Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 July 31-August 4(Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Dunn
Spring Hammer-In
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomOffered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing Pre 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, […]
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 […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing-Hybrid Course
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThe 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-Hybrid Course
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThe 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 […]
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 : Mike Williams
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. This class is held Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm The instructor is Steve Dunn