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Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing Course

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing 2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX, United States +1 more

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 of the first bladesmithing school, this course includes lecture and hands-on work […]

$1400

Payment deadline for 2nd 8-Week classes

IF YOU REGISTER AFTER PAYMENT DEADLINE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY IN FULL, SETUP A PAYMENT PLAN (ONLINE ONLY), OR HAVE COMPLETED FINANCIAL AID THE SAME DAY YOU REGISTER Payment Plan Steps: Transact ·         Scroll down and click on View Payment Plan Options Classes will be dropped for non-payment on the day after the payment […]

Fall 2nd 8-Week classes begin

Texarkana College 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, TX, United States

Payment deadline is 10/6/2025.

Introduction to Bladesmithing

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing 2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX, United States +1 more

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 […]

$1100

Bladesmithing Lab Class

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing 2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX, United States +1 more

The opportunity to advance your skills in the areas of knifemaking. Students will receive feedback and guidance in the practices of forging, grinding, damascus, etc. Instructor: Steve Culvert

$900

Handles and Guards

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing 2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX, United States +1 more

Includes 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 One full tang blade ready for fitting. We will supply a hidden tang blade, and if time allows you can work on one in the […]

$900