Symposium
August 26, 27, and 28,
2011
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
