Knute (Karl Erik) B XL Smooth Freehand Egg Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Knute, or Knute of Denmark, pipes are widely believed to have been made in the workshop of Karl Erik. Erik himself was a Danish pipe maker, and one of the originators of the Danish style of pipe making that swept the world in the 20th century. He was a prolific carver and many who apprenticed in his workshop went on to become iconic pipe makers in their own right, such as Peder Jeppesen and Bent Nielsen (Benner). Erik was also what might be called a “pipe maker’s pipe maker,” one admired not only by Danish pipe enthusiasts, but by other legends in his contemporary scene—so much so that, when Erik sadly passed in 2004, Tom Eltang bought Erik’s lathe to use in his own workshop.

In the case of this one, it is very much in the style of pipes made by Erik and his apprentices, taking the form of a nicely grained, large freehand egg.

The condition is good. Some rim darkening and a few small scratches on the bowl.

Details:

Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm

Bowl Width: 1.03 / 25.65mm

Bowl Depth: 2.10″ / 53.34mm

Weight: 3.0oz / 86g