The latest news about the ABS.
2024 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In
October 18-20, 2024 - Registration $150, please register on site. Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. [...]
The Passing of a Legend
Last Monday the bladesmithing community lost a pioneer and a legend. Those of us who have been around a while can attest [...]
Great American Super Hammer-in Just Weeks Away!
If you have never attended a hammer-in, I think you will enjoy the experience, this will be the biggest hammer-in we have [...]
Remembering Dear Friend, ABS Director Jeffrey Harris.
It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear friend, and ABS Board of Directors member, Jeffrey Harris has passed [...]
ABS Roosevelt/Sheely Tomahawk Auction Scholarship
Russell Roosevelt and Butch Sheely collaborated on a Damascus Pipe Tomahawk and auctioned it at the 2021 Mid America. These two specific [...]
Spring ABS Intro Class
*** Dive into the world of knife making with ABS Master Smith Scott McGhee*** American Bladesmithing Society: Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-Week Course) [...]
Rated ABS Smiths by Location
A list to help members locate rated smiths by country or state […]
Congratulations to our award winners at Blade 2022
BLADE SHOW CUSTOM KNIFE AWARD WINNERS HUGH BARTRUG BEST OF SHOW- Donatam Franco BEST HANDLE DESIGN- Fabio Barros BEST UTILITY HUNTER- Ben [...]