Week of Courses
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 […]
Spring Hammer-In
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of BladesmithingPre Register with the ABS below for the discounted price-Pre Registration closes April 4th, after that you will have to register at the door.The Spring Piney Woods Hammer-in, at the W. F. Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College, Texarkana, Texas, […]