What the BLADE Show is All About

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BLADE Managing Editor Joe Kertzman explains the history behind the popular BLADE Show and why it’s been such a success.

For more information about the show, click here.

BladeSports Explains the Vertical Straw Cut

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This BladeSports International video explains the vertical straw cut. It looks simple, but it’s one of the most difficult cuts to make.

BR Hughes discusses the forged blade and the American Bladesmith Society

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ABS Co-Founder BR Hughes discusses the forged blade and the American Bladesmith Society in this recently discovered video. It was filmed in 2005 at the 2nd M…

Brian Tighe Explains My Tighe & Mini My Tighe

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CRKT worked with Brian Tighe to develop the My Tighe Series. The framelock series is assisted opening for easy one hand opening.

Click here to order the Mini My Tighe right now for 22% off MSRP.

The Adventures of Gunny by SOG – “127 Hours” Spoof

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R. Lee Ermey, aka The Gunny, takes a fishing trip to his favorite fishin’ hole with his favorite SOG gear. But things don’t go quite as expected…

Benchmade Presents “Shepherds Of Helmand”

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Benchmade is proud to announce the release of “Shepherds of Helmand,” a documentary about 17 Oregon National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army in 2008.

The film depicts their mission to conduct counter narcotics patrols in the deadly Helmand Province, a region notorious not only for its opium production but as a Taliban stronghold. “Shepherds of Helmand” is the true story of one of the most decorated units in Oregon National Guard history.

“I am very passionate about preserving our veteran’s legacies and supporting programs that help support our wounded veterans,” says Gary Mortensen, Director of Shepherds of Helmand. “This film couldn’t have been possible without the support of Benchmade.”

Filmmaker Gary Mortensen worked on the project for over two years and utilized photos and video clips provided by the soldiers.

Shepherds of Helmand is narrated by Don Trump Jr. and features music by Zac Brown Band. Both were thrilled to be involved and support this powerful documentary about the soldiers who served in Afghanistan.

“We’re extremely proud to support the making of this film,” says Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning. “These stories help us understand what the soldiers go through on a daily basis when at war, bringing us closer to their personal sacrifices.”

ABS Great Smoky Mountain Bladesmithing Symposium

4th Great Smoky Mountain Bladesmithing Symposium

 
March 4, 5, and 6, 2011

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Haywood Community College

Location:
Haywood Community College
185 Freelander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina

For more information Contact:
Laura Simmons, HCC at  (828)565-4244
or Bill Wiggins, ABS 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 Store Manager at (419) 832-0400 or Email Cindy

Event Flyer and Mail in Registration Form:
Click to download – Smoky Mountain Flyer and Registration Form

Featured Demonstrators:

Joseph Keeslar – Blade Forging, Grinding & Heat Treament
James Rodebaugh – Damascus Steel
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Demonstrators:

Greg Neely – Fit & Finish & ABS Knife Judging
Jason Knight – Handles & Guards
Daniel Warren – Slip Joint Folders
Butch Sheely – Forging Tomahawks
BR Hughes – ABS Knife Judging
Carolyn Hughes – Promotion and Advertising
James Batson – Making Antique Bowies
Ronnie Boydston & Demonstrators – Hands-on blade forging
Col. Tim Ryan – Auctioneer

Event Schedule:

Thursday, March 3 ………………..3 to 6pm Check in and Registration

………………..6:30 pm Demonstrators Dinner (All invited)

Friday, March 4 ………………..8AM to 5pm Blade Forging & Demonstrations
………………..7 to 9pm *Battle of the Bladesmiths*

Saturday, March 5 …………………8am to 12am Blade Forging & Demonstrations
………………..1 to 3pm Knife Show (Free to the public)

………………..3 to 5pm Auction (bring items for auction)

………………..5 to 7pm BBQ Dinner (pay at site)

………………..7 to 9pm Cutting Demonstration

Sunday, March 6 ………………..8 to 12am Blade Forging & Demonstrations

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