W.F. Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy
As of 1-14-2025 the W.F. Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy is an approved ABS School, congratulations!
Shadow Mountain Forge
The ABS would like to welcome Shadow Mountain as one of our Approved Schools.
August Intro to Bladesmithing Class at SOFA
The ABS approved SOFA School in Troy Ohio is taking enrollment for the August Intro to Bladesmithing class to be held August [...]
2025 New England Bladesmithing Symposium
15th Annual New England Bladesmithing Symposium Hosted by New England School of Metalwork Endorsed by the American Bladesmithing Society JULY 11-13, 2025 [...]
New England School of Metalwork 2025 Classes
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course) April 14- 25 Instructor: Co taught by ABS Mastersmiths Lin Rhea [...]
The ABS Mourns Founding Member B.R. Hughes
It is our sad duty to inform the membership that the ABS has lost an irreplaceable soul and integral part of our [...]
Russell Roosevelt, the ABS loses another dear friend
Russell Quentin Roosevelt, 77, of Albion, passed away at 7:25 A.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his residence. Cindy Sheely wrote the [...]
Mourning the loss of Chris Bethke
The ABS is sad to learn of the passing of a longtime member, Mr. Christopher J. Bethke. The Bethkes have been supporters [...]
2025 Mid America Blade Symposium & Judging for JS/MS, August 21-24, 2025
Be sure to add it to your calendar. The ABS Mid America Blade Symposium, Super Hammer-in is returning August 22, 23, and [...]
Congratulations to Our New Rated Smiths!
NEW MASTER SMITH Fabio Barros, Santa Catarina, Brazil NEW JOURNEYMAN SMITHS Cameron Alarcio, CA Jason Chen, YunNan, China Pieter-Paul Derks, Limburg, Netherlands [...]