ABS Master Bladesmith, Jason Knight.

Jason Knight received his ABS Mastersmith rating along with the B.R. Hughes Award for the best knife by a Mastersmith candidate.

Jason Knight’s passion for knives developed at a young age while growing up in the hinterlands of Charleston, South Carolina.
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His passion led him to attend the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing in Old Washington, Arkansas, in 2001, where he trained under Master Bladesmith Jay Hendrickson.
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Jason turned his childhood passion into a 30-year career in bladesmithing. In 2007, he received his ABS Mastersmith rating along with the B.R. Hughes Award for the best knife by a Mastersmith candidate. His techniq ue and recognizable style have made his blades some of the most sought after in the industry.

Jason shared about: 

• Jason Knight’s  interest in blades to childhood influences such as reading fantasy novels and participating in outdoor activities that required a good knife.
• The need for balancing hardness and toughness in blades, depending on their intended use, such as chef’s knives versus hunting knives.
• The diversity in the crafting process of different items like swords, emphasizing the importance of authenticity even in recreational pursuits.