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The William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation, Inc
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The Moran Knife of the Month will be on display at
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
200 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
April 1 - April 30
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Upcoming Events!
Apr 20-21, 2024
"Advanced Heat Treating" class with Kevin Cashen
Apr 27, 2024
9:00 -
May 4-5, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
"Members' Show & Tell"
"Beginners Damascus" class with Ed Clarke
May 11, 2024
9:00 -
Moran Knife Display
@ The Wolfsville Chainsaw Carving & Artisan Festival
May 17- 18, 2024
Fri) 5:30-8:00, Sat) 12:00-8:30
Jefferson 250 th Town Anniversary,
Display of Moran Knives, books and Membership. F)
5:30-8:00, S) 12:00- 8:30
May 18, 2024
9:00 -
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
"Sharpening"
Jun 1-2, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
"Basic MIG Welding for Bladesmiths"
class with Joe Clarke
Jun 7-9, 2024
Jun 15, 2024
9:00 -
Jun 20, 2024
9:00 -
Jul 5-7, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
The Atlanta Bladeshow!
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
"Grinding Belt Quandary"
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
"Handles & Guards Class" with Ed Clarke
Aug 3-4, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
"Beginner Bladesmith" class with Ed Clarke