Knifemaking classes, shows, hammer-ins

Mini HI at my place in a few months. dates and events to come soon. will provide water, soda, and some beer. bring what you want. lunch can either be BBQ or fast food. if you live in the area and have a forge you would like to bring over to help out please contact me. i only have one forge and one anvil. list of attendees will also come soon. email me at pimpin.squee@gmail.com if you are interested.
 
I would like to invite you all to attend the 2nd Big Sky Country Hammer In. For details please go to my website and go to the Big Sky tab. This years instructors are Tom Ferry and Tim Hancock. The dates are June 30th and July 1st. Thank you,

Josh Smith

www.joshsmithknives.com
 
Josh - great talking to you at the Blade Show. Wish I could make it out to your hammer-in. Everyone I talked to who went last year said it was a blast. And with Tom Ferry and Tim Hancock instructing there's not a bladesmith on the planet who couldn't learn a thing or two by attending.

Folks, I just realized I never posted any info on the New Northeast Hammer-in (July 21,22 in Essex, Vermont) on this thread. For those interested, check out the website ( http://www.dicksworkshop.com/hammerin.htm ) and the thread here in Shop Talk ( http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463398 )
 
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.
 
Half Assed Hammer In -- HAHI

I was hoping to do an informal gathering in early August. I'm located in Blacksburg, VA, on 85 acres.

We'll do a little forging, grinding, hamon work, 22 shoot out, maybe a 3d shoot, BBQ, and show and tell.

I have a feeling I'll be the only person there ;) , but if anyone is interested send me an email.

Matt
 
LongRifle said:
Half Assed Hammer In -- HAHI

I was hoping to do an informal gathering in early August. I'm located in Blacksburg, VA, on 85 acres.

We'll do a little forging, grinding, hamon work, 22 shoot out, maybe a 3d shoot, BBQ, and show and tell.

I have a feeling I'll be the only person there ;) , but if anyone is interested send me an email.

Matt
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22 shoot out ! I'm there !!! I've been wanting to shoot me lawyer. :D

Just kidding Matt

I'm down close to Marion . I'd come if you'd have me.
 
Sounds like fun, Matt. Have you taken the bar exam yet? If so, then you can have a "prep course materials as forge fuel" demonstration:D
 
LongRifle said:
Half Assed Hammer In -- HAHI

I was hoping to do an informal gathering in early August. I'm located in Blacksburg, VA, on 85 acres.

We'll do a little forging, grinding, hamon work, 22 shoot out, maybe a 3d shoot, BBQ, and show and tell.

I have a feeling I'll be the only person there ;) , but if anyone is interested send me an email.

Matt
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That sounds like a good time but it's a little too far away from me in Alexandria.
 
It looks like the second weekend in September will be best. I'll update further later next week...

~M
 
Just a reminder to Texas residents and surrounding states that the Central Texas Knife Show is this weekend. http://www.txknife.com/2007-knife-show.htm

The Williamson Hotel And Conference Center
(behind the Wingate Inn)
1209 N.I-35 at HWY 79 Round Rock, Texas, 78664
(512)-341-7000- Reservations
Special Hotel Rates-$79/night
General Public Welcome! $5 admission - $10/weekend Pass
As always we will have some pretty unbelievable door prizes!
Show Times
Friday, 12 Noon to 6PM
Saturday, 9 AM to 6PM
Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM
 
Trackrock Hammer-in, September 2007

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Calling all Anvil Heads!
Polish your hammers, pack your forges, make your plans now.
The 2007 Fall Trackrock Hammer-in date is officially set for the weekend of
September 21, 22, & 23.
Those that have attended and participated know the drill.
Those that have never been but are curious about what goes on there and those that want to participate, please don't hesitate to come up.

Directions can be obtained at www.trackrock.com , you can also make camping and cabin reservations on this site.

We have a great time and all interested are welcome to watch, participate, eat, etc.
You will have to make reservations two weeks in advance if you want to join us for the Saturday BBQ (don't want to miss Anthony's cooking!).

Whether you are a complete novice or an accomplished baldesmith you will have a good time and make some great friends.

Please contact me if you have any questions.
__________________
Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith
Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild

Crex Custom Knives
 
I could easily do Bothell! Do you know the next date or dates?

Thanks a bunch. I want to do stonework for handles but I need to know pretty much all I can find out to ensure work I expect to do will be up to the task or quality expected. I retire in about two months and will have a lot more time for stuff I want to do as compared to stuff I have to do.....
 
Redrummd said:
I could easily do Bothell! Do you know the next date or dates?

Thanks a bunch. I want to do stonework for handles but I need to know pretty much all I can find out to ensure work I expect to do will be up to the task or quality expected. I retire in about two months and will have a lot more time for stuff I want to do as compared to stuff I have to do.....
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Sorry for the delay in replying. Here is the website.

http://bronksknifeworks.com/WA_hammer_in.htm#Fall Hammer In 2007

October 6th and 7th. Devin Thomas is the guest presenter at this year's fall hammer in. Should be an awesome event. It's a great group of people. Enjoy!

Ickie
 
Hi,
I'm a newbie knifemaker in Tucson Arizona. I've made a nice bowie for my father and a not so nice brittle cinder ( read -broken knife after quench) for my wife. I'm working on building a shop to work in out of the heat and rare Arizona cold. :)
I would like to know if any of you guys know of any hammer-ins in Arizona or New Mexico or Southern California. Also are there any makers Arizona who give weekend classes. Feel free to e-mail me

slippse@yahoo.com

thanks
Sam Lippse
AKA Sammy nine-toes
Warthog Forge
Tucson Arizona
 
Tommy McNabb contacted me with the info on the ABS symposium in NC, this comming March,2008: - Stacy

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN
BLADESMITHING SYMPOSIUM & KNIFE SHOW

Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. &
Hosted by Haywood Community College

March 14-16, 2008

On the Campus of Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Drive; Clyde, North Carolina

Entrance Fee ............ $55.

Schedule:

Thursday, 13 March 2008
2-6 pm……………………………………………………………….………...Registration
6:30 pm…………………………………………………………………….......Demonstrators Dinner

Friday, 14 March 2008
8-12 am………………….……………………………………………………...Demonstrations
Lunch
1-5 pm…………………………………………………………………………...Demonstrations
Dinner
7-9 pm……………………………………………………………………………Cutting Demonstrations
Saturday, 15 March 2008
8-12 am………………………………………………………….………………..Demonstrations
Lunch
1-4………………………………………………………………………………...Knife Show
4-6…………………………………………………………………………………Auction

Sunday 16 March 2008
8-12 am…………………………………………………………………………….Demonstrations

Demonstrators

James Crowell........................................................................Blade design, forging, grinding & heat treating
James Batson..........................................................................Damascus Steel
Greg Neely..............................................................................Handles, guards, fit & finish
B R Hughes.............................................................................ABS Knife Judging
Carolyn Hughes.......................................................................Promotion & Advertising
Tommy McNabb………………………………….…….……Jigs, fixtures & silver sheaths
Bill Wiggins & Len Landrum.................................................Youth & beginner hands-on blade forging
Daniel Warren…......................................................................Pocket Knives
Rick Lowe……………………………………….…….……..Leather Sheaths
Col Tim Ryan……………………………….……….……….Auctioneer

The Knife Show & Auction are free to the public.
Bring examples of your work for the knife show. The tables are free to paid attendees.

Participate in the Cutting Demonstrations.
Bring a sharp knife, 15 inches or less in length with a blade no longer than 10 inches. The handle should be pinned & a safety lanyard should be attached
$500 Scholarship to the ABS School in Old Washington, Arkansas will be given to a paid participate.


Directions to Haywood Community College

-From Ashville, take I-40 West, Exit 27 onto US 19/US23, take Exit 107 onto East Jones Cove Rd, and follow HCC signs

-From Sylva, NC, take US23/US74 East, Exit 105 onto Jones Cove Rd, turn left, turn right at next stop sign, HCC is on left

Accommodations

-Lodge of Waynesville, 828/452-0353, two Queens- $42.70 plus tax, ask for Bladesmith rates, 909 Russ Ave (US276), take exit 102 off US74/US23
-Days Inn, 828/452-9009, two double beds- $57 plus tax, 232 Phillips Rd, take exit 102 South off US74/US23
-Super 8 Motel, 828/454-9667, Two double beds- $59 plus tax, 79 Linar Cove Rd, take exit 104 off US23/US74
-Best Western, 828/456-4402, Two double beds- $59 plus tax, 130 Shiloh Trail, take exit 98 North off US23/US74



To register for the event, please complete the following and return to:
Rinda Green
Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina 28721


Name______________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City___________ State_______________ Zip Code___________

Telephone Number__________________

Registration fee of $55 per person payable by check or money order ------to Haywood Community College. Credit card payment will be accepted at Haywood Community College on March 13 or 14, 2008.
 
If anyone knows of anything going on in the Erie-Buffalo-Cleveland area, please drop me a line. I've got wind of a few blacksmithing events, but the bladesmithing seems to be poorly represented.

Or I'm poorly informed.

Thanks,

Joe Nelson
Erie, PA
 
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