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Forum News

General Forum news posted by the Forum Administrator and Forum Moderators.
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Kevin StinsonMichael SamdahlEd Caffrey

New ABS Forum Member Introductions

A place to introduce and welcome new ABS Forum members. Please tell us about yourselves.

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General Bladesmith Discussions

A place for news, events and miscellaneous discussions dealing with bladesmithing in general.
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Joshua C States

ABS Member Events

Forum for information and discussion of non-ABS sponsored member hammer-ins, classes, seminars, and educational events.
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Karl B Andersen
The Forged Blade

Apprentice Corner

A place to post questions by those new to forging and bladesmithing.
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Kevin StinsonNeels Van Den Berg

Forging Techniques

This is a Forum to discuss forging methods and techniques.
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Chris Magnus

Pattern Welded Blade Basics

Basic discussion of techniques in making pattern welded "damascus" steel blades.
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Ed Caffrey

Blade Grinding, Finishing and Sharpening

Discussion of Grinding Techniques, Abrasives, Grinders, Sharpening and Blade Finishing.
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Michael Samdahl

Heat Treating 101

Discussion and questions about heat treating.
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Michael SamdahlKevin R. Cashen
Design and Construction

General Design Discussion (1 viewing)

Discussion of design concepts and construction techniques used in building forged knives including bowie, hunter, integral, dagger, antique, folding, etc.
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Joshua C StatesKarl B Andersen

Work in Progress (WIP) and Tutorials

Demonstration and discussion of the steps to build a specific style knife or "how to" tutorials.
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Michael SamdahlJoshua C States

Show and Tell - Your Work

A place to show and tell about your work. You can also request constructive critiques and useful advice.
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Michael SamdahlKiril Mitrashkov

Sheaths

Discussion of design and techniques for making sheaths
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Matthew Parkinson

Forged Edged Tools

Discussion of design concepts and construction techniques used in building forged tools, tomahawks, pipe hawks, and axes.
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Joshua C States
Tools and Materials

Tools, Equipment, and Jigs

Discussion and tips on tools, equipment, and jigs used in bladesmithing.
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Michael SamdahlSpencer Haynes

Materials and Supplies

Discussion and tips on materials and supplies used in bladesmithing.
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Bobby BestMatthew Parkinson

Reference Books and Videos

Discussion about books, videos, and other reference materials on bladesmithing and related techniques.
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Tailgate Tool Sales

A place for ABS members to locate available tools and supplies. All transactions, trades, and sales of tools and supplies are conducted between private parties.
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Kevin R. Cashen
ABS Educational Programs
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Richard Carpenter

ABS Hammer-Ins

Forum for information and discussion about official ABS sponsored Hammer-Ins and ABS endorsed Hammer-Ins
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BRION TOMBERLIN

Educational Videos

A place to post "How To" videos that show bladesmithing techniques or demonstrate the building or use of tools and jigs for knife making
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ABS Special Events

Atlanta Blade Show

Forum for information and discussion about official ABS sponsored Events - Blade Show, Atlanta, GA
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Jonathan CarusoBRION TOMBERLIN

ICCE Show - Fort Worth, Texas

ICCE Show Information - 2019
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Cindy Sheely
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