ABS apprentice status

legato1

legato1

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I am going to register with the ABS this weekend and begin my journey as a Bladesmith, i know it is a necessary step in achieving my goal, but there is little information on the sight as to what the apprenticeship actually is. Is it just a title i hold until i take my JS test a few years down the line? or is there something else involved, im sure there is, i just haven't found out what. does any one have any information? thanks guys.
 
I understand this, but what takes place while you are an apprentice smith? that is my question.
 
The ABS Apprentice title refers to those individuals who are dues paying members of the ABS, and are working their way towards JS status. The only requirements are that you pay your annual dues, remain in good standing with the organization, and are forging blades.

Its a wonderful journey to embark upon. You'll meet a lot of great people, and learn as much as you can take in. Sometimes it might seem like a road to nowhere, but the day they call your name at the ABS banquet, announcing your JS status (and hopefully later on your MS status) the journey will be more than worth the effort.

I began my journey in 1988, achieved my JS in 1994, and my MS in 2000. Little did I know at that time, that the journey had only just began.....since achieving my MS status, I have had the pleasure of teaching all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and have met so many talented and kind people, and found that in every instance I always learn something new and exciting. It may not be this way for everybody, but I have come to realize that this whole Bladesmithing thing isn't about making the perfect knife......it's all about the journey/quest to do so. I think if you keep that in mind, you'll never be sorry you headed down this trail.
 
I'd register by mail if I was you. Those of us who registered by their website had registrations lost or otherwise not processed. I registered online in April and still have not received anything nor have credit card processed despite emails promising action. I may later register by mail but my money is needed elsewhere.
 
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