It's sad that the Stanwell factory is no more. I have a handful of these fine machine made pipes and to me there simply is no better value for the money. I probably won't buy any of the newer Italian made "Stanwell" pipes because frankly, they're not really a Stanwell other than in name.

Bill, I couldn't agree more. I only have one, a freehand that is about 12 years old, and it is truly a fine smoker.

I think I'll reserve opinion ,,,they may not be a traditional Stanwell, but they might be good smokers at a reasonable price,,,,,,

Indeed, seems to me there are lots of italian pipes that have an excellent reputation. It is pretty sad though, and I can't imagine that I will ever be able to get nearly as attached to an Italian Stannie as I am to my Danish ones. Maybe if they rename it Stanwello or Stanwelli or something.

I'm taking the conservative wait and see attitude.. BUT...

Considering they auctioned off their wood & their machinery I'm not getting excited. Also when you consider exactly who it is in Italy that could possibly handle the volume your left with someone completely new to the business or Savinelli.. I guess we will see before long.. The warehouses and shops have to start running thin of Danish made production before long.

Stanvinelli?

Savwell?

It definitely is sad. I was trying to track down my first Stanwell as news came 'round that they were closing up shop in Denmark. Something matching my wants didn't materialize in time. Even if they are every bit as great as the "real" Stanwell, they're still going to be missing a good chunk of that pedigree. Oh well, those that do own them will now have something that much more special.

As of yet everyone I've seen available is Danish Production... They are far from gone... If you want a Danish made Stanwell go to almost any pipe shop and buy one.