[TheForge] Blade Symposium Reminder

[Mike Linn]

The Sixteenth Annual Batson Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
April  2-4, 2004

ABOUT THE DEMONSTRATORS

MARY BAILEY, Nashville, TN.  Mary  is an outstanding scrimshander and 
teacher.  Her work can be seen on the best of knives. Learn to scrimshaw a 
pendant.

BILLY BATES, Decatur, AL.  Billy does exquisite engraving with graver and 
hammer.

HARRY BROCK & GLYNN HOLMES, These AFC members will demonstrate and aid you 
in making a Railroad Spike Knife for the judging.

JAMES CROWELL, Mountain View, AR.  This Master will forge & grind blades, 
divulge  factors that affect performance, blade design, knife design 
&  cutting.

ALEX DANIELS, Town Creek, AL. Alex will demonstrate escutcheon inlay and 
give you the how to on silver casting knife fittings.

JERRY FISK,  Locksburg, AR. This Master Bladesmith has been devising 
cutting tests for years, so be prepared and bring your favorite camp or 
Bowie knife for the cutting contest.

KEN DURHAM, Cherokee, AL. Ken is a master at developing simple jigs & 
fixtures. He will demo pique and other ornamentation methods.

DON FOGG, Jasper, AL.  This full time master has forged blades for over 30 
years. He will excite you with his unique style of demonstrating the forged 
blade.

JESSE  HOUSER, Star, NC. Jesse is an excellent engraver and teacher. He 
will cover gold wire inlay & help you make engraving  tools.

WALLY HOSTETTER, SAN MATEO, FL.. Walley will introduce you to the beauty of 
ornamental Japanese sword fittings.

BILLY RAY HUGHES, Texarkana, TX.  B. R. Hughes - a 1993 Cutlery  Hall of 
Fame inductee &  a  founder of the American Bladesmith Society has been 
judging knives for the ABS Journeyman and Master stamps from the beginning. 
He also is an expert on selling yourself and your knives.

DAN JOHNSON,  NY.  Dan is a sales representative of the Stephen Bader Co., 
the maker of knife grinding equipment.  He can solve your grinding problems.

JOSEPH KEESLAR,  Almo, KY.   This Master Bladesmith & gentleman will 
demonstrate blade and tomahawk  forging for Buckskinners.  He will show you 
how to without the aide of power tools.  He will also demo filework and 
wire inlay.

MELVIN PARDUE, Repton, AL.  Melvin is the Vice President of the Knifemakers 
Guild and designs production knives.  He is known for his fine folders and 
his willingness to improve and perpetuate the craft.

CHUCK PATRICK, Brasstown, NC.  Chuck is truly a master with the hammer and 
anvil.  Chuck will show you  the intricacies of blade forging.

LLOYD "PETE" PETERSON, Clinton, AR. This gentleman will take you through 
the making of the slip joint and lockback folders.

LEE  REEVES, Shattuck, OK. Lee makes a fantastic hand axe single or double 
bit.  He makes it look easy.

KENNY ROWE, Hope, AR.  Kenny  is a fine leather crafter and maker of good 
durable  knife sheaths.

COLONEL TIM RYAN, Brasstown, NC.  Tim will entertain you while you fund the 
new AFC Pavilion.

STEVE SCHWARZER, Pomona Park, FL. Steve  will demonstrate the manipulating 
and forging of steel into Damascus for which he is a Master.

JOSEPH SZILASKI, Wappingers Falls, NY.  This master Old World trained 
blacksmith will teach us a lot about forging.  Joe will demo his handle 
carving and artistic skills

TOM STERNS, Tuscaloosa, AL. Tom is one of the original Alabama Forge 
Council Members. You will enjoy his  period type sheaths &  old tools.

MARK ZALESKY, Knoxville, TN. The editor of Knife World and Bowie knife 
expert will introduce you to the finest made Antique Bowie Knives.


AGENDA

Thursday, April 1, 2004
1 to 9 pm...................................................Check-in
5 to 7 pm..............................Demonstrators Dinner

Friday, April 2, 2004
7-8 am.......................................................Check-in
8-12 noon.......................................Demonstrations
Lunch
1-5 pm......................................Hands-on Seminars
7-9 pm......................................Cutting 
Competition
Saturday, April 3, 2004
7-8 am.......................................................Check-in
8-12 noon.......................................Demonstrations
Lunch
1-2 pm............................................Demonstrations
2-4:30 pm.........Knife Show & Collectors Exhibition
4:30-7 pm....................................................Auction
Sunday, April 4, 2004
8-12 noon.......................................Demonstrations
Departure

TANNEHILL IRONWORKS
An Alabama State Historical Park consists of an Iron & Steel Museum, 
Tannehill Furnaces, Craft Cabins, 195 improved campsites, Gristmill, cotton 
gin , 45 historical buildings, etc-


DIRECTIONS
Tannehill Ironworks is located at McCalla, Alabama about 11 miles west of 
Bessemer.  From I-59 & I-20, take exit 100 and follow signs to Tannehill 
(about 2 miles).  From I-459 take exit 1 and follow signs (about 7 
miles).  http:www.tannehill.org

BY AIR
Fly into the Birmingham Jetport which is located 40 miles from 
Tannehill.  Transportation can be provided,. Request in advance from Judd 
Clem (256/232-2645).
.

BE AWARE!
No Alcoholic Beverages are allowed at Tannehill Ironworks


PRE-REGISTRATION  &  ENTRANCE FEE

The Symposium fee is $125.00 per person.  Please pre-register.  Send  your 
name, address, phone number along with a check or money order made out to 
Alabama Forge Council to Judd Clem, 111 Yorkshire Dr, Athens, AL 35613 
(256/232-2645), Ajc665@aol.com.

Master Card & VISA are accepted. Send or call in your name, address, phone 
number, card number, expiration date and name on card. Email: Ajc665@aol.com.

The entrance fee to Tannehill, a Historical State Park, is included.  The 
knife show is free to the public.  Your knife show  table exhibit fee is 
included in the registration fee.  Everyone is encouraged to show & sell 
their knives.

LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS

FOOD
A snack bar,  Sweet Shoppe & Country Store are in Tannehill.
CAMPING
Camping is available at Tannehill Ironworks near the Demonstration Area  on 
Mill Creek.  Improved (water & electricity)  &  Primitive camping. 
For  reservations call 205/477-5711.   Check in at Country store.

MOTELS
There are  many motels & restaurants off I-459  and I-20/59 toward Bessemer 
and Birmingham.

Sleep Inn, 205/424-0000, $53+tax for two double beds, 1259 Greenmor Drive @ 
Ala-52 at exit 6 off I- 459 about 15 miles from Tannehill. Demonstrator's 
Motel.

Hampton Inn, 205/425-2010, $59+tax for two double beds, 4910 Civic Lane @ 
exit 108 off I-20/59 about 11 miles from Tannehill.

Best Western, 205/481-1950, $66+tax for two double beds, 5041 Academy Lane 
@ exit 108 off I-20/59 about 11 miles from Tannehill.

Jameson Inns, 205/428-3194, $65+tax for two double beds, 5021 Academy Lane 
@ exit 108 off I-20/59 about 11 miles from Tannehill.


AUCTION

The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization with over 600 
members.  The Forge Council gives more than thirteen scholarships a year to 
deserving Blacksmiths. The Clarence Kilby Scholarship is funded from this 
auction.




April  2-4, 2004


The Sixteenth Annual

  Batson Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
   at
  TANNEHILL IRONWORKS @ Exit 100 off I-20, 11 miles West of BESSEMER, ALABAMA

Artisans will demonstrate their craft.  Hands-on Mini- Seminars will be 
taught.

Participate in the CUTTING COMPETITION conducted by Jerry Fisk on Friday night.
Bring a sharp knife with forged blade 10 inches or under & total length not 
over 15  inches.
Handle must be pinned with a wrist thong for safety.

Bring examples of your work  for the KNIFE SHOW, COLLECTION EXHIBITS & 
AUCTION.
The  Knife Show and Knife Collection Exhibits will be on the afternoon of 
Saturday April 3, 2004
from 2  to 4:30 pm.

The KNIFE AUCTION will begin immediately after the KNIFE SHOW.
Collectors and knife enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the Symposium and
learn first hand how modern knves are forged and  made.

Participate in the Railroad Spike Knife Contest.  Bring a unique railroad 
spike knife.





            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
          McCalla, AL
        AFC Webmaster
http://afc.abana-chapter.com

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