Opinions wanted on entry level Nording pipes

[tmoran]

I really like my Nording, but I don't really have many other pipes of that type (Stanwell, Savinelli, Peterson, etc) to compare to. Most of mine are estates. I do have a Brigham that is a very good smoker, and they are reasonably priced. I was turned off by the maple insert before I purchased it, but it really does a decent job and isn't obtrusive at all.

[JustTroItIn]

I really like my Nording, but I don't really have many other pipes of that type (Stanwell, Savinelli, Peterson, etc) to compare to. Most of mine are estates. I do have a Brigham that is a very good smoker, and they are reasonably priced. I was turned off by the maple insert before I purchased it, but it really does a decent job and isn't obtrusive at all.

+1 on the Brigham. I was also unsure about the rock maple insert but the bastard works without dulling flavor and will still pass a cleaner.