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I was looking through my personal pipe collection the other day, and came across my 1987 Tinder Box Christmas Pipe. This is a beautiful pipe (most likely made by Ardor, given the time period) that has significant sentimental (read more)

I never thought I'd make a video series like this until very recently.  I simply didn't think I'd have enough to share. But when I finally decided to attempt to script out a video that covered the basics of pipe smoking (read more)

I recently posted a video on my YouTube channel in regards to this subject, so I figured I'd make an accompanying blog. The concept of a 7-Day Pipe Rotation is one held by more than a few pipe smokers.  However, some (read more)

I've been a member of the YTPC, or YouTube Pipe Community, longer than the Pipe Nook has been around.  I discovered the YTPC while I was looking for tips on various pipe-related topics, and it can't be understated how (read more)

It's no secret that I love my cobs.  I'm a proud member of the Corn Cob Nation, as well as the recently formed Cob Mob. And while only about 10% of my personal pipe collection is comprised of corn cob pipes, I find (see more)

It truly is a great time to be a pipe smoker! There has been a resurgence in recent years of the tobacco blending art, and many new blends have hit the scene. Not only that, but many blends that haven't been produced in years (read more)

Since I opened The Pipe Nook, I've had inquiries from many who don't yet smoke pipes, in regards to how to get into the hobby. While pipe smoking for me is the most enjoyable form of smoking, I have to admit that (read more)

I love starting the day with a few moments of quiet composure, gently smoking a pipe and sipping a cup of coffee.  It's a treasured time that I try to carve out each day to come up with a daily game plan and (read more)

The Pipe Nook is pleased to present the newest addition to our shop:  Missouri Meershcaum Corn Cob Pipes!  These pipes have been made in Washington, Missouri since 1869 and are as American as Baseball and Apple Pie!

The day has finally come--The Pipe Nook is officially underway!  It has taken much to get here, and I can't tell you how excited I am to finally be at this point, and able to offer you the caliber of smoking instruments that we have available!

 Hello, my name is Eddie Gray, and I want to thank you for visiting my site!  I've got some big plans in the works, but all journeys begin with just one step, and that's sort of what this first blog post means to me.  (read more)