New Website Articles posted...ABS JS and MS testing help

Ed Caffrey

Ed Caffrey

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Morning Everyone!

I just finished posting TWO new articles on my website. I have taken the ABS JS and MS tests, and tried to break them down, hopefully to help folks succeed. You can find them here: Knifemaking Articles Index page This will take you to the main index.... The articles are titled: "The ABS JS and MS Test...The Performance Phase" and "The ABS JS and MS Test.....The Presentation Phase".

I know there is no way I could be all inclusive, and I'm sure folks will have questions, so please feel free to contact me...and if I can't answer a question, I'll either find out, or at least point you in the right direction.

This has been my project while being laid up from the lung surgery, so I hope you enjoy the articles, and more so, hope they can be helpful.

Finally, I want to make this very clear...I am not officially speaking for the ABS with these articles! That is not my place or my intent. Only the ABS President and the ABS Board can make official ABS policy. Everything contained in these articles is based on my personal knowledge and experiences..and is an attempt to help others achieve their ABS JS and MS ratings.
 
that's a godsend

honestly, I'm looking at the camp knife I just finished and wondering if I "really" want to put it in for judging.

it's nice, but it could be nicer.

it's clean, but it could be cleaner.

doubts doubts doubts

(hey Ed, you up for lookin at a knife for me???)
 
Thank you- this is wonderful, helps put things into perspective. thanks marekz
 
Stephan,

Thats my job! :) I'd be happy to help in any way I can. I think you already answered yourself....if your in doubt about a specific knife, the safe thing to do is NOT present it. You've put in far too much work and effort to let a "good enough" bite you.
 
Thanks for posting this, now once I get going I will know what to expect when I am ready to start forging knifes.
 
Excellent articles Ed. They clearly state what every aspiring JS or MS needs to know. Good job. One more thing as you mention, do not be late. Get to the judging room by 7:30 or at the latest 7:45. Do not count on the hotel room alarm clocks, use your own or your cell phone. And as you say and I cannot stress this enough, have your knives looked at beforehand, by as many MS's as you can. They will tell you what you need to know and what you missed.
Again some sriously good stuff Ed.
 
Excellent dissertation, Ed! Great tips too. I will be using some of them on my next knives.

Good 'hint' about the dyed wood.
 
Just hoping that the articles will help give those who are planning to test a clearer image of what to expect, and hopefully help them avoid some of the pitfalls they might otherwise encounter.
 
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