2020 instructors & classes
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Abie Lyons, Owner of AJ Blades
Women’s Bladesmith/Knifemaker Panel Saturday, June 4th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Room 113 With Grace Horne, Lora Schwarzer, Abie Lyons, and…
David Carver of Carver Knife Company
Class: Linerlock/Framelock Design & Construction Geometry Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM Room 104 David Carver of Carver Knife Company will teach basic design,…
Shane Magnussen of Scorpion 6 Knives
Class: How to Texture Titanium Knife Handles Saturday, 2:00-3:00 PM Room 104 The course will cover the mechanics and techniques of…
Jason Fry, Forged in Fire, Author, Knifemaker’s Guild Board Member
Class: Knives with History Friday, June 3rd, 4:30-5:30 PM Room 107 Knives incorporating historical materials keep the stories alive, so that…
Brion Tomberlin, ABS Master Smith
Keys to Outstanding Hamons Friday, 3:00-4:00 PM Room 107 With ABS master smith Brion Tomberlin. ABS master smith Brion Tomberlin will…
Hunter of Hawks Nest Customs
Class: Exploring the History of Synthetics Friday, 10:00-11:00 AM Room 107 Hunter of Hawks Nest Customs will discuss the types of…
Murray Carter, ABS Master Smith & Founder of Carter Cutlery
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…
Mace Vitale, Forged in Fire Champion, Journeyman Smith
Class: How to Make Coffin Handles Saturday, June 4th 9:30-10:30 AM Room 104 Coffin handles are perhaps best known for their…
Tom Krein, Knifemaker and Knife Designer
Class: Fundamentals of Grinding Friday, June 3rd 8:00 – 9:30 AM The Courtyard Class Description: Tom Krein and Lucas Burnley will…
Diane Carver & Kimi Jenson, Owners of Brighten Blades
Class: How to Start a Knife CompanySaturday, 9:45-10:45 AMRoom 107 Mother-and-daughter team Diane Carver and Kimi Jensen recently started their own…