Hands down, this is the best Christmas Pete I have ever seen.

The blast is gnarly, craggy, deep and extremely well defined. When it comes to sandblasts, the ones I like usually fall into two categories — the first are the organic and chaotic ones, think Dunhill Patent-era Shells, and the second are the ring grains and more symmetrical patterns.

This Pete falls firmly into the second category, and honestly, it is one of the best examples of that style I have seen. The pattern wraps beautifully around the bowl and gives the whole pipe a very deliberate, almost sculpted look.

I am still not sure if I love these specific Christmas engravings on the band, but the stem colour is a total hit and works incredibly well with the finish.

The pipes go through one final check before shipping, so if you notice any inconsistencies in the carnauba finish or smudges they will be taken care of before your pipe is shipped to you.