Amas Sambas - Biography

Amas Sambas, was born in Ciwidey, Kabupaten Bandung on 15 February 1959, husband and wife pair of, oneng Kartaatmadja with Almarhumah Aisyah. He is the first child, and from the four brothers. Status Married with Sopiah and has six children.

Profession as a smith started when he was 12 years old. Work begins as the first Co. Asst. Bladesmith (Panjak) and should be done every day after school. At the age of 16 years, he has become bladesmith, talented. According to the elders around Kampung Lio, Ciwidey, Talent he once very prominent and makes it as a talented young bladesmith.

At the age of 20 years, he has set a solid choice and choose the profession as a blacksmith of his life choices. Some of the products that he has created a commercial and be successful has to cover the needs of his life. Products such as agricultural tools, such as: hoe, sickle, slave, Cungkir, etc.. Since the age of 25 years he specialisasi to take a machete with a variety of product models and type, among others: Pameuncitan, Galonggong, Jonggol, Paut Nyere, Simeut Pelem, Salam Nunggal, Jepangan, Hambalan, Gula Sabeulah (Bedog Cepot), etc..

Technical ability and his unique style of hammering, the end result product is perfect in accordance with virginity. So that makes the final product is very attractive because of the technical, aesthetic, function and its anatomy is perfect. Have a fun personality in socializing, always humble, and polite, but discipline in the profession. Making his name as a famous expert chopper, best in the Ciwidey. He makes quality machete.

Acquainted with the Bayu S. Hidajat, through Mr. Rohana, of Koperasi Mandala Koprasi Pasir Jambu, Ciwidey, in August 1996. I remember the exact time that the number four sons, named Heru Pamungkas is still in the Mother carrying cloth Sopiah and aged 9 months. This makes the introduction of braided at a very good, so Kel. Amas Sambas have been received at both the Kel. Hidajat as big brother.

I was just a process of appeal with the study Jajang Suhanda, in Solo. Jajang Suhanda have keakhlian finishing, especially Grinding and Polishing. When it is very difficult to find a blacksmith who want to learn to make steel damascussteel. I finally found the right person, in accordance with the criteria I have specified, that is has a high technical skill in the areas of blade Forging, mental and spirit of learning and want to start with a hammering technique, which according to my criteria.

I was just a process of appeal with the study Jajang Suhanda, in Solo. Jajang Suhanda have specialist finishing, especially Grinding and Polishing. When it is very difficult to find a blacksmith who want to learn to make steel damascussteel. I finally found the right person, in accordance with the criteria I have specified, that is has a high technical skill in the areas of blade Forging, mental and spirit of learning and want to start with a hammering technique, which according to my criteria.

On 17 August 1996, a date that means for us both. On that date we try to make damascussteel first and make Amas Sambas as the first person to successfully make Pamor steel. I still remember the exact time that we learn of three. I as a technical advisor and material composition Amas Sambas ago as a Master Bladesmith (Pandai Metal) and Aka as a Co-Worker (Panjak). From the start when it is Gosali Pamor Siliwangi Gosali birth and set the property as Amas Sambas Creative workshop we are currently in beralamatkan. Kampung Lio, Desa Mekarmaju , Kecamatan Pasir Jambu, Ciwidey, Kabupaten Bandung.
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Photo Profil: Amas Sambas (Bladesmithing)
Location: GPS - Workshop
Photographer: Adi Rahmatulloh
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