natural farmer
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I wonder if a few charcoals, 4-5 maybe, could fit in a matchbox… A few of them would make for nice backup coal cases if a dozen coals that fit in the box are not enough at some cases. 
Discontinued The Okin by D.M. Pipes
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grokit
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Totally forgot about that movie, but I enjoyed it immensely. Time for a re-screening
Lol
VAPEHUNTER
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Hey @Dan Morrison,
This picture was posted in the Vapman thread and it looks kinda familiar.
Is this one of your creations?
This picture was posted in the Vapman thread and it looks kinda familiar.
Is this one of your creations?
nykwil
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Would you rather a pipe you get to patina up yourself or one already patina'd?
nykwil
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Yeah, that's the point I was coming to. It would happen naturally over time, which is something to look forward to, vs something already done for me (think already distressed jeans)
natural farmer
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I remember Dan saying the patina is done by immersing the metal in acid so I don't see how it can develop over time except if you have very acidic sweat in your hands and wet the metal as much as you can while doing something very strenuous in order to have sweaty hands.... 
nykwil
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I like the color contrast between the elements, wood looks like wood, metal looks like metal, brass should be apparently brass, whatever wear and tear develops from handling and heating and cooling the pipe is going to happen from use. Metal in bbq pits discolor and carbonize when used.(Why should it look rusty? Unless it been dipped in water to cool in that case you're expecting people to dip it in water to cool) I like how Dan is being very deliberate with his design elements.
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That would be a sweet finish! Maybe I'll try it on some of the one-off ones!
This patina and surface texture was chosen because it's more durable than the earlier rusted patina, and it has more room to change over time and develop real patina. It also fits the target price point.
natural farmer
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Thanks for clearing this up Dan!
Of course I didn't mean that I don't like the new look, but the first one showed was more steampunk and I liked it a little more.
Hey @Dan Morrison,
This picture was posted in the Vapman thread and it looks kinda familiar.
Is this one of your creations?
Ha, and yep, that's one of mine.
I was also thinking that an opium-pipe inspired vaporizer would be a really cool desktop model. The traditional opium pipe kit had to be paired with an opium lamp. This glass lamp would channel a stream of hot air up and out of the glass 'chimney'. This hot air stream would allow for vaporization in the opium pipe bowl. The same exact theory could be applied for herb vaporization.
We could really have a whole new era of opium-esque pipes, ha.
Dan - since I plan on ordering 2 or more Okin kits, if you will allow me to, I'd like to be recipient to a hammer-dimpled "one-off" version... please?!!!!!
stickstones
Vapor concierge
make it so!
nykwil
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Mmm yes, this is what I expected from a price point. Less actual hands on work = cheaper, but leave it open to wabi sabi.
VAPEHUNTER
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Wh
t??? At this time I would like to add my name to the pre-order list for this not yet released vaporizer.
axakal
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i posted that one, after browsing through your blog. i hope you don't mind me sharing my admiration for your work in other threads. and yay for the new era of opium-esque pipes from me too. 
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axakal
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viewing pictures of gorgeous opium paraphernalia always made me envious.
a couple of years ago there was an exhibition of smoking culture in asia in one of the local museus. the pieces they had were amazing.
a couple of years ago there was an exhibition of smoking culture in asia in one of the local museus. the pieces they had were amazing.
Hey all, back from camping.. It was a great time! and as a bonus I got to give the Okin a real good testing.
Everything went just awesome. It was even better than I expected. It was so easy and light to carry in my backpack, no worries about breaking any glass, or hauling around extra batteries.
And I accidentally dropped it right into a bog while using it. No problems, just plucked it out, shook it off, and it was good to go.
It was just wonderful beside the campfire, and it was easy to share, there is no special technique to master once it's all set up. Just hand it off to a new user and let them enjoy!
Lots of photos were taken, but I'm still going through them, so I'll have to make a more photo-heavy update in a bit.
Everything went just awesome. It was even better than I expected. It was so easy and light to carry in my backpack, no worries about breaking any glass, or hauling around extra batteries.
And I accidentally dropped it right into a bog while using it. No problems, just plucked it out, shook it off, and it was good to go.
It was just wonderful beside the campfire, and it was easy to share, there is no special technique to master once it's all set up. Just hand it off to a new user and let them enjoy!
Lots of photos were taken, but I'm still going through them, so I'll have to make a more photo-heavy update in a bit.
1_gr8_underdog
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Happy to hear you had a great time Dan. Can't wait to see the pictures!
