Loading
6 photographsArchive Record FUH-JV9R-RVU8-F
Bari SPECIAL (603) Bent Pickaxe, Danish estate
undetermined
Dating: Owner-statedDenmark6 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Bari SPECIAL presents the distinctive bent pickaxe shape, numbered 603 in the maker's catalog. The pipe features a handcut rusticated finish that creates deep, irregular textures across the surface, providing both visual interest and practical grip. The bent stem complements the pickaxe form's angular bowl geometry, creating a balanced smoking instrument. The stampings identify this as a Danish-made Bari from the SPECIAL line, though the specific dating evidence remains limited to its estate status. The pickaxe shape is characterized by its asymmetrical bowl profile and forward-canted orientation, offering a distinctive smoking posture. The rustication technique showcases the Danish school's emphasis on organic, freehand-inspired forms while maintaining functional smoking properties.