Video - 2016 International Master Smith Knife of the Year by Rodrigo Sfreddo, Master Smith
ABS YouTube Channel
The American Bladesmith Society presents the 2016 International Master Smith Knife of the Year by Master Smith Rodrigo Sfreddo, Nova Petropolis, Brazil. The skill and artistry of Master Smith Rodrigo Sfreddo is shown in this video about the making of this knife. This “Modern Gaucho†knife with integral construction was forged in Damascus steel in a “W†pattern with gold inlay stamp. The handle is in his Keyhole style, with hidden tang and polished border, and desert Ironwood handle. The sheath is water buffalo leather with ostrich skin inlay.
This knife will be available on Saturday, June 4, 2015 at 10AM in Room# 103 at the ABS Knife Auction during the 2016 Blade Show in Atlanta, GA.
To view the video on the ABS YouTube Channel, Click: https://youtu.be/G-TbSUlJlyg
*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.*
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
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I really enjoyed seeing Rodrigo creating this fine knife. Thank you Dan for posting it up. Great videography.
Skill and artistry is right! Great video.
Thanks Dan. A great video of a great maker. Rodrigo is the man.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Wow! Fantastic, thank you Dan for posting and thank you Mr. Sfreddo for sharing.
WOW <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />. So cool, thanks for getting that video up. Incredible.
Jeremy
Jeremy Lindley, Apprentice Smith
This video was uploaded to the ABS YouTube Channel less than 4 weeks ago and there have already been 101,001 video views and 704 "Likes"!
Dan Cassidy
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