Reviews & Testimonials

 I am thrilled to be writing this pipe review about a pipe from one of the nicest men you will ever meet, Murphy  " Murf " O'Dean. I feel that it is very important to have a great feeling about a pipe maker , that you are going to purchase a pipe from. Every time you have that pipe in your hand you think of the maker.
I purchased the " China dragon " pipe from Murf. He likes to name all his pipes. First of all, I tend to look at pipes from a completely different perspective than most pipe smokers. I have been restoring pipes for customers, all over the country, for many years. I look at the engineering of a pipe first. A pipe can look great but if it does not smoke well, due to
poor engineering, then you have a problem. Murf's pipes have great engineering and they smoke great. Then you move into the beauty of Murf's pipes. He hand carves these beautiful pieces of art work, that you get to enjoy looking at while you are smoking them. He makes his own stems and his finish work is beautiful. I enjoy my " China Dragon " a great deal. I would like to thank Murf for his wonderful talent. We have become friends
since I first met him at the West Coast Pipe Show and I would like to thank him for his friendship.
Smoke in Peace, Steve O'Neill 

As a pipe collector of over fifty years now, my eye is drawn to the exceptional. That is what Murphy O'Dean produces with long practiced skill.  His pipes, two of which I have proudly added to my collection, are standouts even against the toughest high end competition.  He has already won prestigious awards for his work and more will come.

With a cased Murf pipe in a fine velvet lined wooden box, you get a whole presentation for your lasting pleasure. Further, from the first puff to the last, you savor the best a fine briar can offer.  Clean, dry and rich in flavor from the get go, a pipe by Murf is a treat the most critical  collector must experience before his life with pipes is complete.

-- Ron Atwood

(Ron smoking "Golden Paradise"... Photo by AtwoodImages.com)

 I love this pipe. Artistry unlike anything I have seen. Each hand carved skull has perfect detail. Open draw, easy to clench and beautiful grain. A handcrafted beauty! Thanks for the great smoker. 

"Little Lizard, It's just a fine pipe."

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 Hey Murf, thank you so much for this piece of art. It is absolutely gorgeous and it smokes wonderfully. It practically smokes itself! I really am smoking a piece of art and it’s such a fantastic job on details. My only problem will be reaching for a different pipe. A friend was over who doesn’t understand the pipe hobby even mentioned how much she loved the pipe and how beautiful and detailed it was. Thank you for selling this piece to me. It’s a piece in my collection I plan on never giving up.  

"I met Murph at the West Coast Pipe Show in Las Vegas, and I was impressed by the sculptural style of his pipes. He asked for advice, and I offered a handful of suggestions that he incorporated into his pipe making. He has come a long way in a short period of time, and his pipes are truly unique."

"Roped In, as with every Murf Sculpted Pipe, is a wonderful experience that exceeds expectations.  Kokopelli Acorn of course did not disappoint as well."

"Wanted to let you know that the Morta is smoking extremely well. It has become one of my best Latakia pipes. Piety and Blasphemy are also good smokers. Piety, because of it’s size, is dedicated to higher nicotine blends like Dark Birdseye. Blasphemy is now primarily a Virginia pipe. I really appreciate your artistry."