Online Auction for the ABS 2012 Knives of the Year

THE ONLINE PORTION OF THE AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED. BIDDING WILL AGAIN BE OPEN AT THE BLADE SHOW ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 10:00am AT THE COBB GALLERIA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ONLINE BIDDING. IF YOUR BID REMAINS THE HIGH BID AT THE BLADESHOW, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED. OTHERWISE WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE BLADE SHOW.

There still is a chance to own a piece of history, a great art knife, and help the ABS continue its educational mission. Please attend the auction at the BladeShow in Atlanta.

All bids are considered a bid to purchase.

Only bids of $50 or more above the previous day's high bid will be accepted.

The online auction will end on the 1st of June, 2012. High bids from the online auction will become the starting bids for the "live" auction in Atlanta at the Blade Show 2012. High bidders at the closing of the online auction who cannot attend the Blade Show in Atlanta will be given the opportunity to call in to an ABS representative to place bids during the "live" auction. If the high bid from the online auction is sustained, the online bidder will be contacted and arrangements made for the purchase.

If you have questions, please email Dr. Dan L. Petersen at [email protected].

Goodluck and good bidding!

Current High Online Bids

(Click links for knife photo and description)

2012 Master Smith Knife of the Year by Jon Christensen, MS

Current High Bid - $ 500

2012 Master Smith Folder of the Year by Joseph Szilaski, MS

Current High Bid - $ 2,500 bidder #108

2012 Journeyman Smith Knife of the Year by Karl B. Andersen, JS

Current High Bid - $ 600 bidder #109

2012 Director Knife of the Year by E. Jay Hendrickson, MS

Current High Bid - $ 800 bidder #104

2012 Director Knife of the Year by Dr. Dan L. Petersen, MS

Current High Bid - $ 800 bidder #111

2012 Tomb Knife of the Year by Red St. Cyr, MS

Current High Bid - $ 500

2012 International Collaboration Knife of the Year by Adam DesRosiers, MS and Sam Lurquin, AP

Current High Bid - $ 850 bidder #114

2012 Director Knife of the Year by Harvey Dean, MS

Current High Bid - $ 500

2012 Mastersmith Collaboration Knife by Mastersmiths Kyle Royer, Adam DesRosiers, and Tommy Gann

Current High Bid - $ 700 bidder #111

A copy of the current financial statement of the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. is available by writing American Bladesmith Society, Inc., P.O. Box 160, Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522 or by calling (419) 832-0400. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.