Uploaded March 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Master Smith Joe Keeslar tells the story behind the making of the "Ben Lilly Bear Killer" knife that he hand forged for the 2013 ABS Knife Auction and describes the features of his silver wire inlay, file work, and engraving. This knife is a 2013 ABS Board of Directors Knife of the Year and will be offered at auction at the 2013 Blade Show in Atlanta on June 1, 2013. For more information visit the American Bladesmith Society Forum at americanbladesmith.com/ipboard
Master Smith Joe Keeslar tells the story behind the making of the "Ben Lilly Bear Killer" knife that he hand forged for the 2013 ABS Knife Auction and describes the features of his silver wire inlay, file work, and engraving. This knife is a 2013 ABS Board of Directors Knife of the Year and will be offered at auction at the 2013 Blade Show in Atlanta on June 1, 2013. For more information visit the American Bladesmith Society Forum at americanbladesmith.com/ipboard
