Jump to content

Congratulations Ford!

Brian

By Brian
in Tosogu

 Share

Recommended Posts

Brian

Brian

Posted
Posted

A few of us have been aware of this for a while now, but wanted to wait until it was official.

I think it is now permissible to post the following:

Recently, Ford Hallam submitted one of his tsuba to the annual NBSK Shin-saku competition in Japan. This is a very prestigious society (as are all the main Nihonto societies) and one of the premier competitions regarding Japanese metalwork in the world.

It was the tsuba recently posted here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12785

Well, it has now been announced that not only did Ford do very well..but he won the first prize (Gold) !!

I don't think we need to emphasize what a huge achievement this is for a Westerner. There is so much more that a non-Japanese has to overcome to gain recognition from the Japanese sword world, and to get first place is really huge.

So to those who had planned on purchasing a Hallam work, but had not done it yet....sorry, but you should have jumped when you had a chance :cry: (myself included! Damn)

And to Ford...a huge congratulations. I hear he will be attending the prize giving in Japan early June. It is great to see someone finally getting the recognition they deserve. (Like maybe me owning a tsuba for having to bear with you here, all those years when you weren't yet famous! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Seriously though, this is BIG. So well done, and congratulations. We expect a full write up of this year's event. You have every right to be very, very proud.

 

Brian

  • Like 1
Jean

Jean

Posted
Posted

Congratulation Ford, I am very happy/glad for you and hope that it will skyrocket your business , you deserve it. :beer: :bowdown: :thumbsup:

 

What I would like to know is : How will it be perceived in Kodogu Japanese circles to have a Westerner win this prize?

Jean

Jean

Posted
Posted

PS: Ford, I hope NMB members will continue to get preferred prices :D

 

Brian, If it may soothen you, I have two tsuba from Ford - available of course for an outrageous price :laughabove:

tony edmunds Community Regular

tony edmunds

Posted
Posted

Congratulations Ford, a truly outstanding achievement .

While your success is a just reward for years of dedicated endeavour it's also fantastic encouragement for every gaijin craftsman/woman struggling to master their chosen craft.

:clap:

 

All the best

Tony

ROKUJURO Grand Master

ROKUJURO

Posted
Posted

My congratulations and my admiration!

 

You are simply the best!

 

May I ask if the items were masked or did the jury know the respective makers?

 

Many years ago, Gerd Knäpper, a German potter living in Japan, participated in a very famous all-Japan pottery competition. Without knowing the names of the potters, the jury chose his work as the best. This was an uproar in the world of Japanese ceramics - a GAIJIN on first place!

 

I think that you also turned the world of KODOGU upside down!

watsonmil Mentor

watsonmil

Posted
Posted

Dear Ford,

My heartiest congratulations. After having seen ( but not owned ) any of your work, ... I was very pleased to see your work recognized for what it truly is ... PERFECTION in metalwork. It is my hope that this recognition translates into commissions from collectors worldwide. After all the years of study and persistance it would be a shame to give up on what you truly love creating :clap: !

... Ron Watson

Soshin Grand Master

Soshin

Posted
Posted
Congratulation Ford, I am very happy/glad for you and hope that it will skyrocket your business , you deserve it. :beer: :bowdown: :thumbsup:

 

Very well said by Jean. Congratulation Ford!

 

 

 

Yours truly,

David Stiles

Lindus Mentor

Lindus

Posted
Posted

Well done mate,you have worked bloody hard for many years :clap:

 

Now two things need to happen....

(1) Get the Kosherei back

(2) As when an artist snuff's it, their work traditionally sky rockets................

 

Roy 8)

b.hennick Grand Master

b.hennick

Posted
Posted

I am very happy to read of your success. I love the tsuba, love your work and your posts. I look forward to hearing more great things from you and about you. I feel very happy being an owner of two of your tsuba.

Success comes from hard work, talent, sacrifice and training. You earned your success because of all of that plus most importantly, the support of your family. No one can do this sort of thing without support. So kudos to you and your supporters!

george trotter Grand Master

george trotter

Posted
Posted

Congratulations indeed!

As a famous man once said "now you are the master"...so now you will need to start looking for a little grasshopper to teach!

Seriously though, hearty congratulations...the richly deserved reward for talent, patience and perserverance.

Regards,

Tcat Proficient

Tcat

Posted
Posted

Haha! Cant say I didn't see this coming sooner or later, because his work is outstanding by any standards. But, big congrats Ford, I can FEEL the positive waves of vindication here!! :clap: :beer: :bowdown: :rotfl:

Ford Hallam Grand Master

Ford Hallam

Posted
Posted

Thanks Chaps, for all the extremely kind compliments and comments. 8) It's funny, having worked towards this goal for so long now that it's happened I don't quite know what to do about...I'll figure it out shortly though. ;)

 

Thanks again for all the amazing support.

 

warm regards,

 

Ford

Baka Gaijin Grand Master

Baka Gaijin

Posted
Posted

Morning all

 

Ford said:

"It's funny, having worked towards this goal for so long now that it's happened I don't quite know what to do about..."

 

Well......

 

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

 

For starters

 

Cheers

takeda81 Apprentice

takeda81

Posted
Posted

Please also accept my sincere congratulations even if you do not know me.

I was attracted to nihonto by my kenjutsu sensei in Japan, but I must confess that you - Ford, opened a new window in me - on the beautifull art of Tosugu , tsuba specially. I am deeply impressed on your work and this amazing achievements are just arriving natural I suppose, because of your hard work and dedication.

A big and heartfully Thanks, for your great contribution to the art !

Gambate neh !

 

Cris L.

Romania

Curran Grand Master

Curran

Posted
Posted

Congratulations Ford!

 

That certainly explains the trip to Japan you mentioned last time we talked.

Bring back many o-miyage!

 

Having quietly watched the forum http://followingtheironbrush.org/

I think this was overdue a bit.

I'm glad the Japanese can acknowledge it.

 

Very well done! Return safely.

Moley Rising Star

Moley

Posted
Posted

Congratulations Ford,

You deserve it.

The Katsuhira's tiger alone would have made you the most deserving.

RESPECT

 

aside/not important

As an owner of original Ford Hallam Koshirae ..

 

I am very very very very happy

post-2722-14196831446598_thumb.jpg

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...