We have an update to our notification procedure for MS and JS judging candidates.

ABS bladesmiths who plan to be juried for the Master Smith (MS) or Journeyman Smith (JS) rating at either the Blade Show in Atlanta, GA or the ICCE Show in Kansas City, MO need to contact ABS Chairman Harvey Dean at least 30 days prior to the event 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. The ABS will then prepare and certify a list of eligible candidates for the Judging Panels.

MS and JS Candidates should arrive at the assigned judging room early before the posted judging time with your five (5) presentation knives, performance test knife, and original Performance Test Certification Form.

Please contact ABS Chairman Harvey Dean to advise the ABS of your intent to present your knives to the Judging Panel in either Atlanta or Kansas City.

For more information please contact Harvey Dean at email [email protected] or 512-446-3111 or ABS Office Manager Cindy Sheely at email [email protected] or (419) 832-0400