We still have 2 to 3 openings in the following classes, both taught by ABS Master Smiths', don't miss this great oppurtunity. More information about our school can be found at http://www.newenglan...fmetalwork.com/

Greg Neely - ABS - Handles and Guards

July 26-30(5 day)

Tuition: $700.00

Skill level: Seasoned beginner and up

This workshop is designed to continue the course of study set forth from the ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing course. This Handles and Guards workshop includes detailed information on creating handles, both full tang and narrow tang, guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, wire inlay, finished blades etc. Students will be instructed on how to make a professional looking knife. Participants are expected to possess the skill and knowledge to forge, grind and heat treat blades prior to this class. Students are expected to bring finished (forged, ground, heat treated) blades to outfit and complete in this class.

Greg Neely received his ABS Mastersmith rating in 1993. He is the current President of the American Bladesmith Society and has been a member of the ABS Board of Directors since 1998. He has taught various courses in bladesmithing since 1993, and has taught ABS classes in ABS schools in Arkansas and North Carolina, as well as hammer-ins throughout the United States. He has also demonstrated at hammer-ins and knife shows in the country of France. He currently lives in Bellaire, Texas and operates his own bladesmithing shop in Houston, Texas.

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Christoph Deringer - Forging Integral Blades

October 11—15 (5 days)

Tuition: $550.00

Skill level: Intermediate bladesmithing/forging skills and up

Students will be introduced to forging complex forms in carbon alloy; 52100. Focus will be put towards understanding heat treatment and handle construction for integral knives. An integral knife consists of solid piece of steel hand forged to form the blade, bolster/guard, handle and butt cap all in one. This will be accomplished through a series of classroom and hands-on sessions, during which opportunities will be provided for student/teacher conferencing. The expected outcome of the weeklong seminar is the production of an individual project.

Handcrafting knives for over 16 years, Swiss born and tri-lingual Christoph Deringer is a Founding Member of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild (CKG) and a voting member the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). In 1994, Christoph was the first ever recipient of the George Peck Memorial Award for the best knife by a Journeyman Smith, and in 1996, was recognized as a Master Smith by the ABS. In 2006, his chef’s knife won the “Best Culinary Implement” award at the Napa Show. Christoph is gaining international recognition for his integral knives. He is distinguished by his technique in that he does not use any power tools in the forging process, and does all file work and embellishment also by hand. Artistically, Christoph aims for three aesthetic elements: elegance, structural integrity, and balance.