Great Northwest Blade Forging & Knife ExpositionGreat Northwest Blade Forging & Knife ExpositionGreat Northwest Blade Forging & Knife Exposition
Spokane, Washington
22-24 October 2004
at
Interstate Parts & Equipment Complex
3511 E Trent Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99202-4416
Entrance Fee- $125
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 Email
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Schedule
-Setup on Wednesday & Thursday
-Registration: Thursday noon to 6 pm.
-Demonstrators Dinner at 7 pm. Everyone invited, $15 each.
-Friday, 22 Oct 2004
-Demonstrations - 8 am to noon
-Lunch
-Mini Classes - 1 pm to 5 pm
-Dinner
-Cutting Competition - 7:30
-Saturday, 23 October 2004
-Demonstrations - 8 am to noon
-Lunch
-Demonstrations - 1 pm to 2 pm
-Knife Show - 2pm to 4 pm
-Auction - 4 pm to 6 pm
-Dinner
-Damascus Round Table - 8 pm to 10 pm
-Sunday, 24 October 2004
-Demonstrations - 8 am to noon
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DEMONSTRATORS DEMONSTRATIONS
Steve Schwarzer ........................Coloring & Finishing Damascus, & Lock back Folders
Bob Kramer..................................Blade Forging from Steel to Sharpened Blade
Shane Taylor................................Handles & Guards
Jerry Fisk .....................................Cutting Competition and Forged Blade Grinding & Finishing
Billy Ray Hughes ..........................ABS Knife Judging
Josh Smith ...................................Green Coal for Beginners
Wade Colter ................................Heat Treating with Salt
Ed Caffery....................................Tomahawks
Wade Colter & Bruce Bump .........Barrels & Blades
Rick Dunkerley..............................Fancy Liner Locks
John Davis & Gary House..............Basic Damascus Steel
Ed Schempp & Mat Diskin .............Production Damascus
Tom Clark .....................................Air Hammer Demos
-Bring knives for knife show.
-Table fee is included with registration fee.
-Bring pictures, slides and examples of Damascus for Damascus Round Table.
-Bring items for Auction.
-Bring hand forged Knife for cutting contest, 10 inch blade, 5 inch handle, lanyard, pinned
handle with sheath.
-Bring tools & items for tail gait sale
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Great Northwest Blade Forging & Knife Exposition Hotel
Shilo Inns Suits Hotel
Phone no. 509/535-9000
923 E Third Ave
Spokane, Wa 99202
Ask for American Bladesmith rate of $62.95 ($70.81 per night with tax) for one or two people. Ten dollars a piece for extra persons.
Free Airport Shuttle, Hot Breakfast included. Spa & Inside Swimming Pool.
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-Contact Matt Diskin for Info at 360/730-0451 or 206/719-7598
-or James Batson at 256/971-6860
-Jan DuBois to Pre-Register at ABS Office on Web site, or 282/225-9159
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GREAT NORTHWEST BLADE FORGING & KNIFE EPOSITION
Registration
LAST NAME:______________________________ FIRST:________________________
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.
ABS Office, Jan DuBois Mail To: American Bladesmith Society, Inc
281/225-9159 P. O. Box 1481
www.americanbladesmith.com Cypress, TX 77410-1481
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