primtechsmith Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Alfred Haberman has passed away today. April 28th. He was 77 years old... He is survived by his wife Maria, and his daughter Christine. This is a very sad day for all of the blacksmithing world for the loss of a Great visionary of design, technique, and enthusiasm that has been felt by thousands all over the world. Please ring your anvil the next time you are in the shop. This has been reported on the ABANA website from Peter Elga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 His forge is cold, His anvil is still, His hammer lays motionless, His work is done, but, His memory lives on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Truly a great man. I shook his hand years ago but never was able to study under him. He will be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Our condolences to the Haberman family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredlyFX Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I had the pleasure of seeing him demo at the CBA conference a few years ago. He was an amazing artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 If you want to send condolences to his wife and daughter, here's their address: Maria Habermann Am Stiftungswald 3/8 A - 3341 Ybbsitz AUSTRIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The old masters are getting fewer and fewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hi, everybody I don't know wether that piece of information has already been passed on... Alfred Habermann passed away on April 28th. That's a great loss first for his family and friends but also for the whole blacksmithing community worldwide. He was famous both for his sculptures and the work he did on the ergonomics of blacksmithing tools. On the one occasion I met him, I discovered a patient and lively character, always ready to give tips and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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