BRAND NEW & UNSMOKED quarter bent eight panel freehand straight grain pipe that was hand crafted by Karsten Tarp.

Karsten Tarp learned his pipe making craft from Viggo Nielsen, and has worked with Viggo’s son, Kai. Kai is of the opinion that" Karsten Tarp is currently the best carver in Denmark". Why do you almost NEVER see a Tarp pipe available is the U.S.A.?  Because the Europeans are buying his great pipes and his care with each pipe results in low numbers produced each year. 

The pipe that is offered  is such an example of Karsten’s top level of craftsmanship. This top of his line grade “A” pipe is both beautifully grained and exquisitely carved. (This pipe strongly reminds me of some of the paneled Larsen Pearl pipes that Teddy Knudsen had crafted in the early 1980's. The workmanship is on par, as well!) The coloring of the hand crafted two tone Cumberland vulcanite stem perfectly compliments the high contrast staining of the bowl. Personally, I love this pipe, and I think that you will too! It offers a very comfortable balance and hand feel. The draft is nice and easy. A pipe cleaner will glide to the bottom of the bowl. The original box and black leather pipe bag are both included.

Here are the dimensions of this beautiful pipe: The overall length is about 5.875” The bowl height is 2.25”. The tobacco chamber measures 0.825” in diameter and tapers down the bowl’s 1.675” inner depth. Capacity is similar to that of a Dunhill Group 5 size pipe. This pipe weighs 55 grams.