Our Condolences to ABS Treasurer Bill Wiggins and his family on the loss of his father.
William Burton "Burt" Wiggins December 28, 1934 – June 15, 2022 WAYNESVILLE — William Burton “Burt” Wiggins of Haywood County went to [...]
In Memory of ABS Chairman Joe Cordova
The ABS expresses our sincerest sympathies to the family of Mastersmith Joe Cordova, who passed away on April 25. Joe was an [...]
2024 New England Bladesmithing Symposium
14th Annual New England Bladesmithing Symposium Hosted by New England School of Metalwork Endorsed by the American Bladesmithing Society JULY 12-14, 2024 [...]
Blade Show
Atlanta Blade Show June 3-5, 2022 click image to go to website Location: Cobb Galleria Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA Phone (770) [...]
Employment Opportunity With NESM
The New England School of Metalwork is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. A full time position and highly unique [...]
Heavin Forge Announces 2022 Classes
January 2022 January 6-9, Special Project, Advanced Chef knife (fully booked) January 26-30, Full House March 2022 March 7-18, ABS Intro [...]
Bert Gaston, Tim Hancock, and Carolyn Hughes To Be Inducted Into The Bladesmithing Hall of Fame.
The induction Ceremony to induct Bert Gaston, Tim Hancock, and Carolyn Hughes into the ABS Bladesmithing Hall of Fame will be held, [...]
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 [...]