INSPIRED BY A PIONEER

ABS master smith Sam Lurquin is an imposing man by most standards. Checking in at over 6-foot-6 and 204 pounds, the big Belgian began his award-winning bladesmithing career over 20 years ago. A trainer of working dogs, Sam decided to make bladesmithing his full-time occupation about five years ago. Meanwhile, his dog training is strictly limited to home these days as most of his free time is spent at the forge.

Sam answered questions through his interpreter, Stephan. When