The ABS Members who have been selected and generously agreed to make the knives for the 2014 American Bladesmith Society Knife Auction have begun their work. As they progress in their work, I will post photos, descriptions, and videos.

Master Smith Brion Tomberlin is making the Master Smith Knife of the Year and has generously agreed to do a Work In Progress (WIP). He began posting it today on the ABS Forum. To follow along click: Master Smith Knife of the Year Work in Progress

This is the complete line up of outstanding bladesmiths for the 2014 ABS Knife Auction:

Master Smith Knife of the Year - Brion Tomberlin, MS

Journeyman Smith Knife of the Year - Ken Hall, JS

Master Smith Folder of the Year - Daniel Warren, MS

ABS Board of Directors Knife - Greg Neely, MS

ABS Board of Directors Knife - Steve Dunn, MS

ABS Board of Directors Knife- Mike Vagnino, MS

TOMB Knife - Wade Colter, MS

The 2014 American Bladesmith Society Knife Auction will be conducted at the Atlanta Blade Show on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 10AM in Room #103.

*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.*