The best custom knives by some of the world's best custom makers were celebrated this past weekend at the world's largest knife show, the BLADE Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The following members of the American Bladesmith Society were honored for their work.

Michael Ruth Jr. won both the Hugh Bartrug Best Of Show and Best Sword for his elegant English hunting sword. Meanwhile, Mike Williams scored big time by winning two awards: Best Utility Hunter and Best Of The Rest.

All of the ABS winners, by category:

Hugh Bartrug Best Of Show/Best Sword: Michael Ruth Jr.

Best Handle Design: Ron Newton

Best Fixed Blade: Kevin Cashen

Best Bowie: Jason Knight

Best Fighter: David Mirabile

Best Utility Hunter: Mike Williams

Best Damascus: David Lisch

Best Of The Rest: Mike Williams