Off Topic Rob Patton of Patton Knives has passed away

[Didgeridude]

I posted in the general forum but there might be a few more here that knew him a little better, but Rob Patton (ABS Mastersmith) passed away on February 18th. He was a titan in the custom knife world and will be very missed.

 

[Mongo]

R.I.P. Mr. Patton. Condolences to family and friends.

 

[Albin]

Sorry for Knifedom's loss.

 

[luethge]

That’s awful. Condolences to his family.

 

[fishface5]

Oh no! RIP and condolences!

 

[d762nato]

I've always admired his blades May He RIP, and Prayers sent.

 

[Dawkind]

Daum…RIP my friend.

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

RIP Sir

 

[Bill Siegle]

RIP Rob

 

[i4Marc]

Rest in peace. I'm sorry for his friends and family.

 

[Win Heger]

So sorry to hear this, R.I.P., Rob.

 

[Stumpy]

This is so very sad, RIP Rob.

 

[bigfish]

Oh my god, spoke to him last week!
Rest in peace my friend.

 

[3D Anvil]

RIP good Sir.

 

[parfums95]

Sincères condoléances a toute la famille…