To our new Apprentice Smiths
Congratulations, on the first step in joining the esteemed ranks of ABS Bladesmiths. The ABS is the number one source for education [...]
Opportunities for Our ABS Youth Members
If you are one of our Youth Members, although it may be a little while for you to begin your Apprenticeship, the [...]
Don’t Forget to Notify The Home Office of The Outcome of Your Administered Performance Tests
If you are a Master Bladesmith administering an ABS performance test, for Journeyman or Master Bladesmith, don't forget that it is your [...]
Things for the Journeyman Bladesmith to Remember
If you have earned you rating as a Journeyman Bladesmith remember to keep your dues to the American Bladesmith Society current. Your [...]
Rule on origin of test blades
All of our instructors should be aware that, no blade that was worked on in any way during an ABS approved course [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
New England School of Metalwork 2021 Schedule
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course) March 22 through April 2 - Tuition: $1,300 - Material fee: [...]
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 [...]
Testing Announcement for JS and MS- a message from Steve Dunn
I hope everyone is doing well! Just an update on Journeyman and Master testing. Last week I asked Don McIntosh, BR Hughes, [...]