A while back I happened to have the pleasure of speaking with Jerry Fisk, an ABS (American Bladesmith Society) master smith.
It is my understanding that in order to acquire the designation and use the MS stamp one must create a knife that will pass certain tests.


http://www.americanbladesmith.com/index.php?section=pages&id=178



For example.



I stand to be corrected by those here more knowledgeable than I.

Best,

GWB

A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.