Viking Classic by Bari Smooth Lovat Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked [SOLD OUT]

Description

Viking was a make originally created by Bjarne Nielsen as a sub-brand of his main-line Bjarne pipes. Nielsen himself was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008, introducing the world to a generation of talented pipe-makers from his home country. While neither Nielsen nor Bjarne are around anymore, the Viking line continues to be produced, offering interesting designs at affordable prices.

This is a pleasant chubby billiard from Bjarne’s Viking line. It reminds me of the Danish billiards that are all the rage in the artisan pipe wrld. The grain is particularly lovely, with plenty of flame and bird’s-eye grain around the bowl, which I presume is why this pipe was left with only a light, natural stain. The silver accent at the base of the stem adds a nice, extra touch of class, too.

This pipe is completely unsmoked, and ready to set off on its maiden voyage.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″

Bowl Width: 20.8mm

Bowl Depth: 1.8″

Weight: 2.1oz / 60g