Jorneyman certificate

[Sharp_newbie]

I know I'm no wheres near this point...

but what is required for the Journeyman Knife maker certificate that i see some people obtain. is that only an American thing? and what is involved in the process?

 

[Russ Andrews]

The American Bladesmith Society awards JS ans MS stamps and cirtificates.

A detailed description of the requirements is on their web site....

americanbladesmith.com

 

[Sharp_newbie]

thanks russ, does anyone know if canada has a similar program?

 

[Keith_H]

I don't think you need to be an American citizen to be in the ABS, but i could be wrong.

 

[A C Richards]

Definitely do not need to be a US citizen. There are several rated smiths out of the US, South Africa and France and I believe Brazil. Here is the ABS Link http://www.americanbladesmith.com/

 

[A C Richards]

Reviewing the MS list there are several in Canada also, and in Japan, Australia and England too..