Archive / August, 2019

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NEW : Satoshi Kosaka’s BENT EGG

Something very special from the Kosaka workshop has arrived on our shelf. We have a new BENT EGG. Usually Mr Kosaka produces sophisticated yet understated work but some gorgeous briar found it’s way to his desk and he took the chance to produce something much more passionate. This BENT EGG has a lovely well balanced […]

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SHIZUKU

Only at tobaccopipesjapan.com   We have another exclusive pipe from Minoru Nagata.  The  “Shizuku ( 雫)” is a morta wood pipe finely polished and carefully shaped to create surreal profiles when looking at it from different angles. The pipe has a cone shank while the bowl flares into a tear drop shape, evidently observed when […]

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TWIN HORN

Minoru Nagata pioneering new ideas and shapes with his experienced hand. This rare composition is a testament to Minoru Nagata’s imagination, patience and talent.

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Yuragi 揺らぎ

A magnificent BLOWFISH pipe from Minoru Nagata 🙂 A subtly shaped piece projecting a fluid like motion.  The pipe is pronounced with  HUGE oval panel offering a flamboyant display of birdseye grain.

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Osaka

A sublime piece of work from Minoru Nagata. tobaccopipesjapan.com International Shipping is FREE ! !

SMIO

SMIO Satou: Smooth Bent Dublin

The bent Dublin is one of Smio’s favourite shapes. A distinctive sharp heel gives a check mark shape to the pipe’s profile. The bowl flares outward displaying brilliant finish with flame like grain from the heel to the rim’s edge while birdseye grain is generously seasoned all around the wide rim. A very bold creation.

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TSUISHI URUSHI ( SMIO Satou’s MAROON MOUNTAIN )

SMIO Satou’s MAROON MOUNTAIN a superb example of the rare Japanese Red lacquer stain called “Tsuishu Urushi”. The stain gives the pipe a lustrous image yet allows the grain to pop out like no other. The back panel of this pipe illustrates this perfectly. This technique requires multiple layers and an unusual amount of drying time between […]