Polished Finish: You may see other corn cob pipes substantially cheaper than Missouri but do not be deceived! Missouri Corn Cobs are seasoned for a minimum of 2 years before being crafted and undergo a patented process of filling with plaster of paris before turning and polishing for a substantially more durable pipe. They are never going to stand the test of time against a quality Briar but they win hands down on character, cool smoking and price!