.R. Hughes said: “This Hammer In is the Grand Daddy of them all and you don’t want to miss this one”. For more information on the demonstrations go to the ABS Website at www.americanbladesmith.com
How To Make A Knife Handle
In this video, the knifemaker will show how to make a wooden knife handle. To read various techniques for how to stabilize it once it’s on the knife, click here.
TOPS Knives – Back Bite Russian Martial Art Knife
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS VIDEO AND THE DEFENSIVE KNIFE/TOOL SHOWN, ARE PRIMARILY FOR USE BY MILITARY/LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EXECUTIVE PROTEC…
BladeSports US Nationals 2010-2011 preview
BladeSports International US National Championship 2011 preview video. Held on May 14, 2011, this multistage competition qualified the 10 best cutters in the US to compete in the BladeSports International World Championship at Blade Show in Atlanta, GA. Donavon Phillips won this competition and became the US National Champion as well as the US National Points Champion.
Master Smith Jim Crowell Television Interview -The Art of Knife Making
Last week Master Smith Jim Crowell and his wife Jenny were the featured guests on the TV Show “Talkin Outdoors” which featured the topic “The Art of Knife Making”. The TV show is hosted and produced by Steve “Wildman” Wilson who is with Arkansas Game and Fish. During the interview Master Smith Crowell talks about bladesmithing, the American Bladesmith Society, and describes the testing requirements for Journeyman Smith and Master Smith ratings in the ABS.
During the interview there are video clips shown of Jim chopping 2×4’s in half, and wife Jenny cutting a free hanging rope with one of Jim’s Bowie knives. In addition, there is a video clip of Master Smith Lin Rhea at a meeting of bladesmiths giving a forging demonstration which is narrated by Jim Crowell.
Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium
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.
Interview with Knifemaker Sal Manaro
Today we meet Sal Manaro of Manaro Custom Knives. He is a knifemaker extraordinare!
http://www.manaroknives.com/default.html
Enjoy!
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