Bill Moran Died

To be now with the losses we've grieved in the past will be great.
they hurt no longer and they will be together once again.
I can only hope to have a short sickness before I move on.
RIP Mr. Moran Sir till God brings us back..it won't be long for you and your love..you've given so much..
 
A friend of mine first told me about him, I would guess three or four years ago. I wish I would have been able to meet him. My condolences to those who called him friend and family.
 
We will miss him, He gave so much to the knife making industry. It was a pleasure to have known him. Ron Reeves Ron's Custom Knives
 
I am glad I had the honor to meet Bill at Blade and then again at Blade West last year. Our community has lost a great man however his legacy will live on.
Our Blessings to all his family and friends.
 
I was fortunate enough to take his last class of Damascus at the Moran School of Bladesmithing. Bill was a pleasure to be around and he always seemed to make time for anyone for any reason at all. One lesson that he taught me that I'll never forget is that not all blade steel needs to be high carbon. Anyone remember his 1018 and O1 damascus recipe? Lots of people argue it's not a stable blade platform. But it's hard to argue with succes, isn't it? If Bill represented anything in his lifetime, it was success. I remember watching him working the rope with his little belt knife in the back of the shop. I don't think he knew anyone was watching. He'd slice that 1" rope in half and just smile to himself. God rest you Bill. And God bless both you and Margaret. She was a treasure to the last, as you were. I only wish I could have known you better.
 
A great man has passed, and gone on to be together with his wife.
May they both rest in peace.

I can't say that I knew the man, but I knew and admired his work and what he built. I'm proud to say I got to shake his hand.
 
As bladesmiths, we must never forget that most of our knowledge and skills come from those who took the time to share theirs. Every blade we forge carries a part of them in the steel and fortunately that lives on forever in the blade.
To show my respect I went to my shop and forged a blade using all the skills and knowledge I have and reflected on how one humble man such as Bill can have a lasting influence on many.
 
Very, very sad. I too recently had some questions about knifemaking and went straight to his book which is one I've had on my shelf for many years.
 
I thought i felt the ground shake....this explains it. I'm sorry to say I nvr got to meet him, but i heard a good deal about him, and none of it was bad. He was a legend in his own time.

Alex
 
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