Tony Norman

[kissakai]

I have this email from Igor from the To-Ken (UK)

I'd left it for awhile as I felt someone who knew him better than would have posted

 

 

Dear Members,

It is with great sadness that I must report that following a brief illness, our long-term member Tony Norman passed away this morning.

Tony will be known to the majority of members as a very active and influential member of the society and a skilled polisher. Many collections within the society include blades that Tony has worked on in the past, and many of us have benefitted from his help as we started on the road of sword study.

Should you wish to send a message to Tony’s family, his daughter Jackie has asked that we use either of the email addresses below:

 

Our thoughts and condolences are with Tony’s family at this time.

 

 

Kind regards,

 

Igor.

Edited August 15, 2022 by kissakai
A request to remove the two emails from a public forum

[RobertM]

Sad news. Only met him once but was a lovely chap.

[Brian]

Really sad to hear. I heard about him often from the UK members. RIP and condolences to all who knew him.

[kissakai]

You tube link

 

https://youtu.be/Wj4X3iALuFs (Tony Norman UK Japanese sword polisher Tameshigiri)

 

 

[Alex A]

The "go to" guy for good quality polish within the UK, was recommended a lot over the years by those that knew him.

 

I only spoke to him on a few occasions, seemed a real gent and was very helpful

 

Sad to hear.

 

 

 

Condolences to his family and friends.

[Mark C]

So sorry to here this news,

 

Tony was a wonderful man and we always had a good old laugh when we met at various shows. Tony helped me with some of my very first blades and stopped me  making many mistakes.

 

I for one will miss them greatly.

 

My thoughts go to his family.