William F. Moran, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Influential custom knifemaker of the 20th century who ressurected the arts of damascus steel and the forged blade
Date of Birth: 01-May-1925
Place of Birth: Frederick, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 12-Feb-2006
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About William F. Moran
- William Francis Moran Jr.
- (May 1, 1925 – February 12, 2006), also known as Bill Moran, was a pioneering American 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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