Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. &

Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil Blacksmith Association

at the

On Interstate 75 from North, take exit 78, travel South 3 miles on CR 25a, Fairgrounds will be on right From South, take exit 74, go toward Troy on W Main St., turn left on N Elm St, Fairgrounds will be on left

Schedule---------------------------------------------------------

Thursday, 21 August, noon to 7 pm Check In & Registration

7 pm. Demonstrators Dinner, all attendees Invited

8 - 12 am Blade Forging & Demonstrations

1-5 pm Mini Classes

7:30 pm ABS Cutting Demonstrations

8 - 12 am Blade Forging & Demonstrations

2-4 pm Knife Show, Blade Forging & Cutting Demos, free to the Public

4-6 pm Auction, bring items for auction

8 - 10 pm Bladesmiths Round Table

8 - 12 am Blade Forging & Demonstrations

Friday, 22 August,

Saturday, 23 August

Sunday, 24 August,

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---Bring examples of your work for the knife show & auction---

---Knife Show Table fee is included in the Registration Fee----

---Registered Tail Gate Sales & Suppliers are welcome--

Demonstrators Demonstrations___________________

J. W. Randall – Keithville, LA Amazing Damascus

Reggie Barker – Springhill, LA Blade Forging from Start to Successful ABS Testing

Kevin Cashen - Hubbardston, MI Qullion Daggers, & Cutting Demonstrations

Jerry Van Eizenga - Nunica, MI……………………..…Blade Grinding & Pocket Knives

Billy Ray Hughes - Texarkana, TX ABS Judging Criteria & James Bowie

Daryle Hughes - Nunica, MI Hunting Knife Design & Hands on Bladesmithing Carolyn Hughes- Texarkana, TX ABS Journal Article Writing & Advertising

James Batson-Madison, AL…………………………….Bowie Knife Handles & Guards

Butch Sheely - Grand Rapids, OH Hands on Bladesmithing for Beginners

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-Super 8 Motel, 937/339-6564, 1330 Archer Dr, 1-75 exit 73 East to Archer Dr, ask for ABS rates

-Best Western Luxbury Inn, 937/335-0021, 1375 W Ohio Rt 55, 1-75 exit 73 East to Dorset Rd on left

-Econo Lodge, 937/335-0013,1210 Brukner, 1-75 exit 73 East to Archer Dr turn right just before Waffle House

-Best Value Motel, 937/339-1515,30 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West turn left on Troy Town Dr.

-Holiday Inn Express, 937/332-1700,60 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West turn left on Troy Town Dr.

-Residence Inn by Marriott, 937/440-9303, 87 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West tron left on Troy Town Dr.

-Comfort Inn Piqua, 937/778-8100, 987 E Ash St., 1-75 exit 82 East, connected to mall next to Interstate

-Travel Lodge Tipp City, 937/667-2481,1100 W Main, 1-75 Exit 68

Get your $55 Pre-Registration Fee in early. Also plan to attend Demonstrators Dinner on Thursday night. Please mail registration form & check to the ABS Office

or register through the ABS Office via phone & Credit Card.

Fourth

August 22-24, 2008

A Un-for-getable Experience

This Expo is for the knife enthusiast, knife collector & knife maker from beginner to Master.

Bring Knife Collections or examples of your work for the knife show & auction.

The knife show & auction on Saturday will be free to the public

The knife show table fee is included in the Registration Fee.

offered by

American Bladesmith Society, Inc \