With over 150 years worth of choices, adding to your collection of Peterson pipes can be an exercise in analysis paralysis. The current portfolio is enough to keep you sorting through choices for months. Add estate considerations and, although not really infinite, the choices begin to feel that way. …

Zippo has been the number one name in lighters pretty much since George G. Blaisdell developed the first of their lighters in the early 1930’s.According to popular stories, Blaisdell decided to make an attempt at improving lighters based on the design of Austrian lighters that were popular at the ti …

There is a famous story that in 1921, the Prince of Wales was out hunting and had lost some of his pipes. His search for the pipes made it to the newspapers in London and did not specify the brand of pipe, but had a description of them. It turns out that a manufacturer’s name was not needed, since h …

Cigars make an excellent accompaniment to a good glass of whisky, brandy, and even rum. The smoky flavors complement each other well and the whole process of smoking one is like a ritual.When it comes to cigars, however, it's important to maintain a little patience during the lighting process. …

Cigars elevate smokers to a sophisticated level of a few as only 4.5% of smokers in the US smoke cigars. Before you venture into smoking cigars, you need to treat the whole process with respect.One thing you'll need to learn about is proper cigar storage, which means understanding what a humido …

How many times has your lighter run out at the worst possible moment?A person's lighter can tell you a lot about them. The more stylized, the more serious the smoker. When it comes to cigars, everything is about style and quality. The same can be said for lighters. Clear lighters come with a wealt …

John Keller is a vibrant and genial pipemaker with a beard to make Tolkien’s dwarves glower with envy. The 5th generation Lakeland, Florida native would prefer to take my call with a pipe on his back patio, but the heat of Central Florida in August is “just a little too toasty.” So, he talks to …

Finding the right filter can be tricky for new people in the hobby. Check out the quick tips below. If you have any questions, we are always here to help! …

You know those companies so established that their name becomes synonymous with the industry itself? John Deere is to tractor, as Kleenex is to tissue, as Google is to search. We might add another name to the group: Peterson is to pipes.The story starts in 1874. Dublin, Ireland. Grafton Street. …