I’d like to begin this post by saying “thank you” once again to everyone who entered their modified corn cob pipes in the 2017 Aristocob Cobfoolery Contest. Click the links to see the original entry video.
Our Professional finalist's pipes were judged by an online popular vote. The results are as follows:
Professional, Classic Shape Category:
First Place: John Keller
For his "Irish Huntsman" John wins a $10 credit for being a finalist, a $50 credit from Aristocob.com. Additionally John wins a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque, graciously provided by Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe Company!
Dodif wins second place for his "Crown Royal" a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $30 for being our first runner up, for a total of $40 in credit from Aristocob.com.
We had a Tie for Third Place, so we have two Third Place Winners:
CaneRodPiper (Mike) with his "CherryWood Cob".
For their winning entries both Randal an Mike wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $20 for placing third, for a total of $30 in credit from Aristocob.com.
Professional, Freehand Category:
For his "The P.I.T.A" Dodif gets a $10 credit for being a finalist and wins a $50 credit from Aristocob.com. Additionally Dodif wins a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque, graciously provided by Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe Company!
John wins second place for his "The Snail" a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $30 for being our first runner up, for a total of $40 in credit from Aristocob.com.
Mike wins third place for his impressive "Briny Barrel Cob" a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $20 for placing third, for a total of $30 in credit from Aristocob.com.
I'd like to thank all the judges for the Amateur entries in the 2017 Cobfoolery contest for their thoughtful deliberation. You guys are awesome!
- Phil Morgan, General Manager of The Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe factory
- Jason Dagner, creator of the Dagner Cob and owner of Dagner Pipes
- Chris Morgan of Morgan Pipes Creator of the CobCigar and the CobWasp
- Jay Dighsx, cob fan and Youtube Pipe Community celebrity
- Dodif, a past and amateur and current pro winner of the Cobfoolery contest.
- Seth Markwood, my son and co-host of Markwood Men's Breakfast Club
- Scott Markwood (me) from www.Aristocob.com
Amateur, Classic Shape Category:
For his beautiful cob entry "The Warden of the North" The Badger Piper wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus a $50 credit from Aristocob.com. Add to that a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque, graciously provided by Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe Company!
For his cob entry "The AraCORN" wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $30 for being our first runner up, for a total of $40 in credit from Aristocob.com.
Biscuit with his "MacAdiator the Hungarian" and
Aaron Coggiano with his "The Cobiano"
For their entries they both win a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $20 for placing third, for a total of $30 in credit from Aristocob.com.
Amateur, Freehand/Fantasy Shape Category:
For his cob creation "The Still" Biscuit wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus a $50 credit from Aristocob.com. Add to that a Missouri Meerschaum Freehand pipe on a custom laser engraved wood plaque, graciously provided by Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe Company! Several of the judges mentioned how they enjoyed the thorough walk through of the construction of the pipe and that they appreciated the fact they Biscuit lit and smoked his pipe proving that it wasn't just for show. That was a vote getter.
For his "CobCube 3.0" wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $30 for being our first runner up, for a total of $40 in credit from Aristocob.com. I have to say that Shane did a wonderful job making a piece of art that might not even be recognizable as a pipe. This one truly exemplifies the spirit of Cobfoolery. Shane got similar kudos as Biscuit for the walks through of the pipe and the demo of smoke-ability.
For his entry of "The Bifurcated" John wins a $10 credit for being a finalist plus $20 for placing third, for a total of $30 in credit from Aristocob.com.
Congratulations to all of our WINNERS!
