[Gary Mulkey]

Here's the list of demonstrators that have signed up so far for the event (Sept. 24/25). (As other demonstrators sign up, I will try to update the list.)

Jim Crowell: forging, grinding & Heat Treating a hunter blade for give-away
Brion Tomberlin: Heat Treating for ABS JS test knife
Jerry Lairson: fitting guards
Jerry Rados: green coal
Linda Ferguson: scrimshawing handles
Bill Miller: basic bladesmithing
Kyle Royer: bladesmithing on a bowie
Lyle Schow: filework
Tom & Tim McGinnis: grinding blades
Jim Krause: carving handles
Jason Burton: MC for cutting competition

As in years past, the event will be held at The Shepherd of the Hills Farm in Branson, Mo.

[ABS Webmaster]

Gary:

It looks like an outstanding line-up of demonstrators for your Branson Hammer-In on September 24-25, 2011.

Thank you for letting everyone know about the details and please remember to post some photos of the event on the ABS Forum!

[Gary Mulkey]

Thanks, Dan. I'll be sure to post some pictures.

[BrionTomberlin]

An excellent line-up, if I do say so myself. I am looking forward to it as always Gary.

There will also be a knife show and judging for knives in several categories.

See you in September. Jeez, sounds like a song.

Brion

[Allen Newberry]

I always have fun at this one. Lots of great demonstrations!

[Gary Mulkey]

Just a heads-up, Chuck Ward will be there for knife photos if you are needing any taken. He will also be taking some candid shots of the demos & cutting competition as well as shots of the award winning knives.

[BrionTomberlin]

I am looking forward to it Gary. I always have a good time there, except for those 2X4's last year, those were tough.

My demonstration will be heat treating a knife that will be able to pass the Journeyman smith performance test. I will bring a ground blade of 5160 that will be ready to heat treat and then do the quenching, tempering, and drawing back of the blade. This will be done with low tech equipment, a forge, quench tank, vegetable oil, and a propane torch. This is to show that it can be done with minimal equipment.
We will then proceed to sharpen and test the blade. Hopefully it will pass the test. If it does not then we can analyze as to why it did not, also a learning experience.

I encourage everyone who is planning on taking their JS performance test to come and see it, and the other great demonstrations.

I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Brion

[Gary Mulkey]

Something else to think about is that Aldo will be bringing a load of steel to the event. Here's a chance to save on shipping if you're needing steel.

Gary

[BrionTomberlin]

That is a good thing Gary. I may need to see what he brings. Anyone who is attending and needs good steel should definitely plan on talking to Aldo. He has the best steel at really good prices. That is pretty much the only steel source I use anymore.
Brion