Judging for Master Smith and Journeyman Smith Ratings in Atlanta at the 2015 Blade Show

We have a change in our notification procedure.

ABS bladesmiths who plan to be juried for the MS or JS rating at the 2015 Blade Show in Atlanta, GA on June 5, 2015 need to contact ABS Chairman Joe Keeslar at least 30 days prior to advise the ABS that you will be presenting your knives to the Judging Panels. We need to check the ABS membership records in advance and to verify your ABS join date, school attendance date if applicable, dues payment record, and obtain a copy of your Performance Test Certification Form. Chairman Keeslar will then prepare and certify a list of eligible candidates for the Judging Panels.

Journeyman Smith judging is usually held in Room# 103 and Master Smith judging in Room # 104 of the Galleria at 8am on Friday morning of the Blade Show. We will confirm the exact room locations before the June 2015 Atlanta Blade Show.

The Judges have requested that the candidates be advised that “the judging rooms will be closed at 8 a.m. sharp on Friday morning June 5th and no one will be admitted thereafter until the judging is completed.” You should arrive at the judging room early and it may be best to arrive at 7:30 a.m. with your five (5) presentation knives, performance test knife, and original Performance Test Certification Form.

Please contact ABS Chairman Joe Keeslar at email [email protected] or call (270) 752-0030 to advise the ABS of your intent to present your knives to the Judging Panel in Atlanta.