American Bladesmith Society Forum: American Bladesmith Society Forum

Forum News

General Forum news posted by the Forum Administrator and Forum Moderators.

• 30 November 2011 - 10:33 PM
• In: Oversize Images In Posts
• By: ABS Webmaster 

Forging Techniques

This is a Forum to discuss forging methods and techniques.

• 14 December 2011 - 05:00 PM
• In: Controlling Scale
• By: Lin Rhea 

Damascus Steel

Discussion of techniques in making Damascus steel.

• Today, 12:11 AM
• In: Good Reference Material For...
• By: zach marchetti 

Blade Grinding

Discussion of Grinding Techniques, Abrasives, Grinders, and Blade Finishing.

• 09 January 2012 - 08:31 PM
• In: Grinding Belts-Time Savers?
• By: Jarrett L Rhodes 

Apprentice Corner

A place to post questions by those new to forging and bladesmithing.

• Today, 04:47 AM
• In: Best Way To Protect Blade W...
• By: Scott McGhee 

Heat Treating

Discussion and questions about heat treating.

• Yesterday, 07:48 PM
• In: Question About Creating A H...
• By: BrionTomberlin 

General Design Discussion

Discussion of design concepts and construction techniques used in building forged knives including bowie, hunter, integral, dagger, antique, folding,ect.

• 18 January 2012 - 07:20 AM
• In: Knife Design Using Computer...
• By: Gabriel Ables 

Artistic Design Techniques

Discussion of artistic techniques used to enhance a knife including file work, engraving,carving,silver wire inlay,and other skills.

• 17 January 2012 - 07:08 PM
• In: Questions On Bluing
• By: Karl B. Andersen 

Work in Progress (WIP)

Demonstration and discussion of the steps to build a specific style knife

• 05 January 2012 - 12:59 PM
• In: Thomas Wells Antique Bowie ...
• By: Mark D. Zalesky 

Knife Critiques

A place to show your work and receive constructive critiques and useful advice.

• 01 February 2012 - 10:19 AM
• In: 1084 Skinner
• By: Ed Clarke 

Handles and Guards

Discussion about the materials used and the construction (hidden tang,frame,mortice,full tang,ect.) of handles and guards.

• 31 January 2012 - 09:36 AM
• In: Curly Maple
• By: Allen Newberry 

Forged Edged Tools

Discussion of design concepts and construction techniques used in building forged tools, tomahawks, pipe hawks, and axes.

• 01 July 2010 - 07:17 PM
• In: Forging A Polled Tomahawk B...
• By: Rick Baum 

Tools, Equipment, and Jigs

Discussion and tips on tools, equipment, and jigs used in bladesmithing.

• 01 February 2012 - 07:02 PM
• In: Small Forge Design
• By: Lin Rhea 

Materials and Supplies

Discussion and tips on materials and supplies used in bladesmithing

• 28 January 2012 - 04:19 PM
• In: Knifemaker Logo
• By: Ernie Grospitch 

Reference Books and Videos

Discussion about books, videos, and other reference materials on bladesmithing and related techniques.

• 18 January 2012 - 07:36 PM
• In: Rio Grande Video Library
• By: ABS Webmaster 

Tailgate Tool Sales

A place for ABS members to locate available tools and supplies. All transactions, trades, and sales of tools and supplies are conducted between private parties.

• 03 January 2012 - 07:19 PM
• In: Sherline 2000 Mill For Sale
• By: bill_rice 

American Bladesmith Society Schools

The ABS is associated with Texarkana College, Haywood Community College, and the New England School of Metalwork which offer Bladesmithing courses taught by ABS Master Smiths. Forum for information and discussion about these programs.

• Yesterday, 11:38 AM
• In: Brute De Forge Course With ...
• By: Steve Seib 

ABS Master Smith and Journeyman Smith Testing

A place to learn the rules, seek advice, obtain critiques of your work, and discuss the journey to earning a Master Smith or Journeyman Smith rating in the American Bladesmith Society.

• Yesterday, 10:01 PM
• In: Viewpoints Of New Journeyma...
• By: Bill Kirkes 

ABS Hammer-Ins

Forum for information and discussion about official ABS sponsored Hammer-Ins.

• 18 January 2012 - 12:16 PM
• In: 5Th Great Smoky Mountain Bl...
• By: ABS Webmaster 

ABS Events

Forum for information and discussion about official ABS sponsored Events -
ABS All Forged Blade Exposition, San Antonio - Blade Show, Atlanta

• Yesterday, 10:03 AM
• In: Podcast Interview
• By: Erik Fritz 

Topic of the Month

A bladesmithing Topic is posted monthly by the Moderators for discussion. All ABS Forum members are invited to join in and participate in these discussions.

• Yesterday, 08:44 AM
• In: Trip-Hammers - Topic For Fe...
• By: Michael_Arguello 

ABS Member News

A place to post news about ABS members, milestones, or awards.

• Yesterday, 11:23 AM
• In: New Journeyman Smiths In Sa...
• By: Bill Kirkes 

New ABS Forum Member Introductions

A place to introduce and welcome new ABS Forum members. Please tell us about yourselves.

• 18 January 2012 - 07:06 PM
• In: An Introduction...
• By: Russell Roosevelt 

ABS Member Events

Forum for information and discussion of non-ABS sponsored member hammer-ins, classes, seminars, and educational events.

• 12 January 2012 - 03:59 PM
• In: 2Nd Annual Southern Alberta...
• By: Ed Caffrey