Internationally recognized ABS Master Smith and Forged in Fire Judge J. Neilson will be heading to a show near you soon.

While most people recognize him as the judge who breaks things on the popular History Channel competition show, Neilson works in the fires to demonstrate his own canister Damascus forging techniques on stage with his apprentice Shelley Jack around the country. He also sets aside time to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans.