BrionTomberlin
BrionTomberlin
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2 Weeks, 80 Hours, No Knife?

Greg that statement is pretty much true. Over the course of the two weeks you will make blades, but not really a finished knife. The main points of th...

7 years ago
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2021 Texarkana College - Moran School Of Bladesmithing

Gary you will have to call Vickie McCorkle at Texarkana College. Her number is above. She can tell you if the classes have openings. Brion

7 years ago
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Two Wakizashi Blades

Excellent work Pablo! I look forward to seeing what style of mounts you come up with. Brion

7 years ago
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Type Xviiib Sword

Great looking sword Matthew! I bet the balance is great too. Brion

7 years ago
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Hamons

An example of what you can do. The steel is 1075 taken to 1485 degrees and quenched in parks 50. The blade style is a kwaiken or sleeve knife. The cla...

7 years ago
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Bowie No. 1

All those little details on those knives. You make it look easy Gary. Well done.

7 years ago
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Hi From South-Africa

Welcome Dylan. You had two great instructors in Kevin and Heather. I look forward to seeing your work. Let us know if you have any questions. Brion

7 years ago
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Last Class For 2017

It was a good year at the school Mike. I am glad to be a part of it and looking forward to next year. Brion

7 years ago
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Plunge Lines

I think it is fine Anthony. That is acceptable. You can always do more adjusting after heat treating, but I think it is fine. One thing I would think ...

7 years ago
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Journeyman Performance Test

You and the knife did great Anthony. I am proud of you. Good work! Brion

7 years ago
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Texas Heritage Hunter

Very nice Jason! Classic style. Brion

7 years ago
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Cru Forge V

Daniel it is doable, but yeah a LOT of elbow grease. Real good sanding paper is a necessity. Brion

7 years ago
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Cru Forge V

One thing Daniel. It forges well, but hand rubbing it after heat treat is a nightmare. That vanadium in there makes it really abrasion resistant. B...

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