Instructor: Mike Williams This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay, and blade finishing. What to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden […]
*This class will be held from Monday, August 10-Friday, August 14, 2026* Instructor: Daniel Warren This course focuses on the construction of a slip joint folding knife, guiding students through the essential relationship between design, fit, finish, and individual components. Each element of folder construction will be explored in detail, providing a strong foundation in […]
*This class will be held from Monday, October 12-Friday, October 23, 2026* Course Overview:This two-week course combines engaging lectures with hands-on experience, perfect for anyone interested in crafting high-quality, hand-forged blades. Participants will explore metal selection, blade functionality, and various design styles. Key techniques such as hammer forging, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will […]
*Weekend Class! This class will run from Friday, October 30-Sunday, November 1, 2026* Instructor: Don McIntosh In this hands-on class, students will forge, grind, heat-treat, and put handles on a full tang hunting style knife. Students should be able to complete and take home their own finished knife.
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing combines both online and in-person instruction. Built on the curriculum developed by Bill Moran—renowned as the father of modern Damascus steel and founder of the first bladesmithing school—this course offers a blend of lecture and hands-on experience. Designed for individuals interested in […]
This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay, and blade finishing. What to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will […]
In this three‑day workshop, students will craft a forged, full‑tang chef knife featuring a classic European‑style blade profile. The course covers all essential stages of knifemaking, including forging, grinding, heat‑treating, tool use, safety, material selection, and the fundamentals of kitchen knife design. Participants will work with high‑carbon steel and complete their knife with a hardwood […]
