Bladesmith
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 July 31-August 4(Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Dunn
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 […]
Handle 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 at least One or Two tang blades ready for fittings and handle.Class taught by : TBA
Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesTo 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 […]
Frame Handle Hunters
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes Classroom 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, United StatesIn this course, students will learn how to create a hunting knife specifically designed with a frame handle construction. The curriculum will cover various stages of the knife-making process, starting with forging the blade. Students will gain hands-on experience in shaping and refining the blade through the grinding process. One of the key aspects covered […]
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 14-17Class 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 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 […]
Handle 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 shopClass […]
Bladesmith Open Shop
Each Tuesday in the month of June you are able to experience our Open Shop in our Bladesmith Shop. You are able to come and use our shop and all tools to work on your knifemaking. Must have knowledge of tools used to make knives. Each ticket below is for each night available.Ages 15 & […]
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
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 […]
Handle 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 shopClass […]