American Bladesmith Society Forum: American Bladesmith Society Forum

Forum News

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

• 02 August 2010 - 07:35 PM
• In: Editing Photos For The Inte...
• By: ABS Webmaster 

Forging Techniques

This is a Forum to discuss forging methods and techniques.

• 26 June 2010 - 07:26 PM
• In: Clip Point Blade Basic Forging
• By: Sean Herlihy 

Damascus Steel

Discussion of techniques in making Damascus steel.

• 17 August 2010 - 10:56 PM
• In: Pattern Development
• By: JD Smith 

Apprentice Corner

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

• 15 August 2010 - 06:58 PM
• In: W2 And Hamon Help
• By: BrionTomberlin 

Heat Treating

Discussion and questions about heat treating.

• 23 August 2010 - 03:39 PM
• In: Question: How To Heat Treat...
• By: Bobby Wett 

General Discussion

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

• 11 August 2010 - 05:51 PM
• In: An Interesting Two Days
• By: JD Smith 

Handles and Guards

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

• 08 August 2010 - 03:46 PM
• In: Installing A Guard And Mort...
• By: Jim Poling 

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 

Embellishment

Discussion of techniques used in file work, engraving,carving,silver wire inlay,and other skills.

• 14 July 2010 - 04:49 PM
• In: Engraving Transfer Method
• By: Steve Culver 

Tools, Jigs, and Materials

Discussion and tips on tools, jigs, supplies, and materials used in bladesmithing.

• Yesterday, 04:28 PM
• In: Problem With A Blown Forge
• By: Lon Humphrey 

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.

• 09 August 2010 - 11:31 AM
• In: Meetings At Haywood College
• By: Bill Wiggins 

ABS Hammer-Ins and Events

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

• 01 September 2010 - 06:06 AM
• In: American Bladesmith Society...
• By: ABS Webmaster 

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.

• 31 August 2010 - 11:59 AM
• In: Blade Style For Test Knives
• By: Haley DesRosiers