JPH Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Evryone.. Most folks who are in the custom knife industry that aren't long timers like myself and several other here, the name Jody Samsom is "new"...To those of us who have been around, know the name, many know the man. Jody Samson passed away Saturady, Dec 27 he collapsed at work, Albion Arms, doing what he loved best..creating knives, and was pronounced dead from pnuemonia. He was a true artist in many different mediums and a great friend and collegue of mine. In fact a lot of his work was featured in my first book. He fashioned the swords used in the "Conan" films and frankly, he taught me how to hollow grind and I showed him how to forge. I am truly saddened by this man's passing as a great light has been put out all too soon.... Walk with Tubal Jody, carve your work into the heavans and know that this humble man misses you...and treasures your memory and what you mean to anyone that made a blade... Dr Jim Hrisoulas Henderson, Nevada Quote
NOS Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 My prayers are with him and all that knew and loved him. My anvil will ring for him today. This is a great loss to the knife making world. Let the anvils ring in his honor everyone Quote
littlewolfsmithy Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 not much of a knife guy here, but any man dyin doin what he loves is an honorable man in my eyes, may his journey back to mother earth be joyous and peaceful, and the lessons he taught be forever lasting. Quote
viking-sword Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Soon as I finished reading that I got up and took my best forging hammer, took it to my best anvil, and let her ring three times. Not a bad tradition to start for those fallen, and got up flyin! He will be missed! Quote
nett Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 An quiet stroll through his online gallery is, well, simply astounding and speaks volumes of his magical ability. JodySamson.com -- Gallery Quote
Makoz Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Sorry to hear about his passing. I just went through a few pages of the gallery, what an amazingly talented man! He must have been a real inspiration to work with. Regards, Makoz Quote
Messerist Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 No truer words have been spoken. His passing leaves a void that will take a huge spirit to fill. Godspeed. Quote
Conan_568 Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Terrible news. Then World is a much poorer place with his passing. Quote
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