EnglishAKB Meerschaum
Who, or what, is AKB? It's the initials of Ali Karem Bey, James Bond's ally in Istanbul, head of Station T in From Russia with Love. And beyond that, it is also the chosen name for a brand of quality Turkish meerschaum pipes - this one. From simple, smooth classics to ornate motifs, to detailed figural carvings, all rendered in genuine block meerschaum, AKB has you covered.
Detailed figural carvings, like this skull wearing a floral headdress, are more common in meerschaum than in briar because when raw and wet,... more info
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A macabre theme emboldens this meerschaum pipe from the AKB workshop: The bowl depicts a grinning skull, donning a hat marked by a second skull at... more info
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A ghoulish meerschaum pipe, this piece from AKB depicts a grinning skull wearing what looks to be an old-school military helmet. Horror enthusiasts... more info
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It's a twisted irony that the frozen grin of many skulls lends them a look of wild excitement more info
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A grim expression paints this viking warrior's face, the pale hue of the meerschaum contributing to his foreboding, worried look. About to go into... more info
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Opting for a winged helm, as opposed to the horn-studded variety, this viking from AKB Meerschaum, is on his way to battle. Likely ready to storm the... more info
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Charging forward out of the stem is the figure of a Viking, in this pipe by AKB Meerschaum. There is a definite momentum this piece carries, the... more info
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While there's no evidence to support the claim that Vikings wore horned helmets, the motif is canonical in the world of meerschaum carving, and other... more info
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As if vikings aren't intimidating enough, this one is a skull, for additional terror while pillaging, I presume. Pre-colored, but with plenty of... more info
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A viking skull with big teeth is depicted in this skillful carving from AKB Meerschaum. The menacing warrior wears a hat with horns. The stummel will... more info
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This viking skull from AKB Meerschaum depicts a macabre fellow who seems about to say something, as his lips are parted. Wearing a horned helmet, the... more info
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We receive a wide variety of figural meerschaum pipes from AKB, all with quite interesting designs but the majority representing males. This one... more info
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A plump, high-waisted Acorn is presented from AKB Meerschaum, with its taper and tall, full-bodied voluptuousness fitting quite comfortably in hand.... more info
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With its plump, high-set waistline and gradual taper, this AKB Acorn design feels wonderfully natural in hand. Its deep, well-defined transition... more info
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This Acorn from AKB Meerschaum features the traditional form's softly rounded rim and high waistline, with a gradual taper toward a firm heel,... more info
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Classic shapes executed cleanly can make for some of the most stunning pipes available, be they with or without embellishment. There is something... more info
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This plump bent Apple meerschaum from AKB is softly rounded and finished in detailed teardrop lattice patterns, the recesses providing both a... more info
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The tall, full-bodied bowl of this bent Billiard meerschaum from AKB houses a capacious chamber and provides plenty of surface area on which to... more info
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This meerschaum bent Billiard from AKB rests in a sleigh like carving at the heel, as if its ready to go somewhere quickly. With plenty of carved... more info
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A fairly traditional bent Billiard shape, this tall, deep-chambered piece is rendered in timeless meerschaum style. This AKB rendition wears a... more info
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A deep-chambered, near-fully bent Billiard covered in a radiating latticework pattern, this handsome piece from AKB should make for a great comfort... more info
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A fairly traditional bent Billiard shape, this piece is rendered in timeless meerschaum style. This AKB rendition of the shape chart standard wears a... more info
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This Tekin Gok-designed meerschaum from AKB takes the form of a low-slung bent Brandy, with the characteristic broad base and gradual taper toward... more info
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Of classic profile and dimensions, this meerschaum bent Dublin from AKB elevates the design with an intricate dimpled carving on the stummel and a... more info
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This classically inclined bent Dublin from AKB is made from pale, porous meerschaum, which is beloved for its heat-resistant, flavor-neutral smoking... more info
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More moderate of size and shaping than many meerschaum pipes, this bent Dublin by AKB display's a trim bowl replete with a myriad of carved detail,... more info
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A bent Dublin meerschaum from AKB is notable for its sharp taper toward the spurred heel, similar to that of a traditional Acorn or Pickaxe. The rim... more info
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A whimsical take on the bent Dublin, this meerschaum piece from Tekin of AKB features a ragged, craggy rim that resembles plateau found in briar... more info
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A Calabash-style bowl sits atop a steeply curved heel and shank before transitioning to a slightly bent, teal and white marbled stem in this bent... more info
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Displaying a gradual flare towards its softly inflated rim, this bent Dublin meerschaum from AKB wears an intricately carved lattice finish, the... more info
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A forward-ebbing bowl with a stylish, sloping rim defines this bent Dublin meerschaum from AKB, its sweeping heel followed by a sinuous S-curve in... more info
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Displaying a softly rounded taper to its traditional shaping, this bent Dublin from AKB Meerschaum is a simple, straightforward design. The stummel... more info
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Displaying a stout bowl and even stouter shank, this heart bent Dublin meerschaum from AKB offers plenty of surface detail for patina to accumulate... more info
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A sleek, rather lengthy Billiard is presented from AKB Meerschaum, its forward-canting bowl paired to a round shank and multi-colored stem adorned... more info
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An elegant meerschaum from AKB, this Churchwarden pairs a traditional, deep-chambered Billiard bowl to an abbreviated shank and lengthy, tapered... more info
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While rendered entirely from solid block meerschaum rather than traditional gourd, this Calabash from AKB is a mighty fine take on the old shape,... more info
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There's plenty of conical chamber space housed within this tall Calabash meerschaum from AKB. The stummel has been pre-stained a handsome caramel... more info
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A functional Cavalier in general is a fairly rare shape among pipes, and we almost never receive one fashioned from meerschaum, making this piece... more info
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This remarkable Freehand meerschaum from Ali of AKB is quite unique in its shaping and wears a smooth, caramel pre-stain that accentuates the... more info
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A Horn made of meerschaum from AKB, this one was carved by Tekin and presents a bespoke profile. The bowl flows seamlessly through the transition and... more info
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