Steve Culver
Well-Known Member
2nd HEARTLAND BLADESMITHING SYMPOSIUM & KNIFE SHOW
October 1st and 2nd, 2011
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association
at Washburn Institute of Technology
Building D702
5724 SW Huntoon Street
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Schedule
Friday, 30 Sept, 4-6 pm...............Check In & Registration
6-9 pm...............................Demonstrators Dinner, all attendees Invited
Saturday, 1 Oct, 7-8 am………..Registration
8-12 am…………………...Blade Forging & Demonstrations
1-3 pm...................Blade Forging & Demonstrations
3-4 pm…………………...Knife Show open to public
4-5 pm…………………...Auction
7-9 pm…………………...ABS Cutting Demonstrations
Sunday, 2 Oct, 8-12 am................Blade Forging & Demonstrations
---Bring examples of your work for the knife show & auction---
---Knife Show Table fee is included in the Registration Fee---
---Registered Tail Gate Sales & Suppliers are welcome—
For more information: contact Steve Culver at 785/484-0146 or sculver@americanbladesmith.com
Demonstrators
Steve Dunn – Smiths Grove, Ky………………………Damascus Steel
Dan Petersen - Auburn, KS ………………………………Handles, Guards & Fixtures
Steve Culver -Meriden, KS ………………. Blade Forging, Grinding & Heat Treating
Russ Andrews – Sugar Creek , MO………………………Hand Finishing
Billy Ray Hughes - Texarkana, TX....................ABS Judging Criteria & Auction
James Batson -Madison, AL...........................Cutting Demo
Dave Sloan- Diller, NE………………………………………Hands-on Blade Forging
Cutting Demonstrations
Participate in the Bowie Knife Cutting Demonstrations. Bring a sharp Bowie knife, 15” or less in length with a blade no longer than 10”. The handle should be pinned & with a safety lanyard.
Please get your $55 Pre-Registration Fee in early. Also plan to attend Demonstrators Dinner on Friday night.
Pre-Register through the ………………ABS Store on www.americanbladesmith.com
……………….Or by phone 419/832-0400 & Credit Card
……………….Or by mailing the attached Registration form and check
For the knife enthusiast, knife collector and knife maker from beginner to Master.
Bring Knife Collections and examples of your work for the knife show & auction.
The knife show & auction on Saturday is free to the public
The knife show table fee is included in the Registration Fee.
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Mail-in Registration Form
2nd Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
First and Last Name______________________________________________ ______________
Address___________________________________________ _____________________________
City______________________________________
State_____________________________________Zip Code______________________________
Telephone_________________________________
HOW MANY DEMONSTRATORS DINNERS?_____________
Enclose the $55 registration fee with the mail-in form.
Please make check or money order payable to American Bladesmith Society, Inc. and mail to:
American Bladesmith Society, Inc
ABS Office
P.O. Box 160
Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522
For registration questions contact:
ABS Office Manager Cindy Sheely (419) 832-0400 or cindy@americanbladesmith.com
October 1st and 2nd, 2011
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association
at Washburn Institute of Technology
Building D702
5724 SW Huntoon Street
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Schedule
Friday, 30 Sept, 4-6 pm...............Check In & Registration
6-9 pm...............................Demonstrators Dinner, all attendees Invited
Saturday, 1 Oct, 7-8 am………..Registration
8-12 am…………………...Blade Forging & Demonstrations
1-3 pm...................Blade Forging & Demonstrations
3-4 pm…………………...Knife Show open to public
4-5 pm…………………...Auction
7-9 pm…………………...ABS Cutting Demonstrations
Sunday, 2 Oct, 8-12 am................Blade Forging & Demonstrations
---Bring examples of your work for the knife show & auction---
---Knife Show Table fee is included in the Registration Fee---
---Registered Tail Gate Sales & Suppliers are welcome—
For more information: contact Steve Culver at 785/484-0146 or sculver@americanbladesmith.com
Demonstrators
Steve Dunn – Smiths Grove, Ky………………………Damascus Steel
Dan Petersen - Auburn, KS ………………………………Handles, Guards & Fixtures
Steve Culver -Meriden, KS ………………. Blade Forging, Grinding & Heat Treating
Russ Andrews – Sugar Creek , MO………………………Hand Finishing
Billy Ray Hughes - Texarkana, TX....................ABS Judging Criteria & Auction
James Batson -Madison, AL...........................Cutting Demo
Dave Sloan- Diller, NE………………………………………Hands-on Blade Forging
Cutting Demonstrations
Participate in the Bowie Knife Cutting Demonstrations. Bring a sharp Bowie knife, 15” or less in length with a blade no longer than 10”. The handle should be pinned & with a safety lanyard.
Please get your $55 Pre-Registration Fee in early. Also plan to attend Demonstrators Dinner on Friday night.
Pre-Register through the ………………ABS Store on www.americanbladesmith.com
……………….Or by phone 419/832-0400 & Credit Card
……………….Or by mailing the attached Registration form and check
For the knife enthusiast, knife collector and knife maker from beginner to Master.
Bring Knife Collections and examples of your work for the knife show & auction.
The knife show & auction on Saturday is free to the public
The knife show table fee is included in the Registration Fee.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mail-in Registration Form
2nd Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
First and Last Name______________________________________________ ______________
Address___________________________________________ _____________________________
City______________________________________
State_____________________________________Zip Code______________________________
Telephone_________________________________
HOW MANY DEMONSTRATORS DINNERS?_____________
Enclose the $55 registration fee with the mail-in form.
Please make check or money order payable to American Bladesmith Society, Inc. and mail to:
American Bladesmith Society, Inc
ABS Office
P.O. Box 160
Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522
For registration questions contact:
ABS Office Manager Cindy Sheely (419) 832-0400 or cindy@americanbladesmith.com