Thread: Just saw this video, wonder if he makes razors

Originally Posted by MickR

Not trying to put the mans skills down or anything, but why is it that just because he's passed the ABA does it make him a master bladesmith in a select group of 114 in the world. I think that there would be many such artisans in the knifemaking world that are his equal. Why is it that the American society thinks that their award is the one and only means of discerning such titles???! It strikes me as just a little arrogant.

The man has certainly a great example of a rags to riches self made man, He may not be all that rich financally, but for a man of limited schooling, he sure has a lot of skill.


Mick

Just take the test and you too can be one of the chosen few!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Because we are better, duH!!!!!!

Oh! Were you being serious just then?!...Oops sorry

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Just take the test and you too can be one of the chosen few!!!!!!!!!!!!

It would take me a while longer to obtain the proficiency of that chap...But I already am one of the chosen few...Who have the ability to make a decent knife...Not a brilliant knife, but better than many a shop bought one.

to get the rating ABS JS takes at least 2 years (atending an ABS school cuts a year off) std is 3 years then you can test to see if you pass

then in another 2 years you can test for MS but most cant pass the ranks that quick

jsut like any guild tho you have yearly dues to pay also
there are lots of makers that are top notch that do not have the rating

the best part of the rating is as a web buyer you can say JS means at least X amount of quality and MS = better fit and finish(so long as that maker doesnot slack off as they get older )