{"id":2779,"date":"2021-12-03T18:44:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T18:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=187058"},"modified":"2021-12-03T18:44:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T18:44:57","slug":"the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=2779","title":{"rendered":"The Leafly buyer\u2019s guide to weed pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Leafly buyer\u2019s guide to weed pipes – Leafly<\/title> <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You’re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>It wasn\u2019t long ago that buying a pipe for smoking weed was a pretty narrow and nerve-wracking experience. You\u2019d find a local head shop, either through word of mouth, visual cues like tie-dye curtains and dancing Grateful Dead bears, or coded descriptions like \u201cTobacco & Gift Shop,\u201d and once you located your retailer of choice, you\u2019d avoid words like \u201cbong,\u201d \u201cweed,\u201d and certainly \u201cmarijuana\u201d\u2014language choices that could immediately shut down a sale for fear of police scrutiny. <\/p>\n<p>Remember, it was only 2003 when Tommy Chong went to prison for selling bongs as bongs. In the same year, I, personally, was kicked out of high school for blowing glass chillums and spoons. It\u2019s no wonder people were nervous about pre-legalization pipe transactions.<\/p>\n<p>And yet, this barely-gone world is hard to imagine today, with glassblowers, retailers, and collectors who openly sell their wares on Instagram and Etsy, using hashtags that very much announce their purpose and intention with pride. Legal or not, the world has changed.<\/p>\n<p>With all the artist-made and mass-produced weed-smoking tools out there today, it\u2019s hard to make a choice. We\u2019re no longer captives of local head shops; there\u2019s a global marketplace, and buyers have never enjoyed so many options. <\/p>\n<p>Which is why we took a deep dive into today\u2019s weed pipe scene and assembled this buyer\u2019s guide, spanning individual artists, specialized American brands, and mass-produced imports. There\u2019s a pipe for everyone, so if you don\u2019t find something you love on this list, we encourage you to research styles, brands, and signature techniques, and venture out to find your own glass slipper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"leafly-table-of-contents w-full relative\"><button class=\"w-full text-left text-sm bg-leafly-white py-xs px-sm font-medium\" type=\"button\" id=\"tableOfContents\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Jump to a section<\/span><span class=\"caret\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2 id=\"h-spoons\">Spoons<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-7-helix-classic-hand-pipe-by-grav-labs\">7\u201d Helix Classic Hand Pipe by Grav Labs <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"grav helix pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187064 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-1.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-1.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-1.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-1.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Grav\u2019s 7\u2033 Helix pipe. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $79.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/grav\">Grav<\/a> Labs\u2019 Helix lineup is all about cooling and softening smoke with a mini-tornado of air. The <a href=\"https:\/\/grav.com\/products\/7-helix-classic-hand-pipe-clear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7\u201d Helix Classic Hand Pipe<\/a> is an early proof of concept that kicked off Grav\u2019s larger collection of bongs, multi-tool pipes, and bubblers, as well as numerous collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>Grav\u2019s Helix models create their signature smoke-cooling vortex inside a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/cannabis-glossary\/venturi-chamber\">Venturi chamber<\/a> stem, aided by a trio of pin-sized air holes. With a constriction between the bowl and stem, the pressure differential reduces the temperature of smoke while air injectors oxygenate the hit. The result is a velvety cocktail of smoke and air.<\/p>\n<p>The experience is unbelievably smooth, pushing back against the age-old saying, \u201cYou gotta cough to get off.\u201d The Helix proves that you can also \u201csoft\u201d to get off. The exceptionally well-engineered airpath is unlike anything else, greatly reducing the harshness of a hit, and I can\u2019t recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/grav.com\/collections\/helix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grav\u2019s Helix lineup<\/a> enough. <\/p>\n<p>Appropriate for newcomers and seasoned smokers alike, the Helix technology will open your eyes to what a pipe can be. The 7\u201d spoon\u2014kinda gigantic by spoon standards\u2014is my new daily driver, and I couldn\u2019t be happier with the silky quality of smoke. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-designer-pipe-in-cloud-by-session-goods\">Designer Pipe in Cloud by Session Goods <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Designer Pipe, Session Goods\" class=\"wp-image-187066 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-2.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-2.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-2.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-2.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Session Goods\u2019 Designer pipe. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the fourth anniversary of pipe creator Session Goods, the fashion-forward design outfit released their <a href=\"https:\/\/sessiongoods.com\/collections\/pipe\/products\/designer-pipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designer Pipe<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>This conical borosilicate revision of the classic spoon comes with a protective silicone sleeve for storage and travel. A minimalist design offered in Cloud (white) and Ash (black) models, the sandblasted finish gives the piece a bit of extra grip while creating a bold, architectural presence. Meanwhile, the bowl indentation and pipe interior are glossy for easy cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>An indent in the airpath is intended to work like an ash catcher, saving your mouth and lungs from errant debris. The flat base and small roll stops enable two resting positions.<\/p>\n<p>Reading like a 3D model birthed from a computer screen, the Designer Pipe is a decidedly modern production piece for the post-legalization era: It\u2019s simple, stylish, and speaks to a vision of pipes as fashion. Yet it doesn\u2019t try hard to convince anyone of these accolades\u2014it\u2019s an understated pipe that looks to a future where weed accessories are chosen because they match your shoes. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/how-to-pack-and-smoke-bowl-of-cannabis\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>How to pack and smoke a bowl of cannabis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-genesis-series-sherlock-by-mothership\">Genesis Series Sherlock by Mothership <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Mothership Sherlock pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187067 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-3.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-3.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-3.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-3.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Sherlock pipe from Mothership Glass\u2019 Genesis series. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $600<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designer brands are sprinkled throughout the heady glass scene, at times commanding price tags fit for jet skis and timeshares.<\/p>\n<p>But few pipemakers command the cultural prestige that\u2019s enjoyed by <a href=\"https:\/\/mothershipglass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mothership Glass<\/a>. A Bellingham, Washington-based glass studio that specializes in elaborate scientific dab rigs, Mothership adorns their consumption pieces with intricate, illustrative detailing, akin to poster and tattoo art. <\/p>\n<p>Released in limited-edition series each month, Mothership\u2019s rigs are priced for serious collectors. Signature designs, including the beloved Exosphere and Faberge Egg, currently sell for $8,000-14,000. But for folks who want to own a piece of American glassblowing history without optioning rights to their firstborn child, Mothership produces very limited numbers of sherlocks and chillums.<\/p>\n<p>Formed from a solid block of navy blue glass for extreme durability, the sherlock pictured above is from Mothership\u2019s Genesis series. The limited edition collection features skeletal birds surrounded in Baroque-yet-industrial sci-fi adornments, suggesting an engine room of a steam-powered time cruiser. The designs are created via external gold and silver fuming that\u2019s encased in a protective clear layer\u2014the techniques a closely guarded trade secret. <\/p>\n<p>Ranging 3-4\u201d in length, Mothership\u2019s sherlocks can be concealed in a person\u2019s hand, and offer a clean, no-fuss hit. That said, I don\u2019t think anyone would want to hide such an accomplished piece of craftsmanship, in their hand or otherwise. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-spun-honeycomb-implosion-spoon-by-matt-2000\">Spun Honeycomb Implosion Spoon by Matt 2000 <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Matt 2000 spoon pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187068 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-4.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-4.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-4.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-4.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Spoon-style pipe from MA-based Matt 2000. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $80<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fuming is one of the signature techniques that signify a cannabis pipe and this <a href=\"https:\/\/stokedct.com\/products\/matt-2000-spun-honeycomb-implosion-spoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spun Honeycomb Implosion Spoon<\/a> by independent glass artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt2000glass\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt 2000<\/a> captures the essence of it. <\/p>\n<p>The versatile technique involves melting tiny pieces of precious metals\u2014commonly silver or gold\u2014at very high temperatures, and directing the resulting gasses onto the inside or outside of a clear glass tube. Externally fumed pipes look shiny, and internally fumed pipes leave a color signature that appears to shift in hue based on what\u2019s behind the thin layer of iridescent pigmentation. <\/p>\n<p>Back in the \u201890s, pipes internally fumed in silver were commonly marketed as \u201ccolor-changing.\u201d Silver fuming leaves a translucent sheen that deepens into a psychedelic, gold-through-electric-plum rainbow when on top of darker colors. Tar that blackens the inside of a pipe after repeat uses gives silver fuming the backdrop to expose this unique palette of spectral banding.<\/p>\n<p>The above piece from Matt 2000 and was sourced from an excellent heady glass gallery in Connecticut called <a href=\"https:\/\/stokedct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stoked, CT<\/a>. The honeycomb implosion and wavy, spiral lines are created using a combination of silver fuming and clear glass overlays. <\/p>\n<p>Handmade, Matt 2000\u2019s pipes vary and this particular design is one of his more affordable options at $80. The gallerists at Stoked are happy to walk digital onlookers through available pieces, and their website is a great crash course in contemporary, artist-made American glass.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-grinder-how-to-use-for-cannabis\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What Is a Grinder and How Do You Use It for Cannabis?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-blue-white-layback-sherlock-by-torcher-glass\">Blue & White Layback Sherlock by Torcher Glass <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Torcher Sherlock pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187069 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-5.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-5.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-5.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-5.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Torcher Glass sherlock-style pipe. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $95<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/stokedct.com\/products\/copy-of-torcher-glass-razorback-push-bubbler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue & White Layback Sherlock<\/a> from independent glass artist Torcher Glass is a mesmerizing example of the iconic inside-out technique. These types of pipes feature colorful decorations encased in clear glass, and the technique is a foundational skill for lampworkers practicing in the heady glass tradition.<\/p>\n<p>For this particular piece, blue and white linework was applied inside a flared, silver-fumed tube, in even, parallel stripes. Later, the tube was collapsed and reshaped to stretch and spiral the ornamentations. The clean, even linework speaks to American glass history, while being a highly refined and accomplished piece of craftsmanship in its own right. <\/p>\n<p>At 6\u201d, large for most dry hand pipes, the glass stays cool for longer and the smoke has more room to mix with air, enabling looser hits when riding the carb. Apart from functional appeal, Torcher\u2019s layback sherlock is fit for collectors as well as consumers who want an eye-catching pipe that\u2019s ideal for luxurious couch sessions and sharing with friends.<\/p>\n<p>A small collection of sister pieces are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/stokedct.com\/search?type=product&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=hide&q=Torcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stoked, CT<\/a>. Additionally, other Torcher Glass pieces are available at select galleries as well as from the artist on <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/torcherglass?utm_medium=copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, where you can also keep an eye out for new drops and special releases.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-one-hitters\">One-hitters<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-anodized-spring-one-hitter-by-ryot\">Anodized Spring One-Hitter by RYOT <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"RYOT One-hitter\" class=\"wp-image-187073 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-6.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-6.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-6.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-6.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>RYOT\u2019s Spring one-hitter. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A metal one-hitter with a built-in poker for clearing the bowl, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhighclub.com\/products\/ryot-anodized-spring-one-hitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anodized Spring One Hitter by RYOT<\/a> addresses a common problem: a clogged one-hitters after a bowl is spent. <\/p>\n<p>While a spoon can be cleared of ash with a gentle tap or a quick puff of air into the mouthpiece, one-hitters are notorious for resisting those usual methods, and people often need to carry a poker, cleaning tool, or even a bulky kit\u2014eroding the pocketable appeal of a small travel pipe.<\/p>\n<p>Not so with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/ryot\">RYOT<\/a>\u2019s Anodized Spring One Hitter. Just tap the retractable, internally-housed poker and it ejects blackened weed and stuck ashes, enabling smokers to pare down their on-the-go sesh tools. <\/p>\n<p>Buyers should note: Being a small piece of aluminum, this pipe can get hot over a few hits, potentially making it impractical for long sessions.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/hemp-wick-butane-lighter-weed-debate\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Hemp wick vs butane lighter: What\u2019s the best way to smoke weed?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-nomad-by-tetra\">The Nomad by Tetra <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Nomad dugout pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187074 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-7.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-7.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-7.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-7.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The Nomad dugout pipe from Tetra. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $86<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shop-tetra.com\/products\/nomad-pipe?variant=32662385885262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Nomad<\/a>, created by pipemakers Tetra in collaboration with product design house Solstice Studios, is a sleek brass-and-aluminum update to the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/cannabis-glossary\/dugout\">dugout<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A head shop staple, dugouts are traditionally composed of a piece of wood, more or less the size and shape of a pack of smokes, with a top that swivels open to reveal two reservoirs: One for storing a slender metal one-hitter known as a \u201cbat,\u201d while ground herb goes in the other. To load a hit, the bat is inserted into the herb chamber and rotated\u2014compressing and collecting a pinch of weed. <\/p>\n<p>A true-to-function dugout with a retro-futuristic appearance, the unassuming Nomad looks like an executive-class thumb drive or high-end chewing gum case. A spring-loaded pipe compartment swivels out of its magnetically secured closed position with a gentle swipe, and the bat automatically glides outward in a satisfying and smooth single motion. Once open, a reservoir for storing about a half-gram of herb is revealed.<\/p>\n<p>A simple yet eye-pleasing design, the Nomad raises the dugout from a lowbrow convenience into a chic travel asset\u2014less \u201860s head shop and more Eames-era Herman Miller in look and build quality. The solid brass-and-aluminum Nomad sits heavy in the hand and the minimalist design feels timeless yet modern.<\/p>\n<p>As with all metal one-hitters, this pipe will get hot to the lips after multiple sessions, so it\u2019s best saved for a quick toke here and there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-helix-by-vessel\">Helix by Vessel <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Helix Vessel\" class=\"wp-image-187076 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-8.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-8.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-8.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-8.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Vessel\u2019s Helix one-hitter. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $65<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in Taiwan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inviting terms like \u201cindestructible,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vesselbrand.com\/products\/helix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helix<\/a> by vape battery and pipemaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/vessel\">Vessel<\/a> is a heavy-duty brass one-hitter. It\u2019s fit to survive a nuclear blast, or any other daily abuse you might be able to throw at it. <\/p>\n<p>The gun metal exterior is adorned in a subtle, gold topographical print, while the brass bowl piece connects to a brass corkscrew that adds surface area to the airpath; a feature the manufacturer says will cool smoke on its way down the pipe. Breaking down into four pieces\u2014bowl, corkscrew, stem, and mouthpiece\u2014cleaning the Helix is a simple rubbing alcohol bath away.<\/p>\n<p>In session, the pipe heats up just a touch, but it\u2019s nothing that will limit anyone from finishing a bowl, and far better than the majority of metal pipes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-chillums\">Chillums<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h-glass-chillum-by-firekist\">Glass chillum by Firekist <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Firekist chillum pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187077 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-9.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-9.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-9.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-9.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Glass chillum from Firekist. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This handmade beauty by glass artist and glassblowing toolmaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/FirekistGlass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seth Auger<\/a>, better known under the moniker Firekist Glass, is an excellent example of the Americanized chillum.<\/p>\n<p>As seen above, Firekist\u2019s signature design is a mesmerizing combo of interior fuming and an inside-out grid of dotted lines\u2014the pattern gently stretched and spun ever so slightly for a wavy effect. It\u2019s at once canonical and distinct, recognizable <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/firekist?utm_medium=copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">both in solo works and collaborations<\/a>, yet familiar for those educated in the essential techniques of heady glass. <\/p>\n<p>Made from heat-resistant borosilicate hard glass, this short, 3\u201d pipe will stay cool for longer, compared to metal one-hitters and bats. Perhaps not quite as singular as the artist\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/store.nvsglassworks.com\/product\/firekistdragonsegg-small-amber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dragon\u2019s Eggs<\/a>\u2014showing off his signature pattern work that\u2019s akin to reptile skin\u2014this chillum is a nonetheless collectible piece of functional art glass. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-some-hitter-by-summerland\">Some Hitter by Summerland <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Some Hitter chillum pipe\" class=\"wp-image-187078 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-10.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-10.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-10.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes-10.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Summerland\u2019s Some Hitter chillum pipe. (Matt Stangel for Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Price: $55<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The majority of Western chillums are glass, so the ceramic <a href=\"https:\/\/welcometosummer.land\/products\/some-hitter-pipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some Hitter by Summerland<\/a> reads like a smart, dare I say, \u201cbold,\u201d material redesign\u2014historically, the chillums of India were clay, meaning, this pipe is closer to its roots than glass ones.<\/p>\n<p>In a natural terra cotta, the cone-shaped Some Hitter exudes monstera-and-macram\u00e9 houseware vibes of the 1970s. Doubling as an incense burner, its vintage aesthetic is solidified. Satisfying and grippy to the touch, The Some Hitter can also function as a bowl piece for Summerland\u2019s bongs.<\/p>\n<p>An interior glaze ensures that tar smells don\u2019t permeate or ruin the flavor of the pipe: Hits taste like the weed and nothing else, without any additional flavors that might deter smokers accustomed to glass. <\/p>\n<p>While a ceramic chillum is an outlier in today\u2019s market, the Some Hitter makes it easy to see why clay hookah bowls became so popular as standalone pipes\u2014centuries before Westerners \u201cdiscovered\u201d the smoking tool and appropriated it without looking back.<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/the-leafly-buyers-guide-to-weed-pipes.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Stangel's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Matt Stangel<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Matt Stangel is Leafly’s Oregon Product Specialist. 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