9th ABS Exposition
9th ABS Exposition
January 27, 28, and 29, 2012
The 2012 American Bladesmith Society’s all forged blade EXPO is the premier show for hand forged blades. From utility blades, to the finest forged and crafted art knives, the ABS EXPO has something for everyone. The show is held in San Antonio, Texas, the home of the Alamo.
See some of the world’s finest forged knives showcased in a unique and informative format for the enjoyment of the forged blade collector/enthusiast by American Bladesmith Society Mastersmiths and Journeyman Smiths.
Location:
Sheraton Gunter San Antonio
205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(888) 999-2089
www.gunterhotel.com
For more Information Contact:
Harvey Dean (512) 446-3111 or email [email protected]
Steve Dunn (270) 563-9830 or email [email protected]
Fall Great Smoky Mountain Hammer-In
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Fall Great Smoky Mountain Hammer In
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society
 
October 15 and 16, 2011
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 Location:
Haywood Community College
185 Freelander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina
For more information Contact:
Bill Wiggins, ABS Coordinator at (828) 226-2551 or Email Bill
Registration:
$65 Registration fee can be paid in “Event Registration” in the ABS Store or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at (419) 832-0400 or Email Cindy
Demonstrators:
Burt Foster- Bristol,VA……………………..Knife Construction, Fit and Finish
Jason Knight- Harleyville, SC……………..Knife Construction, Fit and Finish
James Batson- Madison, AL……………….Knife Quality Assurance
Jesse Houser- Star, NC……………………..Hands-On Engraving
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Dick Sargent- Layton, NJ…………………..Making Steel
 Event Flyer:Fall Great Smoky Mountain Flyer.pdf
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AKTI Partners with Mule Deer Foundation
Being sure that future generations have the ability to own and carry the knife of their choice is at the core of the American Knife & Tool Institute’s mission and efforts to influence and change knife laws. Â But without instilling an appreciation for man’s oldest tool in younger people, it won’t matter how effective the organization is at eliminating restrictive knife laws.
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To Share the Knife Heritage with more youth, AKTI and the Mule Deer Foundation have partnered. The AKTI will be distributing thousands of its revised youth safety pamphlets through the M.U.L.E.Y. Events to mentors, parents and youth. This is an exciting opportunity to reach a lot of young people about knife safety, use, and importance in their dailiy lives.
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AKTI continues behind the scenes in New York State and several other states to lay the groundwork for successful changes to knife laws in the next legislative sessions. The chance to own a Buck 119 and support AKTI’s Legislative Fund ends today August 31st at 11:59 pm. Full details about this first AKTI online auction, the knife and photos are available at AKTI Monthly Auction. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pev5ilcab&et=1107392177275&s=1968&e=001wqsrVn6J0OeIHiM8SuOjuz-69eRjq7fB0n5WgK8a2mCao9Wv3GjXwIM0o2QYO7ZDk_xL6Dx1FaLg0rsQpT_YA6bIbSuE0rXGc07reeDkRdwCXznUefvKug==>
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Thanks to Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) for the September AKTI online auction knife – a CRKT Onion Skinner LTD. Â The 3-1/2″ blade is premium Bohler K110 stainless at 58-60 Rc., with a high hollow grind, a fine satin finish and a 3/4 tang. Â Details and photo will be on the website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pev5ilcab&et=1107392177275&s=1968&e=001wqsrVn6J0OeIHiM8SuOjuz-69eRjq7fB0n5WgK8a2mCao9Wv3GjXwIM0o2QYO7ZDk_xL6Dx1FaLg0rsQpT_YA6bIbSuE0rXGc07reeDkRdwCXznUefvKug==> Â September 1st. Remember, your successful bid makes a contribution to the costs involved in working with lobbyists, legislators and law enforcement.
California Hammer-In
California Hammer-In
American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Location: College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California
Contact:
Mike Vagnino at 559-636-0501 or email [email protected]
Registration fee: $55
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the Store
or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at [email protected] or (419) 832-0400
Demonstrators:
Tom Ferry, MS………………………Damascus Design & Construction Techniques
James Rodebaugh, MS…………..Forged Bowie – Start to Finish
Red St. Cyr, MS……………………..Green Coal Forging Demonstration
Bill Burke, MS………………………..Making Wootz & Forging Tamahagane Steel
David Lisch, JS……………………….Forging Bronze and Wrought Iron Fittings
Henry Torres, MS…………………….Blade Hand Finishing
Bill Herndon, JS………………………Hard Sheath Construction
Aaron Wilburn, JS……………………Leather Sheath Construction & Tooling
Schedule:
Thursday – October 6
3 – 5pm – Check-in and Registration
Friday – October 7
7 – 8am – Check-in and Registration
8am – 12noon – Demonstrations
1 – 5pm – Demonstrations
Saturday – October 8
8am – 12noon – Demonstrations
2 – 5pm – Knife Show and Auction (Free to the Public)
5 – 6pm – Round Table
Sunday – October 9
8am – 12noon – Demonstrations
Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In
Location:
William F. “Bill” Moran, Jr School of Bladesmithing
Texarkana College
Washington, Arkansas
Information:
Contact B.R. Hughes at (903) 824-6588 or Email [email protected]
Registration:
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the Store
or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at [email protected]or (419) 832-0400
Demonstrators:
Ron Newton, MS………………..Advanced Damascus and Folding Knives
Mike Williams, MS………………Handles and Guards and ABS Judging Standards
J.R. Cook, MS……………………..Basic Forging and Sound Hunter Design
BR Hughes, Founder……………ABS Judging Standards and Auction
Dr. Jim Batson, MS………………Bowie Basics and Basic Heat Treating
Schedule: on ABS Website www.americanbladesmith.com
Accomodations:
Holiday Inn Express, 2600 North Hervey Street, Hope, AR 71801, (870) 722-6262
Best Western, 1800 Holiday Drive, Hope, Arkansas 71801-2510, (870) 777-9222
Super 8 Motel, I-30 and Hwy 278, Hope, AR (870) 777-8601
Relax Inn, 2504 N. Hazel, Hope, AR (870) 777-0777
Days Inn, 16600 N. Hervey, Hope, AR (870) 777-0777
Guadalupe Hammer-In/Rendezvous Sets Class Schedule
A diverse slate of knifemaking classes and instructors will highlight the Guadalupe Forge Fall Hammer-In & Knifemaker’s Rendezvous Sept. 24-25 in sunny New Braunfels, Texas.
Coordinated by knifemaker Johnny Stout and bladesmith Harvey Dean, the event will include the following instructors and classes:
•Bladesmith J.W Randall: Mosaic Damascus Patterning, Basic Blade Forging, Forging, and Patterning Damascus;
•Knifemaker Enrique Pena: Slip-Joint Folder Design, Using Bushings in Slip Joints, Lockback Folders, and Milling Sideplates For Slip Joints;
•Engraver Alice Carter: Basic Scroll Design, Background Removal, and Shading Specifics;
•Bladesmith Harvey Dean: Mortise Handle Construction and Basic Filework;
•Knifemaker Johnny Stout: Hollow Grinding and Flat Grinding.
Other classes may be added based on the needs of the students.
For more information contact Johnny Stout 830-606-4067 [email protected] or Harvey Dean 512-446-3111 [email protected].
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