SortaGray
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That pipe I bought on impulse for $25 is turning out nice! I "tested" my three pipes (remember I am new to this) and decided that this one was the best. Smokes and tastes great but I assumed it was a real cheap-o. It was in a case with a lot of mixed pipes and a local "head" shop. But as I realized it smoked the best of my three, I looked closer. It's stamped "P.T.M. Greece". Google tells me it's from Amadeus Pipes, Greece. From Wikapedia:
"Our company was founded 28 years ago by eight highly skilled crafstmen with experience in briar wood cutting for over forty years. ACHAIKI-AMADEUS S.A. has a field experience of three generations in briar wood production, both for large pipe factories around the world as well as artisan pipe makers. P.T.M. Amadeus goal is to produce high quality briar pipes in prices that no one can afford not to have one in their rotation. P.T.M. Amadeus pipes are made of natural Mediterranean briar wood that has been processed in the traditional way in our factory. Greek briar wood is been internationally recognized for its quality, nice grain, a sweetness when it has been cured properly, as well as its long life as a pipe when been handled relatively well. During all phases of production, from the root to the block, to the final product, the men and women of Amadeus work diligently in making one of the best pipes in the market." https://pipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_Pipes
They're listed here with gorgeous pics:
http://www.cupojoes.com/pipes/ptm/
Cheers,
Michael
"Our company was founded 28 years ago by eight highly skilled crafstmen with experience in briar wood cutting for over forty years. ACHAIKI-AMADEUS S.A. has a field experience of three generations in briar wood production, both for large pipe factories around the world as well as artisan pipe makers. P.T.M. Amadeus goal is to produce high quality briar pipes in prices that no one can afford not to have one in their rotation. P.T.M. Amadeus pipes are made of natural Mediterranean briar wood that has been processed in the traditional way in our factory. Greek briar wood is been internationally recognized for its quality, nice grain, a sweetness when it has been cured properly, as well as its long life as a pipe when been handled relatively well. During all phases of production, from the root to the block, to the final product, the men and women of Amadeus work diligently in making one of the best pipes in the market." https://pipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_Pipes
They're listed here with gorgeous pics:
http://www.cupojoes.com/pipes/ptm/
Cheers,
Michael