The 2008 ABS Mid-America Hammer in was held at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Troy Ohio.

The demonstrators were:

• J. W. Randall – Keithville, LA Amazing Damascus
• Reggie Barker – Springhill, LA Blade Forging from Start to Successful ABS Testing
• Kevin Cashen - Hubbardston, MI Qullion Daggers, & Cutting Demonstrations
• Jerry Van Eizenga - Nunica, MI……………………..…Blade Grinding & Pocket Knives
• Billy Ray Hughes - Texarkana, TX ABS Judging Criteria & James Bowie
• Daryle Hughes - Nunica, MI Hunting Knife Design & Hands on Bladesmithing Carolyn Hughes- Texarkana, TX ABS Journal Article Writing & Advertising
• James Batson-Madison, AL…………………………….Bowie Knife Handles & Guards
• Butch Sheely - Grand Rapids, OH Hands on Bladesmithing for Beginners

J. W. Randall		Jerry Van Eizenga & Jim Batson
		Kevin Cashen
	Daryle Hughes