Does anyone have any information on KAF pipes from Ukraine? Looks like quality, and unique. Any input?
KAF pipe from Ukraine
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I haven't seen their pipes, but I have one of their 5-pipe stands. The stand is way better quality than I expected for what I think was $35 (when other stands that hold the same number of pipes were like $100 and they didn't even have the rubber bowl rest padding, just straight up wood).
I have bought one just to support a Ukraine business in these troubled times, it is a excellent freehand that I use a lot, they are great value for a quality pipe, I had to pay import duty here in the UK but still worth it.
Do you have briar or pear? I think the freehand would be briar. He seems to make both.
I bought one of their stands a couple years ago that has a shallow well where my Old Boy lighter rests; it’s in constant use. I’ve yet to try one of their pipes. I was not impressed with any of the figural carvings I’ve seen thus far; for traditional shapes, there are more historical marques I would turn to first.
All pipedia has to say on the subject of KAF Pipes is "The KAF pipe workshop was established in 1994 in Kharkov, Ukraine. The first series of pipes was released in 1996. The workshop specializes in serial production of pipes from briar and pear, as well as pipe stands, tampers and cigarette holders. These pipes are made for 9mm filters with vulcanite mouthpieces, and the briar is advertised as top grade." No mention of the actual business or any contact info.
