Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing

09/05/2026

🔥 Don't Want to Miss This! 🔥

The 2026 Piney Woods Hammer-In is shaping up to be an incredible weekend of bladesmithing, demonstrations, vendors, auctions, roundtable discussions, and ABS JS/MS judging! Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary!

📅 October 16-18, 2026
📍 Texarkana College

Whether you're a seasoned bladesmith, aspiring maker, collector, or simply love handmade knives, this is an event you won't want to miss!

⚒️ Forging Demonstrations ⚒️ On-Site Vendors ⚒️ Auction ⚒️ Round Table Discussions ⚒️ ABS JS/MS Testing & Judging

Tag a smith who needs to be there! 👇

09/04/2026

⚔️ Finish It Friday 🔥

Show us a blade you're proud of!

Whether it's your first knife or your hundredth!

08/27/2026

This week's question:

👉 What's the most satisfying part of the bladesmithing process?

08/22/2026

We had a great pocket knife class last week Great instructor, great students and everyone took home a great knife to show off

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

It's Workbench Wednesday!
Drop a picture of your forge setup, shop, or current project in the comments. We'd love to see what everyone's working on. 🔥

08/13/2026

🔥 One of our most talked-about classes is coming up! 🔥

If you've ever wanted to learn the art of bladesmithing, now's your chance. Join us this October for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the entire blade-making process, from forging and heat-treating to grinding and tempering.

⚒️ Introduction to Bladesmithing
📅 October 12-23, 2026
💰 $1,300

This beginner-friendly class consistently draws students from across the region, and spots don't last long!

Ready to step into the forge? 🔥⚒️ Register today!
https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/introduction-to-bladesmithing-fall-2026/

08/06/2026

🔥 Don't Wait! Class Starts Monday! 🔥

Ready to take your bladesmithing skills to the next level? Join our Slip-Joint Folders course and learn the craftsmanship behind creating a functional folding knife from start to finish.

🗓️ August 10-14, 2026
⏰ 1-Week Intensive Course
💲 $975

In this 40-hour hands-on class, students will explore design, fit, finish, and precision construction techniques while creating a completed slip-joint folder knife.

⚠️ Class starts Monday, August 10! Limited spots may still be available.

📞 Call 903-823-3270 for more information or to register today!
https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/slip-joint-folding-knives/

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08/03/2026

🔪 Class Starts Next Week! Don't Miss Out! 🔪

Ready to take your bladesmithing skills to the next level?

Our Slip-Joint Folders class begins August 10, and students will spend an intensive week learning the design, fit, finish, and construction of a folding knife from start to finish. By the end of the course, you'll have completed your very own slip-joint folder!

📅 August 10-14, 2026
⏰ 40-hour intensive course
💲 $975

Spots are limited, so don't wait to register!

👉 Register today before it's too late: https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/slip-joint-folding-knives/