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7th ABS Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium
7th Mid-America Bladesmithing
Symposium
Symposium
August 26, 27, and 28,
2011
Offered by
the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and
Anvil Blacksmith Association
Location:
Miami County
Fairgrounds
650 County Road
25A
Troy, Ohio
45373
Directions: Delorme Map Share
Contact: Jim Batson at 256-971-6860
or [email protected] for more
information
Registration: $55
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the Store
or Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at [email protected] or
(419) 832-0400
Event Flyer: Mid America flyer.pdf
Demonstrators:
Joe Keeslar,
MS – KY …………………Silver Wire Inlay and File
Work
Jim Batson, MS –
AL……………………Simple Bladesmith Metallurgy
Zoe Christ, AP – NC…………………….Damascus Steel from A to
Z
Brian Thie, JS –
IA……………………..Handles & Guards and Leather
Sheaths
Daniel Warren, JS- NC………………..Forging and Finishing
Integrals
Carolyn Hughes, Editor –
TX…………Promotion and Marketing
BR
Hughes, Founder – TX…………….MS and JS Judging Standards,
Auctioneer
Butch Sheely, JS –
OH…………………Blade Forging, Grinding, Heat Treating, and Cutting
Demonstration
Bill Wiggins, JS –
NC……………………Damascus Steel
Demonstrators and
SOFA……………..Hands on Forging
The Texas Knife Show
The Texas Knife Show, sponsored by the Texas Knifemakers & Collectors Association.
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WILLIAMSON CONFERENCE CENTER
Behind the Wingate Inn—Phone 512-341-7000
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Stephens Forge New Hydraulic Press
Forging damascus steel with a hydraulic press. Dave Stephens. Anchorage Alaska.
Case & Zippo Swap Meet South
Case & Zippo Swap Meet South
e-mail: [email protected]
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
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