illiam F. “Bill” Moran, Jr., the first American blade-smith to successfully forge damascus steel blades and a founder of the American Bladesmith Society (ABS), was honored October 16 in Middletown, Maryland, with the dedication of the Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy. Under the auspices of the Moran Museum & Foundation (see sidebar), the Academy is an impressive structure that stands less than 100 yards from
