Fifty years of continuous pipe carving. When you consider the rigors of working a fickle material such as briar, personally I find that type of longevity almost unfathomable. Not only has Hans "Former" Nielsen done it, along the way he became one of the foremost legends in the business. An extraordinary occasion calls for an extraordinary pipe and Former, as always, is incapable of disappointing. Numbered 36 of a total of 50 produced, in addition to all the wonderful attributes that has made the Former pipe a grail for collectors the world over, this pipe features handsome horn at the mount and comes with a Former tobacco pouch/pipe carrier combo, as well a stunningly pretty tamper. Congratulations, Mr. Nielsen!