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One Knifemaker’s Quest to Obtain ABS Journeyman Certification -“The Road to San Antonio”
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The Road to San Antonio One Knifemaker's Quest to Obtain ABS Journeyman Certificationby Lydia McGheeSunday, July 24, 2011Powerful whacks resonate from the metal shop...
News Article About Blackie Collins
The Lexington Patch has an article about the incident that killed Blackie Collins. It seems this particular stretch of road had a history of...
New American Bladesmith Society Office Announced
New American Bladesmith Society Office Announced
ABS Chairman Jim Batson has announced that effective immediately the Business Office for the American Bladesmith Society has been...
7th Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium
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7th Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium
August 26, 27, and 28, 2011
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Blacksmith...
Blackie Collins Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Walter "Blackie" Collins, Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall Of Fame© member, first managing editor of BLADE® Magazine and inventor of scores of knife, sheath and...
Les de Asis Is Benchmade President Again; Greg Mooney to Benelli
Benchmade Knife Co. announced today that its founder and CEO, Les de Asis, will assume the duties of company president effective immediately.
The move is...
New ABS Master Smiths and Journeyman Smiths in Atlanta
We welcome and congratulate the newest Master Smiths and Journeyman Smiths in the American Bladesmith Society who had their work juried by the ABS...




