They are great pipes for traveling (i.e. 1 stem, 3 bowls) or a lunt in the woods, or just working on projects in the yard or shop. I know a fella that chills his Falcon stems in the freezer, for a cool smoke. Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

My pleasure, I'm happy to spread the word about the good ol' Falcon. They are unique, utilitarian workhorse pipes. Pretty cool that their design dates back to the 1930's. They make great traveling pipes as well.

As I think I mentioned in the video, I had an early introduction to the Falcon through my Granddad and Great Uncles; who all smoked Falcon pipes. Most likely because they were manufactured here in Chicago until 1966. The giant ashtray that my Granddad used when the family got together, was filled with em. They had to make sure they all had different bowls in order not to mix them up. Their only drawback is that the draught hole tends to freeze when I smoke them outdoors in subfreezing weather. Long live the Falcon!

@@oldandintheway1955 Yes, long live the Falcon!

Thank you Tony, much appreciated! Falcon's are great pipes indeed.

My pleasure, thanks for stopping by my friend, take care.

My pleasure man. Not everyone finds them visually attractive; they are very utilitarian. I find that they definitely do what they were designed to do and that is to produce a cool, dry smoke. Thanks for stopping by.

My pleasure, Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Take care

Thank you for the kind words, they are much appreciated. Take Care and KPO.

Cheers mate, much appreciated.

They have indeed!

Hi Chris, I have found them to be really great pipes, especially at their price point. The fact that you can mix and match multiple bowl styles with shank styles is both practical and fun. All the BEST.

Hi Jorge, some people like the way they look and others don't care for the aluminum shank. I personally like their somewhat peculiar and unusual appearance. They've grown on me over the years.😉

Thank you my friend, I'm glad you found me. I shall endeavor to give satisfaction. All the Best and KPO!

I believe that every piper should own at least 1 Falcon. Thank you for stopping by!! Take care.

I'm glad you enjoyed it brother. I had fun researching the history and making the video.

Indeed! Utilitarian in every way. They are a well loved group of my pipe rotation. Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Serene smokes with yer Falcon ✓

Thanks for stopping by. I've enjoyed my Falcon pipes for many years. Lot's of bowl styles and shank styles to choose from. Take care and All the Best.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me. I reach for my Falcons fairly often; I enjoy smoking them for the cool, flavorful, dry smoke and when I smoke them, they remind me of my Grandfather and Great Uncles. Have you enquired if WCC will/can ship to you? Dale Piper in the UK regularly orders from them. Take care and All the Best my friend.

That is so cool; I wish I had my Grandfather's and Great Uncles Falcons. I do have many fond memories of them playing cards or horseshoes with their Falcon's bazing away. Take Care Jeff!

That's interesting and based on the draught hole stem design; it makes perfect sense. I've never had my Falcons out in weather that cold; I won't now for sure. Thank you for stopping by, Take care and All the Best!

Thank you sir.

Thank you for stopping by. All the Best, today and everyday.

Thank you T&T, I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment on this video. Falcon pipes were manufactured exclusively, here in Chicago until the mid sixties, when they moved manufacturing to England. My Granddad and Great Uncles all smoked Falcon pipes. The giant ashtray at our family get togethers was filled with Falcons. Thank goodness for different bowl styles.

I agree, I really prefer the "Dental" stem. I've written to them several times asking about replacement stems, and never received an answer. Disappointing to say the lease. Apparently the stems are not meant to come away from the shank. That's not how they used to be back in the day. They used to be manufactured here in Chicago until the mid sixties. My Grandfather and Great Uncles had Falcons, the giant ashtray at family get togethers was always filled with them.

I do still enjoy my Falcons; they smoke very well and are easy to clean and maintain. They are especially suited to smoking whilst walking or working in the garden. Yes, they are very utilitarian and their appearance puts off some people. That is understandable. Thanks for stopping by! Take Care.

Hiyas Matt, I am convinced that every piper should have at least 1 Falcon in their pipe rotation.😉 Take care my friend.

For the money; they are really quite decent pipes. Mine have served me well for many years. Take care.

I wish I had my Grandfather's Falcons; as with the vast majority of items from the past; I would not be surprised to find that the quality of materials and workmanship was superior to the ones made today. Ernie Q is a very talented tobacco blender; I've not been disappointed with any of the 4 WCC blends I've tried thus far. Take care

Thank you Steve, much appreciated. You do as well. Take care my friend.

I think every piper should have at least 1 Falcon in their rotation. 😉 If you like the way they smoke, they tend to grow on you. They are not beautiful but they are definitely utilitarian, I also think that they are an icon to that style of pipe that uses a non-ferrous metal in it's construction. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Take care my friend.

This comment meant for the ritual vid. How it got here, dunno.

Kinda weird but no worries Alan, I found it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, much appreciated. Serene smokes

Thank you for stopping by Dennis. Thank you for the kind words.

Thanks brother, glad you enjoyed the video. Falcon pipes is still making good pipes at a decent price point. Even Amazon sells them. Take care my friend.

OK thanks buddy

It is indeed. Not the prettiest pipe out there, it's very utilitarian. It delivers a cool dry smoke as designed. Cheers Pete.

They are a great utilitarian pipe! My Grandad and great Uncles all had Falcons. When we got together for family outings, they had to make sure they knew which bowl belonged to them so there wasn't a mix-up.

Yes indeed, they are a working man's pipe. The design is utilitarian and in my experience, meets the designed goal of a cool dry smoke. The fact that you can buy several different bowl designs and sizes for 1 stem, makes them economical as well. Take care Scott.

I am totally knocked out by the blends I've tried thus far. Nor'easter, Ahab's Comfort, Double Barrel Christmas 2020, Fat Bastard. Thanks for watching Paul, take care my friend. KPO!

They are little wonders of smoking pleasure; way ahead of their time as far as design. The "Bauhaus" of pipes. Be good, or be careful.

@@oldandintheway1955 I’m sure to invest in one. Great engineering

Excellent decision my friend, happy piping. Thanks for stopping by.

Yes Jean, I agree, they serve beginners very well. They are more utilitarian and not necessarily objects of beauty. I find it's a good pipe for someone who's "Old & in the Way" as well. 😄. Thank you for the kind words. Take care

Thank you for the kind words Stephane, they are appreciated. Along with thoroughly enjoying and sharing the hobby of piping; I do also truly enjoy the camaraderie and responses from the YTPC. It doesn't matter if I'm presenting or commenting on someone else's video; the kindness and generosity of spirit is truly wonderful. Take care and All the Best.

Hi Emil, I agree, Falcon's are a great utilitarian pipe design. The bits are a disappointment to me as well. I really like a thin, wide bit. The Falcon bits are too narrow for me, hence the pipe tends to swivel in my mouth when I'm out for a ramble. I just purchased a "snifter" style bowl with a Meerschaum lining, it is a tad heavy for clenching but it smokes very cool. I hope all is well with you my friend! I also hope you have a fantastic week ahead!

Cheers Trevor, thanks for stopping by.

@@oldandintheway1955 You're welcome Sir. Great content.

Thanks for the heads-up about dropbear woodworks Eric. Falcons aren't nearly as fine looking as the beautiful pipes you make; but they always provide me with a cool dry smoke. They also evoke nice memories of my Grandfather and great Uncles. Take care Brother.

@@oldandintheway1955 I might have to get one and give it another go. They do have a look that grows on ya

@@seasmokepipes5533 They do indeed

Hi Brian. Actually Dale Piper (UK) turned me on to Watch City about 3 months ago. Lately Paladin has been certainly praising their blends on his channel and rightfully so; I find them to be really extraordinary. Which blends did you order? The black stem on my old Falcon does come apart from the aluminum. The newer one does not. On your pipe as on my new one, they may be securely attached to the draught hole stem. I do not believe that it is necessary to separate them as long as you can clean entire length well with a pipe cleaner. FYI: Amazon actually sells Falcons as well. All the Best and take care my friend!

@@oldandintheway1955 From Watch city I've ordered " Old black magic ", " Church Warden ", " Nor'easter ", " Stubs pipe ". This is my first order from them, so I'm looking forward to it.

@@brianquilty687 Very good Brian, I really enjoy Nor'easter. I'd be interested to hear your take on the other blends as I haven't tried those yet. If you like Latakia; Ahab's Comfort is quite good as well. Take care my friend.

Do you still have that pipe? It may have been manufactured here in Chicago. Thank you for stopping by, take care.

@@oldandintheway1955 No, that pipe is long gone but I do have another one just like it that was USA made.

@@ncpipesmoke7972 That's great, may it give you many more years of smoking pleasure and contentment.

I hope you find them to your liking. Nor'easter, Ahab's Comfort, Fat Bastard and Double Barrel Christmas 2020 are the WC blends I've tried thus far. I really enjoy them all. I'm curious to hear what you think of them. Happy Piping!

Thank you for dropping by Carmelo, much appreciated.

Hi Greg, the last Falcon pipe manufactured in Chicago was in 1968. Unfortunately my old boy Falcon isn't that old. I suspect that both of my Falcon's were manufactured in Great Britain. My Grandfather's Falcons were most assuredly manufactured in Chicago. I wish I had those pipes in my collection. I do know a couple of guys who have 40+ year old Falcons that they claim still smoke like champions. Take care.

Hiyas Mel, I must say that I agree with you on that point. The same thing applies to cobs. Too bad there isn't a Forever Stem for Falcons 😉 I tend to forget about it, or it doesn't bother me once I get into the smoke. Take care Brother!

Interesting question. First off, I never inhale. I also keep a "dry ring" in the "humidome" (foot of the stem). I'm not positive about this but I believe that Falcon do sell a style of pipe that has a filter in it. The style I have are not capable of accommodating a filter. My oldest stem is quite old and I've not seen any evidence of breakdown or noticeable wear as compared to my new stem. As with all pipes it is essential to keep them clean and in good working order at all times. Take care and KPO!

Hi Al, Yes, there was a copyright issue and it cost Dr Grabow company $20,000.00 in court. An interesting side bar; the actual Dr. Grabow pipe was named after a real Dr. Paul E. Grabow who lent his name to the company. He smoked regularly from the free pipes given to him and lived to be 97.

@@BlakeMDCCCXXVII The Falcon is a very utilitarian pipe. I think it accomplishes it's designed goal to smoke cool and dry. It's appearance has grown on me over the years. It may not be handsome, but it's a good friend.😉