OUR PURPOSE and MISSION
The American Bladesmith Society, Inc. (ABS) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation to operate for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. The American Bladesmith Society was formed primarily to encourage and promote activities involving the art and science of forging metal, particularly tools, weapons and art forms. The objectives of the educational programs of the ABS are to inform and educate knife makers and the public about the art, science, technology, history and culture relating to forged edged tools, weapons and artifacts and the proper care and use of these objects.
The original Board of Directors for the American Bladesmith Society was: William F. Moran, Jr., Bill Bagwell, Don Hastings and B.R. Hughes.
ABS- Setting The Standard For Bladesmithing
ABS News and Events
2023 Spring Piney Woods Hammer In
April 15-16, 2023 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing The Spring Piney Woods Hammer-in, at the W. F. Moran School [...]
Mid-America Super Hammer-in Bladesmithing Convention
Announcing The ABS Mid-America Super Hammer-in Bladesmithing Convention Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373 AUGUST 24 THRU 27, 2023 Hosted By Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil A Full Weekend of [...]
Rated ABS Smiths by Location
A list to help members locate rated smiths by country or state […]
Congratulations to our award winners at Blade 2022
BLADE SHOW CUSTOM KNIFE AWARD WINNERS HUGH BARTRUG BEST OF SHOW- Donatam Franco BEST HANDLE DESIGN- Fabio Barros BEST UTILITY HUNTER- Ben Pittman BEST SWORD- Vince Evans BEST BOWIE- Tommy Gann BEST FIXED BLADE- Vince [...]
Schools
2023 Great Smoky Mountain Hammer-In
October 6, 2023 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society Hosted by Haywood Community College On the campus of Haywood Community College – 185 Freelander Drive, Clyde, NC The Great Smoky Mountain Hammer In at [...]
Texarkana College Spring 2023 Class Schedule
Enrollment Form PDF or Enroll Online Refund Requests must be received 3 weeks prior to first day of class. We are starting up a student library at the school. It will be knife relevant material [...]
2023 Class Schedule
January 9 – 20, 2023: ABS Intro to Bladesmithing Instructor: Scott McGhee January 9 - January 20, 2022 (M-Th, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch)* Friday 8am-12pm. The Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing is proud to [...]
Heavin Forge 2022 March Intro Course
After lockdown, it was a wonderful surprise for us at Heavin Forge, Bladesmithing Studio and School in Belfast, South Africa, to have a full class of six keen students. We began on Saturday before the [...]
New England School of Metalwork 2022 Schedule
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course) March 14 through March 25 Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day, no class on weekend in-between Skill level: Beginner [...]
2022 New England School of Metalwork Bladesmithing Youth Day
Bladesmithing Youth Day (1day course) March 19 Skill level: Beginner and up Click here to ENROLL NOW Classes conducted at: New England School of Metalwork 7 Albiston Way, Auburn, Maine 04210 for additional Class Schedule and [...]
Employment Opportunity With NESM
The New England School of Metalwork is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. A full time position and highly unique opportunity to grow, learn and expand while accessing many of the country’s top [...]