This year's hammer-in will be held on Sept 28/29 once again at The Shepherd of the Hills Farm in Branson. Many have still to designate what their demos will be this year. Those that I know of so far include:
Jim Crowell--basic bladesmithing
Brion Tomberlin--seminar on knife design(s)
(He also stated that he would grind all that Crowell forges. We'll see who is the most expedient.<img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> )
Steve Culver--
1) fluted handles with wire inlet
2) handles for a San Francisco style Bowie
Ray Kirk--making tongs
Jim Krause--handle scale carving
The demos are always continuous both days often with two going at a time. I will try to update the demos as people let me know what they want to demonstrate.
Thanks,
Gary Mulkey
Looking forward to it!
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Looking forward to it!
Allen,
E-mail sent. Thanks for all of your help with the event.
B.T.W.-- I will be at A.G.'s show on Friday if you have any questions.
Gary
Here are a few photos from last year:
Jerry Lairson giving a satin blade finish demonstration.
Jim Crowell forging a knife.
Brion Tomberlin giving a hamon tutorial.
The cutting competition.
Thanks, Allen.
I appreciate the photos. This year Jerry has let me know that he will be demo'ing silver wire inlet (flat wire). With Steve will be doing a round wire inlet demo that should cover the bases very well for wire inlet. I'm looking forward to hearing Brion's knife design ideas as well. That is something that I don't do a lot of since I often will design as I go and it will be nice to hear a master's thoughts on it.
We will have a couple of celebrity guests this year as well. It should make for a fun weekend. I'm looking forward to it.
Gary
No problem. In talking with Brion Tomberlin this weekend he mentioned the possibility of doing a demo on finishing a blade to reveal the hamon. Which I would love to see.
I was asked by a couple of people about doing a demo/talk on bringing out the hamon on a blade. So if we can fit it in I would be glad to do it. Some really good demos lined up, this is going to be a good weekend. Celebrity guests??? Gary. Got my curiosity going now.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Here's an updated list of the demos for the event:
Jim Crowell
1) Basic bladesmithing
2) Advanced bladesmithing
Brion Tomberlin
1) Knife Design
2) Blade Grinding
3) Finishing Hamons
Steve Culver
1) San Francisco style Bowie handles
2) Fluted Handles
Jerry Lairson
Silver Wire Inlet
Ray Kirk
Tong Construction
Lyle Schow
Decorative Filework
Jim Krause
Handle Scale Carving
Tom McGinnis
Blade Grinding
Kenny Rowe
Sheath Construction
Hope that you can join in the fun.
Gary
Gary, Im really looking foward to the hammer in,I always learn from the demos. And just a fun weekend all around. The hammer in and show you work so hard to put on is whart started me on journey into forging blades.
Looking forward to it as always Gary. It will be a good weekend. See everyone in a few days.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
I haven't been able to make it to any of Gary's previous hammer-ins. So, I'm looking forward to being there this year!!
