Introduction to Bladesmithing
October 13 @ 8:00 am
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 and flexibility. Most participants should be able to
make a blade that is capable of passing the American Bladesmith Society Journeyman test for cutting and bending by the end of this course.
Class will be held October 13-24, 2025; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Instructors: Brion Tomberlin and Greg Neely
To Register/Enroll:
Please Note: Online Registration is Not Available.
To begin the enrollment process, please visit our office in person at the Community and Business Education Center located in the Nelson Administration Building on TC Campus.
If you live outside the Texarkana area, you may email us at: continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu to request a registration form and arrange payment over the phone. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.
For questions about this course or the enrollment process, please call 903-823-3382 or 903-832-3270.