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Prices start around $300 and on up to $500. I reckon that this series offers the best value for money in the Peterson stable of pipes. | Prices start around $300 and on up to $500. I reckon that this series offers the best value for money in the Peterson stable of pipes. | ||
[[File:Plato.JPG|thumb|Plato]]'''Plato''': Peterson makes a very limited number of these Freehand pipes. So few, in fact, that many people don't even know they exist! Personally I am not a fan of Freehand pipes,to my eyes the are not aesthetically pleasing and are lacking the classic traditional lines that I find so appealing. I always feel that they look like unfinished rough | [[File:Plato.JPG|thumb|Plato]]'''Plato''': Peterson makes a very limited number of these Freehand pipes. So few, in fact, that many people don't even know they exist! Personally I am not a fan of Freehand pipes,to my eyes the are not aesthetically pleasing and are lacking the classic traditional lines that I find so appealing. I always feel that they look like unfinished rough briars waiting to be completed. However I do realise that equally there are many people that do like them. Measuring just over 3” from the heel to the apex of the bowl rim, 2” across | ||
and 6 1/2” long. Weighing a full 3 ounces, the pipes feel surprisingly light for their size. The pipes are chunky, but are well balanced. They provide a good dry smoke. The stem fits snugly and is removed without effort. The pipes have great hand feel and the thick walls prevent them getting to hot to hold. | and 6 1/2” long. Weighing a full 3 ounces, the pipes feel surprisingly light for their size. The pipes are chunky, but are well balanced. They provide a good dry smoke. The stem fits snugly and is removed without effort. The pipes have great hand feel and the thick walls prevent them getting to hot to hold. | ||
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