Posts by Melissa Miller

Class: Knives with History Friday, June 3rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Room 107 Knives incorporating historical materials keep the stories alive, so that your knife isn’t just connected to you or your customer, but to a specific place person, or historical theme. Knifemaker Jason Fry will discuss different ways to incorporate historical material, how to locate historical…

Keys to Outstanding Hamons Friday, 3:00-4:00 PM Room 107 With ABS master smith Brion Tomberlin. ABS master smith Brion Tomberlin will school you on everything you need to know on the subject, including a history of hamons, definitions of terms, what to look for in the best hamons, the best blade materials to use and…

Class: Exploring the History of Synthetics Friday, 10:00-11:00 AM Room 107 Hunter of Hawks Nest Customs will discuss the types of synthetic materials such as Micarta, Bakelite, Fiberglass, et al as well as the history/timeline of these materials. Additionally, he will speak on the process/chemical make-ups, uses and precautions for the different types of materials.…

Class: Bladesmithing: A Teacher’s Angle Friday, June 3rd 1:30-2:30 PM Room 103 With ABS master smith Murray Carter. Murray Carter operated the Muteki bladesmith apprenticeship program for 10 years and learned much about how to oversee such an endeavor. In his class he will cover the highs and lows of that experience, as well as…

Class: How to Make Coffin Handles Saturday, June 4th 9:30-10:30 AM Room 104 Coffin handles are perhaps best known for their use on vintage 19th-century bowies, and remain one of the more popular grips for today’s custom bowie and other knives. Award-winning ABS journeyman smith Mace Vitale will explain how he makes the handles and…