American Bladesmith Society，美国刀匠协会。ABS协会倡导手工锻造，因此这些刀匠的作品绝大部分是纯手工锻造，产量极低，甚至孤品唯一。ABS刀匠分为两种：一种Journeyman Smith，初级锻造刀匠，简称JS级刀匠。另一种Master Smith，资深刀匠，简称MS级刀匠。世界各大展会通常把ABS协会的MS级刀匠称呼为大师级刀匠。ABS是目前世界上最权威的专业机构。
American Bladesmith Society bladesmiths represent the cutting edge of forged blade performance and design on six continents. Our mission is preserving and promoting the ancient craft of forged knives through education, testing and certification. Our passion is crafting knives featuring forged blades in the pursuit of the ultimate high performance cutting tool.
The American Bladesmith Society was formed primarily to encourage and promote activities involving the art and science of forging metal, particularly tools, weapons and art forms. The objectives of the educational programs of the ABS are to inform and educate knife makers and the public about the art, science, technology, history and culture relating to forged edged tools, weapons and artifacts and the proper care and use of these objects.