"Master of the Forge - William F. Moran Jr. and His Classic Blades" (214 Pages - 200 Photographs)
by B.R. Hughes & Houston Price
Among modern day bladesmiths, there is no name better known than that of Bill Moran. Among modern day forged blades, there are none so highly valued as those that have come from his forge during the past half-century.
William F. "Bill" Moran, Jr. had been forging knives for nearly twenty-five years when he introduced his re-invention of damascus steel in 1973. Long before that noteworthy achievement, he had earned the respect of his peers and of knife enthusiasts the world over. Most of Moran's life - the years before he became known as "The Father of Modern Damascus" and those that have passed since - has been devoted to the revival of bladesmithing and to make knives that have become classics.
Moran's cutlery creations have long been recognized as choice collectibles, and their rarity and value keeps increasing. This book is a showcase of his classic blades, along with the story of this unique man.
Now... for the first time... a full-color, hard cover book about the world's premier bladesmith, Bill Moran, and his classic blades.
Knives made by Moran are rarely found for sale and are such highly valued collectibles that many of us could never own one. The next best thing is owning this coffee table book featuring his hand-forged creations in full color. Destined to be a collectible in itself, this 216 page book tells the story of Moran's half century as a bladesmith, as well as the founding and growth of the American Bladesmith Society.
This beautiful coffee table book pictures more Moran knives than have ever before been shown in print, illustrated in more than 200 photographs. Knife photo sections include Bowies, Classic Daggers, Combat Knives, Camp Knives, Utility Knives, Folders and miscellaneous treasures from the famous forge. The knife photographs are accompanied by descriptions as well as Moran's own comments about each collectible piece.
This volume has been printed in a limited quantity of 2400 hard cover Collector Editions and 100 genuine leather bound Premier Editions. The leather bound books quickly sold out at $175 each; but Collector Editions are still available at $85 each. No reprints will be done; all plates have been destroyed.
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