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SUMMARY:Handles and Guards
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mike Williams \n\n\n\nThis hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles\, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards\, butt caps\, decorative file work\, spiral dagger handles\, silver inlay\, and blade finishing. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will be provided\, and if time allows\, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/handles-and-guards-5/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Slip-Joint Folding Knives
DESCRIPTION:*This class will be held from Monday\, August 10-Friday\, August 14\, 2026* \n\n\n\nInstructor: Daniel Warren \n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the construction of a slip joint folding knife\, guiding students through the essential relationship between design\, fit\, finish\, and individual components.  \n\n\n\nEach element of folder construction will be explored in detail\, providing a strong foundation in both craftsmanship and precision.  \n\n\n\nBy the end of the 40-hour course\, students are expected to complete one finished folder. \n\n\n\n$975
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/slip-joint-folding-knives/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bladesmithing - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:*This class will be held from Monday\, October 12-Friday\, October 23\, 2026* \n\n\n\nCourse Overview:This two-week course combines engaging lectures with hands-on experience\, perfect for anyone interested in crafting high-quality\, hand-forged blades. Participants will explore metal selection\, blade functionality\, and various design styles. Key techniques such as hammer forging\, annealing\, heat treating\, grinding\, and tempering will be taught in detail. \n\n\n\nStudents will create semi-finished blades and evaluate them for cutting performance\, edge retention\, hardness\, and flexibility. By the end of the course\, most participants will have produced a blade capable of meeting the cutting and bending standards of the American Bladesmith Society’s Journeyman test. \n\n\n\nPlease fill out this form to register! Texarkana College Community Education Registration Form Once you fill out the form above\, someone from our office will contact you regarding payment and registration completion.
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/introduction-to-bladesmithing-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Hunting Knives - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:*Weekend Class! This class will run from Friday\, October 30-Sunday\, November 1\, 2026* \n\n\n\nInstructor: Don McIntosh \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on class\, students will forge\, grind\, heat-treat\, and put handles on a full tang hunting style knife.  Students should be able to complete and take home their own finished knife.
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/hunting-knives-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing combines both online and in-person instruction. Built on the curriculum developed by Bill Moran—renowned as the father of modern Damascus steel and founder of the first bladesmithing school—this course offers a blend of lecture and hands-on experience. \n\n\n\nDesigned for individuals interested in crafting high-quality\, hand-forged blades\, the course covers essential topics such as metal selection\, blade function\, and design variations. Students will learn techniques including hammer forging\, annealing\, heat treating\, grinding\, and tempering. \n\n\n\n**Please keep in mind that the online portion of this class must be completed before the first day of in-person instruction.** \n\n\n\nPlease follow the link to register! Texarkana College Community Education Registration Form
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/hybrid-introduction-to-bladesmithing-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Handles & Guards - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles\, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards\, butt caps\, decorative file work\, spiral dagger handles\, silver inlay\, and blade finishing. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will be provided\, and if time allows\, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/handles-guards-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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SUMMARY:Basic Forged Chefs Knife
DESCRIPTION:In this three‑day workshop\, students will craft a forged\, full‑tang chef knife featuring a classic European‑style blade profile. The course covers all essential stages of knifemaking\, including forging\, grinding\, heat‑treating\, tool use\, safety\, material selection\, and the fundamentals of kitchen knife design. \n\n\n\nParticipants will work with high‑carbon steel and complete their knife with a hardwood handle. By the end of the workshop\, students should expect to finish one 6–8 inch chef knife. Basic bladesmithing experience is helpful but not required.
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/basic-forged-chefs-knife/
LOCATION:Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom\, 2500 N. Robison Rd.\, Texarkana\, Texas\, 75503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bladesmith
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