Restored KARL ERIK B Handmade Denmark Freehand Pipe •Compact• for Sale

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Restored KARL ERIK B Handmade Denmark Freehand Pipe •Compact• For Sale

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Restored KARL ERIK B Handmade Denmark Freehand Pipe •Compact•:
$149.99

For avid collectors of unique and exquisite pipes, this Karl Erik B handmade Denmark Freehand Pipe is a must-have. Crafted with precision and care, this pipe boasts a unique compact design, making it easy to carry and lighter in the hand and in the lip! The body shape is perfect for a comfortable grip, while the brand guarantees quality and durability. This pipe is a great addition to any collection and is perfect for indulging in a smoking session with friends. It is a vintage item that has been expertly restored to ensure it is in excellent condition.

Karl Erik is one of my favorite Danish masters and he was well known for hand selecting and managing his own briars. This pipe came to me after decades of being tucked away and this restoration was obviously well worth my extra effort. The one side of this pipe has near perfect V grain on this double plateau briar. Interestingly, several small factory rustications were made, I suspect in lieu of having no fills. I preserved and enhanced them, as they do add a unique charm to the magnificent pipe. The stem is original vulcanite with a unique matt finish that has held up well. Probably the most striking feature of this pipe is its smaller size, quite a unique and compact style for a KE freehand! This is a sweet pipe.

All vintage original briar and stem with this handsome Karl Erik that was restored with special attention paid to the plateaus and rustications. The pipe was sealed with my proprietary polish. It seals, protects, and has significant (tested) UV blocking & anti-oxidant properties. And of course 100% natural and food safe. In addition to my grain alcohol sanitization, this bowl got a high proof bourbon soak that, IMO, enhances the first few break-in smokes in a newly restored pipe. The cake was mature and was trimmed and sanded for an excellent start with its new owner. The draw is smooth with just a hint of resistance, just shy of wide open and will be smooth, cool and dry smoke.

Please feel free to connect with me for questions prior to your purchase. If there are particular measurements you seek, inquiries or are just interested in the pipe or my process, please contact me. Your 100% satisfaction is more important than any sale for me. As a 20+ year, 100% Positive response er, I do take great pride in careful packing and quick shipping. Returns are accepted ONLY in new & unsmoked condition. You WILL want to keep this beauty!

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A little bit about my process for those interested. First, many “restored” pipes that I examine are just buffed up with wax on a buffing wheel. When I use the term ‘restored,’ I have taken the briar down by serially hand sanding and polishing. Any repairs, I fully disclose. In fact, I use NO power tools for pipe restoration. It is all handwork. Importantly, I NEVER use beeswax on any pipe!! Beeswax discolors starting at 145°F and I shudder to think how much rim char is out there from scalded beeswax! My pipes are finished with 100% natural oils, gums and waxes in proprietary blends that I have developed over the years to both use and sell. There are no synthetic solvents, finishes or varnishes ever used. Absolutely NO mineral or ‘obsidian’ oil is ever used on my pipes. Olive oil is popular, but that’s goes rancid quickly!

I take great care also in cleaning and sanitizing the pipes that I personally restore, so they are ready for use in a safe/clean state. While I strive to preserve the bowl cake, only if it is of high quality. Not only is the cake integral to the quality of the vintage pipe, but I trim, polish and sanitize it very carefully. The entire stummel is refurbished and cleaned. The draft hole and smoke column are optimized and sanitized for as perfect a ‘draw,’ as I am able to achieve. While I occasionally will disclose and provide a replacement stem, otherwise I serially sand and polish the stems by hand for look and function. Not all tooth marks/damage are removable/reparable on ebonite stems, though maximum effort is made to improving every stem while preserving structural and functional features. I strive to preserve original stamping, but at times this is not possible or simply absent. The button is always ‘tuned,’ reshaped and/or polished, the slot and stem column are reamed/polished to maximize the air flow and optimize the draw. This button area is mission critical in both pipe making and restoration as this is our mouth contact with the pipe! That final laminar and splay of smoke that flows onto the palate makes all the difference in a well crafted pipe. I sometimes reference using my high proof bourbon long soak. This is a full shot of 125 bourbon proof that sits in the bowl and stem for about 24 hours. The alcohol aids in permeating the cake & briar with a rich bourbon flavor. All the alcohol eventually evaporates off. What remains is a very nice aid to breaking in a new pipe with fine tobacco for a rich flavor.

A word of caution: There is a lot of nonsense in cyberspace about pipe products and chemicals used! As a physician, I use only the highest quality, food grade, natural products and well understand how they work chemically and practically in safe and durable pipe restoration work in each pipe compartment.

Pipe restoration and carving are some of my favorite pastimes and you can be assured that I have spent at least 4-6 hours in actual handwork over several days on every pipe restoration. My passion for excellence in preservation of master pipe makers works is most important to me, not whether the pipe sells or not. I do research each and every pipe that I choose to restore! History is important to me and I always strive to embody the creator of these masterpieces in my restorations. Your purchase and trust is much appreciated and allows me to fund my obsession. I am happy to do a limited number of custom restorations at reasonable costs for friends and clients. If you are in need of a detailed restoration for a favorite pipe and like my work, please contact me. I thank you for reading!