With a background in custom cabinet, furniture, and guitar making, and tutelage from none other than Todd Johnson and Teddy Knudsen, it is no wonder Grant Batson was able to immediately make a name for himself in the world of artisan pipes since his debut in 2011. His work combines a demand for technical perfection (a common trait amongst luthiers) with a fun, artistic approach to shaping. Grant is also well known for is his innovative use of exotic woods and other materials in creating unique and beautiful pipe embellishments. Already a well-established member of the Nashville pipe making community whose work is represented in some of the finest collections from around the world, we are happy to welcome Grant Batson into the Quality Briar family of artisan pipe makers.