3rd Big Sky Country Hammer-In

joshsmith

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I am excited to announce that I have finalized the details of the 3rd Big Sky Country Hammer-In that Jodi and I host in conjunction with the ABS.

Tim Hancock, Harvey Dean, and Larry Fuegen are coming to instruct. I would love for you to come and take in a beautiful summer weekend in Montana while learning from the best.

I would like the collectors out there to consider coming as well. Take this opportunity to get to know not only these three top makers but numerous other master smiths and journeyman smith makers.

Collector Keith Montgomery is coming as well to give a talk about the positive impact of forums on the knife world.

Below I will post some details of the hammer-in. For more info like hotels and such please visit my website. Please email me or give me a call with any questions. Thanks,

Josh Smith
www.joshsmithknives.com
 
You are cordially invited to attend the

3rd Annual Big Sky Country Hammer In and Knife Show
June 28th and 29th

Hosted by Josh and Jodi Smith
in conjunction with the
American Bladesmith Society, Inc.

Demonstrators: Larry Fuegen, of Prescott, Arizona, will demonstrate his unique knife making skills. Larry is one of the foremost “art knife” makers today and as a top Art Knife Invitational member his expertise is without limits. http://larryfuegen.com/

Harvey Dean, of Rockdale, Texas is one of the most popular bowie knife makers today. Harvey’s expertise extends far beyond his bowie knife popularity as well. As a new member of the Art Knife Invitational Harvey will provide you an opportunity to learn some of his highly sought after techniques.
http://harveydean.com/

Tim Hancock, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and an AKI member, is regarded as having the highest quality fit and finish of any blade smith ever. His construction, design, and fit and finish techniques are admired by all.

Schedule: Friday, June 27th Friday will be a VIP special invitation day only. The hammer in does not start until Saturday. Due to set up responsibilities and a separate event taking place Friday, the hammer-in site will be closed until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 28th
8-12 a.m. ------------- Bladesmithing demonstrations
12-1 p.m. ------------- Catered lunch
1-5 p.m. ------------- Bladesmithing demonstrations
3-5 p.m. ------------- Knife show open to public: display tables will be set up in a tent and the public is welcome to watch demonstrations during this time.
6-7 p.m. ------------- Banquet at King Ranch golf course in Frenchtown
Sunday, June 29th
8-12 a.m. ------------ Bladesmithing demonstrations

Meals: Saturday a catered lunch on-site and dinner at King Ranch Golf Course are included in the hammer in fee.

The Masters: Saturday night the master smiths in attendance will be asked to answer questions from the attendees. Included in the evening, collector Keith Montgomery of Edmonton, Alberta will speak about the importance of forums in the knife world. Keith, a respected collector and prominent member of Blade Forums, will explain the advantages that forums provide the knife world.

Show: On Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., a show will be held for the public, so please bring some of your work to show. A local newspaper is covering the event. (Your table fee is included in the registration).

Location: Josh and Jodi Smith residence
19495 Serenity Way
Frenchtown, MT 59834

Contact Info: Josh Smith
(406) 626-5775
josh@joshsmithknives.com
www.joshsmithknives.com

Fee: Space is limited, so please submit your $175 fee early. A $35 dollar charge will be assessed to a spouse attending lunch and dinner. Youth under 16 may attend free of charge.
 
Josh, it would be wonderful if you could have some quality pictures
of Tim Hancock in action during a demonstration taken with a good digital
camera. I could use one or two in the book I plan to make about him
next year. The book will be "The Knife Art of the Western Bladsmith",
and for its so appropriate name I have to thank STeven Garsson.....

Wish I could be there to do some proper photographic documentation......

Thanks and all the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
ddd said:
Wish I could be there to do some proper photographic documentation......
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Hi Dr. Darom,

I know a good photographer who might be able to help. Sounds like I ought to reserve my plane fare soon. :)

That said, I am planning on attending. :thumbup:

Edit: Yup, I just talked to Josh. We'll have a busy weekend! :)

Coop
 
Terrific line up of demonstrators Josh. I plan to attend again. Can we set up floating targets in your pond this time? :)
 
David, between Coop and everyone else you'll have more pictures of Tim than you'd care to!!

Coop, it'll be great having you here.

Bruce, you bring 'em, we'll blast 'em.

josh
 
Thanks, guys!

Since the meeting will be in June 2008, we still have enough time to discuss
the required photography. It will also be some time after finishing all the
photography at Tim's place (in May), documenting him create the Damascus
and then go on to complete one of his classic knives......

Coop, I am delighted that you will be there. We shall talk before that
about how and what is needed.

Thanks again!
David (ddd)
 
That sure sounds exciting. From what i've seen of Josh and his work on the internet, i'm sure it will be an outstanding event. I am also familiar with the work of Tim Hancock, Harvey Dean, and Larry Fuegen. Wish I didn't live so far from Montana!

I currently own (3) of Mr. Darom's books. Looks like another will be needed soon.

Peter
 
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