zanilu Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 I do not know if I am entitled to do this post but from Patreon I learned of the passing away of Ford Hallam! (https://www.patreon....315&utm_medium=email) I am sad about is departure! He was a great artist and artisan and will be greatly missed! 1 1 16 Quote
Tohagi Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Realy a terrible news! Is this info reliable? Sad regards, Éric VD Quote
thutson Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Such sad news, he was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with his family. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Devastating, what a terrible loss for his family and the community. Quote
zanilu Posted August 10 Author Report Posted August 10 26 minutes ago, Bugyotsuji said: Terrible. Hoping that is fake news. I have received an email from Ford patreon channel. The message was from Isabella, unfortunately I do not think it wad a fake, I wish it was... Luca 2 Quote
Brian Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 I've just been informed reliably. I'm in too much shock to post much more right now, will post later. Very sad to hear this. I edited the title so it is clear what has happened. HUGE loss to the Tosogu world. Condolences to all who knew him. Terrible day. 2 5 Quote
Soshin Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Sad news of the passing away of Ford Hallam. Condolences to his friends and family. Quote
Katsujinken Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 What a loss. May his memory be for a blessing. Quote
Tcat Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 No words other than - Thank you Ford for all your wonderful teaching and insight over the years. The craft has lost a true master. My deepest condolences to all those affected. 2 Quote
paulb Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 He was a very talented man. Condolences to his family and friends Quote
mywei Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 My condolences. An inspiring craftsman dedicated to his art Quote
Lewis B Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Yes, it's true. Andrew Ickeringill also posted the sad news on his FB page. Quote
BIG Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 RIP.. https://www.fordhallam.com WE DO NOT FORGET HIM 1 Quote
Matsunoki Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 What a shock. Ford helped me a lot going way back over 40 years. True genius, not just technically but artistically. What a loss. RIP mate. Quote
kissakai Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 I just posted about this book so now I feel gutted. I'll try and deleted it Quote
Alex A Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Sad to read this, the Tosogu world has lost its main man, a man that gave his time to help and educate others. His replies here were legendary and straight to the point, we all learned something. He will be missed immensely. RIP Ford. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 This is so sad news, and I am devastated. I knew him personally and we had contact from time to time; he has worked with material from me. I loved his sensitive and knowledgeable approach to Japanese art. His suffering has ended, but he cannot be replaced, and his passing will leave a vacuum. 1 1 Quote
Gakusee Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 The world had lost a talent… May he find the peace he sought Quote
general_piffle Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Such sad news. Ford helped me enormously with a daisho, a pair of Ito school tsubas and other koshirae matters. We communicated over several years. He was always a gentleman, a powerhouse of knowledge, and an artist in his craft. This is as much a sad loss for the community as it is for the wider world of nihonto. Quote
1kinko Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 The entire tosogu craftsmanship world in the west was opened up by Ford and he was 1 step away from mukansa in Japan. I hope NBTSK awards him a life time service award. I was fortunate to take classes (3) from him and to visit him in England 2 years ago. He will be sorely missed. 1 Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 Devastating news. My heartfelt condolences. I remember Ford as a patient teacher, always willing to answer questions, inform others about the work and techniques of Tsubako. Wishing everybody, but especially his family and close friends all the strength in the world. Quote
francois2605 Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 What a terrible loss. I never thought I would read this news on the forum. I'm shocked. Condolences to his family. Quote
Mark S. Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 May the family and friends find Peace in the days ahead… Quote
Geraint Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 My family and I are deeply shocked by this news. We managed to spend some time with Ford many years ago when he was down this way, a truly great artist craftsman with a thirst for knowledge and understanding. He has left us too soon and will be greatly missed. Our condolences to his family. Quote
Larason2 Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 I agree very sad news. I feel very priviledged to have learned so much from him, and that he was a very inspiring teacher and artisan. He will be greatly missed. Requiescat in pace! Quote
ChrisW Posted August 10 Report Posted August 10 A terrible loss, may his family find peace. We have lost a great artisan. Quote
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