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
2022 Spring Piney Woods Hammer In
April 9-10, 2022 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 of Bladesmithing in Washington, [...]
Heavin Forge Announces 2022 Classes
January 2022 January 6-9, Special Project, Advanced Chef knife (fully booked) January 26-30, Full House March 2022 March 7-18, ABS Intro to Bladesmithing (fully booked) March 21-25, Handles, Fittings and Sheaths (fully booked)March 28-30, [...]
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 [...]
Thank You Whetstone Studio!
The American Bladesmith society would like to thank Whetstone Studio for their generous help in photographing the award knives at the 2021 Blade Show.
Bert Gaston, Tim Hancock, and Carolyn Hughes To Be Inducted Into The Bladesmithing Hall of Fame.
The induction Ceremony to induct Bert Gaston, Tim Hancock, and Carolyn Hughes into the ABS Bladesmithing Hall of Fame will be held, on Saturday August 7th, at 2:00 pm, at the Historic Arkansas Museum, 1100 [...]
Red Label Abrasives Offer Special Discounts To ABS Members
Red Label Abrasives (https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/), makers of sanding belts for knife makers, are looking to give back and support the knife making community in as many ways as possible. In these efforts they are offering all [...]
Schools
2022 Great Smoky Mountain Hammer-In
March 17-20, 2022 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society Hosted by Haywood Community College On the campus of Haywood Community College – 185 Freelander Drive, Clyde, NC Facemask are Required per the School’s Policy [...]
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 [...]
Heavin Forge Announces 2022 Classes
January 2022 January 6-9, Special Project, Advanced Chef knife (fully booked) January 26-30, Full House March 2022 March 7-18, ABS Intro to Bladesmithing (fully booked) March 21-25, Handles, Fittings and Sheaths (fully booked)March 28-30, [...]
Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil
The SOFA school will be holding and ABS Intro to Bladesmithing class from August 23 through September 3, 2021. The instructors for this course will be Mastersmith, and ABS Chairman Steve Dunn, and Mastersmith, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]