The art of the stove

Must say I'm not alone in my admiration for Mr. Chickadee and his instructional help.  It is a singular pleasure. They really embrace all   the hand tools, with skill,,,,,,,,, proving that a steady hand and a sharp edge can be superior to a machine finish.

Just last night I thought of  his stove builds, maybe three in total, and discussed with a friend.  Once again, he brings  focus on handiwork and tradition, it seems a gateway to stoves of iron/steel and also RMH. A pioneer style.  
Would you recommend one to a friend to build?

Opinions please,  we are  feeling curious,  the Mini stove looks almost impossible to fail.  The new builder could also buy fireclay and skip 3/5 of the labor. I can show two of the stoves here,
asking also for a friend about to rough it, monastic existence
in deep woods for the next 12 months , clay local, and traditional bricks nearby in a village.  I might stop by Lowes for my supplies.  Thanks y'all

A couple

Those look very similar in design to the Matt Walker Stoves, several example on the forum.  Here is one:

https://permies.com/t/72460/Walker-Cook-Stove-Plans