Historical Handcrafts

Leatherwork

Decorative toolwork, cases and more.

Woodwork

Boxes, furniture, and wood carving.

Other Art

Painting, flags, miscellaneous.

Scabbards


About Me

My name is Bill Grandy, and I’m in love with history. Not just dates and facts, but the cultures and art of the past. Professionally, I am the Director of Historical Swordsmanship at the Virginia Academy of Fencing, where I recreate the martial arts passed on from medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. On the side, I create art and objects, usually inspired by the past, and with a particular interest in martial culture. I am also a collector of arms and armor, both antique and modern reproductions, and this passion influences my art.