Aged Briar Treasure Hunt - Wooden Diamonds in the Rough

[Acaciavet]

You guys need to get back in the saddle

[venturer382]

I like buying pipes from local antique stores, It is not hard to find one that is in decent shape, and with a a bit of love I get some really nice pipes for incredibly low prices. =)

[NorthGeorgiaPipe]

Golden Hands, lol. It is getting harder to find a great briar! Great Video~! /:)

[beethovenusa]

Being a new pipe smoker I just cannot get over the fact buying a used pipe with bite marks on it.

Also thinking about someonoe elses saliva going through that pipe makes me not wanting to purchase a used pipe.

The typical answer one gets is,"how many forks or spoons have you eaten from, that other people had in their mouths". In my opinion, that is not the same.

The fork and the spoon are not inclosed like the pipe is. I believe it is easier to clean or disinfect medal than wood.

[pipephreaks]

Hi Beethoven,

Agreed, nasty old pipes with bite marks, saliva stains, and that sort of thing can be a turn off. There are ways to refurbish pipes but to buy a ratty old pipe and just start smoking it is something I would recommend against. ;)

All the best,

Tim

[ahmedsadik1983]

again with a great video,,,these aged briar r truly an amazing gift and a pieces or art to cherish indeed with the feel of satisfaction in each bowl

cheers

ahmad

[superpelic]

great video guys!!

[pipephreaks]

Hey Super: Many thanks. Glad you liked it - lot more coming your way. Best regards, The Count

[dubinthedam]

Cool video....I just bought two old pipes at the flee market yesterday for less than $10. One is a Dr.Mills....I check it on the web and its says they're Algerian Briar, made in France. The pipe has gotta be 40-50 years old, the briar maybe 50-60. It's also very heavy briar. I'll give it a few days to dry out after the Alcohol-salt treatment...I think she'll be a good smoker.

[pipephreaks]

Hi Pierce: I'm pleased that you have scored. The pipes you have should have 75 - 100 year old briar in them, as most quality pipes made of Algerian Brian from that time period were made of 75 - 100 year briar. The key, of course, is the weight of the pipe, its "heft". Best way to check is to take a modern pipe of similar shape and size and hold it in one hand and the new treasure candidate in the other. The heavier the better. . Many thanks Regards The Count

[travisdear]

Ive never know aged briar to be so special. I have some ancient-looking pipes, but thats because they are cheap and abused! :D I guess thats my style

[pipephreaks]

Hi Trav, That is the beauty of the Aged Briar Treasure Trail. You never know what you might find! Best regards, The Pipephreaks

[1968eric]

These high end carvers who'll chuck a otherwise fine block due to some little imperfection - that breaks my heart. Some carvers will rusticate or do something to salvage the block, but I've seen and heard of others who just throw them away. They don't want their "high-end" name associated with anything less than sterling I guess.

A shame.

[pipephreaks]

Hi Eric,

Many thanks for your insightful observation. Welcome to the Aged Briar Treasure Trail! We hope to do more vids on this subject in the near future!

Best regards, The Pipephreaks

[pipephreaks]

Sounds like a plan! Cheers!

[silverchairbookstore]

I'm suddenly craving some Maker's Mark.

[pipephreaks]

Hi Ana, Thanks for the comments, the smoking characteristics are different from modern pipes which makes for a different smoking experience.  As we pipe smokers crave variety, the Aged Briar Experience is just one more thing on the list to enjoy.

Best regards, The Pipephreaks

[AmaneMisaMisa666]

I am from Argentina when there is a pipe smokers club, in Buenos Aires where I live. A member of the club has a pipe made on aged briar of 100 years old...Must be amazing to have one of these!

Cheers excellent video!

[mibgd]

great vid....i was lucky enough to find a batch of 50 year old estates a couple years ago (about 10 pipes) and restored them...they are top notch smokers..cheers

[pipephreaks]

That is a great find. You struck gold on your personal Aged Briar Treasure Hunt! Excellent!

Best regards, The Pipephreaks

[pipephreaks]

Hi David: Sorry to hear about the cold, not a good experience for sure. Hope it turns around for you quickly. Many thanks on the vid comments. I would encourage you to do your vid on the subject, a slightly different take on the subject would, I think, be most constructive and beneficial to the community. Again many thanks for your support and we hope you cold turns around pronto. Best regards, The Count and Tim

[Laughter1099]

Outstanding video! I've been doing some instruction on the very subject with some locals out here. I was contemplating a video myself, but I caught a nasty head cold that has kept me off line. But you guys (and Eric!) have done a great summary on the value and rarity of aged briar. Well done, gentleman!

[Ismokeadapipe]

Great video guys. Thank you for mentioning me in your video and for the link to my video on the pipe. It smokes like a dream, probably because of the aged briar...awesome. Also, Thank you for giving history on the briar harvesting issue...I love pipe lore. Thank you guys for doing this video, and sharing the pipes you have in your collection. How many do you guys have there?? Just curious. ( I would love to see a discussion on who's pipe that really is, *LOL*)

Peacfull Puffing,

--Eric--

[pipephreaks]

Hi Eric,

Thanks, I agree, pipe lore is fun and interesting. The number of pipes in the collection fluctuates. Just when you think you have a grip on how many pipes you have you find that you have aquired a number of others... Oh, and for the record, its my pipe :)

Best regards,

Tim

[Ismokeadapipe]

Finally someone has claimed the pipe...Count did you hear this?? *LOL*

[pipephreaks]

Hi Eric: The human capacity for fantasy and delusional perceptions is well known to be unbounded. Pipephreak, Jr. has totally lost all contact with reality concerning this pipe. This pipe IS NOT HIS!! Best regards, The Count

[N7COF]

I'm sure glad I don't have relatives that are into pipes - LOL

or as I said in a previous video "Mi Pipa Su Pipa"

[N7COF]

Great topic Pipephreaks & I've been reading up on it lately.

2 thumbs up!

Brian

[pipephreaks]

Thanks, Brian,

That pipe you sent Eric is great, it even plays music when he smokes it!

Glad you liked the vid.

Best regards, Tim

[N7COF]

I'm realizing I enjoy the hunt for pipes :)

The 50s Wilke I gifted Eric was one of those great finds (50 year old) never smoked pipe & fair price that smokes like a Dunhill. The briar in that pipe could be 70+ years old. Glad I found a great new home for her.

Cheers, Brian

[pipephreaks]

Hi Brian,

Yes indeed, the hunt is part of the excitement, actually finding the pipes, is the best of all. I agree that this is an interesting subject, and it is one we intend to pursue.

Best regards, Tim

ps. if you want to find a good home for any more choice pipes, look no further than the Pipephreaks, we will give her all the love and attention she needs :)

[N7COF]

Well guys, I'm keeping the few I have left but just can't help myself from hunting for more pipes. Also would like a comparison of types of briars, Morta, Meerschaum, clay, cherry & olive woods in pipes.

Cheers Brian

[pipephreaks]

HI Brian: Welll, really the only viable substances for regualr pipe smoking are meerschaum and briar. Clay does not absorb the tobacco juices and gives a strong, earthy smoke with a knockout punch. The other substances are really "novelty" alternatives, maybe ok once in a while, but not for regular front line duty. Of course, that is my opinion, ban my experience - others may feel differently. Many thanks. All the Best, The Count

[N7COF]

Hi Count

Thanks for the feedback! I did buy a Morta pipe today a "novelty" pipe since 3000+ year old bog oak has bigger supply issues than briar. Won't be a daily pipe & will do a video with links on info on morta I found before buying this pipe.

Thanks again

Brian