Stanwell pipes are world-renowned and have become a major presence on the pipe market. In 1942, they were made in Denmark. Since 2010, they have been made in Italy by the Barontini company.

Who owns Stanwell pipes?

The Group is ultimately owned by two Danish foundations (51%) – the Augustinus Foundation and Det Obelske Familiefond – and by Swedish Match (49%). Both Danish foundations have been active in the tobacco industry for more than 250 years.

Where are briar pipes made?

But what is briar, where does it come from and why has it become the most popular material for making a pipe? Briar is the burlwood of the white heath tree, which grows in the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Areas that are known for briar production are Corsica, Italy, Spain, France and Algeria, among others.

What wood is good for pipes?

The majority of pipes sold today, whether hand made or machine made, are fashioned from briar. Briar is a particularly good wood for pipe making for a number of reasons. The first and most important is its natural resistance to fire. The second is its inherent ability to absorb moisture.

Is Walnut good for pipes?

While a hard wood, its not hard enough; walnut will not make a good pipe.

Are metal pipes safe for smoking?

This can be a tricky question to answer, but most people agree that metal isnt the safest option. Any time metal is heated, it has the risk of transferring chemicals or pollutants to the users lungs through smoke.

Is Hickory safe for pipes?

Exotics are nice but there are several domestic woods that make good pipes. Cherry,Walnut,Hickory,Oak,Osage Orange, Mt. Laurel,Honey Locust and of course my favorite-Mulberry. Any wood you use must be dry.

Can you smoke out of walnut wood?

No, except for these meats. Walnut is a nut wood, and nut woods are known to be great woods for smoking almost all types of meat. Unfortunately, walnut wood is actually not a great option if you want to smoke meat.