The Mid-America Hammer-In is the American Bladesmith Society’s largest Event. Very centrally located in the Midwest United States it continues to grow and offer unparalleled access to information for beginners to advanced smiths. Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Blacksmith Association, the facilities are second to none at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Troy, Ohio. Demonstrations are held in several well-equipped areas just foot steps away from each other. We have an excellent barbeque being brought in for food and there will be live music on Saturday night. These additions with the on site camping also makes this Hammer-in the social event of the year.
Our lineup of demonstrators this year is impressive, with ABS Mastersmiths and other experts in their fields that you have probably always wanted to meet. The weekend will include learning opportunities for fledgling forgers to Master Bladesmiths, its own knife show, and physical performance testing for Journeyman and Master Bladesmith certification (JS & MS judging this year).
August 27 - 30, 2026
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Call Joel Worley, Hammer in Coordinator, at 937-638-9518 or email jaworleyknives@gmail.com for more information about this event.
Activities:
- Item Exchange: Something that whirls, twirls or spins!
- Live & Silent Auction & Gallery
- Regional Challenge: Balance & Motion (with literal motion)
Meet the Demonstrator:
Steve Schwarzer
The amazing FABA Charter Member, BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame inductee, and longest continuously serving ABS Master Blade Smith (and) Steve Schwarzer will be demonstrating at the Annual Conference!
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Joe Davis
Joe Davis of Old School Crafts will be demonstrating his sculptural techniques. (Check out all Joe is into on his Instagram pages )
October 16 - 18, 2026
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MORE TO SEE! MORE TO DO! COME FIND YOUR NEXT CUSTOM KNIFE !
The Texas Custom Knife Show is the fastest-growing blade event in the Lone Star State — bringing together the best custom knifemakers in Texas and from beyond, combined with a show that is interactive, hands-on for attendees, and has the most entertaining contests and demonstrations to see!
9333 Airport Road
Conroe, TX
77303
October 17-18, 2026
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List of Demonstrators:
- Darryl Reeves & Karina Roca
- Matt Jenkins
- Zeevik Gottlieb
- Lin Rhea
- Celeste Flores
- Sergey Denisiuk
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Bentonville, Arkansas
Benton County Fairgrounds located just 4 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The fairgrounds include ample room for parking, 5 acres for tent camping, RV hookups, and plenty of space for all conference activities.
November 11- 14, 2026
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