Brian Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 All, it is with great sadness that I have just been informed by Terry, that the great Dr Rich Stein passed away yesterday morning. I think you will all join me in mourning the loss of a leader and friend to all. This is a sad time for me and us all. Rich could be called the founder of the NMB, before it went to Rich T and then myself. As the creator of the Japanese Sword Index, we all appreciated what he did and enjoyed his posts. I'm not going to say much more, aside from the fact that this is a huge loss, and he will be missed. I will continue to host the JSI in his memory. He asked that Terry inform me, so he must have known this day would come. We have had some giants in the Nihonto world, and Rich was one of them. Rich, your memory will live on and you will be missed by all here. I know this will hit hard for some of our members. Rest in peace sir, and thank you from all of us for all that you started. 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Singer Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 A monumental loss. Thank you for sharing the news Brian. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Shocked to hear. Never really talked swords with him, just knew him as one of the guys He will be missed by many, very sad. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakusee Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 May he rest in peace. His website started me off 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.hennick Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Sad news indeed. Rich provided and continues to provide a terrific amount of information. R!P... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 What sad news. Not only was he a forerunner in the world of English information when there was none, but he was just a downright nice guy. We used to talk about knives, especially bowies. He will be missed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curran Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Wow. Time to get out the glencairn and raise a special glass to Dr. Stein. Lots of thoughts and feeling the mortality, with almost 25 years under the bridge since I first corresponded with him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bruce Pennington Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Does anyone know about his extended family? I'm thinking about his cats. Silly of me, I'm sure they are being taken care of. Sorry. blathering a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajo Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Oh no not Rich. He was allways kind and helpfull with a great knowledge not only in Nihonto themes. So sad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Aye, he brought a lot to the forum, going to miss that a lot. A real gent, always friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francois2605 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 That's a terrible news. The JSI is probably the website I've used the most during my searches. He contributed a lot to this community. RIP Rich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Very sad to hear, we all have learned so much from him over the years. His site was the first stop for many of us back in the early 2000's. It will continue to educate many others for decades to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O koumori Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 Sad news. His Japanese Sword Index website is what got me started down the road of Nihonto. I also purchased a few items from him; what a great guy! RIP Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george trotter Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 RIP Rich. Your life and contribution will always be appreciated by all of us on NMB. Warmest memories and thanks... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Ekholm Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 My condolences to family & friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon R Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Was just passing through and saw this very sad news. Dr. Stein was one of the original luminaries of western research into Nihonto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Dec 11th and I'm just reading this now? I'm ashamed of my self...really in shock. Like others JSI was where it all started. I'm at loss for words RIP Rich God love ya. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S. Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Sad news indeed. May his family and friends find Peace in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickupero Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 What news... Indeed a monumental loss, he's contributed so much over the decades. Thank you Rich and RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Is there any among us who hasn't learned something from his site? A giant in the field. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Doubt it, thanks to his website and good will likely saved a lot of folks from buying something they shouldn't of done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 8 Author Report Share Posted January 8 Terry emailed me to mention to those that asked, that she is taking very good care of his tuxedo cat that he loved so much. It is in good hands. She also expressed her thanks for the all the wonderful tributes, she was unaware of how important and respected he was by all of us. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Still terribly missed, except to see him committing in the cat thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 I've come very late to this very sad topic. I first started making contact with Rich when he set up and ran the nmb, so a long time ago. He was always friendly, very helpful and enthusiastic. As a novice I could not have asked for a better mentor. I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to find out. Belated but none the less my sincere condolences to Rich's family. RIP Dr. Stein 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecox Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Thank you Dr Richard Stein for a long term commitment to Nihonto and associated. An intelligent, generous teacher and gentleman. Appreciated and remembered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Darling Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 A hard hit to our hobby, he was a giant and national treasure. R.I.P. Rich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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