Jody Davis (2026) Sandblasted Rhodesian with Cocobolo (Estate)

Jody Davis is a rockstar—literally. As a member of the Nashville rock group The Newsboys, he doesn’t have much time to make pipes these days, meaning his output is very limited. He’s also a rockstar in the pipe world, which makes the few pipes that he does put out each year extremely coveted. With mentors such as Lars Ivarsson and Jess Chonowitsch, it’s not hard to see why Davis became such an icon in his own right. In turn Davis has also left his mark on the artisan scene by, in turn, passing on his knowledge of the craft to other now-celebrated contemporary figures, such as Jeff Gracik, of J. Alan pipes, and Pete Prevost.

There are few carvers in America quite as renowned for their sandblast finishes as Jody Davis. This is in no small part due to the fact that Davis’s Friar-grade pipes undergo a special sandblasting process developed by the artisan himself, one that involves many passes through the blasting cabinet for each and every stummel. The results are wonderfully rich and craggy, recalling the kinds of blasts you’d find on the mythical briars of early 20th century England. This particular Friar is a rather gnarly take on the Anglo-French “bullmoose” Rhodesian, featuring an accent cut from one of Davis’s signature, ornamental materials—black and tan cocobolo wood.

The condition is great. Minor darkening and finish fading on the inner rim. This pipe comes with its original leather sleeve.

Details:

Length: 5″ / 127mm

Bowl Width: 0.70 / 17.78mm

Bowl Depth: 1.27″ / 32.25mm

Weight: 1.8oz / 52g