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
Congratulations To Our New Rated Smiths!
The American Bladesmith Society would like to recognize, and congratulate all of our new rated bladesmith who achieved their stamps at last weekends judging. Congratulations to our new Journeyman Bladesmiths- Ronald Cranker II, Paul Distefano, [...]
All ABS members beware of a bogus email scam!
As unbelievable as it may seem that somebody could be despicable enough to use a bogus fundraiser for a critically ill child, it would appear that such loathsome people exist and are using the ABS [...]
Blade Show
Atlanta Blade Show June 4-6, 2021 click image to go to website Location: Cobb Galleria Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA Phone (770) 955-8000 • Fax (770) 989-5049 American Bladesmith Society - Tentative Schedule of Events Thursday [...]
16th Mid America Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
August 27 - 29, 2021 You are invited to the 16th Annual Mid-America Hammer In Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. & Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Blacksmith Association This [...]
Testing Announcement for JS and MS- a message from Steve Dunn
I hope everyone is doing well! Just an update on Journeyman and Master testing. Last week I asked Don McIntosh, BR Hughes, and Mike Williams to be on a committee to find out details for [...]
Fall Piney Woods Hammer In
The Schedule for the 2021 Fall Piney Woods Hammer In is yet to be announced.
Schools
Kilroy’s Workshop 2021 Classes
ABS Approved 2021 Classes Folding Knife - April 19-23, 2021 - $900Instructor: James Rodebaugh, MasterSmith Forged-to-Finish Elemental Chopper - June 14-17, 2021 - $1,790Instructor: Jason Knight, ABS Master Smith Quillion Dagger - October 4-8, [...]
Kilroy’s WorkShop Instructors for 2021
James Rodebaugh earned his ABS Master Smith title in 2004 and is one of the most respected master bladesmiths in the country. A former U.S. Marine and Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Rodebaugh became a full-time [...]
New England School of Metalwork 2021 Schedule
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course) March 22 through April 2 - Tuition: $1,300 - Material fee: $130 Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day, no [...]
Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing – 2021 Classes
Introduction to Bladesmithing - June 21-July 2 - Tuition: $1,400 Instructor: Scott McGhee Class will be from 8am – 5pm, M-F, with a 1-hour break for lunch. The shop will not be available to bladesmithing [...]
La Forge d’Ostiches School – Belgium
The American Bladesmith Society is proud to be a partner in offering approved bladesmithing classes at The Forge at Ostiches, Belgium. The first class “Introduction to Bladesmithing" was offered in October 2013. ABS Master Smith [...]
Heavin Forge, South Africa, Bladesmithing Classes for 2021
2021 ABS Classes at Heavin Forge Introduction to Bladesmithing April 12 to 23, 2021 - Fully Booked June 7 to 18, 2021 - 4 places available Call Heather +27 82 442 4840 or Kevin + [...]
Youth Bladesmithing Day at NESM
The 2021 Schedule for the Youth Bladesmithing Day at NESM is yet to be announced.
Arc and Flame Schedule for 2021
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-Week Course) April 19th - April 30th (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm): $1450 Instructor: Scott McGhee Certified by the American Bladesmith Society (ABS) and taught by ABS Master Smiths, this two week course is [...]
Haywood Community College Class Schedule- 2021
2021 Schedule of ABS classes. in cooperation with: The American Bladesmith Society, Inc. Classes conducted at: Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721 To access classes and registration information: ABS Class Registration [...]
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College 2021 Classes
Texarkana Enrollment Form - print and mail with your payment or click button or Register for ABS Classes Refund Requests must be received 3 weeks prior to first day of class We are [...]