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ca Offline Grant Lamontagne

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RIP- Eric Noeldechen
on: December 15, 2024, 11:41:02 PM
You might not recognize the name, but trust me, Eric has had such a major effect on the industry as a whole. 

You may have heard of his work through his company On/Scene Tactical, but even if you hadn't, Eric's work with Kydex was legendary, although he would be very upset to be described that way.  Many (including me) called him a Kydex Master, but he really hated that and felt that he'd never truly earned it- but I guarantee you, if it wasn't for his work, Kydex wouldn't be the go to material for sheaths it is today.  Anyone who had seen his work would agree- in fact, there was a time when his name was almost synonymous with Kydex work.

Early in November he went in for multiple bypass surgery, which initially seemed to have gone well, but it turned out there were some complications.  He was in and out of several hospitals and never recovered.  I just got word from his family on Facebook that he unfortunately did not make it.

I've known Eric for at least 20 years, and some of our old SOSAK members may remember him posting as Normark back in the good old KF days.  Shortly after starting SOSAKOnline and then MTO I helped him out by registering onscenetactical.com and hosting his personal website when he had problems with his old host.

Rest in peace old buddy- you will be missed but your legacy in our industry is undeniable and will live on as long as people need sharp things and a safe way to carry them.

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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #1 on: December 16, 2024, 01:13:27 AM
Sorry for the loss of your old friend.  RIP :salute:
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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2024, 02:26:35 AM
Quote from: SteveC on December 16, 2024, 01:13:27 AM
Sorry for the loss of your old friend.  RIP :salute:
Ditto,,
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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2024, 02:34:18 AM
You're correct in that I didn't know his name, but his impact was tremendous. Godspeed and RIP. :salute:
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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #4 on: December 18, 2024, 05:31:20 AM
Rest in peace.  :salute:
May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #5 on: December 18, 2024, 12:51:27 PM
My condolences Grant.
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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #6 on: December 18, 2024, 03:16:20 PM
Sorry for your loss, and best wishes.

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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #7 on: December 18, 2024, 07:30:28 PM
May he rest in peace  :salute:

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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #8 on: December 18, 2024, 09:10:53 PM
Deepest condolences Grant, and to all his friends and family  :(
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: RIP- Eric Noeldechen
Reply #9 on: December 19, 2024, 05:40:52 AM
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