Gopipe^tm features

The gopipe^tmis sized for an altoids tin about 3/4" diameter by about 3 and 1/4 " long. After loading, the bowl end may be inserted into the band so no spillage while traveling. When smoking the gopipe^tm with the bowl facing out the tobacco tends to stay lit longer. When smoking the gopipe^tm with the bowl facing in and protected inside the band the tobacco tends to go right out after each hit. There is extra storage space inside the band for bowl refills.

All the pieces are press fit together so the gopipe may be disassembled for cleaning. Clean inside and out with rubbing alchohol and oil the walnut with a food grade oil. If you wish, you may polish the brass with any metal polish, which will shine it up and remove any patina on the metal.

The gopipe^tm is made from black walnut, domestic to the US, oiled with tung oil, with a solid brass band that is stained with a rich aged patina, a brass screen inside the band that does not clog quickly and catches all debris from smoking, and it has an optional glass bowl liner.

Inside the band area is a brass screen over a large counterbore for screening the smoke and storage only. This area is not intended to be used as a bowl for smoking.

GOPIPE^tm tobacco smoking pipes discussion

 What is a pipe?  It's an instrument for the enjoyment of burning tobacco. 

The pastime of pipe smoking has been in existence for centuries. Conventional tobacco pipes incorporate a bowl with a smoking cavity and a perpendicular bore attached to a separate stem.

                 The gopipe^tm smoking pipe can be smoked easily and conveniently, can be extinguished just as easily, and can also be used to carry extra tobacco, eliminating the need for a separate container for the tobacco. The pleasing cigar shape and appearance make it an ideal placebo or prop for one to use in conjunction with aromatherapy when they do not wish to smoke and desire to quit tobacco. The ability to flip the bowl piece allows this pipe to travel well and to never be messy as the smoker has the ability to easily cover or reveal the smoking cavity. This feature also allows one to slip the pipe into a pocket without fear of spilling on or burning their clothing, also the odor and unsightliness of the smoking chamber is concealed.