Real name: Paul Mathews
Age: 58
Location: Alexandria, LA
Years a pipe smoker: Off and on for 40 years.
How you got into pipe making: I love functional art. I enjoy taking raw materials and turning them into something that is both functional and aesthetically appealing. So far I’ve only “made” one pipe from a Carve Your Own pipe I bought from Pipes and Tobacco. It kind sorta looks like a bent billiard if you squint hard enough.
I will probably make 2 or 3 more from kits before I step up to drilling my own briar. In the meantime I hope to learn much from the makers on this forum.
Other interesting facts: I am a “hobby” knife maker for the last 13 years; hence my love for functional art. I hope to turn it into a source of actual income some day. I’ll post pictures of a few I’ve made in the appropriate sub forum.
Hello Everyone
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Re: Hello Everyone
Hey Paul,
Welcome. I was reading over your post and suddenly realized I've actually been to Alexandria, LA. That was the first time I'd had cracklins, étouffée and crawfish. I seem to recall a drive thru daiquiri place there that made some very strong drinks but I digress. Looking forward to seeing some of your knives. I've always been interested in giving it a try but I'm afraid it will turn out to be another expensive hobby LOL.
Sean
Welcome. I was reading over your post and suddenly realized I've actually been to Alexandria, LA. That was the first time I'd had cracklins, étouffée and crawfish. I seem to recall a drive thru daiquiri place there that made some very strong drinks but I digress. Looking forward to seeing some of your knives. I've always been interested in giving it a try but I'm afraid it will turn out to be another expensive hobby LOL.
Sean