Sad Tidings...the passing of a Legend

[jph]

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 passed away Saturady, Dec 27 he collapsed at work, Albion Arms, 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...

Dr Jim Hrisoulas
Henderson, Nevada

[David Broadwell]

Sad, indeed. I never met Jody, but I've admired his designs for most of my 29 year career. His Conan swords were very inspirational!

David