The word stummel
The word stummel
Something's been bothering me ever since the Columbus, OH pipe show. I was talking to one of the dealers at the show and I used the word 'stummel' when speaking about a certain pipe. He corrected me saying that the word 'stummel' was a word created in America as if to say that it wasn't a valid term in the pipeworld. It was almost like he was looking down his nose at me. So, if stummel is not an acceptable word to describe the bowl and shank part of a pipe then what is?
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Sounds like the dealer is a boor. Who cares about the dealer's "pipe world," when I say "stummel" pipe smokers and makers know what I mean. It's German for "stump," so I doubt its pipemaking usage originated in America. I have some guesses about which dealer, though.
Sounds like the dealer is a boor. Who cares about the dealer's "pipe world," when I say "stummel" pipe smokers and makers know what I mean. It's German for "stump," so I doubt its pipemaking usage originated in America. I have some guesses about which dealer, though.
.... or another one of those pipe snobs who can't be taught a thing about pipes and pipemaking because they already know it all.JHowell wrote:Sounds like the dealer is a boor.
Actually, I had been thinking of asking where the word stummel originated and how the word related to pipe bowls.
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Frank.
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Frank.
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It could be because I politely pointed out that he had one of his stems on upside down. He argued with me briefly then quickly conceded when I pointed out that the stem/stummel transition wasn't exactly concentric and the lip was showing the way he had the stem. Once he found out I didn't have $300 to spend on a pipe he quickly moved on to another victim and paid me no more attention. I wasn't trying to be rude. I was just trying to strike up a conversation and show interest in his wares. I thought the whole interaction was quite amusing in retrospect.