Terrible News

[TK Steingass]

What a shock - Bing truly was one of the good guys. My condolences to his family and his close friends in the knife community.

 

[Ben Seward]

So shocked by this. Bing was a friend and a great maker. Will miss being neighbors at BLADE. So sad.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

My head is spinning.

Awful awful awful.

 

[mwschilling]

Wow, shocked and sad to hear this news. Bing was an amazing man and talented maker. Just can't believe it. Hope Mike is dong OK.

 

[JParanee]

Horrible news

I’m so sorry to his family and friends

 

[SBuzek]

Praying for his family, what a shock.
Having just visiting with him in Little Rock.
One of the really good guys,he will be missed.

 

[Scurvy092]

Such sad news. I was fortunate enough to meet Bing through Matt Gregory last year at Blade and he seemed like a great guy. I know how well respected he is here and among knife makers. He will be sorely missed. Really hope Mike is okay.

 

[Scott Hanson]

That's terrible news, I've alway loved seeing his work. Smoke and prayers sent for his family.

 

[SharpByCoop]

I read this just before bed last night and just as Dudley posted.

It made me so stunned, I clicked away and buried my head in my pillow. I could not respond.

We just interacted at Arkansas. He's just as all ^^^ described. Everything was GREAT!

Life isn't fair.

 

[Rick Marchand]

I spoke with Bing many times a BladeShow. As someone already pointed out, he made you feel like you were old friends catching up. I think Bruce had a calming effect on whoever he was with. He was truly a gift.

 

[Mark Knapp]

This saddens my heart.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Such a tragic loss.

 

[jdm61]

Man, that really sucks. How old was he?

 

[Dawkind]

Man, that really sucks. How old was he?

He was just 60 years young....

 

[Willie71]

I never met him, but his work always inspired me. Incredible vision and flow. Thoughts sent out to friends and family.

 

[RogerP]

Oh good heavens no.

 

[canineforge]

So sad to hear. A true gentleman and such a talent. Prayers to Bing's family & many friends.

- Joe

 

[S.Alexander]

Condolences to Bing's family. This is a terrible loss.

Bing truly was a gentleman. He made a knife for me last year, and even offered to give advice if I wanted to make my own. Since then he was always very encouraging and positive.

RIP Bing.

 

[betzner]

I spoke with Bing many times about the knives I acquired from him, what a true gentleman, someone you almost instantly bonded with. A great guy, gone. My sincere heart-felt condolences go out to his family, and his friends. Yep, one of the good guys.

 

[PaulDiStefano]

I've never met him but from every interview I've seen or Thead I've read about him, he seemed like the nicest guy. Wish his friends and family the best.