Ashokan is Ready!

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Kevin R. Cashen

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The line up for the 2007 Ashokan bladesmithing seminar (Friday September 14- Sunday September 16, 2007) is done! I finally capped it off with the exciting addition of Ric Furrer to show us how he makes Wootz and other crucible steels. This will make for a seminar that I have wanted to see for some time, one where almost every ancient method of steel manufacturing is covered and actually done. While Ric mixes up his crucibles, Michael McCarthy will be firing up the bloomery hearth to produce a bloom of steel for us. Later in the day Rick Barrett will show us how he folds and welds Japanese swords.

While all this is going on, Burt Foster will show us how he makes some of the most outrageous hamon activity I have ever seen on western blades and forging integrals. Dan Maragni will share some pointers he has on grinding longish blades and his choice of must read books for this year. Jim Siska will show hollow grinding techniques, and Tim Zowada will cover how to sharpen them when he gives us some insight into his time with straight razors. For those who get too caught up in all that ancient metal and blade making and need some primal gladiatorial release, Bill McGrath will be giving a short course on the use of short swords. I will be taking some time out to share some of what I have been doing with the microscopes and the study of steel from the inside.

Those wanting more information on how to sign up can find it at my site at:

http://www.cashenblades.com/Ashokan.html

or call The Ashokan field campus at (845) 657- 8333

Hope to see you there. The Ashokan seminar is one of the oldest and most highly regarding gatherings in the business. The information presented there is unequalled and solid, the scenery nestled there in the Catskills is phenomenal, and as always the food alone is worth the trip.
 
Thanks for letting us know Kevin,
I have been actively recruting so I think we will have a full group this year.
Thanks,
Del
 
d'oh, i wont be able to make it, as I've got tickets to the pats vs chargers game on the 16th and will be out tailgating all evening with friends.
 
Man that sounds like fun. I think I'm going to try and talk the wife into a trip and make my first ever seminar/show/anything that has to do with knives event. :thumbup:
 
awwwww. MAn that sounds like fun. I'm about $600 short on airfare and fees.

Maybe I should sell my kids and college student wife! haha.

Any literature or videos come out of these?
 
Hold a seat for me!
Is anyone going from the Midwest - Illinois-Wis-Ind-Missouri-Iowa??
My normal ride may be in Germany at a knife show or just returning.
I'd hate to ride out by myself!
See ya'll there, regardless.
 
One of the best experiences of my life!

There are so many cool people to meet and experiences to share...the food is even spectacular, for crying out loud!

Kevin, do you know when they'll start accepting registrations?

Also, I noticed that there's a note regarding lodging being provided for couples... Do Mace Vitale and Mike Spangler qualify for this?:D :D
 
Wow! Looks like it will be a busy weekend. Can't wait!:D

Nurple, Don't be jealous!;)

Mace
 
Kevin,

Thanks for the info. As I've only started my new job this year, I have to plan my vacation days carefully. Now I can give my boss enough vacation notice. There will be no problem. :D

By the way, this Spangler, Vatale thing is a bunch of bull, Mace usually stuffs Mike into the glove box of his truck at night so the Booggy Man won't get him :eek: Mike doesn't mind, as long as their is a pillow and blanky in there ;)

See you there. :thumbup:
 
From Korea, why are these things not filmed? I would understand if people were trying to keep secrets, but....

Really, I think producing a quality DVD and selling it for 50% of the attendance price would be a great way to spread the work, and to pay the demonstrators.

Please....

John
 
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