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The Cipher brand is committed to the design and manufacture of creative and unique products that enhance the modern active cannabis lifestyle.

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We’re located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and serve customers and stores worldwide. The Cipher technical team has over 40 years of experience serving the needs of consumers in the cannabis market. We rolled our first joint in 1978, a delicious landrace strain called Maui Wowie with a whopping 4% THC content! Now, 44+ years later, we’re championing a unique line of devices with a modern approach to cannabis consumption. Best-in-class quality, premium functionality, ease-of-use, first-class customer service, and on-demand personalization are the core of our value proposition we offer to the consumer.
Vaping vs smoking odor comparison showing lighter vapor smell and stronger lingering smoke odor.

Does Vaping Weed Smell? What to Expect (and How Long It Lasts)

Vaping weed does produce a smell, but it is noticeably lighter, shorter-lasting, and less pungent than smoking because…
Types of cannabis pipes including spoon pipe, Sherlock pipe, chillum, one hitter, and electric pipe.

Best Pipe for Beginners: What to Buy for Your First Bowl

A cannabis pipe is a reusable accessory in which flower is burned in a bowl and smoke stays in the pipe to be…
Best vape temperature guide showing a 160–230°C range for clean vapor without combustion.

Best Temperature to Vape Weed: The Complete Temp Chart

The best temperature to vape weed is the setting at which your device releases the specific cannabinoids and terpenes…
Electric arc, plasma arc, and butane flame lighters shown side by side for comparison

Arc Lighter vs. Plasma Lighter vs. Butane: What’s Best for Herb?

Arc lighters, plasma lighters, and butane lighters each ignite herb through fundamentally different mechanisms, and…
Bubbler vs bong comparison showing differences in size, portability, water filtration, and smoking experience.

Bubbler vs. Bong: Which Water Pipe Should You Choose?

A bubbler is a compact, single-piece water pipe designed for hand-held use, while a bong is a larger, multi-component…
Comparison of hookah, bong, and pipe as three different smoking devices.

Hookah vs. Bong vs. Pipe: Which Delivers the Best Session?

A hookah, bong, and dry pipe are three distinct cannabis and tobacco delivery devices that differ in anatomy, water…

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Vaping vs smoking odor comparison showing lighter vapor smell and stronger lingering smoke odor.

Does Vaping Weed Smell? What to Expect (and How Long It Lasts)

Vaping weed does produce a smell, but it is noticeably lighter, shorter-lasting, and less pungent than smoking because…
Types of cannabis pipes including spoon pipe, Sherlock pipe, chillum, one hitter, and electric pipe.

Best Pipe for Beginners: What to Buy for Your First Bowl

A cannabis pipe is a reusable accessory in which flower is burned in a bowl and smoke stays in the pipe to be…
Best vape temperature guide showing a 160–230°C range for clean vapor without combustion.

Best Temperature to Vape Weed: The Complete Temp Chart

The best temperature to vape weed is the setting at which your device releases the specific cannabinoids and terpenes…
Electric arc, plasma arc, and butane flame lighters shown side by side for comparison

Arc Lighter vs. Plasma Lighter vs. Butane: What’s Best for Herb?

Arc lighters, plasma lighters, and butane lighters each ignite herb through fundamentally different mechanisms, and…
Bubbler vs bong comparison showing differences in size, portability, water filtration, and smoking experience.

Bubbler vs. Bong: Which Water Pipe Should You Choose?

A bubbler is a compact, single-piece water pipe designed for hand-held use, while a bong is a larger, multi-component…
Comparison of hookah, bong, and pipe as three different smoking devices.

Hookah vs. Bong vs. Pipe: Which Delivers the Best Session?

A hookah, bong, and dry pipe are three distinct cannabis and tobacco delivery devices that differ in anatomy, water…
Comparison of a chillum with a larger bowl and a one hitter designed for single-hit use.

Chillum vs. One Hitter: What’s the Difference and Which Hits Better?

A chillum is a straight, conical, front-loaded pipe with a fixed open airway; a one hitter is a narrow, small-capacity…
Comparison of three cannabis smoking methods: joint, bowl, and one-hitter

Joint vs. Bowl vs. One Hitter: Which Fits How You Smoke?

A joint, bowl, and one hitter are three distinct cannabis smoking formats that differ in capacity, prep requirements,…
Vaporizer vs electric pipe comparison showing vapor, smoke, temperature control, and ease of use

Dry Herb Vaporizer vs. Electric Pipe: What’s the Difference (and Which Is Right for You)?

A dry herb vaporizer is a battery-powered device that heats ground cannabis flower below the combustion threshold,…
Guide to reducing cannabis odor using vaporizers, airflow control, and odor-proof storage

How to Smoke Weed Without the Smell: 9 Methods That Actually Work

Smoking weed without the smell means reducing or eliminating the airborne volatile compounds, terpenes, and combustion…