it's a meth pipe. originally designed for smoking meth. that's why you have to hide it.
i use an oil spoon with glow rods while i'm on the torch and with an iron when i'm on the couch. i don't get the joke because it works great for me. and since i am the one smoking it it is the method i will continue to use.
if using a meth pipe works for you then use a meth pipe. i was by no means bashing you or your methods, simply stating "that's a meth pipe". if i pulled out one of those while vending to my local shops i'd probably be kicked out.
i have domes, ti pads, curves, and skillets. i always fall back on my oil spoons.