I started to smoke regular briar pipes. I love the way it looks. 15 months ago I enter to the heaven: I bought a Savinelli Roma! However, I start to see Corn Cob pipes. Weird. I live in México and as you know, our lives are all around corn. But, also a pipe? I thought it was a fragile material. However, I ask for a second grab to Mwessouri Meerschaum. Heaven comes to my world! Since that day, I stopped to use my briar pipes. Absolutely love my Country Gentleman, also my Marcus pipe. I use a bike, I don't own a car. I feel like a poor and also happy man. So, corn cob pipes are just like me! Thank you guy for make this video. Best from Mexico!
Thanks for the shout-out Muttnchop Piper, and I'm glad you took another stab at this topic. Cobs have been my favorite pipe material for 35+ years and I love it when people see past their "hillbilly" reputation and get to experience the simple smoking pleasure that cobs consistently deliver. This video is an excellent addition to your series.
This video was created to replace 2 other videos. As many of you may know I am a perfectionist, you can just watch my videos to figure that out. I didn't feel the 2 Corn Cob videos prior to this one were high enough standards for my channel and our club. The first video was, and please forgive the wording done half assed, it was rushed, and full of inaccuracies, so, I created the second video to correct some of those inaccuracies, but I have come to realize that it was merely a band aid. Some comments were a little harsh, so much so that I was afraid that a new, or perspective new pipe smoker would read them and decide that our club was not for them. My goal as it has been since I started this channel is to provide information that makes it easier to learn how to smoke a pipe, I felt that the other 2 videos did not live up to this goal. I was not coerced, or forced, or convinced to remake this video, I felt it needed to be remade to coincide with the high standards I have set for my channel and our club. I hope everyone understands, and supports my decision. 👍👍👍
Go to the Aristocob RUclips channel and check his videos on the Cobfooler contest. Also check out his site aristocob.com/COBFOOLERY-Cob-Kits-C335637.aspx?sid=15455 for the Cobfoolery corn cob pipe kits. They aren't that hard to make from one of the kits if you enjoy making things.
Ezequiel - I have tried and it is very difficult. You can make a pretty basic pipe but it wont smoke well. It's definitely a craft that you need to hone over a long period of time.
Muttnchopp Piper is a very special guy. Glad to be here since the very beginning of the channel. This video is the best proof of his great character. And the quality of videos, in general, is stunning.
As a child, my grandfather smoked pipes. I picked up smoking cigarettes regrettably and decided to switch to something that would be easier on me. Otherwise known as better moderation of my smoking and what i smoke. Pipe smoking really helped with that since I feel its easier to regulate, and it helps me get a little closer to my grandfather who has since passed on. Hope to learn lots from this channel.
Thanks for your videos. I've been a cigar smoker for awhile now but have taken a recent interest in pipes. Your videos have helped me to get started. Appreciate it, will continue watching!
I didn't see the need to replace the other two videos, but I understand your reasoning to do so. I smoke more cobs than anything else, during the coarse of a week. It's as simple as being able to throw them anywhere, my car, my desk at work or doing yard work. I have some expensive briars, that I would never throw in a glove box. Utility would be the best description for a cob pipe. For me, a briar is for sitting down and just having a relaxing smoke. This remake was first class and very informative and unbiased. Well done my friend. Third time is the charm. Cheers!
I smoked a pipe 30 years ago for a spell, and am just now getting back into it. I ended up going crazy and ordering three $30 MM cobs. Many of the editions with the acrylic bits really are quite stylish, and well-made, from everything I hear. Thanks for the video!
Just wanted to share something I learned about corn cob pipe repair. I love corn cobs as they seem to be some of the best in which to smoke aromatic tobaccos. However, sometimes I notice that despite the great workmanship, the bit will eventually loosen and be unstable while smoking them. Some online have suggested different glues, but I am wary of that because I don't want to inhale fumes that may occur with heat. I have had success with melted beeswax as a glue. It's surprisingly strong and doesn't melt when smoking, but not so strong that it can't be disassembled for cleaning of the stem and bit, and then it can be easily put back together again. It's also a natural substance that in doesn't off gas on it's own or when heated and doesn't ruin any surface of the pipe assembly. I tried this on a MM Short Stop and a MM Dwarf Cobbit it worked great.
I found your channel recently after picking up the pipe again after a 10 year hiatus. I've watched a huge amount of your videos and love your style and presentation. I hate that all of this went down the way it did because of some internet trolls but yours and Aristicob's responses have been first class. You and Reddit have been my number one sources of information while exploring this hobby again. Keep putting out great videos.
Bill Deer - Thanks Bill, and it is what it is, I'm pretty laid back, not a big one for confrontation, I'm the type that if I watch a video and disagree, I say, I disagree with that, or that's not the way I do it, learned it, or live it, then I smoke a bowl mull over the message of the video then move on. Thanks for the support my friend. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop I am fairly new to pipe smoking ( approx 2 months ) and have watched lots of RUclips videos in that time, probably 200 plus videos and I can say without a doubt I have learned more from your videos than any others. Don't get me wrong the other YTPC presenters / video makers are awesome, educational, entertaining and I like watching their videos for those reasons but none I have found are more interested in helping new and old to the community of pipe smoking learn about the common 'interest' as you do. I like all that post in the YTPC because more than anything they are brothers (and some sisters) that have a common interest and in posting videos they share a small piece of their lives, a glimpse into their world through the common bond of pipe smoking. What a great community. Take care, keep sharing your knowledge it really helps and last but not least "keep on choochin" as one or more members of the community calls it!! Yours in solidarity CanadianPiper604.
Canadian Piper 604 Chris is a really knowledgeable guy and is about as upstanding as you can get. He considers this a club, as do his subscribers. Welcome!
Thank you for all the information. After seeing your videos and tutorials about smoking a pipe and the breathing techniques I went out and purchased my first Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe and had my first some. What an interesting experience it turn out to be ! Loved it! The breathing technique helped me to keep the smoke cool and dry. Thank you!
Chris your the best Brother. Your a Gentleman and a Scholar hands down. Your what we should all want to be a true and Honorable man who has the best videos out there period on pipes and the how too when it comes to the right way to on the subject of pipes . Thank you again Chris God bless you my friend . Your Friend Scott .
Chris, I turned around from my monitor to count my pipes and I have 59 briars, a meerschaum, two calabashes and 14 corn cobs. The pipes run from starter pipes to Comoys, GBD's freehands, multiple Savinelli's and 4 Autographs. And, considering freehands, four of my cobs are the Freehands that are made by Missouri Meerschaum, the most expensive cobs made (except for some new custom models). This isn't meant to show off, it's meant to show that all pipes have their place (Oh, yeah, I forgot my two hookas) and uses. And even a pipe smoker of 40 plus years still uses and enjoys cobs. I use my cobs when I smoke virginia/perique blends, since most cobs have a smaller inner diameter bowl than other pipes and, as you stated, they smoke a little cooler. I also love them when I travel and fish since it's a lot less painful to replace a $12 cob than a $50 decent briar. I also would encourage anyone interested to definitely check out Aristocob's videos AND his web site, he's one of the friendliest guys in the business.
This man is just such a wise and kind man. You can tell he's one of the people that you can ask a question and he's going to shoot straight and true with you. I really respect that.
Been smoking pipe for 25 or so years, but just today got a Missouri Meerschaum cob pipe from the local shop I always go to. Never even really considered one before, but it was just a few bucks, so I figured why not. I like it! The yellow translucent stem is particularly nice. Gonna be my travel pipe from now on I think.
Greatings from Brazil! Just started smoking pipes and it has been a pleasure watching you videos. Thank you for giving us such good content. With regards, Rodolfo.
Very meticulous presentation advising the option and maintenance of pipe smoking using a corn cob. Good vocabulary for a novice to enrich in the happy hobby of pipe smoking.
The car analogy was a nice one to express the reasoning you have for starting with a briar. Smoking briar properly really does familiarize the smoker with the mechanics and practice of pipe smoking in a way that isn't really as apparent or even necessary with corn cob pipes. I started with a cob myself, but didn't fully appreciate them until years of smoking briars, clays and meers. Cobs have many advantages, but a little comparison and perspective will always improve the smoking experience.
It seems,that Muttnchop-Chris is dedicated to keep his standards as high as Dunhill manufactures do, Have a nice weekend and thank you very much for this input of yours. Paul
Hello sir ...i finally bought my first pipe ! Nearly about 5 minutes ago with tamper and other stuff....and i realised that you said we should buy the cheapest pipe available and i bought a corn cob Missouri pipe and a premium pipe tobacco (just as you've said) which is aromatic and im waiting for them until they get delivered....thank you so much for your great informations❤❤❤❤
Muttnchop, you are doing a great service to the pipe smoking community. You are truly a teacher. A lot of pipe videos on RUclips aim to sell pipes and capitalize on them instead of educating people on how to properly use them. Your entire aim is to educate and inform the best you can, and I really appreciate that. As a man who grew up without a father figure, your videos have really taught me a lot about this chosen hobby of mine. Please keep up the great work. I cannot express how valuable your opinion and view on pipe smoking is to me. Love your channel, friend.
Emil - That was very kind of you to say my friend, that’s why I started this channel, I noticed that most videos on Pipe smoking were more like vlogs then passing on knowledge about our wonderful hobby, or like you said someone trying to sell you something. Thank you for again for your kind words. 👍👍👍
Newer piper here and I have to say I bought a Peterson Donegal Rocky as my first pipe, then after a month I bought a Shire Cobbit. I almost love it more than the Peterson if I’m being honest. It’s a whole different taste too in my opinion. I love those corn cobs so much I just bought two more last night from Missouri Meerschaum. I got a Country Squire Bing and a 2024 Honeypot. Can’t wait! Also, their 150th anniversary blend is my current favorite smoke 😎💨happy piping everyone! Awesome video!
Not claiming to be an expert either, but I would say out of the three videos you've made on this topic, this is the best one! I currently 4 corn cob pipes (2 of which I don't smoke anymore because the shanks are broken on them), in addition to about two-dozen pipes, most of which are made out of briar, but I do have a couple of hardwoods and meerschaums. Out of all of the pipes that I own, my corn cobs are the best bang for the buck; they keep up with the more expensive pipes, and yet the most expensive corn cob I own costs $10. Keep up the great videos man!
First pipe(s) were corn cobs. Got the corn, made them myself and used bamboo reeds for the stems. If you smoked them a little hot, you'd get the corn flavor. Just a fun DIY experiment.
I've got one of the cobbit dwarf pipes and it is one of my very favorite pipes of all time. Missouri Meershaum pipes in general are my absolute favorite pipes period. You really can't go wrong with them. They are worth way more than what they ask for them. I'll always support their company.
Oliver McKinley - Absolutely, I love the shape, the length, and the quality, they ask far less then they should for this pipe, but I’m glad they do, one of my favorites as well. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the info. Sorry to hear about the drama, but don't let it stop you. This is where I come for pipe info. I really enjoy the videos you put out. This is my go to channel for info on this topic! Thanks again!!!!!!
Sir, Thank you for you're excellent videos. I am learning a lot from you, about Pipe Smoking, Tobacco, Everything pipe related. I just bought Missouri Meerschaum. Great Dane straight, Country Gentlman straight, and Savanelli 6 mm filters for them, Please keep the videos up. Would be lost without you're help. My Smoking partner passed away last year, my Dad, so the info is priceless to me.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the community. You have certainty helped me with my adventure into this wonderful hobby. As well as being an inspiration for my channel. Chris aka shredding piper
Your a very awesome person. I got me a Missouri meerschaum this week and loving it. Thanks for your videos. I'm always watching you now and George Bruno.
I gotta tell you, I love my corn cobs. Cool smoking, dry, all that. I have a Nording signature freehand, I have a pearwood pipe, and a briar churchwarden. I also have one of those basket briars, that pipe looks not so great but it performs like a dream! Besides my cobs, it's my favorite. I guess it goes to show, you don't have to always spend a lot to get a great pipe! Great video on the topic, I learned some stuff!
It takes a very humble man to recommend another person channel on RUclips and admit they are an expert on the channel. This shows you truly care about educating your audience. I truly appreciate it. I will continue to be subscribed and watch your channel as well.
Very informative/helpful! As a new pipe smoker I have found your videos to be very helpful. As you know there is alot more to pipe smoking than meets the eye.. Thanksss
I started off with briar pipes.I eventually went to block Meerschaum from Turkey for its smokeability. I have just received my first corncob. Pipe from Missouri Meerschaum. I am on my second bowl and it smokes marvelous.
Ok never used or even tried a corn pipe so I decided to order one by the company you recommend I purchased the wizard. Love it and your RUclips channel
Muttnchop Piper I have learned so much from you and I feel comfortable sending people to your channel. You are welcome . I hope all is well with you and your family. Take care and God Bless
Great video Chris! Still new to pipe smoking, so I had no idea about not letting the carbon build up in a corn cob. I prefer corn cobs because they tend to be lighter, which makes it easier to clinch imo, so this video was super helpful 😎
I’ve only stumbled upon your videos recently, and wish I had done so as you were actively producing them. I’ve always scoffed at cobs as being silly, but you’ve put that to rest. Hopefully we’ll see you return to putting videos out again. Cheers!
l like that you get to the point and explain things in practical ways...some guys making pipe vids will take the first 5 minutes telling you how to stir your coffee or some such nonsense and then spend the next 15 minutes making pipe smoking seem like a combination of brain surgery and religion.
Hey Muttnchop, here’s a video idea: Comparing/contrasting briar and pear pipes. It’s something I’ve not seen anyone else really tackle, especially on RUclips. Great video here as well! I never knew the difference between briar and cob when it comes to carbon cake, so you could very well have saved my first cob with this video! Thanks!!!
I love my MM Country Gentleman. I got the MM Hardwood Country Gentleman as well. They both smoke amazingly. I'll be a Missouri Meerschaum customer for as long as I can hold a pipe.
I am infinitely jealous of your possession of the Dagner cob, I'm struggling to find one in the UK and the shipping form the states is insane! Informative video as always.
I've just ordered a new cob , called Caroliner Gentleman, its a short pipe but has a acrylic red stem with a nickel ring between stem & mouthpiece, very stylish 😎 about £ 26 UK 🇬🇧 pounds , The Dagner seems to be sold out everywhere at the moment.
Takes a lot of guts to re-do a video, and admitting the information you've provided was missing. I liked the earlier videos, and felt they where properly done. But i feel your passion for perfectionism, and i think you done well for the channel and club.. Keep them coming, and pipe on!
Ilan Gai - being a perfectionist sucks sometimes, but my parents drilled in me, the the Marine Corps reinforced it, so I guess you could say it's a part of me now. 👍👍👍
Missouri meerschaum makes great cobs i love them. Douglas macarthur smoked rum and maple blend so once in a great yarn i smoke a cob with rum and maple
Missouri meerschaum pipes are a fantastic piece of Americana! From being grown, to the finished product it is an amazing process. Check out their video it is amazing the work that goes into these pipes! I even bought a few to modify to personalize, (thanks to Aristocob!) And they last for years if taken care of.
I only smoke one bowl a day in the same Briar. One bowl and I set it aside to dry out for a week or two. I have enough Briars in my rotation (15) to do that now. But I nearly always moke my second bowl of the day in a corn cob. They're great pipes, very affordable and I now have about 8 Missouri Meerschaum cobs in my rotation as well.
MUTTNCHOP!!!!!!!!!!! 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊... Great video once again... You always strive to help and perfection.... That is what the CHOP is..... As president of the muttnchop fan club I still say that we send the chop to Washington..... You take care brother see you soon long live the chop ✌️✌️✌️
Good video as always. My favorites are Country Gent and Rob Roy. As I wrote before certain Burley Blends are delicious in a cob. For the newbies seconds are good choice, big companies like Savinelli,Stanwell have good seconds and they're cheap. I've a Savinelli second from 60¨s (Cadet)and it's still a good smoker.If you think that draw is too hard in cob put a 6 mm Balsa filter in stem, it should give some resistance. Have a great weekend an d as always cool smokes,mate
I started on a corn cob and have since acquired a couple of older briar estate pipes. I have a Dorchester and an old Mckenzie pipe. My cob and hardwood pipes are from Missouri Meerschaum. I prefer the cob pipes.
When i first started watching you i thought you were a silly weird guy.. i still think that but i like you now. i often smoke a pipe and watch your reviews. thank you for what you do.. keep up the good work sir!
New to the hobby. Corn cobs have been great so far. Easy to use. paper towel not removing much of the cake inside. pipe reamer seems scraping the wall too hard
I have as many cobs as I do briar. They're inexpensive and they break-in quickly. One gripe I have about cobs is it's hard to get the leftover tobacco out of the bottom due to the stem. They're great pipes though! Great video brother!
Great idea to switch to a corn cob to give your mouth a break from the heat of a briar! A Briar pipe is only as hot as you smoke it but corns cobs are a very cool smoke and it's only smart to use a cob when your mouth is sensitive.
Hey Muttnchop Piper. I really enjoy your pipe videos; so much so that this is the first and only video series that I've ever subscribed to. I feel a little rude making a request with my first comment, but I would love to see a video where you give us a general breakdown of lakelands. I am fairly new to pipe smoking and would like to know some basics about lakeland-style tobaccos. Thanks.
Chris...the first video was great, but I understand why you wanted to redo it. I'm a photographer like you, and I totally understand the perfectionist thing. And dammit, now I think I need to get a cob. I just bought a Flogglewerks Hobbit Pipe but I think a trip to my tobacconist is in order for one of these. Steve
Yep. I bought my first pipe, a brand new Meerschaum (that brand) Corn-Cob Pipe. Straight one, I wanted a straight one first, maybe a bend/bent one later. They are also affordable :).
Great informative video.The only thing I would add,is that someone new to the hobby might consider a estate pipe, perhaps from eBay, over a basket pipe as you would get more bang for the buck and it would already be broken in.
janovsk1 - well, let’s look at this, someone who is new to the hobby has no idea what to look for when purchasing a new pipe. eBay is a fine place to purchase pipes, but let’s suppose a new pipe smoker goes to eBay how do they know the pipe they are purchasing is a quality pipe? They don’t because they don’t know what a quality pipe is, so they go to eBay, purchase a pipe, get it, and start smoking it, next thing you know the outside of the pipe starts to bubble and peel, so they have spent anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00 for that pipe, the purchaser goes through the dispute phase of trying to get their money back, but the seller can claim that it was a quality pipe, the purchaser didn’t know how to correctly smoke a pipe, and they may be right. Like I said eBay is a great place to purchase estate and new pipes for knowledgeable and seasoned pipe smokers, not for new pipe smokers because they don’t know what to look for in an estate or new pipe. 👍👍👍
I started to smoke regular briar pipes. I love the way it looks. 15 months ago I enter to the heaven: I bought a Savinelli Roma! However, I start to see Corn Cob pipes. Weird. I live in México and as you know, our lives are all around corn. But, also a pipe? I thought it was a fragile material. However, I ask for a second grab to Mwessouri Meerschaum. Heaven comes to my world! Since that day, I stopped to use my briar pipes. Absolutely love my Country Gentleman, also my Marcus pipe. I use a bike, I don't own a car. I feel like a poor and also happy man. So, corn cob pipes are just like me! Thank you guy for make this video. Best from Mexico!
Sergio Olvera - you're welcome my friend, I am glad you are enjoying your corn cobs. 👍👍👍
Wonderful!
Thanks for the shout-out Muttnchop Piper, and I'm glad you took another stab at this topic. Cobs have been my favorite pipe material for 35+ years and I love it when people see past their "hillbilly" reputation and get to experience the simple smoking pleasure that cobs consistently deliver. This video is an excellent addition to your series.
P.S. Thumbs up for Harambe!
Thought we were leaving Harambe in 2016? Lol!
dsgpipesmoker It would seem not.
@Aristocob Now they ain't nuttin wrong with havin a Hillbilly Repatation : D JK
Aristocob Hillbillys are good !
This video was created to replace 2 other videos. As many of you may know I am a perfectionist, you can just watch my videos to figure that out. I didn't feel the 2 Corn Cob videos prior to this one were high enough standards for my channel and our club. The first video was, and please forgive the wording done half assed, it was rushed, and full of inaccuracies, so, I created the second video to correct some of those inaccuracies, but I have come to realize that it was merely a band aid. Some comments were a little harsh, so much so that I was afraid that a new, or perspective new pipe smoker would read them and decide that our club was not for them. My goal as it has been since I started this channel is to provide information that makes it easier to learn how to smoke a pipe, I felt that the other 2 videos did not live up to this goal. I was not coerced, or forced, or convinced to remake this video, I felt it needed to be remade to coincide with the high standards I have set for my channel and our club. I hope everyone understands, and supports my decision. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop Piper all the way... Enjoy your weekend sir. Z.
would you recommend crafting your own corn cob pipe?
Go to the Aristocob RUclips channel and check his videos on the Cobfooler contest. Also check out his site aristocob.com/COBFOOLERY-Cob-Kits-C335637.aspx?sid=15455 for the Cobfoolery corn cob pipe kits. They aren't that hard to make from one of the kits if you enjoy making things.
Ezequiel - I have tried and it is very difficult. You can make a pretty basic pipe but it wont smoke well. It's definitely a craft that you need to hone over a long period of time.
Muttnchopp Piper is a very special guy. Glad to be here since the very beginning of the channel. This video is the best proof of his great character. And the quality of videos, in general, is stunning.
As a child, my grandfather smoked pipes. I picked up smoking cigarettes regrettably and decided to switch to something that would be easier on me. Otherwise known as better moderation of my smoking and what i smoke. Pipe smoking really helped with that since I feel its easier to regulate, and it helps me get a little closer to my grandfather who has since passed on. Hope to learn lots from this channel.
The natives used tobacco pipes for communicating with past loved ones. Sounds like you picked this up naturally 👍🏼
Thanks for your videos. I've been a cigar smoker for awhile now but have taken a recent interest in pipes. Your videos have helped me to get started. Appreciate it, will continue watching!
Riding with Dave - thanks Dave, if you have any questions, or need some guidance, I'll be around. 👍👍👍
I didn't see the need to replace the other two videos, but I understand your reasoning to do so. I smoke more cobs than anything else, during the coarse of a week. It's as simple as being able to throw them anywhere, my car, my desk at work or doing yard work. I have some expensive briars, that I would never throw in a glove box. Utility would be the best description for a cob pipe. For me, a briar is for sitting down and just having a relaxing smoke. This remake was first class and very informative and unbiased. Well done my friend. Third time is the charm. Cheers!
Hilman - I agree Third time is the charm. 👍👍👍
I've said it before and will say it again. You're a real class act muttnchop keep em coming.
heiðinn - thank you for those kind words my friend. 👍👍👍
I smoked a pipe 30 years ago for a spell, and am just now getting back into it. I ended up going crazy and ordering three $30 MM cobs. Many of the editions with the acrylic bits really are quite stylish, and well-made, from everything I hear. Thanks for the video!
Just wanted to share something I learned about corn cob pipe repair. I love corn cobs as they seem to be some of the best in which to smoke aromatic tobaccos. However, sometimes I notice that despite the great workmanship, the bit will eventually loosen and be unstable while smoking them. Some online have suggested different glues, but I am wary of that because I don't want to inhale fumes that may occur with heat. I have had success with melted beeswax as a glue. It's surprisingly strong and doesn't melt when smoking, but not so strong that it can't be disassembled for cleaning of the stem and bit, and then it can be easily put back together again. It's also a natural substance that in doesn't off gas on it's own or when heated and doesn't ruin any surface of the pipe assembly. I tried this on a MM Short Stop and a MM Dwarf Cobbit it worked great.
Alanna Regan - That is great info my friend I appreciate you sharing it with the club. 👍👍👍
I found your channel recently after picking up the pipe again after a 10 year hiatus. I've watched a huge amount of your videos and love your style and presentation. I hate that all of this went down the way it did because of some internet trolls but yours and Aristicob's responses have been first class. You and Reddit have been my number one sources of information while exploring this hobby again. Keep putting out great videos.
Bill Deer - Thanks Bill, and it is what it is, I'm pretty laid back, not a big one for confrontation, I'm the type that if I watch a video and disagree, I say, I disagree with that, or that's not the way I do it, learned it, or live it, then I smoke a bowl mull over the message of the video then move on. Thanks for the support my friend. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop I am fairly new to pipe smoking ( approx 2 months ) and have watched lots of RUclips videos in that time, probably 200 plus videos and I can say without a doubt I have learned more from your videos than any others.
Don't get me wrong the other YTPC presenters / video makers are awesome, educational, entertaining and I like watching their videos for those reasons but none I have found are more interested in helping new and old to the community of pipe smoking learn about the common 'interest' as you do.
I like all that post in the YTPC because more than anything they are brothers (and some sisters) that have a common interest and in posting videos they share a small piece of their lives, a glimpse into their world through the common bond of pipe smoking. What a great community.
Take care, keep sharing your knowledge it really helps and last but not least "keep on choochin" as one or more members of the community calls it!!
Yours in solidarity CanadianPiper604.
Canadian Piper 604 Chris is a really knowledgeable guy and is about as upstanding as you can get. He considers this a club, as do his subscribers. Welcome!
Canadian Piper 604 - Thank you for those kind words my friend, and you're right the YTPC is a great collection of pipe smokers. 👍👍👍
Thank you sir. Watching your videos is ALWAYS a paradise for learning. Thank you again
Thank you for all the information. After seeing your videos and tutorials about smoking a pipe and the breathing techniques I went out and purchased my first Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe and had my first some. What an interesting experience it turn out to be ! Loved it! The breathing technique helped me to keep the smoke cool and dry. Thank you!
Chris your the best Brother. Your a Gentleman and a Scholar hands down. Your what we should all want to be a true and Honorable man who has the best videos out there period on pipes and the how too when it comes to the right way to on the subject of pipes . Thank you again Chris God bless you my friend . Your Friend Scott .
Ray Dickens Jr - I really appreciate, and I am honored by your words my friend, tank you so much. 👍👍😏
Howdy, Brother! Thanks for taking the time to share. You're a true gentleman and national treasure.
Chris, I turned around from my monitor to count my pipes and I have 59 briars, a meerschaum, two calabashes and 14 corn cobs. The pipes run from starter pipes to Comoys, GBD's freehands, multiple Savinelli's and 4 Autographs. And, considering freehands, four of my cobs are the Freehands that are made by Missouri Meerschaum, the most expensive cobs made (except for some new custom models).
This isn't meant to show off, it's meant to show that all pipes have their place (Oh, yeah, I forgot my two hookas) and uses. And even a pipe smoker of 40 plus years still uses and enjoys cobs. I use my cobs when I smoke virginia/perique blends, since most cobs have a smaller inner diameter bowl than other pipes and, as you stated, they smoke a little cooler. I also love them when I travel and fish since it's a lot less painful to replace a $12 cob than a $50 decent briar.
I also would encourage anyone interested to definitely check out Aristocob's videos AND his web site, he's one of the friendliest guys in the business.
Dennis Ciurej - Thank you for that detailed information, this gives new and intermediate pipe smokers an idea of how many pipes hobbiyest have. 👍👍👍
This man is just such a wise and kind man. You can tell he's one of the people that you can ask a question and he's going to shoot straight and true with you. I really respect that.
Been smoking pipe for 25 or so years, but just today got a Missouri Meerschaum cob pipe from the local shop I always go to. Never even really considered one before, but it was just a few bucks, so I figured why not. I like it! The yellow translucent stem is particularly nice. Gonna be my travel pipe from now on I think.
Greatings from Brazil! Just started smoking pipes and it has been a pleasure watching you videos. Thank you for giving us such good content. With regards, Rodolfo.
Hey Muttnchop . You don't have to apologize to anybody you have enough time in the saddle , Take care , Mike
Mike O - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
Very meticulous presentation advising the option and maintenance of pipe smoking using a corn cob. Good vocabulary for a novice to enrich in the happy hobby of pipe smoking.
The car analogy was a nice one to express the reasoning you have for starting with a briar. Smoking briar properly really does familiarize the smoker with the mechanics and practice of pipe smoking in a way that isn't really as apparent or even necessary with corn cob pipes. I started with a cob myself, but didn't fully appreciate them until years of smoking briars, clays and meers. Cobs have many advantages, but a little comparison and perspective will always improve the smoking experience.
The Artful Codger - Well said my friend. 👍👍👍
Very informative, well presented
Thank you
It seems,that Muttnchop-Chris is dedicated to keep his standards as high as Dunhill manufactures do, Have a nice weekend and thank you very much for this input of yours. Paul
Paul The Scandinavian - I am my friend, and thank you for your kind words. 👍👍👍
Hello sir ...i finally bought my first pipe ! Nearly about 5 minutes ago with tamper and other stuff....and i realised that you said we should buy the cheapest pipe available and i bought a corn cob Missouri pipe and a premium pipe tobacco (just as you've said) which is aromatic and im waiting for them until they get delivered....thank you so much for your great informations❤❤❤❤
Wow. You are amazing. Thanks so much for this very informative video on corn cob pipes!
Insight Video - You bet my friend, and thank you for the kind words. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop, you are doing a great service to the pipe smoking community. You are truly a teacher. A lot of pipe videos on RUclips aim to sell pipes and capitalize on them instead of educating people on how to properly use them. Your entire aim is to educate and inform the best you can, and I really appreciate that. As a man who grew up without a father figure, your videos have really taught me a lot about this chosen hobby of mine. Please keep up the great work. I cannot express how valuable your opinion and view on pipe smoking is to me. Love your channel, friend.
Emil - That was very kind of you to say my friend, that’s why I started this channel, I noticed that most videos on Pipe smoking were more like vlogs then passing on knowledge about our wonderful hobby, or like you said someone trying to sell you something. Thank you for again for your kind words. 👍👍👍
Newer piper here and I have to say I bought a Peterson Donegal Rocky as my first pipe, then after a month I bought a Shire Cobbit. I almost love it more than the Peterson if I’m being honest. It’s a whole different taste too in my opinion. I love those corn cobs so much I just bought two more last night from Missouri Meerschaum. I got a Country Squire Bing and a 2024 Honeypot. Can’t wait! Also, their 150th anniversary blend is my current favorite smoke 😎💨happy piping everyone! Awesome video!
Not claiming to be an expert either, but I would say out of the three videos you've made on this topic, this is the best one! I currently 4 corn cob pipes (2 of which I don't smoke anymore because the shanks are broken on them), in addition to about two-dozen pipes, most of which are made out of briar, but I do have a couple of hardwoods and meerschaums. Out of all of the pipes that I own, my corn cobs are the best bang for the buck; they keep up with the more expensive pipes, and yet the most expensive corn cob I own costs $10. Keep up the great videos man!
dsgpipesmoker - thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
First pipe(s) were corn cobs. Got the corn, made them myself and used bamboo reeds for the stems.
If you smoked them a little hot, you'd get the corn flavor. Just a fun DIY experiment.
I've got one of the cobbit dwarf pipes and it is one of my very favorite pipes of all time. Missouri Meershaum pipes in general are my absolute favorite pipes period. You really can't go wrong with them. They are worth way more than what they ask for them. I'll always support their company.
Oliver McKinley - Absolutely, I love the shape, the length, and the quality, they ask far less then they should for this pipe, but I’m glad they do, one of my favorites as well. 👍👍👍
I just grabbed a cheap MM a couple days back thanks to your tips I am really satisfied with it! Thanks a million for the tips !
Thank you for your work Chris! Nice to see such a responsible attitude to your content. Your channel is my favorite in YTPC. Greetings from Ukraine!
JimmyIurii - Thank you my friend I appreciate your support. 😃😃😃
Thanks for the info. Sorry to hear about the drama, but don't let it stop you. This is where I come for pipe info. I really enjoy the videos you put out. This is my go to channel for info on this topic! Thanks again!!!!!!
Nick T. Devlin - it is, what it is, don't worry, as long as there are subjects to do videos on, I will continue to do them. 👍👍👍
Sir,
Thank you for you're excellent videos. I am learning a lot from you, about Pipe Smoking, Tobacco, Everything pipe related. I just bought Missouri Meerschaum. Great Dane straight, Country Gentlman straight, and Savanelli 6 mm filters for them, Please keep the videos up. Would be lost without you're help. My Smoking partner passed away last year, my Dad, so the info is priceless to me.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the community. You have certainty helped me with my adventure into this wonderful hobby. As well as being an inspiration for my channel. Chris aka shredding piper
shredding piper - Thank you my friend, that's very kind of you to say. 👍👍👍
Thank you for another great video .
Pipe smokers are always looking for perfection .
Have a great weekend.
Izzy Cowan - you're welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
Your a very awesome person. I got me a Missouri meerschaum this week and loving it. Thanks for your videos. I'm always watching you now and George Bruno.
FULL ON KRATOM ON!!! 420 - Thank you for the compliment my friend. 👍👍👍
I gotta tell you, I love my corn cobs. Cool smoking, dry, all that. I have a Nording signature freehand, I have a pearwood pipe, and a briar churchwarden. I also have one of those basket briars, that pipe looks not so great but it performs like a dream! Besides my cobs, it's my favorite. I guess it goes to show, you don't have to always spend a lot to get a great pipe! Great video on the topic, I learned some stuff!
GlobalistEnemy01 - Very True my friend, very true. 👍👍👍
It takes a very humble man to recommend another person channel on RUclips and admit they are an expert on the channel. This shows you truly care about educating your audience. I truly appreciate it. I will continue to be subscribed and watch your channel as well.
Very informative/helpful! As a new pipe smoker I have found your videos to be very helpful. As you know there is alot more to pipe smoking than meets the eye.. Thanksss
you got that right, as I have said before, its high Maintenance, but it also offers High Reward.
Excellent vid Chris. Congrats. I liked it very much. Thanks a lot.
Challenger Dart - You're welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
I took a Country Gentleman and placed the longest Forever Stem from Vermont Freehand on it. I call it my “Ranger Cobbit”.
New pipe smoker here. I really appreciate all your vids.
Paul Albert - Thank you my friend, I appreciate your kind words. 👍👍👍
I started off with briar pipes.I eventually went to block Meerschaum from Turkey for its smokeability. I have just received my first corncob. Pipe from Missouri Meerschaum. I am on my second bowl and it smokes marvelous.
Love your videos and insight you have made this journey much more enjoyable thank you
Kameel Elian - you are very welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
Hope you are well. Wish you were still doing the forum. Miss your videos a lot.
Just want to say Hi from England and thanks for these vids, Im new to pipe smoking and you are a endless source of knowledge. Massive help :)
Ok never used or even tried a corn pipe so I decided to order one by the company you recommend I purchased the wizard. Love it and your RUclips channel
corn cob pipes are a lot of fun!!!!!! thanks for the video
egregious greg - They are my friend, they are indeed. 👍👍👍
The man who brought me to pipe smoking. Thanks.
Great job Mutt . This is why I always suggest your channel to Newbies. Very Educational
Ghost Cob - I appreciate you directing new pipe smokers to my videos, thank you. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop Piper
I have learned so much from you and I feel comfortable sending people to your channel. You are welcome . I hope all is well with you and your family. Take care and God Bless
This was helpful, especially the part about how to clean them. That was something I really wasn't sure about.
Brynn - I’m glad I could help my friend. 👍👍👍
Great video Chris! Still new to pipe smoking, so I had no idea about not letting the carbon build up in a corn cob. I prefer corn cobs because they tend to be lighter, which makes it easier to clinch imo, so this video was super helpful 😎
I’ve only stumbled upon your videos recently, and wish I had done so as you were actively producing them. I’ve always scoffed at cobs as being silly, but you’ve put that to rest. Hopefully we’ll see you return to putting videos out again. Cheers!
Thanks Steve, and again watching this video I learned something thanks Chris!!
Canadian Piper 604 - you're welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
I just bought my first pipe and it is a corn cob from Missouri Merchaum. I love it. Thanks for the recommendation!
Walter Young - You bet my friend, Missouri Meerschaum makes a great pipe. 👍👍👍
The best smoke I've ever had was with an 8 dollar corncob pipe. They're fantastic
l like that you get to the point and explain things in practical ways...some guys making pipe vids will take the first 5 minutes telling you how to stir your coffee or some such nonsense and then spend the next 15 minutes making pipe smoking seem like a combination of brain surgery and religion.
mark rush - That was one of my goals, get to the point right away, stay on topic, and get out after around 10 to 12 minuets. Thanks for noticing
I love cobs and meerschaums. Low maintenance, little or no "ghosting", and great smokes from the start.
Hey Muttnchop, here’s a video idea: Comparing/contrasting briar and pear pipes. It’s something I’ve not seen anyone else really tackle, especially on RUclips.
Great video here as well! I never knew the difference between briar and cob when it comes to carbon cake, so you could very well have saved my first cob with this video! Thanks!!!
Great stuff Mr. Piper!
Bryce Parker - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
I love my MM Country Gentleman. I got the MM Hardwood Country Gentleman as well. They both smoke amazingly. I'll be a Missouri Meerschaum customer for as long as I can hold a pipe.
Randall Perry - I believe they are the best made corn cob pipe in existence, I love my cobbits. 👍👍👍
I am infinitely jealous of your possession of the Dagner cob, I'm struggling to find one in the UK and the shipping form the states is insane! Informative video as always.
I've just ordered a new cob , called Caroliner Gentleman, its a short pipe but has a acrylic red stem with a nickel ring between stem & mouthpiece, very stylish 😎 about £ 26 UK 🇬🇧 pounds , The Dagner seems to be sold out everywhere at the moment.
Takes a lot of guts to re-do a video, and admitting the information you've provided was missing.
I liked the earlier videos, and felt they where properly done. But i feel your passion for perfectionism, and i think you done well for the channel and club..
Keep them coming, and pipe on!
Ilan Gai - being a perfectionist sucks sometimes, but my parents drilled in me, the the Marine Corps reinforced it, so I guess you could say it's a part of me now. 👍👍👍
Missouri meerschaum makes great cobs i love them. Douglas macarthur smoked rum and maple blend so once in a great yarn i smoke a cob with rum and maple
Devin Petersen - That’s a great tribute to him my friend. 👍👍👍
I probably own 30 cobs and love them I smoke them more then my briars
Good job on this replacement video as it seems to be better done than one of the first two I saw.
cbates55 - yeah, I cind of blew it on the first 2 but it's all good now. 👍👍👍
Missouri meerschaum pipes are a fantastic piece of Americana! From being grown, to the finished product it is an amazing process. Check out their video it is amazing the work that goes into these pipes!
I even bought a few to modify to personalize, (thanks to Aristocob!) And they last for years if taken care of.
Nicely done chop.
Broken Pipe 86 - Thanks. 👍👍👍
I only smoke one bowl a day in the same Briar. One bowl and I set it aside to dry out for a week or two. I have enough Briars in my rotation (15) to do that now. But I nearly always moke my second bowl of the day in a corn cob. They're great pipes, very affordable and I now have about 8 Missouri Meerschaum cobs in my rotation as well.
Ive got my first corncob coming this week, with a tin of Petersons Early Morning Pipe
Thanks Muttnchops, going to get a couple different styles of corn cob pipes in January, like Legend 5th Ave, Washington, Patriot among other pipes.
Miguel Pimentel - Awsome to hear, you will love them. 👍👍👍
MUTTNCHOP!!!!!!!!!!! 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊... Great video once again... You always strive to help and perfection.... That is what the CHOP is..... As president of the muttnchop fan club I still say that we send the chop to Washington..... You take care brother see you soon long live the chop ✌️✌️✌️
Pipes And kayaks - thank you mr. president. 👍👍👍
You are a real gentleman I wish you were my neighbor
I just started pipe smoking and i chose the corncob, cant beat $5, anyways thanks for the info about cleaning the bowl, i had no idea.
Good video as always. My favorites are Country Gent and Rob Roy. As I wrote before certain Burley Blends are delicious in a cob. For the newbies seconds are good choice, big companies like Savinelli,Stanwell have good seconds and they're cheap. I've a Savinelli second from 60¨s (Cadet)and it's still a good smoker.If you think that draw is too hard in cob put a 6 mm Balsa filter in stem, it should give some resistance.
Have a great weekend an d as always cool smokes,mate
Olle Wahlroos - thank you for this valuable info my friend. 👍👍👍
5:28, I liked where that comparison was going!
I started on a corn cob and have since acquired a couple of older briar estate pipes. I have a Dorchester and an old Mckenzie pipe. My cob and hardwood pipes are from Missouri Meerschaum. I prefer the cob pipes.
Marc Gervais - A lot of people do, they are great smokers. 👍👍👍
When i first started watching you i thought you were a silly weird guy.. i still think that but i like you now. i often smoke a pipe and watch your reviews. thank you for what you do.. keep up the good work sir!
Thanks for the info Mr. Chop
UlsterPaddy1 - You bet my friend. 👍👍👍
Great video ,always good info , you pretty much Thought me how to smoke a pipe I always send new pipe smokers to your videos
New to the hobby. Corn cobs have been great so far. Easy to use. paper towel not removing much of the cake inside. pipe reamer seems scraping the wall too hard
Thank you so much for all your advice I can finally taste my tobacco.
Guss ferretti - That is great to hear my friend. 👍👍👍
I have as many cobs as I do briar. They're inexpensive and they break-in quickly. One gripe I have about cobs is it's hard to get the leftover tobacco out of the bottom due to the stem. They're great pipes though! Great video brother!
BaldPipeSmoker - I agree my friend, I love my cobs, especially the cobbit line. 👍👍👍
I always have a few Missouri Meerschaum pipes on hand. I prefer the Washington, because it sits on a flat surface without tipping.
Great idea to switch to a corn cob to give your mouth a break from the heat of a briar! A Briar pipe is only as hot as you smoke it but corns cobs are a very cool smoke and it's only smart to use a cob when your mouth is sensitive.
Phil Baldwin - Very good points my friend. 👍👍👍
This is anouther great video. Hope you come back soon and get to know you better.
Greetings,, Kitty.
I agree with you on keeping a few cobs. I keep a couple, soley for smoking heavily cased tobacco.
Robert Dixon - Good idea. 👍👍👍
Hey Muttnchop Piper. I really enjoy your pipe videos; so much so that this is the first and only video series that I've ever subscribed to. I feel a little rude making a request with my first comment, but I would love to see a video where you give us a general breakdown of lakelands. I am fairly new to pipe smoking and would like to know some basics about lakeland-style tobaccos. Thanks.
Anthony Adams - I’ll consider it, thanks for joining the pipe club. 👍👍👍
I started on cheap corn cobs and am finally buckling down and getting 2 Nording's. Hope they smoke as good as they look!
Chris...the first video was great, but I understand why you wanted to redo it. I'm a photographer like you, and I totally understand the perfectionist thing.
And dammit, now I think I need to get a cob. I just bought a Flogglewerks Hobbit Pipe but I think a trip to my tobacconist is in order for one of these.
Steve
Steve King - Sorry, look what I have done, caused you to have to spend money on a Cob. Lol.lol 👍👍👍
I use the paper towel to clean my corn cob bowl, I found using pipe cleaners for the bowl can be wasteful , takes to many.....Great video👍🏻🇺🇸
Brett Thorndike - I do the same thing on occasion. 👍👍👍
Yep. I bought my first pipe, a brand new Meerschaum (that brand) Corn-Cob Pipe. Straight one, I wanted a straight one first, maybe a bend/bent one later. They are also affordable :).
Lycosa - Yes they are, and they are good smokers as well. 👍👍👍
Cobbits are the best Churchwardens ever, that is all. Nice video.
Charles Hibbs - I love mine as well, thanks for commenting. 👍👍👍
Yup just grabbed the dwarf...its my favorite
Luv your work Muttnchop keep it going..
Hello fellow Kentuckian, thanks for sharing.
mrkopecky - You bet my friend. 👍👍👍
Where did you go MC? When will you do another video
Great informative video.The only thing I would add,is that someone new to the hobby might consider a estate pipe, perhaps from eBay, over a basket pipe as you would get more bang for the buck and it would already be broken in.
janovsk1 - well, let’s look at this, someone who is new to the hobby has no idea what to look for when purchasing a new pipe. eBay is a fine place to purchase pipes, but let’s suppose a new pipe smoker goes to eBay how do they know the pipe they are purchasing is a quality pipe? They don’t because they don’t know what a quality pipe is, so they go to eBay, purchase a pipe, get it, and start smoking it, next thing you know the outside of the pipe starts to bubble and peel, so they have spent anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00 for that pipe, the purchaser goes through the dispute phase of trying to get their money back, but the seller can claim that it was a quality pipe, the purchaser didn’t know how to correctly smoke a pipe, and they may be right. Like I said eBay is a great place to purchase estate and new pipes for knowledgeable and seasoned pipe smokers, not for new pipe smokers because they don’t know what to look for in an estate or new pipe. 👍👍👍
Very helpful thanks 😊👍