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Theres probably several answers, but the main reasons are lack of passion by those still running Falcon, which spearheaded the medium for decades, the fact that metal is a much more difficult medium for artisan pipe makers to successfully work with in garage workshops

Virginia, Virginia-Perique, and straight Burley blends generally age well

While this will certainly allow you to begin your pipe smoking journey it will cause problems such as your bowl not staying lit and not getting the true flavor and aromas out of your pipe tobacco

They were often put out to welcome guests or even carried by the owners on straps when they went out