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'''''From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes'''''

'''Koncak''' is a Turkish meerschaum pipe brand. The factory was founded by Ekrem Koncak in 1934 in Eskiehir, and is one of the country's oldest producing meerschaum pipes. 

[[File:Koncak FlyingEagler.jpg|thumb|Flying Eagle, courtesy [http://smokingpipes.com SmokingPipes.com]]]They have some highly unusual shapes. In 1974, Ekrem was succeeded by his son, Sadat, and in 1980 his daughter, Nurham took over the running of the company. In the meantime, Sedat Koncak bought the Austrian brand [[Bauer]], and the two companies have maintained close commercial ties.

[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: Turkey]]