We regret to inform you that Mike Sastre passed away Last night. Mike was a friend of Spyderco for decades.
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Michael Janich
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That's very sad news, Sal.
Mike was one of the pioneers of making custom Kydex sheaths and holsters and one of the true masters of that craft. He was also an avid practitioner of MBC, a veteran of James Keating's Riddle of Steel and Martial Blade Camp, and the inventor of the G-Clip. He was truly one of a kind...
Rest in peace, Mike.
Stay safe,
Mike
Mike was one of the pioneers of making custom Kydex sheaths and holsters and one of the true masters of that craft. He was also an avid practitioner of MBC, a veteran of James Keating's Riddle of Steel and Martial Blade Camp, and the inventor of the G-Clip. He was truly one of a kind...
Rest in peace, Mike.
Stay safe,
Mike
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RIP sir, thanks for all the work you’ve done in the industry.
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Always sad to see people go. Good to know he had a great influence on so many.
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Sorry to hear about that. Seems like he had a great life and a wonderful big family.
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Sorry for the loss of your friend Sal.
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Was he a member here?
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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Sad to hear this news . MG2
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Glad to hear of people who have enriched my knife experiences. Hate to hear about them in this way. Sorry for the loss of your friend, Sal and MJ.
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I emailed him a while back at his River City Sheaths site. This was within the past year. He was kind enough to send me a response, despite not being able to fulfill my request. What a legend in the blade community.
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Hi Bowie1969,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
sal
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Sorry to hear that.
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That is sad to hear. I bought some sheaths from Mike. Smoke and prayers to the family.
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RIP. G-clip is genius design and now I'll have a new appreciation for it. Sorry for your loss Sal.
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Sad to hear. Mike was one of the stalwarts I'd visit with at the shows back in the day. RIP friend.
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Sorry to hear this, but thanks for letting us know.
RIP
RIP
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Sorry to hear this. RIP Mike. I bought a nice kydex sheath for one of my salt folders years ago from him.
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My condolences to all who knew him.
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I had not talked to Mike Sastre in the past year or so. I bought a few items from him. I met him at a knife show in Grapevine TX in 2002 I think it was. He was one of the only guys that had a neck sheath for the Dodo model.
There are so many people I know that are checking out of the planet in the past two years. I truly wish his family a friends my sincere condolences. The guy was really likable and knowledgable. He sure knew his cutlery.
There are so many people I know that are checking out of the planet in the past two years. I truly wish his family a friends my sincere condolences. The guy was really likable and knowledgable. He sure knew his cutlery.
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Sad news… Rest In Peace.