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"... Walt Cannoy... has returned to the scene, impressing collectors with his creative and personal style and attention to finishes. As a matter of fact, some of his creations would be perfectly suited for an unorthodox use during a black mass" -- From [[Go West]], an article by Erwin Van Hove | [[File:Cannoy-Wax-Drip-Pipe 0211.jpg|thumb|400px|The well known Cannoy Wax Drip]]'''''"... Walt Cannoy... has returned to the scene, impressing collectors with his creative and personal style and attention to finishes. As a matter of fact, some of his creations would be perfectly suited for an unorthodox use during a black mass"''''' -- From [[Go West]], an article by Erwin Van Hove. Walt Cannoy's new website is http://waltcannoy.com | ||
== Cannoy Pipes: A History == | == Cannoy Pipes: A History == | ||
So there I was, back in the nineties, in the middle of the “cigar boom”. I had just been married and had a job fit for a man’s man. Conditions were ripe for me to spend plenty of time at the smoke shop. On my days off from my job as a R&D mechanic for large equipment manufacturer in central Florida, I would spend 8 to 10 hours at my local brick and mortar. Between sampling the newest double corona or robust maduro, I would glance over the selection of pipes and tobaccos. Occasionally someone would walk in with a lit pipe and I would catch a whiff. It smelled great, of course, as one would expect a heavy vanilla or cherry blend to. | [[File:Cannoy-Blowfish-Pipe 0286.jpg|thumb|300px|left]][[File:Cannoy-Blowfish-Pipe 0287.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Cannoy-Chocolate-Suede-Canadian-Pipe 0217.jpg|thumb|300px|left]][[File:Cannoy-Chocolate-Suede-Canadian-Pipe 0227.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Cannoy-Wax-Drip-Pipe 0205.jpg|thumb|300px|left]][[File:Walt-Cannoy-2pieceCalabash.jpg|thumb|300px|Two Piece Calabash]][[File:Walt-Cannoy-Suede-Blast-Tulip-Pipe 0439.jpg|thumb|left|300px]][[File:Walt-Cannoy-Suede-Blast-Tulip-Pipe 0445.jpg|thumb|300px]]So there I was, back in the nineties, in the middle of the “cigar boom”. I had just been married and had a job fit for a man’s man. Conditions were ripe for me to spend plenty of time at the smoke shop. On my days off from my job as a R&D mechanic for large equipment manufacturer in central Florida, I would spend 8 to 10 hours at my local brick and mortar. Between sampling the newest double corona or robust maduro, I would glance over the selection of pipes and tobaccos. Occasionally someone would walk in with a lit pipe and I would catch a whiff. It smelled great, of course, as one would expect a heavy vanilla or cherry blend to. | ||
Now, my uncle smoked pipes for as long as I could remember. The smell of someone’s pipe in the shop reminded me of my visits to my uncle’s house and the unmistakable aroma of his Prince Albert and Dr. Grabow. I had succumbed to the enticement of the odor and bought a basket pipe and a house blend. It was all downhill from there. | Now, my uncle smoked pipes for as long as I could remember. The smell of someone’s pipe in the shop reminded me of my visits to my uncle’s house and the unmistakable aroma of his Prince Albert and Dr. Grabow. I had succumbed to the enticement of the odor and bought a basket pipe and a house blend. It was all downhill from there. | ||
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I hope to see all of my old friends at pipe shows and club meetings very soon! | I hope to see all of my old friends at pipe shows and club meetings very soon! | ||
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<gallery widths=315 heights=200 caption="Walt Cannoy Cruiser (7) with Padauk Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection"> | |||
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Image:WaltCannoy06a.jpg|<font size="1">Photos by Smokingpipes.com</font> | |||
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== About the Pipes == | == About the Pipes == | ||
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Each pipe is stamped with "W CANNOY", a serial number, and a grade. I never complete more than one pipe in a given day, so the serial number denotes the date of completion for the pipe. | Each pipe is stamped with "W CANNOY", a serial number, and a grade. I never complete more than one pipe in a given day, so the serial number denotes the date of completion for the pipe. | ||
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<gallery widths=315 heights=200 caption="Walt Cannoy Cruiser (8) with Honey Buffalo Horn Accent, Courtesy Dennis Dreyer Collection"> | |||
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Image:WaltCannoy12a.jpg|<font size="1">Photos by Smokingpipes.com</font> | |||
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== Grading == | == Grading == | ||
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http://www.waltcannoy.com | http://www.waltcannoy.com | ||
== Off Site Links == | |||
Brian Levine interviews Walt on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-24/#more-6577 Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | |||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: United States]] | [[Category: United States]] | ||