Complex sentence: In 1976 he founded the American Bladesmith Society (ABS), despite its name this was an international group of knife makers dedicated to preserving the forged blade and educating the public about traditional bladesmithing techniques.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1976 he founded the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). Despite its name, this was an international group of knife makers dedicated to preserving the forged blade and educating the public about traditional bladesmithing techniques.