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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

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society

October 15 and 16, 2011

 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

Dick Sargent- Layton, NJ…………………..Making Steel

 Event Flyer:Fall Great Smoky Mountain Flyer.pdf

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

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

Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium

October 1 and 2, 2011

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association

Location:
Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 SW Huntoon Street
Topeka, Kansas 66604

Contact : Steve Culver at [email protected] or (785)484-0146 for more information

Registration Fee: $55
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the ABS Store
or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Office Manager at [email protected] or (419) 832-0400

Demonstrators:
Steve Dunn, MS
Dan Petersen, MS
Steve Culver, MS
BR Hughes, ABS Founder
Russ Andrews, MS

Schedule: To Be Posted

Accomodations:

Holiday Inn Express – TOPEKA NORTH
601 NW HIGHWAY 24
TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608
Hotel Front Desk: 785-861-7200

Best Western Topeka Inn And Suites
700 SW Fairlawn Road
Topeka, KS 66606
Hotel Front Desk: 785-228-2223

Super 8 Motel
5968 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: 785-273-5100 – ask for Sandra

Quality Inn
1240 S W Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: 785-273-6036

Motel 6 – Topeka West #1195
I-70 at Exit #356 / I-470 West at Exit #1-B
1224 Wanamaker Road SW
Topeka, KS 66604
Hotel Front Desk: (785) 273-9888

Camping and Cabins
There is camping available and cabins for rent in the area. These accommodations are located at the Perry State Park which is a Kansas State Park located 8 miles from Steve Culver’s shop. This is a very nice park area for RV or primitive camping, plus cabin rentals.