Walt Cannoy Cardinal House Hollingsworth Smooth Stack w/ Silver Handmade Briar Pipe, New

Description

Walt Cannoy first emerged as a major figure in the the North American pipe making renaissance around the turn of the millennium. Originally an R&D mechanic, Cannoy carved and sold his first pipe in 1999, having been inspired by artisan pipe-makers as diverse as Preben Holm, Robert “Micoli” Burns, and Joe Mariner. Cannoy would soon rise in the ranks of the North American artisan scene, becoming one of its premier high-grade carvers.

Named after various landmarks in Cannoy’s native Florida, “Cardinal House” began as a side-project of sorts, whereby Cannoy could offer relatively inexpensive pipes alongside his high-grade, high-demand Signature works. While the first Cardinal House pipes were akin to “seconds,” Cannoy soon became dissatisfied with this approach, leading him to rethink what it would mean to make high-quality, artisan pipes that were comparable in price to reputable factory makes. Instead of reducing costs by using cheaper materials, or utilizing pre-fabricated components (such as stummels and stems), Cannoy focused instead on streamlining his manufacturing process, leading to Cardinal House as it is known today. Handmade from the same briar blocks, ebonite rods, and various ornaments as the Walt Cannoy Signature series, Cardinal House’s enduring affordability represents simply the culmination of decades spent isolating and refining all of the essential techniques involved in one’s craft.

The stack has, over the years, become one of Walt Cannoy’s signature shapes for the Cardinal House line. While other artisans, such as Bill Shalosky, take a decidedly modern approach to the shape, Cannoy’s approach leans closer to its classical roots. This one, for example, is tall, but not overwhelmingly so, with a deep, narrow chamber ideal for flake cuts, while remaining compact enough to serve as a great looking travel pipe. This one is also adorned with a collar turned from sterling silver (another of Cannoy’s hallmarks, if you’ll excuse the pun), and fitted with a hand-cut cumberland stem. As with all 10th Anniversary Cardinal House pipes, this one includes a special, commemorative sleeve.

Details:

Length: 4.5″ / 114.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.72 / 18.28mm

Bowl Depth: 1.97″ / 50.03mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 42g