Hey Bladesmiths!
Just got a rough draft of what we have going on this year in the works. It should be an exciting one! The SUPER BATTLE prize is a cool FIVE GRAND this year donated by our Gas Supplier sponsor Maine Oxy.
Friday, July 12
3:00- Registration with Barbara Wechter
4:00- First Forging of the Hammer-In with Mace Vitale
6:30- Instructor’s dinner location TBD
Saturday, July 13
7:30- Registration with Barbara Wechter
8:00- Shop: Tenoned Blacksmith Knives with Lin Rhea
8:00- Classroom: Leatherwork with Ben Breda
10:00- Shop: Blade Forging with Jim Crowell: Hand vs. Power Hammer
10:00- Classroom: Oroshigane and Japanese blades Emiliano Carrillo
12:00- Lunch - on site
1:00- Shop: Auction with Master of Ceremony Mace Vitale.
3:00- Shop: Blade Grinding with Jim Crowell
3:00- Classroom: Handles and Guards Theory with Lin Rhea
5:00- Dinner Break
7:00- Shop - SUPER BATTLE!
Sunday, July 14
8:00- Shop: Low Tech Heat Treat and Metallurgy Fundimentals with Lin Rhea
8:00- Classroom: My Favorite Knifemaking Tools and Why with Jim Crowell
10:00- Blacksmith Techniques for Bladesmiths: Bladesmith Boot Camp with Nick Rossi
10:00- Classroom: Damascus Tips and Tricks with Lin Rhea
12:00- Lunch: On site
1:00- Knife Show
3:00- Shop: Forged Friction Folders with Nick Rossi
3:00- ABS Judging Standards with Jim Crowell
5 pm - Lobster Dinner
Nick ,
That is sure to be a good time ! Some tough decisions on where to be for demonstrations. Really looking forward to going.
Thank you
Dick
Thank you for posting this Nick. Great lineup! If you are able to make this one I would highly recommend it everyone. Something for everyone.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
I might try to make this one.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
I really look forward to this event.
HA, I almost asked what dates... LOL
Looks great, Since I have not been yet.
Where is this at and what costs are there other than travel/lodging.
Awesome.
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