Small in size, but great for regular use, spoon pipes offer all the necessary comforts for smokers who love to taste their herbs on the go. They looks alike spoon and hence the name. These quintessential pipes, also known as hand pipes are great for anyone looking for a compact and easy to use smoking device.

Pipe smoking is the oldest traditional method of smoking. Since long time in history, pipe smoking has been part of many cultures such as Native American culture. It was part of their ceremonial rituals as well. Latter, following the invention of the blowpipe, production of glass became much easier and cheaper. This led to creation of glass spoons and in today’s era options in glass spoons are overwhelming. With plentiful styles and colors to choose from, ranging from simple standard spoons to heady artistic designs as wild as the imagination can shape, often it is hard to choose one.

Spoon pipe features three main parts – a bowl, a carburetor and a mouthpiece. Bowl is where smokers will pack and light their choice of herbs or tobacco. A carburetor or in short called as carb is at the same end as the bowl. Carb controls suction and airflow into the pipe. The mouthpiece is at the other end of the spoon to direct smoke into smoker’s mouth.
The simplicity of spoon pipe attracts novice smokers as well as connoisseur alike. They are so easy to use. Just pack your bowl with your herb or tobacco, cover the carb hole with your finger, carefully bring your lighter close to the material and here you go! Suck in through mouthpiece, and light your herb. Then, move away your finger from the carb hole while inhaling to allow air flow into the stem.

The main advantage of using glass spoons to consume your herbs is that they provide pure flavor. Since glass material is nonporous and non-flammable, it does not add anything to the taste. Apart from the heady varieties, the simple spoon glass pipes are inexpensive as well. Small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to clean, they are one of the most convenient smoking implements. The drawback of spoon pipe is that the hit is not as smooth as a hit from a water pipe due to its small size.

Spoon pipes are classic and effective way of smoking, and a wonderful means to show off your artistic collection. No matter whether you are looking for a pipe to smoke or an intricate rig for special occasion, there is an artistic piece right here for you.