Bladesmith
Introduction to Bladesmithing
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 […]
Chef Knives W/ Optional Cutting Board Class
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesIn 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 […]
Handles and Guards
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
Integral Hunting Knives
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesIntegral 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
Slip Joint Folders
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesThis 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
Handles and Guards
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesIncludes 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
Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing Course
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesThe 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 […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesThis 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 […]
Bladesmithing Lab Class
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesThe 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
Handles and Guards
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesIncludes 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