Note from Cindy
Dear members, It is just over 5 weeks until the Mid America Super Blade Hammer-in. If you are interested in being judged [...]
Intro to Bladesmithing at W.F. Moran Bladesmith & Artisan Academy October 13-24, 2025
The ABS approved school at the W.F. Moran Bladesmith & Artisan Academy at the historical William F. (Bill) Moran Home Forge, in [...]
2025 Mid America Blade Symposium & Judging for JS/MS, August 21-24, 2025
Be sure to add it to your calendar. The ABS Mid America Blade Symposium, Super Hammer-in is returning August 22, 23, and [...]
The ABS mourns the loss of Carolyn Hughes.
The ABS mourns the loss of Carolyn Hughes, wife of founding member B.R. Hughes. This comes too soon after the loss of [...]
Rochester Arc and Flame ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing Workshop
April 7th - 18th 2025 Click here to order and register at the Rochester Arc and Flame website! Classes are held Monday [...]
W.F. Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy
As of 1-14-2025 the W.F. Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy is an approved ABS School, congratulations!
Shadow Mountain Forge
The ABS would like to welcome Shadow Mountain as one of our Approved Schools.
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 [...]