Kriswill pipes were, at one time, neck-and-neck with Stanwell as the standard in Danish factory pipes. That all ended after the founder's death in the 1970s, and by the 80s, the company had disbanded and sold its equipment to Nording. This pipe is in remarkable condition! We acquired it at the Chicago Pipe Show from a Danish shop that had put considerable time into restoring this collection, and you can tell. Please examine the pictures closely before buying. 

Heritage Pipe Shop specializes in "pipes with a past." Every pipe has lived a unique life and has a story to tell. The wear a pipe has gained in its life is a patina, a story, its own personal history. Therefore, we do not try to return it to "like new" condition. When you buy a pipe from us, you can expect a "refreshed" pipe:

• The pipe has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, ready to smoke out of the box.
• The bowl has been reamed, but we leave enough cake so that you do not need to break it in again.
• Stems have been cleaned and sanitized, and vulcanite stems have been de-oxidized and polished. 
• Stems may have some tooth marks.
• When needed, stems are replaced (this will be noted in the description). 
• Any repairs made will be noted in the description and/or title.
• The bowl has been cleaned of previous smoking ("ghosting") using the time-tested salt and alcohol method.
• Briar pipes have the char removed from the rim (as possible), and the outside of the pipe has been cleaned, treated with a restoration balm, and buffed with carnauba wax.

Be sure to examine the pictures closely and ask questions before buying. Thanks for shopping with us!