Erik Nording Hunting Pipe 2023 (The Black Swan) 9mm Briar Pipe

• Overall Length: 124mm
• Overall Height: 84mm
• Bowl Height: 45mm
• Bowl Diameter: 48mm
• Bore: 19mm
• Weight: 59g
• Filter: 9mm
• Gift Boxed
• Cloth pipe bag included
• Pipe History/Certificate
• Limited Edition

The Erik Nording Hunting Pipe 2023 "The Black Swan" is one of those pipes that refuses to blend into the background. The deeply sandblasted black briar carries a rugged texture that feels reassuring in the hand, while the striking ruby-red acrylic stem lends a bold splash of colour worthy of the bird that inspired it. The classic bent apple shape sits comfortably between traditional Danish craftsmanship and Nording's unmistakable artistic flair.

Erik Nording began his annual Hunting Pipe series in the 1990s, celebrating wildlife through distinctive limited-edition designs. Each year introduces a different animal, making the collection highly sought after amongst pipe enthusiasts. This particular edition holds rather special significance here in Scarborough. A Black Swan has watched over The Black Swan Shoppe since 1923, so it seemed only fitting that one should eventually perch amongst our own shelves. Whether Mr Nording intended it or not, we'd like to think this one found the right home.

With its generous chamber, dependable 9mm filtration and comfortable bent profile, this is a pipe built to be enjoyed as much as admired. For collectors of the Hunting Pipe series, and for those simply looking for something with genuine character, the 2023 Black Swan is a memorable addition to any rack.