We welcome and congratulate the newest Master Smiths and Journeyman Smiths in the American Bladesmith Society who had their work juried by the ABS Judging Panels at the Blade Show in Atlanta on June 10, 2011 and were awarded their stamps.
Master Smiths:
Adam DeRosiers, Tommy Gann, Kyle Royer,
*Adam DesRosiers of Alaska earned the BR Hughes award for the best knife submitted by a Master Smith candidate.
Journeyman Smiths:
Bruce Barnett, Shayne Carter, Haley DesRosiers, Kevin Evans, Billy Helton, Kent Hicks, Tony Hughes, Dave Loukides, Tad Lynch, Randy Neilson, Tony Neilson, Ralph (Bud) Richards, Paul Savage
* Haley DesRosiers of Alaska earned the George Peck award for the best knife submitted by a Journeyman Smith candidate.
Congratulations to all!!
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