I have this knife, just like yours. I only use the aerator spike. I don't like the blade because it is too sharp on one side and I find the dull side too dull, plus, the blade's shape doesn't get down neatly into the bottom of the bowl for a gentle ergonomic ream. I also find the tamper part too big to tamp deep in a bowl. After the charring light the tamper is fine but once the tobacco burns down, I don't have a rectangular pipe so It doesn't fit down when hot dense tamping is really necessary.
Is it worth $20. Yes. I spent the money and it is very handsome accessory, but I tend to use my Czech tool more, though I keep both of them side by side. YMMV.
A $20 pipe knife that’s actually worth $20
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Off topic, but I miss FM's Cellar, one if the few times I ventured from my OTC wheelhouse.
Now back to our regular after school special,
"Dear Alex and Annie,
Should I bring my pipe knife to school or just use my finger?
Signed,
Black Finger Fred.
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Use my just finger after schoolCitizen B wrote: ↑Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:15 pmI've heard variations of this post recited at Dada poetry readings. A tip of my fedora in your direction, sir.
My pipe knife Finger Fred
Black I ventured Dear Alex
Now back Annie I miss FM's Cellar
Regular
Should I the few times I
Topic Signed
Wheelhouse I bring
Or but I miss
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Damn @Wildcat !
That was Dadalicious. I was moved to glass tears.
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