text:  Bill Moran was a pioneering American knife maker who founded the American Bladesmith Society and reintroduced the process of making Damascus forged steel to modern knife making. Moran's knives are sought after by celebrities and heads of state. The William F. Moran Museum, Bladesmith, and Artisan Academy in Middletown is a world-class facility open to all, from beginners to experts. If you're a forged and fire fan, curious about smithing and local legends, you must