Handcrafted Perfection in Every Tobacco Pipe We Create
Batson Made comes from a long line of artists, inventors, fixers and do-it-yourselfers. Through the years, Grant has taken pieces and parts from each of these ancestral traits to carve a quite eclectic career path.
Beginning at the age of 6, his pencil sketching was where he spent the majority of his time, and at the age of 15, his woodworking interest began to pique, as he built his first electric guitar in high school shop class. Since, he has worked in the custom cabinet & furniture industry, provided design & drafting services to architects and designers, done civil engineering, built homes and built Batson Guitar Company with his brother, Cory.
Did I forget to mention, owned a shaved ice business?
In 2011, needing a change of scenery, Grant left the guitar biz and immersed himself into the art of pipe-making. He traveled the globe, working with some of the world’s most-esteemed and legendary pipe makers, and today, continues to serve pipe enthusiasts around the world with his high-grade work. Grant has been teaching pipe-making classes since 2013, and in January of 2019, he became the Director of Artisan Education for the Narrow Gate Foundation (a non-profit, helping young men, ages 18-25, to find identity and purpose). Grant, his wife, Jill, and 4 children built a farmhouse in Tennessee, where they enjoy animal husbandry, gardening, kayaking, fishing and quiet nights on the porch with a deck of cards.
Grant’s Go-To’s (stuff I like)
- Clothing: Shirts (Poncho), Boots (Ariat & Danner), Jeans (Wrangler),
- Tools: Jessum, Estwing,
- Historical figures: Winston Churchill, Teddy Roosevelt
- Books (Eric Larsen- the Spledid & the Vile, Michael Hieser-Supernatural, )
- Creature Comforts: Scotch (Ardbeg, Talisker, Bunnahabhain), Cigars (Crowned Heads, Foundation, Plasencia), American Whiskey (EH Taylor Rye, Willet Family Reserve Rye)
- EDC: Knives (Mossy Oak utility folder, Civivi, Benchmade, Garmonmade), Atwood tools, Lighters (IMCorona Old Boy lighter, Douglass Field Lighter, Bic), Handkerchief
Our Mission
To create exquisite, handcrafted tobacco pipes that honor traditional craftsmanship while inspiring creativity and a deep appreciation for the art of woodworking.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a leading woodshop in the pipe-making community, fostering a culture of craftsmanship that brings individuals together through their shared love for artisanal pipe products.
Significant Milestones in Our Journey
Celebrating our achievements and the impactful moments that shaped Batson Made.
Inaugural Workshop Year
In 2015, Batson Made opened its doors, introducing bespoke, handcrafted tobacco pipes to the local community, gaining immediate attention and admiration.
Expanding Our Offerings
By 2017, we began offering immersive pipe-making classes, attracting aspiring craftsmen eager to learn the art behind our unique creations.
Community Engagement
In 2019, we hosted our first local craft fair, showcasing our pipes and bringing together artisans and enthusiasts to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.