Very sad news. I talked with Pat here on the forum several times and he was a great guy. He was, at one time, speaking of trying to make some knives himself and he had commented on my first one that I put up here on the forum. He said it was something he would like to try someday(knife-making). He did acquire the tools and I believe made a knife...maybe more. I know he enjoyed it and enjoyed talking about it. I enjoyed discussing it with him as i was new to the hobby as well.

I'm sure he will be missed by many folks. I was truly saddened by this news.

Rest in peace Pat...Fellow Junkyard Dog. We shall see you on the other side.