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Show Information

Below you will find information about:
Expo Schedule
Show Format
Bladesmithing Seminars
Collectors Corner
Hotel Information
Exhibitor Contract

 

Expo Schedule

Admission:
Weekend Pass $20

Friday, August 20, 2010

9 am - 1 pm Seminars
1 pm - 3 pm Preview of knives
3 pm - 6 pm Open Sales
6:30 pm - 7 pm Social Hour
7 pm - 9 pm Banquet

Saturday, August 21, 2010

10 am - 7 pm Open Sales

 

Show Format

        Friday will consist of seminars and demos for both makers and collectors. The Expo will open on Friday at 1 pm with a two hour preview of knives for the knife collectors.  This two hour time period gives attendees time to see all of the knives that are available for sale.  Once the preview time expires all knives will be available for purchase.  The evening will end with a fine banquet for the makers and collectors alike.

        Saturday there will be no preview.  When the doors open at 10 am all remaining knives will be available for purchase.

        If you have any questions regarding the format please contact us at knifeexpo@gmail.com.  

 

Bladesmithing Seminars

    This years Expo will begin Friday at 9 am with a great line up of seminars. You can come learn different aspects of knife making and have your questions answered by some outstanding bladesmiths.

    Collectors should consider attending these seminars to gain a better understanding of the knives you collect.  Anyone thinking about going for their journeyman or masters rating can get first hand knowledge of what the judges will be looking for.

    For all interested in making knives or collecting them there will be something for you. More information about the seminar schedule for the 20th of August will be posted as it becomes available.

Maker - Owen Wood

Take Down Knife by Josh Smith

  BAKER CONFERENCE ROOM MAHNCKE CONFERENCE ROOM
10 am - 11 am    
11 am - 12 pm    
12 pm - 1 pm    
1 pm - 2 pm    
2 pm - 3 pm    

 

Collectors Corner

        All EXPO attendees are invited to participate in our Collectors Corner. This is a great opportunity to meet other collectors and forged blade enthusiasts.

         The Collectors Corner will be available between 4 pm and 6 pm on Saturday for collectors who wish to participate.

        Each collector can bring up to 3 knives made by ABS Smiths to display, sell or trade. Since 1976, the forged blade and the ABS have been bringing people together and we hope this Collectors Corner will be one more opportunity for you to experience this fascinating art form and enjoy the friendship associated with it.

 

Expo Hotel Information

Sheraton Gunter San Antonio
205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
800-325-3535
www.gunterhotel.com

Special show link for the hotel below

American Bladesmith Society Knife Expo, San Antonio 2010

Ask for the American Bladesmith Society Expo special rate

NEWLY REDUCED Special ABS Room Rate
$129 single/double
(to get this rate, reservations must be made by July 21, 2010)

"See You in San Antonio" article by Harvey Dean

 

Exhibitor Contract

2010 ABS Knife Expo Contract

 

Questions: knifeexpo@gmail.com