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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mikem" data-source="post: 31652" data-attributes="member: 29"><p>The only durability issue I would say you have with Meer's compared to a briar pipe is if you drop it on a hard surface.  They are a little more fragile then a briar.  I keep most of them on my pipe rack and not in the case with no ill affects.  I have always been taught that you don't let them build up a cake like a briar.  For this reason I think you end up with a more consistent taste of the blend when compared to a briar because of the lack of a cake build up.  I have owned several Meer's for years and have not had any problems with them what so ever.  I would think it would take years (10+) to get one to turn "black".  I personally have never seen one get that dark from use.</p></blockquote><p></p>