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 […]
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 […]
Frame Handle Hunters
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomIn 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 […]
Damascus Steel
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomBasic patterns will be included in this detailed study of Damascus. Attention will also be given to pattern variations, pattern manipulation, etc. By the completion of this course a student is expected to be able to consistently produce Damascus blades of excellent quality in a variety of patterns. As a prerequisite , participants should have […]
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 at least One or Two tang blades ready for fittings and handle. Class taught by : TBA