help me with a Loveless knife

I was interested in the sheath as well. Seems it shows less wear than the knife which is a little odd IMO.
Wonder if it's original?
 
I wouldn't let a sheath go out of the shop with stitching like that. And I'm not Bob Loveless.
 
As most have already said.early Lawndale piece,Semiskinner. What I like about it is the hidden tang,not too many of those, most were Loveless/Parke and a few Lawndales.
Tough to tell about condition but in my opinion Steven is pretty close with $4k.If it cleans up nicely (not refinished but cleaned) could bring as much as $6k or so.
Dave
 
Thanks for all the replies everyone. The knife was in the sheath, which was in a box that had not been used for a long, long, time. The fit is tight with the sheath, not sure if it is supposed to be or not.

To whom should I send the knife if I wanted to have it cleaned up and what does a cleaning effort cost?

As to what I plan to do with the knife, I am torn. I had no idea the knife was such an expensive item...and the money could help with a long standing landscaping concept I have been needing to implement. On the other hand, my buddy wanted me to have his camping stuff, seems weird to part with such a unique piece of him and history....although I know what my wife wants to do.

Thanks again everyone.
 
it seems to me that whatever is making the knife looked used is just from storing it in the sheath. Looks like someone tried to clean it up with some fine grit sandpaper, but I'll bet you that thing hasn't ever really been sharpened since the original edge was applied, or used much at all. The sheath shows hardly any signs of being carried extensively.

It's funny but I wrote a little rhetorical musing on the situation you are facing currently in the Are You Serious? thread;

"If anything like a Loveless or Moran came my way by some strange twist of fate, I wouldn't hesitate to turn that knife over, and give that money to a few different people to make some knives just for me. You know, unless it was a gift. I do believe in honouring gifts, but that's totally different. I have my way, and beyond trying to explain it further, it is what it is."

Doesn't shed any light on anything, but the timing is weird. Situations like yours don't come up here too often, in fact I think this is the first time in a few years that I've heard of a situation like yours.

What do you think your buddy would want?

You're in Antiques Roadshow Twilight Zone, my friend:)
 
Samael said:
Heh. That's one curse I think we'd all be happy to be burdened with.
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No, not really.

There are a lot of people that simply cannot afford to keep something so precious...the problem is that the money spends, and it is gone...a payment on a kidney transplant, maybe, or sending your child to school...we can all understand that....but selling a piece of personal history is a little bit of torment, if due to need, a lot of torment.

Tough position to be in. Knifemullet, you really have to consider how close this friend was to you, what he would do if the roles were reversed, and what it means to you.

It is your decision to make, not your wife's, not your parents, not the rest of us...yours alone.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Sell it. It's worth more to a collector, than simply sitting on your shelf.
 
Danbo said:
Sell it. It's worth more to a collector, than simply sitting on your shelf.
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I would go the other way , and honor my friend my keeping it.

Get it cleaned up anyways , but if it don't clean up all that well. Heck , I am sick enuff in the head to actually use it.


As STeven mentioned , if the $$$ would be used for a life changing event , then sell it. If not , hold on to it. Who knows what it will be worth years from now.
 
anyone consider contacting the Loveless shop and finding out if they would do a cleanup and at what cost and what time period?
 
Murray White said:
anyone consider contacting the Loveless shop and finding out if they would do a cleanup and at what cost and what time period?
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That is why I said have Jim (Merritt) do it....I imagine the cost would be negligible and wait time fairly brief.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Yep, 4000-4500 the way it is.

Last time I talked to Jim, he wasn't cleaning up knives for very many people. Seems that a lot of dealers want to send in knives to have them refinished, or touched up to sell for a little more(Lot More). Jim doesn't have the time. That and the dealers usually don't want to pay much if - anything for the service. . Yet they have no problem raising the price substantially. Of course it's a different story if the original purchaser sends in a knife. Then Jim will sometimes try to make the time. But usually Bob or Jim just give people My number. Refinishing Vintage Loveless Knives is one of my passions and have both Bob and Jim's approval on it. That and if there is anything special about the knife that I need to know, they are only a call away. We speak the same language when it comes to Loveless Knives.

This in "NOT" a solicitation for Business! So please don't anyone get their panties in a wad.
I Swamped!

M. Lovett
 
If Michael would clean it up that is a no brainer for me. As in for selling the knife IMHO if one of your kids needs something I think your friend would understand as for a landscape project I would not even consider it. I am sorry for the loss of your friend and hope this knife serves you well the rest of your days. Since your friend used this knife he would probale tell you to use it but only you know what he would want
 
Michael Lovett said:
Yep, 4000-4500 the way it is.

Last time I talked to Jim, he wasn't cleaning up knives for very many people. Seems that a lot of dealers want to send in knives to have them refinished, or touched up to sell for a little more(Lot More). Jim doesn't have the time. That and the dealers usually don't want to pay much if - anything for the service. . Yet they have no problem raising the price substantially. Of course it's a different story if the original purchaser sends in a knife. Then Jim will sometimes try to make the time. But usually Bob or Jim just give people My number. Refinishing Vintage Loveless Knives is one of my passions and have both Bob and Jim's approval on it. That and if there is anything special about the knife that I need to know, they are only a call away. We speak the same language when it comes to Loveless Knives.

This in "NOT" a solicitation for Business! So please don't anyone get their panties in a wad.
I Swamped!

M. Lovett
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Mr. Lovett:

May I contact you via your buisness, I would very much like you to have the knife cleaned. If so, can you supply your contact info? Sorry if this breaks any forum rules.
 
knife-you'd be doing the knife a favor sending it to mr lovett to be cleaned......if it were me-and i DIDN"T need the money for a kidney operation or medicine for my child......i'd have it cleaned up and proudly carry it in honor of my friend......hope u don't rack your brains deciding what to do.....and please post pics when u get it back if u get it cleaned.....ryan
 
If you are planning on selling the knife I would not have anyone clean it up but the Loveless Shop,altered knives suffer in value.
In my opinion the piece is worth more as it is than after another maker cleans it up and yes,it should be disclosed upon sale that it was reworked by someone other than Loveless or Merritt.
Dave
 
My plan is to have the knife cleaned and then display it, it's too cool and has a tie that's too personal to sell.

Thanks again for all the input, it's obvious you all really care about knives and the maker of the one I was lucky enough to end up with.
 
knifemullet said:
My plan is to have the knife cleaned and then display it, it's too cool and has a tie that's too personal to sell.

Thanks again for all the input, it's obvious you all really care about knives and the maker of the one I was lucky enough to end up with.
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:thumbup: Although...keeping it as it is and using it would be good, too!:)
 
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