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20 Chris Morgan / Missouri Meerschaum Reverse Calabash "CornWasp" pipes in one photo

I don't know about you, but one frustration that I have with buying pipes online is that you typically see a single photo of one pipe that is supposed to represent the pipe that you'll ultimately receive. I understand why this is done, and we do it ourselves at Aristocob.com, but if you're going to spend $48 on a pipe, wouldn't it be nice to see a photo of the actual pipe first?

So with that thought we created the collage at right of all 20 of the Chris Morgan / Missouri Meerschaum Reverse Calabash "CobWasp" pipes that we have for sale.

Unfortunate I didn't have time to take 360deg pics, but I did snap a few more photos of random pipes from different angles that I hope will give you a better idea of what to expect.

Also, like most custom pipes these pipes are intended to be smoked unfiltered, but they feature a stock Missouri Meerschaum "Danish" stem, so they will accommodate a stock Medico filter.

Click the pics to "Biggie Size" them.

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A note from Chris Morgan, creator of the Chris Morgan / Missouri Meerscham "CornWasp" Reverse Clabash pipe

Beginning July 4th 2015 we (Aristocob.com) will be offering for sale the last 20 Chris Morgan designed, Missouri Meerschaum made Reverse Calabash "CornWasp" pipes. Watch the video at the bottom of this post for more details how to get your hands on one of these beauties. Here's a little background from Chris Morgan himself:

I've been a professional pipemaker since 2006, but before this project, I had never thought about the widespread acceptance of corncob pipes.

Scott Markwood and I started speaking during his 2013 Cobfoolery contest. I was asked to judge the amateur division as well as compete in the Pro contest. I ended up taking second place with my Reverse Calabash "CornWasp". Scott loved the shape so much that he wanted me to make one for him. Out of respect for Missouri Meerschaum, I made one for Phil Morgan as well. Over the next year or so, the three of us spoke about how best to bring this shape to market as the very first collaboration MM has ever done with another maker or company. I am so honored to have worked with Phil and Scott on this project. What you see here is the culmination of 150 years of corncob pipe technology blended with the innovation I strive for in my handmade pipes.

There were 223 pipes made in one production run. The pipes available here are the very last 20 Limited Edition CornWasps available.

The CornWasp was not an easy project to realize. Much labor and planning was required in design as well as manufacture. I really think that the workers at MM couldn't have done a better job on these. I want to thank Missouri Meerschaum, and Scott Markwood for their hard work and friendship over the past few years.

Chris Morgan

www.morganpipes.com

(408) 600-0524

OK, here are all the Professional Cobfoolery entries

The following entries are professional pipe makers who are competing in the "Pro" category.
Some of the pics will Biggie-Size if you click them.

TO VOTE:
Review all the entries below and make a note of the ONE pipe that if you could, you would love to add it to your personal pipe rack. (Note, you will not win the pipe!) Once you've made your choice, click this link to cast your vote:

VOTE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL COBFOOLERY WINNER HERE
Make sure to click the "Read More" link on the bottom of the post to see ALL of the entries.

Entry A (below): SparkysPipes.
See Scott's Supporting video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mamAIP2b3Y

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Entry B (below): Joe Case.
Joe did a great how-to video on a different cob than his entry, but it's worth watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBfTazi2Bzc

Entry C (below): Chris Morgan
See Chris' supporting video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DqJIkUu1Ys

Entry D (below): Riccardo Santia
See Riccardo's supporting video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v15Bf3zIv_E

Entry E (below): Basil Meadows
Note: Basil has two entries.
See Basil's supporting video here: http://youtu.be/4vkUSlunemQ

Entry F (below): Basil Meadows
Note: Basil has two entries.

Entry G (below): Brian Cantley
"It is a Missouri Meerschaum I bought at my local shop, I cut out the standard change and bought a ear of corn shucked it and cut of the actual corn, then I dried the cob, whittled it as far as I could, coated it with plaster of Paris then sanded it then applied carnuba wax and attached it and whittled a mouth piece from a dowel."

Entry H (below): John Barrett www.etsy.com/shop/rekamepip
John shared about his pipe: "The Cob was Panel shaped, smoothed and waxed. Fitted with a hand shaped black walnut shank I decided to just use a Missouri Meerschaum Danish Bit as i really like these for form and comfort (and hey this is going to be my pipe and I am smoking it) Final touches to the pipe included a special treatment Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey."

Entry I (below): Jeremiah Sandahl
"I call this the "Blowcob" because I modified the bowl to be more or less a blowfish shape. I made a briar reverse calabash shank and a hand-cut vulcanite stem, which is permanently epoxied to the shank."

A great video by Chris Morgan on his take on a Cobfoolery pipe.

Chris being Chris, he just had to take the lowly cob to the next level with what may be the world's first calabash cob.

Meet the Judges of the 2013 Cobfoolery Corn Cob Pipe Mod Contest

The following folks are the judges for the first annual Cobfoolery Corn Cob Pipe Mod Contest. With the exception of that Scott E. Markwood fellow, these gents are involved in the professional production of fine tobacco smoking pipes. I encourage you to check-out their work and visit their Youtube channels to learn more about them and their craftsmanship.