You are cordially invited to attend the
3rd Annual Big Sky Country Hammer In and Knife Show
June 28th and 29th
Hosted by Josh and Jodi Smith
in conjunction with the
American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Demonstrators: Larry Fuegen, of Prescott, Arizona, will demonstrate his unique knife making skills. Larry is one of the foremost "art knife" makers today and as a top Art Knife Invitational member his expertise is without limits.
Harvey Dean, of Rockdale, Texas is one of the most popular bowie knife makers today. Harvey’s expertise extends far beyond his bowie knife popularity as well. As a new member of the Art Knife Invitational Harvey will provide you an opportunity to see his unorthodox grinding style and learn some of his highly sought after techniques.
http://harveydean.com/Tim Hancock, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and an AKI member, is regarded as having the highest quality fit and finish of any blade smith ever. His construction, design, and fit and finish techniques are admired by all.
Schedule: Friday, June 27th Friday will be a VIP special invitation day only. The hammer in does
not start until Saturday. Due to set up responsibilities and a separate event taking place
Friday, the hammer-in site will be closed until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 28th
8-12 a.m. ------------- Bladesmithing demonstrations
12-1 p.m. ------------- Catered lunch
1-5 p.m. ------------- Bladesmithing demonstrations
3-5 p.m. ------------- Knife show open to public: display tables will be set up in a
tent and the public is welcome to watch demonstrations during
this time.
6-7 p.m. ------------- Banquet at King Ranch golf course in Frenchtown
Sunday, June 29th
8-12 a.m. ------------ Bladesmithing demonstrations
* A forge and anvil will be set up to allow beginners to hand forge a blade under the instruction of an experienced maker.
Meals: Saturday a catered lunch on-site and dinner at King Ranch Golf Course are included in the hammer in fee.
The Masters: Saturday night the master smiths in attendance will be asked to answer questions from the attendees. Included in the evening, collector Keith Montgomery of Edmonton, Alberta will speak about the importance of forums in the knife world. Keith, a respected collector and prominent member of Blade Forums, will explain the advantages that forums provide the knife world.
Show: On Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., a show will be held for the public, so please bring some of your work to show. A local newspaper is covering the event. (Your table fee is included in the registration).
Auction: An auction will be held after dinner on Saturday in order to raise proceeds to further support the event. Any donations would be appreciated.
Location: Josh and Jodi Smith residence
19495 Serenity Way
Frenchtown, MT 59834
Directions: From Missoula take I-90 W to the Frenchtown exit 89. Turn left toward town and then right onto Beckwith at the stop sign. Follow Beckwith one mile, to the stop sign at Mullan Road. Turn right on Mullan, go one mile, and take a left at the Erskine Fishing Access. Go ½ mile, turn left on Serenity Way, and follow to the end of the road.
Contact Info: Josh Smith
(406) 626-5775
Accommodations: All accommodations listed below are in Missoula, 15 minutes from the hammer in site. Ask if special A.B.S hammer in rates are available.
Wingate Inn- recommended 866-832-8000
Ruby’s Inn Missoula
406-721-0990C’mon Inn 888-989-5569
Holiday Inn Express 406-549-7600
Hilton Garden Inn Missoula 406-532-5300
Courtyard by Marriot 406-549-5260
Campers and tents are welcome at the hammer in site. Sorry, no hook-ups or showers are available. The site will not be open for attendees until 5:00 p.m. on Friday!
Air Travel: Missoula International Airport is 15 minutes from Frenchtown
Attractions: Glacier National Park – 2 1/2-hour drive
Yellowstone National Park – 3 1/2-hour drive
Great trout fishing can be found a ten minute walk from the shop in the Clark Fork River.
There are seven 18-hole golf courses with-in 30 minutes of the hammer in location.
Fee: Space is limited, so please submit your $175 fee early. A $35 dollar charge will be assessed to a spouse attending lunch and dinner. Youth under 16 may attend free of charge. Please sign the form below and mail your check payable to:
American Bladesmith Society
Inc.
P O Box 1481
Cypress, TX 77410-1481
Bring proper safety supplies including leather gloves, safety glasses, and ear plugs.
Registration and Liability Release Form
I, the undersigned, realizing the premises’ hazards associated with the craft of bladesmithing, and the nature of knives, will not hold Josh Smith, the Montana Knife Company, demonstrators, or any other participant responsible or liable to any degree, in the event of an accident or injury incurred during classes or demonstrations or for any other reason while on the premises.
I am also aware of the requirement to wear glasses during demonstrations.
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