Peter Bleed Posted September 10, 2022 Report Posted September 10, 2022 I write in sadness to say that my friend Phil Wilsey died today. Phil and I were the Japanese Sword Society of Nebraska and in that role we arm wrestled and swapped together for nearly 40 years. We got along largely because Phil made gendai-to his specialty. He contributed insights and oshigata to several of the early treatments of gendai-to. That focus left occasional older blades to be available to me. He once found an orikaeshi-mei Sendai Kunikane katana that I still own! Clearly, a generation of collectors is passing. And I miss a friend! Peter 3 1 Quote
b.hennick Posted September 10, 2022 Report Posted September 10, 2022 RIP it is a sad day when one loses a long time friend. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 11, 2022 Report Posted September 11, 2022 It's sad losing a friend, especially when he's been a sounding board, for so many years. RIP. Quote
Brian Posted September 11, 2022 Report Posted September 11, 2022 Condolences to all who knew him. These mentors and friends in the community are what keep this hobby alive. RIP fellow enthusiast. Quote
John A Stuart Posted September 11, 2022 Report Posted September 11, 2022 I am sad to hear of this loss. Condolences to friends and family. John Quote
Jean Posted September 14, 2022 Report Posted September 14, 2022 Very sad Peter. Condolences to family and friends. Quote
uwe Posted September 15, 2022 Report Posted September 15, 2022 Sorry to hear of your loss, Peter… RIP! Quote
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