HAMMER-IN
Friday & Saturday, August 15-16, 2025
2560 9th Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
Special Guest
Join us for 2 days of Knifemaking and related arts demonstrations
* Winter Meeting Saturday February 8th (at USA Knifemaker - Mankato)
* Spring Meeting Saturday May 3rd - place TBD
* Hammer-In Aug 15th and 16th (Fri/Sat) at USA Knifemaker- Mankato
* TCKS - Sept 26th and 27th- armory bloomington MN
* Fall Meeting Saturday Oct 25th - Iowa (TBD)
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Friday 8/16 9 AM - 4+ PM
Saturday 8/17 9 AM - 3+ PM
Visit: www.midwestguild.com to register
Registration Fee: $75
(Advanced tickets preferred,
Limited tickets available @ door)
Contact Chad Johnson, CTJBlades@gmail.com for more info
Demonstrators:
Mareko Maumasi, Headliner
Jim Pohling, ABS JS - Fitted Guard Technique
Jacob Gaetz, ABS JS - Blade Design and Geometry
James Fleming, ABS JS - Forged Integral Double Lug Guard
Richard Patterson, ABS JS - Heirloom Fit of Hidden Tang with Integral Bolster
Ben Akin - Forged Finish with a Tapered Tang
Jake Krzenski - Sand Casting
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Food truck on site 11 - 1 both days
HOTELS AND CAMPING OPTIONS
Hotels
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River Hills Hotel (off of Hwy 14) 507-388-8688
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Motel 6 (off of Hwy 14) 507-345-6666
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Hilton Garden Inn (downtown) 507-344-1111
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Comfort Inn & Suites (North Mankato, off of 14) 507-388-3800
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Quality Inn & Suites (off of Hwy 14) 507-388-5107
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Campgrounds
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Shady Oaks Campground (About 18 miles from Mankato) (this is our go to campground)
email: shadyoakscampground@gmail.com or call 507-546-3986 -
Sawmill Campground (5 minutes from Warehouse) 507-947-3735 (few spots open)
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Bray Park & Campground (Madison Lake) 507-243-3885