The passing of a great blade maker

[Justin.Mercier]

I'm just passing this along from another forum where Jim Hrisoulas posted to inform, because I'm sure some people here probably knew them, but Jody Samson passed away this last weekend. =(

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

 

[fitzo]

Thanks for letting us know, Justin.
I had the honor of meeting him once, what must be close to 25 years ago. He was already well-respected in the field even then.
RIP, Jody Samson.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That is very sad news.

 

[silver_pilate]

Sorry to hear this. The world doesn't have enough artists, but heaven gained another.

--nathan

 

[Barkes Knife Shop]

Thanks Justin for letting us know the sad new.
Terry

 

[dsloan]

I had the honor of meeting Jody about three years ago his shop was about 20 miles from where my sister lives. He was a true artist and gentlemen. His work will be missed.

Dave from Diller