Every pipe Ian Walker creates is based on the grain, shape and size of the briar, giving each pipe its own unique quality. Ian is a third generation pipe maker and been involved in pipe making since he was a young boy. With his vast experience and attention to detail Ian’s Northern Briar pipes offer the smoker the chance to own a piece of classic English manufacture without the production line attitude found with many legacy UK factories. Ever pipe is made from Mediterranean briar and using German rods for Vulcanite & acrylic stems. Each pipe is totally hand made by Ian Walker and all have hand cut stems. Bill Taylor says that Ian does the best stem work in England. His pipes are in the best tradition of classic British pipe making. An interesting aside is that Ian lives with his wife Katerina on a canal boat. His work shop is on the boat. Under British law he can only be moored at one spot for two weeks. So every fortnight Ian moves his house and workshop to a new location on a canal or river in the England. This is one of the finest Northern Briars I’ve owned or even seen! Ian Walker is making some of the best English pipes in current production. Its length, quality of briar work, and condition, demand a high premium, and the pipe deserves it. Just look at the photos. This THICK BOWLED EXTRA LARGE pipe is GORGEOUS, WITH A TRADEMARKED LOGO ACRYLIC STEM! You will not be disappointed when this beauty arrives at your door. The Rox Cut Regal series is a selection of pipes that have been sandblasted. After this process the pipe has more surface space allowing it to smoke cooler than a smooth finish. For its size, this pipe is amazingly light, perhaps owing to using briar from the same supplier as Mr. Bill Taylor of Ashton. This LARGER pipe feels great in the hand and is sure to be cool to the touch while smoking. This pipe is in PERFECT, NEARLY NEW condition, and is sure to deliver everything you’d expect in an English High Grade! Omes with the original LEATHER pipe sock to protect your investment. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add this stunning piece to your rotation or collection.