Chacom Pipes (St Claude) Chacom is a family owned company who can trace their pipe making heritage to 1825 before Briar was even discovered. They are based in St Claude which is widely recognised as the pipe making capital of the world. They are one of very few pipe manufacturers who make pipes from start to finish. From ageing the Briar right through to hand finishing.
Chacom Pipe of the year 2017 S1 Throughout 2016 Chacom have worked tirelessly to create 2017’s masterpiece and wow the work has paid off as the 2017 is our favourite Pipe Of The Year to date! A large egg shaped bowl combined with expert craftsmanship makes for a very comfortable and perfectly balanced pipe which looks simply stunning. Only the finest Plateaux Briar is carefully sourced and hand selected specifically for the Pipe Of The Year and it really shows in the stunning grain patterns throughout the range. The pipe is finished with a deluxe Cumberland mouthpiece and finished with a Bubinga wood band. The S1 is the cream of the crop as it is finished in a light matte natural stain which enhances every ounce of character in the intricate grain pattern of the Plateaux Briar. For this to be effective the Briar needs to be flawless with no fills or visible flaws which is extremely rare in Briar.
Filter Choice The Chacom Pipe Of The Year 2017 pipes can be smoked with a condensing filter (included) or a 9mm absorbent filter. The larger diameter of a 9mm filter allows more smoke to pass through the filter, with less restriction, which makes for a better draw compared to the 6mm filters. The highly absorbent filters have a very high surface area resulting in excellent absorption of the tar as the smoke passes through without affecting draw or flavour. The pipes have a standard 9mm bore so can be used with any brand of 9mm filter if preferred. Alternatively the filter can be removed altogether for smokers who prefer a totally un-restricted full on smoke.
ONE OFF PIPE: This is a one off pipe and the pipe in the picture is the exact pipe you will receive. Please note that colour varies depending on your computer monitor and may not replicate the colour exactly.