The 2nd Annual W.F. Moran Blade Forging and Knife Exhibition

OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2004


The Second Annual

WILLIAM F MORAN BLADE FORGING
&
KNIFE EXHIBITION


Come visit the shop of William F Moran,
the Legendary Bladesmith and Founder of the ABS.

This Exhibition is for the knife enthusiast, knife collector & knife maker from beginner to Master.
Bring examples of your work for the knife show & auction.
The knife show table fee is included in the Registration Fee.
The knife show & auction on Saturday will be free to the public.
Participate in the ABS Cutting Contest

offered by
American Bladesmith Society, Inc
281/225-9159, spqjan1@aol.com

You are invited to Attend the
Second Annual

MORAN BLADE FORGING & KNIFE EXPOSITION

1-3 October 2004

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society

Directions to the Eastalco Aluminum Pavilion, 5601 Manor Woods Road, Frederick, MD

--From I-70, take exit 52 onto US-15S/US340W, go 2 miles, take the Mt Zion Exit, turn left across the bridge on Cap Stine Rd, turn left at stop sign onto S. Renn Rd, turn right at foot of hill onto Ballenger Creek Pike, go 1-1/2 miles, turn left on Manor Woods Rd, go 1/4 mile, turn left into Eastalco Rec Area.
--From I-270 take exit 31 onto Rt 85S, go approximately 4 miles to Buckeystown, turn right at foot of hill onto Manor Woods Rd, go approx. 2-1/2 miles and turn right into Eastalco Rec. Area.


-------------------------------------------------------Schedule---------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, 30 September, noon to 7 pm.....................…………………. Check In & Registration
7 pm.............................………...……Demonstrators Dinner, all attendees Invited
Friday thru Sunday, 1-3 October, 8 am - 12 am..............……….............Blade Forging & Demonstrations
Friday, 1 October,1-5 pm......................…........................………...........Tour of Moran Shop & Demonstrations
7-9 pm..............................................…………........ ABS Cutting Competition
Saturday, 2 October, 1-4 pm.... .........................................………...........Knife Show, Blade Forging & Cutting Demos,
free to public 4-6 pm..............................................…....………………………………...Auction, bring items for auction
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Bring examples of your work for Knife Show & Auction.
Knife Show Table fees are included in the Registration Fee.
Tail Gate Sales & Suppliers are welcome

Cutting Competition Blade Knife Requirements
10 " max blade length, 15 " max Length, 2" max Blade Width, Pin thru Handle with Safety Lanyard & Sheath

For Free Camping or For More Information contact Nancy Hendrickson, 301/663-6923

Demonstrators ___ Demonstrations____ ___
William F Moran - Braddock Heights, MD.............................Tour , Forging & Silver Wire Inlay
Billy Ray Hughes - Texarkana, TX..........................................ABS JS & MS Knife Judging Criteria
Rob Hudson - Rock Hall, MD.........................................….... Blade Forging to Shape & Knife Design
Daniel Winkler - Blowing Rock, NC………………………...Forging Tomahawks & Hatchets.
Greg Neely - Bellaire, TX...................................................…..Grinding of Forged Blades & Finishing
Jay Hendrickson - Frederick, MD........................................... Heat Treating & Metallurgy
Joe Keeslar - Almo, KY..............................................................Handles & Guards
Bert Gaston - Little Rock, AR....................................................Fit & Hand Finishing
Jerry Fisk - Lockesburg, AR........................................................ABS Cutting Instruction & Contest
Hanford Miller - Cowdrey, CO ……………………………... Leather & Wood Lined Sheaths
Auby "Barney" Barnes - Hagerstown, MD..............................Silver Wire Inlay with Bill Moran
Mark Sentz - Taney Town, MD.................................................Damascus Steel Welding
Joe Szilaski - Wappingers Falls, NY .........................................Fancy Lock Back Folders
Tom Eden - Cranbury, NJ..........................................................Hands on Bladesmithing
Larry Harley - Bristol, TN ……………………………….......Youth Program
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For Motel Reservations In Frederick, MD at exit 31 off I-270:
Ask For ABS rates.

- Days Inn, 301/694-6600, 5646 Buckeytown Pike, $65 + tax for 2 double beds,
Take MD- 85 N & turn left at third light. The Demonstrators Motel
- Holiday Inn Express, 301/695-2881, 5579 Spectrum Dr, $76 + tax for 2 double beds,
Take MD-85 N & turn right at first light.
- Hampton Inn, 301/698-2500, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, $80 + tax for 2 double beds,
Take MD 85 S, Motel on left at exit.
-Comfort Inn, 301-668-7272, 7300 Executive Way, $79 + tax
Take MD-85S 1-1/2 miles, turn left at blinking light
-Mainstay Suites, 301-668-4600, 7310 Executive Way, $89 + tax
These suites have full kitchens an indoor pool and fitness center
Take MD-85S 1-1/2 miles, turn left at blinking light, drive behind Comfort Inn


Pre-Register
Get your $125 Pre-Registration Fee in early. Also plan to attend Demonstrators Dinner
on Thursday night at $15 a plate. Please mail registration form & check to the ABS Office
or register through the ABS Office via phone & Credit Card. OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2004
Second Annual
WILLIAM F MORAN BLADE FORGING & KNIFE EXHIBITION
Registration

LAST NAME:______________________________ FIRST:________________________M. I._________

ADDRESS:________________________________CITY: _______________STATE: _____ZIP:_______

HOME PHONE:______________________BUSINESS PHONE:________________________________

HOW MANY DEMONSTRATORS DINNERS? _____DO YOU WANT A SHOW TABLE?___YES____NO

Enclose the $125 registration fee per person & $15 per Demonstrators Dinner on Thursday.

Make check or money order payable to American Bladesmith Society.

 Mail To:
ABS Office, Jan DuBois
American Bladesmith Society, Inc
P. O. Box 1481
Cypress, TX 77410-1481

281/225-9159

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