Glass Hand Pipes
Classic Design for Everyday Use
Glass City Pipes offers a diverse mix of hand pipes from trusted brands such as Empire Glassworks, Grav Labs, AMG, as well as other established glass makers. Glass hand pipes often serve as many smokers’ first piece due to the small size and approachability of the piece. Hand pipe prices are also more affordable compared to larger, more technical bongs and rigs. They also require less maintenance with no water to change. These pocket-size pipes are easily portable, making the traditional design a staple in the smoking community.
Glass Hand Pipes 101
Hand pipes have been around since a surprising 500 BC, commonly as a ceremonial tool or for smoking tobacco and herbs. Their design has hardly changed since; there is no need to reinvent the wheel. The difference is most tobacco pipes are made of wood or other materials. Generally, glass hand pipes are dry-smoke pieces, which means there is no water diffusion, but there are exceptions. The bowl, where the herb is packed, is one of the basic parts of a glass hand pipe. The carb is a small hole that, when covered, allows the user to control the smoke build-up. Lastly, the mouthpiece is where smoke is inhaled. To use glass hand pipes, pack the bowl chamber, cover the carb, ignite what you are smoking with a flame, inhale, and remove your finger from the carb to clear the smoke.
Types of Glass Hand Pipes
Spoons are the standard, ubiquitous glass hand pipes that are recognizable by their linear design. A variety of spoons from basic shapes to artistic pieces, like the Empire Glassworks’ owl pipe, are available through Glass City Pipes. Another popular type of hand pipe is the Sherlock Sherlocks are shaped like a saxophone and are fashioned after the old-timey pipe the detective from which it draws its name would puff on. The curve allows for more cooling time before the smoke is inhaled by the user. There are other famous shapes as well, such as the long and thin Gandalf, and more. Browse all of our glass hand pipes to see the wide variety of styles and designs that Glass City Pipes has to offer.