Junior Bladesmith
This course Is designed to give our younger Bladesmithing enthusiast an opportunity to try some hands-on forging. Forging to shape, grinding and heat-treating techniques will all be covered in this three-day discovery course. Ages 14-17 Class will be Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm for 6 weeks. All supplies included. Taught by: Don McIntosh
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 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 […]
Handle and Guards
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomIncludes 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 […]
Slip Joint Folders
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 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 Dunn
Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomTo 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 […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 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 […]
Handle and Guards
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomIncludes 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 […]
Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomTo 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 […]