JS Performance Test of Neels van den Berg

This is the ABS Journeyman Smith Performance Test of Apprentice Smith Neels van den Berg which is administered by Master Smiths Kevin and Heather Harvey at their studio in Belfast, South Africa. Master Smith Kevin Harvey gives an excellent description and explanation of the American Bladesmith Society's JS Performance Test rules. For more information on bladesmithing techniques, testing, and judging standards please visit the American Bladesmith Society Website and Forum at www.americanbladesmith.com

[@CliffStamp]

That was one of the clearest descriptions of the tests I have seen, why each is done and what they show.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Absolutely amazing! I know this is an old video, but still 😳😁

[@americanbladesmith]

For more information on testing and judging standards please visit the American Bladesmith Society Website listed above.

[@RocketCityGardener]

That looked bigger than an american 2x4. Ours are actually 1.5x3.5. The was a beast of a knife and bladesmith.

[@radarsonwheels1]

I was thinking the same- looked almost like a 3x4

[@moto-fl3rd]

And the wood looked harder than pine.

[@TomofAllTrades]

Love the “breathalyzer” test joke.

[@cwiehle0]

Congrats Neels. Looks like they stuck you with some real seasoned wood there.

[@coupdegrace6533]

Good job

[@matthewbrickman6952]

Yahoo!!!!