Erik Nording Handmade 506 Smooth Estate Briar Pipe

Nørding was founded by Erik Nørding in the 1960s, and is one of the oldest remaining companies to come out of the Scandinavian pipe-making renaissance that began in the mid-20th century. Now in his 80s, Erik Nørding is one of the most experienced and skilled pipe-makers in the world, and over the decades he has also been a teacher of other Danish masters, such as Poul Ilsted, Svend Axel Celius, Jens Tao Nielsen, Peder Jeppesen, and Søren Erik Andersen.

This is a fairly old Nording pipe, as evinced by the nomenclature. As Erik has been making pipes for over half a century, and has run his own workshops and factories in the time since, it is natural that many Nording pipes have been made by his apprentices – though many of which are now famous Danish masters in their own right. It is always a treat, therefore, to come across pipes made by Erik himself, as this one was. It is a fairly traditional shape, being quite close to the English-French banker, but the paneled shank and distinctive, vulcanite army mount give it a modern touch in line with Danish neoclassicism.

The condition is great. There may be a touch of finish fading on the rim – it is hard to tell – but I don’t see anything of note otherwise.

Details:

Length: 5.4″

Bowl Width: 18.0mm

Bowl Depth: 1.2″

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g