William F. Moran
Male, Deceased Person
1925 – 2006
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Who was William F. Moran?
William F. Moran Jr. or Bill Moran was a knifemaker who founded the American Bladesmith Society and reintroduced the process of making pattern welded steel to modern knife making. Moran's knives were sought after by celebrities and heads-of-state. The "William F. Moran School of Bladesmithing" bears his name and in addition to founding the ABS, he was a Blade Magazine Hall of Fame Member and a President of the Knifemakers' Guild.
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- Born
- May 1, 1925
Maryland - Also known as
- William Moran
- Died
- Feb 12, 2006
Frederick
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on July 23, 2013
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