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

Expo Schedule

Admission:
Weekend Pass $20

VIP Registration Information will be available as it becomes available

Friday, January 27,  2012

9 am - 1 pm Seminars
12 noon - 1 pm VIP Preview of Knives
1 pm - 6 pm Open to Public
6:30 pm - 7 pm Social Hour
7 pm - 9 pm Banquet

Saturday, January 28, 2012

10 am - 5 pm Open to Public

Sunday, January 29, 2012

10 am - 2 pm Open to Public

 

Show Format

        Friday will consist of seminars and demos for both makers and collectors. The Expo will open on Friday at 12 noon with a one hour preview of knives for registered VIPs.  This one hour time period will give registered VIPs  time to preview the knives that will be available for sale when the Expo show opens to the public.  Once the preview time expires the door will open to the public and all knives will be available for purchase.  The evening will end with a fine banquet for the makers and collectors alike.

        Saturday and Sunday 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

    The 2012 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 27th of January will be posted as it becomes available.

2010 Seminar Schedule

  BAKER CONFERENCE ROOM MAHNCKE CONFERENCE ROOM
9 am - 10 am Journeyman and Mastersmith Testing
BR Hughes, Greg Neely, Mike Williams
Handles & Guards
Terry Vandeventer

10 am - 11 am Journeyman and Mastersmith Testing (continued)
BR Hughes, Greg Neely, Mike Williams
Sheaths
Larry Fuegen

11 pm - 12 pm Damascus
J. W. Randall

Forging
Jim Rodebaugh
12 pm - 1 pm The Life of Jim Bowie
BR Hughes
How to Look at a Knife with a Critical Eye
Bert Gaston

 

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

For reservations call 1-888-999-2089 
and ask for the American Bladesmith Society rate. 
 The Expo special rate will be available through January 6, 2012. 

NEWLY REDUCED Special ABS Room Rate
$129 single/double
(to get this rate, reservations must be made by January 6, 2012)

 

Parking Information

There is a parking lot next to the Expo hotel at the corner of  Travis and N. St. Mary's .  The cost is $8 per day.

Sheraton Gunter Hotel Parking
Valet Parking Only
Parking Hotel Guest Valet Parking Only $22.00 per night + Tax (In and Out Privileges)
Local Attendees / Not Overnight Hotel Guests $16.00 + Tax (No In and Out Privileges)
Rates subject to change without notice.  

 

"See You in San Antonio" article by Harvey Dean

American Bladesmith Society Information

Questions: knifeexpo@gmail.com