The American Bladesmith Society is a non-profit educational organization that both sponsors and endorses Hammer-Ins in the United States, and other countries, each year. A “Hammer In” is a seminar dedicated to all things dealing with the forged blade. An ABS Hammer In is a two to three day event where anybody interested in the forged blade can attend demonstrations and talks on a number of bladesmithing topics, from basic to advanced. Anybody can signup to attend and get invaluable information from professional bladesmiths that are the tops in their field. A Hammer In is a great starting point for anybody wanting to learn the craft but may not be ready for a full ABS Bladesmithing Course. Below you will find information about upcoming Hammer Ins near you.
Spring Piney Woods Hammer In, Texarkana, TX

2023 Spring Piney Woods Hammer In
April 15-16, 2023 Offered by [...]

New England Bladesmith Symposium, Auburn, ME
2022 New England Bladesmithing Symposium
12th Annual New England Bladesmithing Symposium Hosted by New England [...]
Mid-America Bladesmith Symposium, Troy, OH

ABS Roosevelt/Sheely Tomahawk Auction Scholarship
Russell Roosevelt and Butch Sheely collaborated on a Damascus Pipe [...]
Mid-America Super Hammer-in Bladesmithing Convention
Announcing The ABS Mid-America Super Hammer-in Bladesmithing Convention Location: Miami [...]
2022 Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium
August 26 - 28, 2022 You are invited to [...]

Great Smokey Mountain Hammer In, Clyde, NC
2023 Great Smoky Mountain Hammer-In
October 6, 2023 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society [...]