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Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing

Address
2500 N Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599 United States Get Directions
Phone 903-823-3270
Website https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/bladesmith/
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  • 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

  • Canceled 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

  • Canceled 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

  • Slip Joint Folders

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

    This 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 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Culver

    $900

  • Integral Hunting Knives

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

    Integral knife design is a process in which the knife blade, bolster and tang are forged out of one piece of steel.  Add a nice handle and you have a beautiful and extremely durable knife.  Students should be able to make their own finished knife to take home. Instructor will be Shawn Ellis Register

    $900

  • Handles and Guards

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

    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

  • Introduction to Bladesmithing

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

    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

  • Hammer and Tongs

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

    The purpose of this class is to teach proper steps and procedures in making important tools for blacksmithing or bladesmithing and will include making tongs and a forging hammer. For more information call Kadie Allen at 903-823-3015

    $900

  • Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing

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

    To 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 […]

    $1400

  • Damascus Steel

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

    Basic 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 […]

    $900

  • Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing

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

    To 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 […]

    $1400

  • Handle and Guards

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

    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