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Grey Doffin Grand Master

Grey Doffin

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I've just learned that Craig Harris who used to have Bridge of Dreams Books and who for a long time was the most important Nihonto book seller in the US has passed away.  Craig was a great guy and a good friend; he will be missed.

Grey

b.hennick Grand Master

b.hennick

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I too will miss Craig. I have a large number of books that I purchased over the years from him. I also continue to enjoy the fittings I bought from him. He was a treat to deal with. 

Peter Bleed Veteran

Peter Bleed

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This is sad news!. Thanks for sharing, Grey. Craig was an interesting guy who moved collecting forward with his book business and with his generally interesting insights. He had a very good eye and encouraged serious interest in nippon-to.

Peter

paulb Grand Master

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I also bought a number of books from Craig. He was always very helpful and easy to deal with.

My condolences to his family and friends

Ed Veteran

Ed

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Odd, I was just thinking of Craig a few days ago.  Last I heard he was fighting cancer and I wondered how he was.  Very nice gentleman, sad to hear he has passed.

Curran Grand Master

Curran

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Craig was one of us hit hard by the Great Recession of 2008-2009.

A gentleman of extremely kind spirit, I hoped he would make it back to our Nihonto community some day.

Learned a few things from him and have long missed his presence.

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Brian

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Sad to hear this. I remember his posts here, and how sad everyone was when he had to give up the book selling business. Seemed a well liked guy, and an integral part of the Nihonto community.

RIP Craig, and condolences to his friends and family.

 

Brian

Marius Grand Master

Marius

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Oh, what sad news...

I have never met Craig, but we have exchanged a few emails and my first old soft metal tsuba came from his collection... 

Jean

Jean

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RIP Craig. Very sad news. I was really sorry when he had to give up his business. I remember ordering from him a very old book from the beginning of last century. It was "lost" in the post. Craig went at length to find another copy of this book to send it to me and believe me it was a hard task.

mdiddy Proficient

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I met Craig at a Chicago show and had a good talk about favorite pieces and he enlightened me about some of his tsuba.  He is responsible for a significant chunk of my nihonto library.  He will be missed.

BMarkhasin Collaborator

BMarkhasin

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All who new Craig will appreciate that our community has lost someone very special.  When I think of Craig, I recall the items he chose to collect and taught me to appreciate.  He loved little kokinko / tachikangushi tsuba -- simple, honest and common tsuba with depth and character that could only be discovered with handling and contemplation.  They were an insight into his character and personality.  Thank you, and rest in peace Craig...

 

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uwe Veteran

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Sad news! I do not know Craig personally, but bought some books from him in the past. I can echo, he was truly a nice guy!

My condolences!

Uwe

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