for a longer smoke. You can tell the German quality.
5 out of 5
Long Live Clay
Aug 06, 2016
Clay is an overlooked material for pipes these days. However it is one of the best materials for smoking pipe tobacco.
It has little to no influence over the flavor whereas briar can. Don't get me wrong I have more than enough briar pipes
I'll always cherish and smoke to the end of time! But if you haven't tried clay I highly recommend it. This pipe #20 in particular has a shorter shank/stem so you'll want to smoke this one slowly and gently. Lastly but certainly not least: it is EASY to keep clean!
5 out of 5
Was smaller in size compared
Aug 03, 2016
Was smaller in size compared to pics in catalog but still worth the price. Was a good smoke. Will enjoy an occasional smoke in it. A curiosity to say the least.
4 out of 5
pipe smokes mild
Jul 16, 2016
Uncomfortable in your mouth.
5 out of 5
Clay is the new Black
Jul 03, 2016
Every pipe smoker has a favorite pipe. I have several briar pipes that will always be at the top of my list. However after trying this fantastic pipe it has become my absolute favorite. The clay does not interfere with the tobacco flavor at all.
Briar pipes do but only a very little. One may never notice if one has never tried a clay pipe. However after trying one you will be sold! It's worth a smoke. Cheers.
2 out of 5
Clay smelled of chemicals
Jun 13, 2016
I am still allowing the clay pipe to air out / dry in the sun outside. It smelled very strongly of chemicals or ? As it has sat outside in the sun and fresh air it has improved. I will wait till it doesn't emit the strange odor before smoking with it.
2 out of 5
Sticks to your lips
May 30, 2016
Unlike some of the other pipes that have the red or colored section this one does not and thus sticks to your lips.
5 out of 5
Superb quality clay pipe
May 19, 2016
Finally, a quality black clay pipe equal to the finest euro clays that I have smoked. Most stateside clays are cheap knockoffs, not so with the No.16 Black Clay. A master craft black clay that even Sherlock Holmes would be honored to smoke. Thinks P&C for bringing this style back to these shores.
5 out of 5
Turn Back the Clock
May 19, 2016
Of course it smokes hot. Any clay does. But it's a valuable piece of pipe smoking history. Before there were briars, there were clays. If you want to know exactly what pipe smoking was like 250 or 300 years ago, stuff this little clay with straight Virginia tobacco--all they had in those days--and light up. You will know what smoking was like in the 18th century. You can pretend you're Frederick the Great with his officers in his after-dinner smoking club. It's an educational experience and a lot of fun.
5 out of 5
Surprisingly wonderful pipe
May 06, 2016
I'd never seen or used a Clay pipe and I absolutely love it. Such a clean and unique smoke compared to briar or cobs. I'm planning on buying several more in different styles.
5 out of 5
Clay pipe
May 04, 2016
Good small pipe.
3 out of 5
A little soft
Apr 28, 2016
I really do enjoy the way they smoke, that is why I keep buying them. They usually last until they get too short to smoke. I just can't seem to keep them clamped between the teeth w/o the stems shattering in the bite area. BTW, do you plan to replace the Stanwell lighter that refuses to work after burping and feeding it triple refined propane?
3 out of 5
Novel
Mar 22, 2016
I thought it worth a try. I have found it useful for other than it's intended purpose. The pipe is not as large as I expected from the offering image, much more petite than a typical tobacco burner.
5 out of 5
Clay Pipe
Mar 20, 2016
My first clay pipe experience. I stuffed it with my favorite English Blend and headed for the garage (wife's designated smoking area) for what I thought would be a 5 minute smoke because of the tiny bowl. Surprisingly I had a great 30 minute smoke. It smoked hot but really good.
5 out of 5
Nice pipe
Mar 14, 2016
It is smaller than I expected, but smokes nice. I like this pipe, it's easy to handle and clean. It does get hot like all clay pipes, but the ridges on the stem make it easy to hold.
4 out of 5
Neat piece
Jan 11, 2016
A cool little piece of living history. Nice traditional cutty shape and well made. The smoking experience is different- very dry and very pure. Two lessons though; the bowl gets hot and you will learn to hold it by the stem. Second, the clay is quite gritty and only a masochist could clench this. I just read an article about clays in Early American Life magazine. A skull from Jamestown shows a perfectly round erosion in several teeth of a pipe smoker. Next time I will get one with a glazed stem. Cool piece, give it a try.
4 out of 5
Old German Antique Clay Pipe 65
Dec 23, 2015
I bought Clay Pipe 65 a while ago. I just wanted to have a clay pipe to taste some tobacco and for a quick smoke. They are amazing, no need to break in, gets cleaned in 10 seconds, easily passes the cleaner, etc. Cons are, the bowl gets very hot so you have to hold it like a cigar (not that bad) and I don't know why but it sticks to your lips. I guess it is caused by saliva clay mix. It is gone after few minutes however you will have this problem every time you start smoking the clay pipe. Did I say that it is cleaned in 10 seconds?
5 out of 5
Nice dry smoking pipe
Dec 15, 2015
I enjoy clay pipes and these simple and inexpensive pipes are a great way to taste a great tobacco. Quite often only one light is needed for the whole bowl. Highly recommended.
4 out of 5
Clay is the Way
Nov 25, 2015
Great little pipe. Good for a 10-15 minute smoke. Smokes dry, cool and clean. You can really taste the tobacco in this one. Very small bowl though. Just fits a pipe tool tamper. More for tasting than for a long term smoke. I use it for at work when I have a smoke break because it doesn't take long to smoke.
5 out of 5
Good pipe I recomend trying it out
Nov 19, 2015
I had gotten this pipe a few days ago and it's a great pipe for learning how to pace yourself if you smoke it too fast it will get hot in your hand if you smoke it slowly it will stay warm in your hand and because it's made out of clay you get a straighter tobacco flavor out of your favorite pipe tobacco which is nice only thing I don't like about my clay pipe is that the bit and stem is oval shaped with the long part of the oval up and down not side to side so it sometimes turns over when am not holding it while I'm drawing on it.
5 out of 5
The Claw Clay Pipe
Nov 05, 2015
Not quite what I expected size wise (should pay closer attention to the specs), but this is a nice little pipe. A little handier than a tavern clay pipe and easier to hold. With the additional sculpting on the sides and front of the pipe, this clay pipe is easier to hold on to without burning your hands. I usually hold on to the front talon of this claw clay pipe like one would hold onto a tea cup. This pipe makes for a nice cool, dry smoke. No gurgling and you get the full, unimpeded flavor of your favorite tobacco. I would recommend this pipe to friends.
5 out of 5
So Good I'll Need Seconds!
Oct 31, 2015
Came thoroughly wrapped and in perfect condition without a bruise to speak of. The color is so pristine it hurts me to think of smoking out of this beauty so I'll definitely be purchasing a second in order to keep one of these as a display piece. Worth the hassle of waiting on these to come back in stock.
5 out of 5
Clay pipe 66
Oct 24, 2015
great little pipe a good smoker
5 out of 5
Excellent Purchase
Oct 21, 2015
Lightweight, small, and smokes like a clay should. Highly recommend this pipe.
5 out of 5
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Oct 14, 2015
I really enjoyed my clay pipe. A welcomed addition to my pipe collection
5 out of 5
Experience the past
Aug 12, 2015
I like to smoke an English blend in a clay to relive the experience of the founding fathers before the days of briar.
4 out of 5
A bit of history
Aug 12, 2015
I've often wondered what the old clay pipes smoked like and now I know. They smoke cool and dry. The bowl can get pretty warm. They are not comfortable to clench in your teeth. But all in all I enjoy smoking mine!
4 out of 5
old german antique clay pipes
Aug 12, 2015
i have enjoyed the pipes. it took a little time to get used to the feel of the clay pipe, but it smoked beautifully.
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