R.I.P. Warren Osborne

Wow, truly sad news.
RIP, Mr. Osborne. Nothing tops your 940, imo.
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Wow, I didn't know he passed. This is sad news. I always liked his designs, though I sadly never owned one.
 
Had no idea until just an hour ago. Sad to hear another great knifemaker has left us.
 
I first met Warren at the 1987 Knifemakers Guild Show in Dallas. He still spoke with a heavy Aussie accent.
He made beautiful knives and his work became integrally associated with best quality, high end custom work. He will be missed.
 
Reknowned knifemaker Warren Osborne has passed away. He had a long and fruitful career, and was profoundly instrumental in promoting handmade knives and the fun, safe, responsible use of them. Among many other accomplishments, he set standards and records in cutting competitions, and was a founding member of BladeSports International. His leadership helped it become a truly world-class organization that every "knife person" can be proud of.

By all accounts, he was a class act.

I never met Mr. Osborne, but I know that his work and teachings were prominent, prolific and very highly respected. His dedication to craftsmanship and his positive influence will continue to be appreciated by many, many knifemakers, collectors, and users of quality knives for a long time. Rest in Peace, Warren Osborne, and thank you for making the world a better place.

Please join me in observing a moment of gratitude and respect for an admirable human being. We stand on the shoulders of giants.
 
That is sad, and a huge loss to the knife community and the world. I have my Rift in my pocket right now, what a great design.
RIP
 
He will be greatly missed. A nice guy on top of all his accomplishments.
More info for any interested:

Services will be held on Thursday January 7th at 10:30am , the location is:
Wayne Boze Funeral Home
1826 West Business Hwy 287
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-923-2700

There will not be a viewing as he is to be cremated.

The family has requested that no flowers be sent. Donations in Warrens name to Wounded Warriors Foundation.
 
Very sad news. While I do not own any custom knives by him, quite a few of my favorite production knives were designed by him.

Rest in Peace.
 
Should this be a sticky? Maybe it won't need to be.

Rest in Peace. Another great, now passed on.
 
940,well used and and well loved in my pocket. Thank you and RIP, Mr. Osborne.
 
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