Hello everyone. My name is Chris Hudson. I'm very new to bladesmithing. I was invited to the Mid-America bladesmithing symposium a few weeks back by Joe Seabolt (a friend and co-worker) and decided this was the place I needed to be. My interest in medieval history and recreation (with focus on the "Viking-age" Europe) is what has led me along this journey and to the ABS. There is much to learn.