Hand Pipe Styles Explained: Spoons, Chillums, Sherlocks, Hammers & Metal Pipes

Hand pipes are the backbone of most smoke shops. They come in many styles, and each one attracts a slightly different customer. Knowing the differences helps you build a balanced lineup and helps your staff guide customers to the right piece.

Spoon Pipes

Spoon pipes are the most popular hand pipe style. They have a bowl, a carb hole and a straight or slightly curved body. They come in endless colors and designs and cover every price point, which makes them the core of any hand pipe display.

Chillums

Chillums, also called one-hitters, are small straight pipes designed for quick, single-use sessions. They are compact, discreet and inexpensive, making them great impulse items at the register.

Sherlock Pipes

Sherlock pipes have a long curved stem inspired by classic tobacco pipes. Their vintage look appeals to customers who want something with character and style.

Hammer Pipes

Hammer pipes have a bowl at a right angle to the body and often include a small water chamber, making them a bubbler-hand-pipe hybrid. Many can stand on their own, which customers appreciate.

Metal Pipes

Metal smoking pipes are virtually unbreakable, easy to clean and very affordable. Many come with screw-on caps or chambers. They are perfect for customers who want durability over looks.

Silicone Hand Pipes

Silicone hand pipes combine durability with bright colors, often with a glass bowl insert. They appeal to first-time buyers and customers who have broken glass before.

Building a Balanced Lineup

Spoons should take up most of your display, with smaller selections of each other style so every customer finds something they like.

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