Hey M Lovett, I've got something to tell you.

Thanks Miss Cindy, and a Big Hello Rob! Sorry Keith, but that is just the way it is. Ever look at Bob's. Same, Same. on the numbers. Problem for me at least is that you can't see the tip of the graver, well enough to see where and what it's doing.On a side note, I've had people say that my knives arn't hand made. (Usually at a gun show) because they are too clean. Look factory. (BULL)!!! And go to a table that the stuff looks like it was beat out with a ball peen hammer out of an old rusted to death file,. Now Thats a hand made knife they will say. Bob says that something on the knife should look hand done. Imperfect. mabe there is something to that. After all, he is the greatest success story in custom knives!We must also remember that although collectors a many times more sophisticated than in the day, they still only represent only a nitch market. There is a whole world of users out there. Mike
 
Mike, I actually don't have any problem with the hand scribed numbers at all. That is something that has never bothered me.
 
Keith Montgomery said:
Mike, I actually don't have any problem with the hand scribed numbers at all. That is something that has never bothered me.
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Thanks Keith. I've taken mechanical drafting and some calligraph, but it hasn't seemed to help much. When I'm setting with a prospective customer and he or she ask me to draw a given style, they are singularly UN-impressed!!! And with good reason. Thanks God that I can make something out of steel much better than I can draw it!! On the other hand the Wife is quite good at it. But suffers from carpel Tunnel in Both hands. Surgery has made it even worse. She will be holding something, her hands can spasm at anytime, sending what ever she is holding flying. Scary with a sharpened Big Bear! :eek: Mike
 
Great looking knives Mike and SUPER clean fit and finish. Coop's pretty dang good at what he does also :thumbup:
 
The hand written numbers on those knives is ridiculous.

As is the manufacturers name and logo on custom knives.

Picture a famous painting with the artist's name large in size and in a conspicuous place.
 
1Bigdog said:
The hand written numbers on those knives is ridiculous.

As is the manufacturers name and logo on custom knives.

Picture a famous painting with the artist's name large in size and in a conspicuous place.
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1. Mike SAID that it was only done on the Loveless-Lovett Connection knives. Loveless is a living legend, that is the way he does it, so that is the way Mike does it. WTF are you? Are you famous/living legend?

2. I just looked up Salvador Dali's work. Name extremely large and conspicuous on some pieces. Is he famous enough for you?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Happy Birthday Mike
much Happiness and success to you and your family
 
Kohai999 said:
1. Mike SAID that it was only done on the Loveless-Lovett Connection knives. Loveless is a living legend, that is the way he does it, so that is the way Mike does it. WTF are you? Are you famous/living legend?

2. I just looked up Salvador Dali's work. Name extremely large and conspicuous on some pieces. Is he famous enough for you?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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WTF am I?

Someone who has an opinion you know it all ***. Also a collector.

And I am looking at a Salvador Dali painting that I own as I type this - small inconspicuous scribble off of the actual painting.
 
1Bigdog said:
WTF am I?

Someone who has an opinion you know it all ***. Also a collector.

And I am looking at a Salvador Dali painting that I own as I type this - small inconspicuous scribble off of the actual painting.
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You hide behind 1bigdog as a handle.

We are all big boys in this forum, so a name would be helpful. I can understand why you might want some degree of anonymity, with the quality of your posts. If you think I am an ass, you can call me an ass.:cool:

I would rather be an ass than an idiot, which no one has called ME yet, but I am thinking might be a good description of yourself.;)

Glad you know who Dali is!:D How about Robert Williams, ever heard of him? His painting "Appetite for Destruction" was on the cover of the most popular Guns and Roses album, also where the title of the album came from. Unless you are Jim Brucker, I don't think you own that original. If you look at his later works, the signature gets bigger.

Some guys like Don Fogg use a small signature, or even character in place of an actual signature, in Don's case it is a stamped cherry blossom into a gold plug, in the blade or handle, depending on mood. Some guys like Bob Terzuola use a very large signature. If you don't like the signature, a) don't buy the knife, or b) talk to the maker about your issues, and they may be willing to work with you.

You might not want to trade insults with me publicly, BTW, I am a grandmaster of that art form.:D

Keep doing what you do, Lovett, it is good to see that the quality of your work keeps getting better!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson (who are YOU, again?)
 
1Bigdog said:
Someone who has an opinion you know it all ***. Also a collector.
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You miss the point entirely.

Quite simply, this thread was generated to wish Mr. Lovett a happy birthday and not to entertain criticism of the maker's work or how the knife makers (in general) display their marks.

While it's true that the etching topic arose ( take a look at post # 14 ), you'll see that Mr. Lovett explained "why" in a very clear, mature, and calm manner ( see post #16 ).

Whether you like the hand etching or how makers mark their knives, your post is nothing more than rude criticism and detracts from the intent of the thread.
 
Wisdom prevails. Thanks Gig.

STeven on his game.....:p

Coop
 
Thanks for the back up guy's. Everyone has the right to his or her opinion. Even when shot from the dark. I lo have several collectors, and one dealer that doesn't want the hand etched numbers. I understand this completely. In fact my stencil maker has the sequential numbers avail. However. once again, this just isn't the Loveless way. Love it, or hate it. It's the way it is. As to the Logo. Many fine the Double Nude offensive. And I can respect that. Others will have nothing else from me. Or Bob if they can, for that matter. To each his own. As it should be. Thanks so much for the Happy Birth Day every one. Mike
 
1Bigdog said:
Someone who has an opinion you know it all ***.
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Your staement didn't look like an opinion. It looked more to me like you were stating it as a matter of fact. You certainly have the right to your opinion, but it is easy to give that opinion in a repectful manner, and not in a rude and disrespectful manner such as you displayed.

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Does that signature look small and inconspicuous?
 
1Bigdog said:
Ah ha

EDC means "every day carry"

Sorry
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A collector unfamiliar with this term does not strike me as someone who collects often if at all.
 
Keith Montgomery said:
Your staement didn't look like an opinion. It looked more to me like you were stating it as a matter of fact. You certainly have the right to your opinion, but it is easy to give that opinion in a repectful manner, and not in a rude and disrespectful manner such as you displayed.

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Does that signature look small and inconspicuous?
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Well quite franly I think it is a fact!

I do not make knives, I buy knives.

The pictured knives are magnificent and in a way real works of art that I would consider buying. As a buyer I would not consider purchasing these knives as a result of either the hand etched numbering or the conspicuous logo. I think they ruin the knives. Again it is my opinion but I believe it is shared by many.

If I am correct that others feel the same way (that it is taking away from the makers art form) then it also is taking away from the value of what he/she produces. Artists can do whatever they want with their art form just as I can do whatever I want with my money.
 
1Bigdog said:
Well quite franly I think it is a fact!

I do not make knives, I buy knives.

The pictured knives are magnificent and in a way real works of art that I would consider buying. As a buyer I would not consider purchasing these knives as a result of either the hand etched numbering or the conspicuous logo. I think they ruin the knives. Again it is my opinion but I believe it is shared by many.

If I am correct that others feel the same way (that it is taking away from the makers art form) then it also is taking away from the value of what he/she produces. Artists can do whatever they want with their art form just as I can do whatever I want with my money.
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Then start your own thread and discover if you assumptions are correct, but stop inducing an unwarranted thread drift in this thread.

Jeez. . .
 
Well at least Mike had a good birthday, and I think he knows that we all wish him many more. As far as the rest of this is concerned, if it is going to be discussed, as Gig suggested, let's take it to another thread.
 
1Bigdog, I simply wanted to wish this gentleman well wishes, I didn't want to see him crucified. I can not say how disturbing this is.
 
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