The latest news about the ABS.
The ABS mourns the loss of Carolyn Hughes.
The ABS mourns the loss of Carolyn Hughes, wife of founding member B.R. Hughes. This comes too soon after the loss of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Passing of ABS Chairman Steve Dunn
It is with the saddest regrets that I must announce the loss of ABS Chairman and dear friend Steve Dunn. The ABS [...]
Remembering Hanford Miller
Hanford J. Miller passed away on Monday March 25, 2024. He was a Master Bladesmith and treasurer of the ABS for many [...]
JS and MS testing guidelines redrafted for clarity.
The new, reorganized, Journeyman Smith and Master Smith guidelines, approved at the most recent ABS Board meeting have been posted on the [...]