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Tag: Handles and Guards

Hunting Knives – Fall 2026

October 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

*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.

Please note our course cancellation and refund policy:
This course is subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. In the event of cancellation, students will receive a full refund and will be notified promptly so they can make any necessary adjustments to travel or lodging plans.
If you need to withdraw, requests submitted at least 21 business days prior to the first class meeting are eligible for a full refund. Requests received after that timeframe are not guaranteed a refund, but we will do our best to fill the spot. If the spot is filled, a refund may be issued. Please allow 7–10 business days for processing.

$600.00

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Handles & Guards – Fall 2026

November 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 be provided, and if time allows, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.

Please note our course cancellation and refund policy:
This course is subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. In the event of cancellation, students will receive a full refund and will be notified promptly so they can make any necessary adjustments to travel or lodging plans.
If you need to withdraw, requests submitted at least 21 business days prior to the first class meeting are eligible for a full refund. Requests received after that timeframe are not guaranteed a refund, but we will do our best to fill the spot. If the spot is filled, a refund may be issued. Please allow 7–10 business days for processing.

$975.00

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Handles & Guards – Fall 2026
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Handles and Guards

May 18 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 tang blade will be provided, and if time allows, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.

$900.00 Per Person

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Handles and Guards

May 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am – May 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

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

$900.00

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