Reddit mentions of Dr Grabow Golden Duke Textured Tobacco Pipe

I have this same pipe. The stem is made out of what feels to be aluminum (if you actually buy it you will see that the pattern of the stem is cheaply printed on), and the fittings are plastic witch warp very easy. It has a decently snug fit for the first couple smokes. BUT after that the fit becomes so loose that it can barley hold its self together. If you look closely at the pictures you can see the obvious gaps where the components do not fit properly. Under the specs it says "High Quality Wood", and I guess you could call it that if high quality is soft and prone to dent wood that smokes hotter than an oven. Now I'm no professional but I would give this pipe a 1.5 out of 10. You would be better off to save up $10 more or so and a buy something infinitely better both cosmetically and fictionally. This is my favorite pipe I own, www.amazon.com/Grabow-Golden-Duke-Textured-Tobacco/dp/B005CALO30/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1404381790&sr=8-16&keywords=dr.+grabow and its only $30 new. But I'd recommend a pipe with a brand name or a makers' name/mark, that is usually the safest way to go. Hope I helped in any way. I just don't want to see anyone waste money on that sham of a pipe.