12-05-2007, 10:26
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Knife Community Loses Great Maker
The knifemaker Bob Lum lost his battle with cancer yesterday.
Bob was the creator of the modern custom tanto blade. No one else came up with this, it was all Bob's concept.
Bob's craftsmanship and design was extraordinary. My words fail to convey what he did, you'd have to see his work to understand.
Bob served in the United States Army in Vietnam, was also a very accomplished photographer but most important, a great human.
Bob,
I'm going to miss you as a member of the Steens Mountain crew, your friendship and yes, your cooking.
Blue Skies Bob.
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12-05-2007, 10:39
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Bill,
I am sorry for your loss my friend.
Rest well Mr. Lum
Joe
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12-05-2007, 10:54
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My most sincere condolences on the lost of your friend, Bill.
May he Rest and Peace and his family and friends be comforted.
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12-05-2007, 11:01
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My condolences, Mr Harsey
RIP Mr Lum, prayers out to your family, the knife community and all those who have benefited from your vision.
LL
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12-05-2007, 11:06
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Rest in peace Mr. Lum.
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12-05-2007, 11:41
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RIP, Bob.
I only met you briefly, and knew you mainly through your works, but if Harsey said you were a good man, that is all the vetting I needed.
Prayers out for you and your extended family.
TR
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12-05-2007, 12:38
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RIP Mr. Lum.
Bill, I am sorry for your loss.
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12-05-2007, 12:54
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Sorry for your loss, Bill.
Rest In Peace, Mr Lum!
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12-05-2007, 13:22
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My condolences, Mr. Harsey.
Rest in peace Mr. Lum.
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12-05-2007, 13:24
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RIP Mr Lum.
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12-05-2007, 13:47
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My condolences to you, Mr. H., and to Mr. Lum's family and friends. RIP, Sir.
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12-05-2007, 13:50
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Rest in peace Mr. Lum.
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12-05-2007, 19:06
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Bob's cousin posted this on another forum. RIP.
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12-05-2007, 19:20
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RIP
Bill, so sorry you have lost a friend. Our prayers are with Mr. Lum's family and friends during this difficult time.
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12-05-2007, 19:40
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Thoughts and Prayers out for all.
Sorry to hear this Bill!!
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