Davidoff Pipes

Subject: Davidoff Pipes Tue May 27, 2008 5:12 pm

Does anyone have any experience with Davidoff pipes? You don't see much reference to them. Any idea who actually manufactures them for Davidoff?

Subject: Re: Davidoff Pipes Tue May 27, 2008 5:48 pm

Oh yeah!

I had one and it was pure garbage! It had no grain whatsoever and it's stem would disscolour totally after just one smoke! It's smoking qualities were'nt great and it reminded me of an upshall in that the smoke had a "hot air" quality without much flavor. I would'nt buy another one for a fiver. The brand left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended)

Mine was a gift from a well meaning relative.It was a grp 4 billiard with it's box and sock.It had been smoked less than five times and only brought around a hundred bucks when I sold it on e-Bay!

My advice: Buy and Ashton or a Ferndown and skip the Davidoff's......

Best,
D.J.
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Subject: Re: Davidoff Pipes Tue May 27, 2008 5:55 pm

Subject: Re: Davidoff Pipes Tue May 27, 2008 10:02 pm

Subject: Re: Davidoff Pipes Wed May 28, 2008 8:29 am

Thanks, Dock. I was more curious than tempted. They sell traditional shapes (which I like) and the double red finsish (or whatever it is called) looks nice. But, I'll defer to actual experience with them. There are too many well-made pipes out there to waste $300 on something with poor smoking characteristics.

Joined : 27 Feb 2008 Posts : 212 Location : Littleton, CO

A few years ago I made the mistake of buying one. Even on sale, at 50% off, it was a waste of my money. Way overpriced!
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Subject: Re: Davidoff Pipes Sat May 31, 2008 10:08 am

I received Hacker's Rare Smoke this week which has this: "Long recognized by connoisseurs of both Havana and (since 1989) Dominican cigars, the Davidoff name entered the pipe smoker's world in 1974, when their pipes were first introduced in England. The Davidoff pipe reached American shores a few years later and now, of course, they are available worldwide. Originally, production of Davidoff pipes was divided among Italy, France, and England, but they are now consolidated in England. The briars are all high grades and are priced accordingly. Available in 14 of the most traditional styles, the Davidoff pipe is readily identified by a semi-saddle back scalloped underside of the bit, which also exhibits the dramatically swirled 'D' trademark. Three finishes are offered in ascending price ranges, they are: black sandblaste, a double stained 'red,' and a polished natural 'matte.'"

Thanks for comments based upon personal experience because Hacker's note implies these pipes are better than they are reported to be.

Joined : 28 Dec 2007 Posts : 24 Location : Wisconsin

I have collected all three finishes over the years. I paid about $100 bucks each for them they make a nice looking group the natural has outstanding tiny birds eye, the red has good straight grain and the black blast has a very good ring grain blast. For the price I paid I am very happy with the pipes they smoke great. Mine are drilled spot on and I think the stems are Lucite as I have never had even a hint of oxidation. I believe the 2 French made pipes are carved by Pierre Morrel. The London made black blast by ???? (he knows how to blast). I prefer larger pipes so they don't get out much but when I go to Vegas I will pack them with a Davidoff tamper and lighter for an elegant after dinner pipe. (yes, I fell for the marketing! Embarassed

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