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Today on The Storied Outdoors, we’re joined by Grant Batson, craftsman, pipe maker, guitar maker, fly fisherman, and founder of Batson Made. Grant has spent his life learning the language of wood, following its grain, respecting its character, and patiently transforming rough pieces of material into objects of beauty and lasting value. In a culture increasingly defined by speed, convenience, and disposable things, Grant’s work offers a different way of seeing. His story is one of craftsmanship, patience, and the conviction that making something well matters. We talk about the childhood experiences and mentors that shaped his imagination, the common thread connecting his guitars, furniture, and pipes, and the moment craftsmanship became more than a hobby and began to feel like a calling. #thestoriedoutdoors #flyfishing #pipemaking
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In this week's featured story, you'll meet Tennessee pipe maker Grant Batson, whose work offers a window into some of craftsmanship's life lessons. Hand-carving tobacco pipes one at a time may be a highly specialized craft, but the values it has imparted to Batson are universal. We hope you'll enjoy reading "In Pipe Making and in Life, Grant Batson Takes His Time," written by Joel Sams: https://bit.ly/4dgZdWW Exclusively available for our paid subscribers on Substack. @grantbatson #tobaccopipe #batsonmade #craftsmanshipmagazine #thecraftsmanshipinitiative #builttolast #makersgonnamake #handmade #craftsmanship #craftsman #artisan
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We all do it… we are all guilty of it! To accessorize an object is to, add extra parts to a larger item, like a car or a room, to make it more useful or attractive. Well, for us, pipe & cigar “enthusiasts” that object is our passions. Our hobbies. Mine outside of tobacco as you know is fly fishing. It’s like when you see a guy at the food store, looking like he just stepped off the golf course. You know what clubs he carries, and probably from the logo on his hat, where he either played or plays. But it’s different for “us” I have pipes that are built for comfort while on the river. Like these with the slight bends, lightweight and canted designs by @mikecouchpipes and @grantbatson or the cigar tube, yes made to look like a rod tube, however, made just as solid to protect my chosen smokes by @heritagecastco and since I am out in the woods, why wouldn’t I have a knife… that doubles as a cigar cutter! You could say that “some” cigars are marketed to “hook” you.. but they’re actually made with stories behind them. And they’re really good! I’ll be traveling to the land of many rivers soon, and will absolutely NOT be able to wet a line or wade a stream. But I will be bringing a few items along that will ease some of that sorrow. Like being there, without being there. But while actually being there! How do you combine your passions? What do you use for one, that directly correlates to another? Also who’s got anxiety already over # OneShotPipeWednesday ….. #flyfishinglife #igpc #cigars #smoke Pipes by @mikecouchpipes and @grantbatson Cigar cutter / knife with wooden scales, to mimic my favorite split cane fly rods by @arknifes6117 @bigskycigar ‘s named for the some of the greatest fly fishing river out west Fly Rod - Cigar Tube from @heritagecastco strong enough to securely travel with any cigar @lurecigars Brown E Trout series… but I haven’t had one from them I didn’t like!
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With summer coming to an end, I wanted to showcase a few of my favorite pipes from the season, starting with this one from Grant Batson. Before I even saw the name, it just called to me. Something about the blast, the giraffe bone and brass accents, and that bright aqua stem stopped me in my tracks. Then I saw what Grant named it: the Panama Jack. Done deal. It took me back to mid-’80s summers visiting my uncle down in Gulfport, Mississippi. Going crabbing with my dad, reeling in my first flounder, water parks, getting sunburnt out on Ships Island, and practicing crane kicks on the beach thinking I was Daniel LaRusso. Not sure if that what Grant was going for but he captured that rough-and-refined vibe, pulling me straight back to that feeling I had seeing those vintage Panama Jack ads plastering the coast back then. #PanamaJack #GulfportMS #80sNostalgia #KarateKid #SummerPipes
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Old Christmas cheer in the newly reconstructed and improved Frank Fish formally known as the tormented blowfish. Thanks again @grantbatson for the great work!
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Motivation and learning to think about yourself is awesome. I was so glad to come across his video and love his thoughts. @grantbatson
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17 years today without my dad. Took a lil adventure today to celebrate his life. What a beautiful day it was in the mountains he would have loved smoking with this view. Death & loss never stops hurting but I have found allowing yourself to feel that hurt is so much better than running from it. Also swipe to end to see the new furry friends I made.
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Our hearts and arms are full and overflowing. #grandbabies #lovemylife
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Had a wonderful time visiting the workshop of master pipe craftsman Grant Batson in Tennessee. I walked him through a little printmaking, and he walked me through some pipe-making! @grantbatson
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I’m a college kid with my windows down. I’m an astronaut, you’re the moon. 🌕 I stare at you. I sing to you. I circle you. 🐦 watching is becoming a regular occurrence Traveling leave you speechless, then it turns you into a storyteller. 🗺️ My man @grantbatson made a work of art with this one. Thanks, brother. Another lovely @hipcamp Thanks @timothy.dyck for this awesome piece. Love it, man. Hand forged 1900 train rail. 🪓 🔥 Latte art is still loading. ☕️ Added a VCR to the van. 🚐
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And I know you don’t skip dinner… like mind your own business. Gosh, Karen. 🤣 . . . #traveldiaries #campervanlife #vanlifeadventures #chinookrv #vintagecamper
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Quick pan over my current collection. What a journey it’s been becoming immersed into this hobby. Getting to know the artisans, listening to them and learning from them has been one of the best parts of this pipe journey. There are four factory pipes in this current collection but the rest of them came from an individual whose own story is being told through their craft. It’s been truly special to sit back and hold a piece of someone’s work in your hand, and to learn how to appreciate that moment. Truly appreciate the awesome work and thoughtfulness these guys put into their craft.
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