OUR PURPOSE and MISSION

The American Bladesmith Society, Inc. (ABS) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation to operate for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. The American Bladesmith Society was formed primarily to encourage and promote activities involving the art and science of forging metal, particularly tools, weapons and art forms. The objectives of the educational programs of the ABS are to inform and educate knife makers and the public about the art, science, technology, history and culture relating to forged edged tools, weapons and artifacts and the proper care and use of these objects.

The original Board of Directors for the American Bladesmith Society was: William F. Moran, Jr., Bill Bagwell, Don Hastings and B.R. Hughes.

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ABS News and Events

August Intro to Bladesmithing Class at SOFA

December 14th, 2023|Comments Off on August Intro to Bladesmithing Class at SOFA

The ABS approved SOFA School in Troy Ohio is taking enrollment for the August Intro to Bladesmithing class to be held August 19 through August 30, 2024.  This two-week course will have two ABS Master [...]

JS and MS testing guidelines redrafted for clarity.

October 19th, 2023|Comments Off on JS and MS testing guidelines redrafted for clarity.

The new, reorganized, Journeyman Smith and Master Smith guidelines, approved at the most recent ABS Board meeting have been posted on the ABS web site. It must be stressed that these documents have been redrafted [...]

2024 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In

September 30th, 2023|Comments Off on 2024 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In

October 19-20, 2024 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing   Get the schedule here:  2023 fall hammer in schedule Pre Register [...]

The Passing of a Legend

August 7th, 2023|Comments Off on The Passing of a Legend

Last Monday the bladesmithing community lost a pioneer and a legend.  Those of us who have been around a while can attest to the influence that Rob Hudson had on bladesmithing with his incredible work.  [...]

Schools

August Intro to Bladesmithing Class at SOFA

December 14th, 2023|Comments Off on August Intro to Bladesmithing Class at SOFA

The ABS approved SOFA School in Troy Ohio is taking enrollment for the August Intro to Bladesmithing class to be held August 19 through August 30, 2024.  This two-week course will have two ABS Master [...]

2024 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In

September 30th, 2023|Comments Off on 2024 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In

October 19-20, 2024 Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing   Get the schedule here:  2023 fall hammer in schedule Pre Register [...]

Texarkana College Fall Schedule

July 21st, 2023|Comments Off on Texarkana College Fall Schedule

Enrollment Form PDF or Enroll Online Refund Requests must be received 3 weeks prior to first day of class. We are starting up a student library at the school. It will be knife relevant material [...]