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Keyer's Pipe Shop

Louis Keyer, Sr. was a turner, making pipes, umbrellas and canes. His son, Charles, followed in the family business. Louis passed away in 1897 and Charles took over the business.
From the looks of it, Charles was doing quite well! The business expanded to the 1227 Main location around 1920. This must be when the tile was added to the entrance (tiled entrance photo). 
I am not sure who is at the machine (buffing photo). It could be Charles or his son, William, who eventually took over the business. The business was still open in 1958 under the name of Keyer Pipe and Umbrella House and run by Judson W. Gabbard.
Judson W. Gabbard worked as a salesman for Charles Keyer in the late 1930's and his career was put on hold when he entered the US Army in 1942. He returned to work after the war, and managed the distribution network and the retail store at 1225 Main street.(I recall visiting the store as a child). In the 1950's Charles Keyer retired and having no children, transferred ownership of the store to Judson. Judson continued to run the business until his retirement around 1995. He sold it to a salesman from Beckett Paper..
File:Keyer+pipe+sign+1932.jpg|Keyer's Sign, circa 1932
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File:Keyerpipehousemeerschaumpipe.jpg|Meerschaum pipe with "Louis Keyer, Cincinnati, O" on the lid
File:Keyrer-Pipe.jpg|Photo of freehand said Keyer's Select, Denmark, likely made by Karl Erik
File:Keyrer-s-l1600 (1).jpg|Example Made in London, England
File:Keyrer-s-l1600.jpg|Nomenclature
Category:Pipe makers by nationalityCategory:United States
Keyser

The following information on the Keyser pipe and photo are from an extensive blog post on Reborn Briar
I have three other Keyser Hygienic pipes and they are all very similar in terms of the system. They are briar bowls and shanks with an aluminum mortise with a tube in the centre running to the airway in the bowl. This is matched with a military mount stem with a tube with a down turn on it that fits into the airway in the mortise. The swirling smoke rolls around the inside of the mortise where the moisture in the smoke condenses on the sides of the aluminum mortise. The cooled air is drawn into the down turned tube in the stem and it delivers a cool, dry smoke. The system is fairly straightforward and simple. The genius of the design is that any stem fits any pipe of the same size. Replacement stems are easily purchased and all that is necessary is the size of the pipe and the replacement will be a ready fit. 
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Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: Great Britain
Kharlamov

Alexey Harlamov (Kharlamov) is a well known Russian pipemaker, and winner of the first Russian pipemaker competition. He is also a sculptor and wood-carver. He works with traditional shapes as well as with freehands. His "super carved" pipes - crocodile, iguana, pangolin, bamboo - are masterpiece of carving, and are only made to order. 
Contact Information: Email: mailto:pipekharlamov@mail.ru
 Pipes available from Facebook
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Russia
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Kiess Pipes

Courtesy, SmokersHaven.com
Dr. Robert C. Kiess was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and first discovered the joys of pipe smoking while attending Medical School in New York at Columbia University. He now resides in Massachusetts running his practice in Family Medicine and making pipes.
Several years ago, Dr. Kiess discovered a pipemaking book, and then attended Al Bair's two-day apprentice course. A pipemaker was born! After attending a few pipeshows and pipe club meetings, Dr. Kiess wanted to learn more. He spent several days in J.M. Boswell's workshop experiencing another valuable lesson. The only skill he was missing now was silver work. Fortunately, he was able to chat with another great pipe maker, Rolando Negoita, and was able to learn the skills necessary to make and fit Silver Bands to his pipes.
Kiess Pipes are made from top quality Grecian and Italian briar. The stamping is inspired by the 911 events. Kiess wanted to make an American statement and thus the Patriot, Heritage, and Ambassador series. The colored dots of red, white, and blue on the bit reflect the American flag. Patriot is the basic series any pipe smoker can have while the Heritage series reflects a higher grade and the Ambassador series is the highest grade worthy of global recognition. Kiess uses a very unique rustication on some of his pipes. The detail and time spent on the process shows the care he puts into each and every pipe.
Dr. Bob Kiess is an avid Pipe Smoker, Pipe Collector, and very talented Pipe Maker. He lives and makes pipes in Vermont. Several years ago he retired from medicine and more active pipe making as well as other pursuits. 
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You might also like to listen to Brian Levine's interview with Dr. Bob on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show
Contact Information:
 E-mail: mailto:rkiess@giffordmed.org
 Homepage (new): Dr. Bob's Pipes
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.kiess
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: United States
Kim Jong Wook

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Kim Jong Wook was born in Seoul, South Korea on 1961 and now resides in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. Kims major was fine arts back in university and before making pipes Kim worked as a painter. Kim began smoking a tobacco pipes in 1983. He started making tobacco pipes in 2010, when the tobacco pipe club was opened online in Korea. Kim first began to repair and customize club members’ tobacco pipes with the knowledge that he had learned from YouTube, Pipedia, and forum websites for tobacco pipes. Within 3 years Kim made about 200 tobacco pipes, and gained popularity from the club’s members. As a result, he was confident to change his profession from painter to tobacco pipe maker in 2013. Nowadays, Kim makes about 60 to 70 tobacco pipes a year. The tobacco pipe makers who inspire Kim are Hiroyuki Tokutomi, Bo Nordh, Lars Ivarsson, Tom Eltang and Alex Florov. Kim makes tobacco pipes that shows a lot of bird eye and reinterpret classic shapes to modern shapes.
== Gallery ==
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== Contact Information ==
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zongwook.kim 
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: South Korea
KingCheng

Since 2009 King Cheng has been making corncob and wooden pipes that are often considered as China's answer to Missouri Meerschaum since their company produces pipes that are very similar to the American manufacturer.
Contact information:
 Website: http://www.corncobpipe.cn/
 Address：No. 296 HuaiZhong RD, 
 ShiJiaZhuang City, HeBei
 P.R.China
 Tel：+86 311-8580 0480
 +86 150 2776 0586
 QQ ：385738152
 Email：corncobpipe.cn@gmail.com
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: China
King Erik

King Erik pipes were advertised as "Hand Made by Danish Craftsmen" and as made in Denmark. Primarily offered in a two tone combination smooth and sandblasted finish, the pipes were marked with a KE on the stem. While the maker is unknown, it seems likely that these pipes were sold to the American market as intended competition for the popular pipes made by Erik Nørding, Karl Erik Ottendahl and others, especially given that the pipes are Danish, and the "King Erik" for which the pipes are named would seem to be Swedish, namely Erik Jedvardsson, King Eric IX of Sweden.
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Denmark
Kings Cross

Kings Cross is a brand made by both Chapuis-Comoy in France using Algerian Brian. Kings Cross is also a brand name used by Savinelli, which is more commonly seen in the U.S. market. Those pipes are made using Italian Brian
File:KingsCross2-01.jpg|Savinelli Version
File:KingsCross2-07.jpg|Savinelli Version detail
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KingsCrossCom01.jpg|Made in England Comoy's version 
KingsCrossCom07.jpg|Comoy's version detail
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Category:Pipe makers by nationalityCategory:FranceCategory:Italy
Kingsway

Kingsway is apparently a brand name used be at least two manufacturers.
They are a well documented Comoy's second.
The following is one example, in what appears to be a different shape (#84) than we have seen previously:
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In addition to being a Comoy's second, or sub-brand, Kingsway is also a Stanwell brand or sub-brand.
And there maybe other makers.
The following example has crowned K for a stem logo.
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And here we have an example that actually shows a faint Stanwell stamp on one side, and Selected Briar on the other.
The stamps were sanded down and it was restained and stamped Kingsway.
But you can still see the Stanwell markings if you look closely.
This is proof that Stanwell at least made some of them.
Kingsway-Stanwell.jpeg|Faint Stanwell stamp seen under and above Kingsway.
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Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Denmark
Category: Great Britain
Kirsch Pipes

Roland Kirsch was born in Hildburghausen / Thuringia in 1952.
In the course of his life he moved to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, near Schwerin. He purchased a pipe and tobacco from a well-known pipe manufacturer in 2000, and has been smoking pipes passionately ever since.
In 2013 he set up a small pipe-making workshop at home. In August 2014 Roland took part in a workshop in Tabarz near Kallenberg and built enthusiastically made his first pipe. Since then he has made pipes by hand. He uses Bog oak, teak, rosewood and briar for his stummels, and the mouthpieces are made from different colors of acrylic and ebonite. 
"Working in my workshop is my hobby; it challenges me as a pipe maker and artist. I am always happy to shape, design and build a pipe until I am happy and ready to hold it in my hands.
I cordially invite you to browse my homepage ..." 
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=== Contact Information: ===
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 Mr Roland Kirsch
 Büdnerstrasse 25, 19073 Wittenförden
Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:Germany
 
 Germany
 
 phone: 0385 6470788
 
 web: https://www.pfeifenbauer-kirsch-mv.de/
 mail: info@pfeifenbauer-kirsch-mv.de
Kittner

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes
Günter Kittner is a German artisan. Known as "the man with the golden hands" (an expression used in the press), Günter was borh in 1927 and was given his first pipe at 16 by his father. He lost it, however, during WOrld War II, when serving in the German army. Taken prisoner by the Russians, he made the best of his conditon by carving his first pipe out of a piece of wood -- when he was released, he only weighed 38 kilos!
right|thumb|Courtesy of [http://www.piepenhoeker.de piepenhoeker.de]After the war, he worked as a mechanic and began repairing pipes until becoming an artisan and making his own pieces. He saw it as a hobby, but it gained him such a reputation that he met, for example, Bo Nordh, Sixten Ivarsson, and Emil Chonowitsch.
His usual shaped Freehands are remarkable, which he sculpts out of wood sent from Italy. From that time, and until he retired in 1984, he can't have produced more than 500 pipes, largly sold in Germany, with ex-chanceller Helmut Schmidt among his clients. He uses beautifully worked accessories in ivory and other material. Stamp (on some pipes): Kitner / Bremen, in a 14 carat gold lozenge.
Guenter Kittner was the first pipe maker after WWII in Germany.
== Links ==
* https://pfeifenblog.de/eine-pfeife-von-guenter-kittner/
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Germany
Klaus-Dieter Billerbeck

German brand by Klaus-Dieter Billerbeck ("Bille"), who retired after 42 years as a police inspector, and has made pipes since 1989. Self-taught, this artisan almost exlusicely produces freehands.From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by Jose Manuel Lopés
"I design them according to my most intimate thoughts, giving them the shape I consider most appealing. They are unique and an art form", he says. He works alone, accepts commissions based on customer designs and argues that "time is far too precious to waste on smoking a bad pipe". He uses briar from Greece and France, and ebonite stems, creating 120 to 140 pipes a year, which come with a matching tamper. Main markets: Germany and Austria. 
Billerbeck has published various works on tobaco museums in Europe and is a member of the "Universal Coterie of Pipe Smokers".
Pipes are marked "Bill".
== Gallery ==
BillerbeckPipe.jpg|Freehand, courtesy Pipephil
== Contact Information ==
 Bills Pfeifenhaus
 Klaus-Dieter Billerbeck
 Treptower Str. 134
 22147 Hamburg
 
 Phone: +49 (0)40 6474700
 E-mail: billerbeck@iworld.de
 Website: Bills Pfeifenhaus
== References ==
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Germany
Klein

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes'
Reiner Klein started Klein pipes in 1983. Klein was joined four years later by the artisan, and current owner of the brand, Rüdiger Lutz Will, (R.L. Will) who was born in 1938. Rüdiger's father was the owner of a tobacco factory. A pipe collector, member of the Académie Internationale de la Pipe and smoker since his youth, he started working with his fater in 1960. Eight years afterward he was making pipes in his free time, and in 1972, worked for Nicolai Borg, the industrial designer responsible for the the Volkswagen look.
In 1987 he created the R. Will Pipe Studio, and bought Reiner Kein's equipment and the brand, which was linked to the firm until 1997. Rüdiger makes classics, but "following the veins of the wood", and uses handmade stems; mainly cumberlands, but also acrylics. He produces 200 pipes a year with the stamp: Reiner PAD / Pipe Art Design.
See Reiner PIPE ART DESIGN
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Germany
Klein-Pfeifendesign

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Peter Klein, born in Essen, was educated as a carpenter. Many years ago he came to the Siegerland area, where he worked as a technician at Jung-Stilling-Gymnasium (Highschool) in Hilchenbach. Because it was announced that the school will be closed down in Summer of 2008 Peter was imperiled to lose his job. So he and his wife decided to pre-empt this and make a new start in Denmark – a country they have been in love with for decades. So it was as well making a dream come true when they moved to Ringkøbing in December of 2007.
He started to make pipes in his leisure time back in 1988. Today his annual production is ca. 200 - 250 unique pieces which mainly sell in Germany, the USA and Taiwan. BTW he works half-time as a carpenter now and this is a fine solution to him leaving him plenty of time to work on fine pipes without being compelled to make his living selling pipes.
"Peder Smalsen", as he was recently apostrophed, uses mainly Calabrian plateau he personally selects in Italy. He is also an important briar supplier to many fellow pipemakers. Like few others he's capable to produce the whole range of pipe styles from classical English to Italian and Danish inspired freehand pipes at very exacting standards.
Ca. 70% of his pipes are drilled for 9mm filters. Only a small part gets blasted.
The pipes are stamped "P. Klein" on the shank. Capital letters ascending from F to AA indicate the grading. Prices range between €100 and €333. His very best, named "Orca", ask prices from €350 up.
Two years ago he introduced a more affordable line of pipes called "Lina Pfeifen".
== Gallery ==
 
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== Contact Information ==
 Peter Klein
 Søndervig Landevej 34
 6950 Ringkøbing
 Denmark
 
 Website: http://www.kleinpipes.de/
 E-Mail: mailto:pfeifendesign@kleinpipes.de
 Phone: +45 9733 7871
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Denmark
Category: Germany
Klodt

Eric Klodt, from his website: "Drawn to pipes by my anachronistic nature, I became a pipe smoker and enthusiast in 2005. Soon thereafter, I stumbled upon the world of high grade pipes and was astonished by the artistry and expression of the briar pipe. 
 
Amazed by the smoking qualities and intrigued by the workmanship, I began researching the art of pipe making.
Fortunately, I have been allowed to study the craft while watching over the shoulders of such great pipe makers as Rad Davis, Grant Batson, Nate King, and Michael Lindner, learning the techniques and tools required to sculpt beautiful handmade smoking pipes.
Today, I strive to continually hone my craft as a pipe artisan." Courtesy, klodtpipes.com
*You may also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview with Eric on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show
Contact Information:
 Website: http://www.klodtpipes.com/
 E-mail: eric@klodtpipes.com
 Instagram: http://instagram.com/klodtpipes
 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@ebklodt
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.klodt
Category:Pipe makers by nationalityCategory:United States
Knickerbocker Pipe Co.

=== History ===
The Knickerbocker Pipe Co. (officially the "Knickerbocker Smoking Pipe Company, Inc.") was headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with its corporate business address in the Time-Life Building at 1271 Avenue of the Americas in New York, New York. The company was dissolved December 23, 1992. 
In addition to pipes, other items such as cuff links and tie clasps were sold by the company.
=== Pipe models ===
Kool-Smok: It was a pipe based off the Viking and Falcon designs. It is an aluminum pipe with a briar screw in bowl, that has a nut at the base of the bowl that can be adjusted to increase or decrease airflow, and with cooling fins on the stem that are cut at an angle and from the side give the impression of a corkscrew (see example). 
Mountain Root:Made during the WWII US briar shortage from mountain laurel root, pipes were lined with "Glasschaum" and fitted with aluminum stingers. Since mountain laurel is mostly devoid of grain contrast the "grain" was painted on with various stains and lacquered over. 
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Mrs.jpg|Glasschaum bowl liner
Ms2.jpg|Detail
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Mrr1.jpg|American Briar
Mrr2.jpg|Stinger
=== External Links ===
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1271_Avenue_of_the_Americas
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States
Knight's Briar Pipes

Knight's Briar Pipes
Rick Knight about himself and pipemaking:
"I hand craft all of my pipes in in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. I live there with my wife, Pat,
and our two dogs. We have two grown sons. My full-time job is as a millwright for a major
steelmaker in the Pittsburgh area. I’ve been carving pipes for about two years.
I started smoking a pipe about 25 years ago and always enjoyed the tranquility I experienced
from a good briar and tobacco. While on a fly-fishing trip a few years ago, a friend and fellow
pipe smoker suggested that I try making my own pipe. I already owned a few woodworking
tools (a Shopsmith Mark V, belt sander, band saw, and various files and rasps) and decided
that carving a pipe would be a nice winter project.
Some Internet searching turned up Mark Tinsky, of American Smoking Pipe, and I quickly
ordered a pre-bored plateaux kit from him. I wanted to carve a Danish style freehand but
didn't want to just start cutting and filing on that beautiful block of briar. I knew in my mind
what I wanted to create but just couldn't figure out how to go about it. Then I discovered
Trever Talbert's old Website with all the wonderful step by step instuctions on pipe carving.
His site was my guide as I carefully worked that piece of briar into my very own pipe.
I bought more tools along the way and finally ended with a beautiful and very smokeable
Danish freehand that I still enjoy today. When I displayed my creation to my fishing partner,
he asked if I could carve him a pipe — a bent apple. I told him I didn't know if I could find
the time, but I’d already planned to do this as a Christmas gift for him. Then I ordered even
more tools, as well as a few plateaux blocks and stems from Pimo. Armed with the new tools,
supplies, and knowledge from Trever's site, I dove into my new passion. When I finished the
bent apple, I couldn't wait until Christmas to give it to my friend. I drove to his house in August.
He was very pleased with the new briar and suggested I should carve pipes for sale.
I continued carving pipes and selling a few to fellows I worked with. They all encouraged me to
sell my pipes on a larger scale. It has been guite a journey and, as on any journey, you meet a
lot of people. I have been very fortunate to meet and make friends with some great people in the
pipe-carving community. They have all been extreamlly helpful and supportive. I would like to
thank Tyler Beard, Brian Ruthenberg, and Lee Erck for sharing tools and techniques, as well as
Greg Clemons and Keene Bridgeman for their support. The journey continues, and I hope to meet
you along the way."
 Rick Knight
 728 Rt. 481
 Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063
 USA
 
 Phone: 724 - 258 - 4176
 E-mail: rick@knightbriars.com
 Website: Knight's Briar Pipes
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States