Integral knife design is a process in which the knife blade, bolster and tang are forged out of one piece of steel. Add a nice handle and you have a beautiful and extremely durable knife. Students should be able to make their own finished knife to take home.
Instructor will be Shawn Ellis
In this five-day workshop students will complete a forged, full tang chef knife with a classic European blade profile. All aspects of knifemaking will be covered, including forging, griding, heat treatment, safety, tools, material selection and kitchen knife design theory. The blades will be high carbon steel with a hardwood handle. Students should expect to complete one 6-8” chef knife. Beginner bladesmithing skills are strongly recommended but not necessary.
Instructor will be Brion Tomberlin
The opportunity to advance your skills in the areas of knifemaking. Students will receive feedback and guidance in the practices of forging, grinding, damascus, etc.
Instructor: Steve Culvert
This 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility. Most participants should be able to
make a blade that is capable of passing the American Bladesmith Society Journeyman test for cutting and bending by the end of this course.
Class will be held April 7- April 18, 2025 Monday-Friday 8a-5pm
Instructors: Brion Tomberlin and Greg Neely
To register please call 903-823-3015
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing is a combination of both the online introduction course and the in-person introduction course. Built on curriculum designed by Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus Steel and the founder of the first bladesmithing school, this course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught.
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course is structured in two parts. Part one includes the online introduction to bladesmithing course which covers the terminology, procedures of forging, heat treatment, forging, and grinding of blades. Part two of the hybrid course includes in-person training at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College where participants will develop the skills learned on the online platform in a hands-on setting. Upon registering for the hybrid introduction course, participants will receive login information and access to the online program at learnbladesmithing.com. Students must complete the online program prior to attending the in-person training. Please contact Don McIntosh at mcintoshknives@gmail.com for further information/questions.
To register call us at (903) 823-3270.
Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing Refund Policy: Students may request a partial refund of $1,150 up to three weeks prior to the in-person start date of class. Students may request a full refund of $1,400 within 24 hours of purchase of program.
Class taught by: Brion Tomberlin and Mike Williams
Includes detailed information on handles, both full-tang and narrow tang, guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay work, finished blades, etc.
**You will need to bring One full tang blade ready for fitting. We will supply a hidden tang blade, and if time allows you can work on one in the shop
Includes detailed information on handles, both full-tang and narrow tang, guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay work, finished blades, etc.
**You will need to bring One full tang blade ready for fitting. We will supply a hidden tang blade, and if time allows you can work on one in the shop
This course of folder construction deals with the Slip Joint technique. The relationship of design, fit, finish, and component parts will be covered in great detail. Students should complete one folder by the end of the 40 hour class.
Class will be held (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Culver
This 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility. Most participants should be able to
make a blade that is capable of passing the American Bladesmith Society Journeyman test for cutting and bending by the end of this course.
Class will be held April 7- April 18, 2025 Monday-Friday 8a-5pm
To register please call 903-823-3015
(903) 823-3270
continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu
To register for this course, please call our office at (903) 823-3270.
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing is a combination of both the online introduction course and the in-person introduction course. Built on curriculum designed by Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus Steel and the founder of the first bladesmithing school, this course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught.
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course is structured in two parts. Part one includes the online introduction to bladesmithing course which covers the terminology, procedures of forging, heat treatment, forging, and grinding of blades. Part two of the hybrid course includes in-person training at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College where participants will develop the skills learned on the online platform in a hands-on setting. Upon registering for the hybrid introduction course, participants will receive login information and access to the online program at learnbladesmithing.com. Students must complete the online program prior to attending the in-person training. Please contact Don McIntosh at mcintoshknives@gmail.com for further information/questions.
