Loveless Drop Point Hunter

RamZar

RamZar

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Who currently makes versions of the classic Loveless Drop Point Hunter fixed blade knife originated by Bob Loveless?

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I know Bark River has a version true to the classic with a 3.75" blade of A-2 steel and Canvas Micarta scales under $200. That would seem to make a good user?

There's also the Dozier Loveless Design Drop Point Hunter with a 3.625" CTS40CP steel blade for about $1K and lead time of several months.

There are also versions by Chad Nell and many others. Not looking for just sources but a little detail on them as best you know it.

I know the originals are insanely expensive as well as beautiful. If I had an original, much to Bob's chagrin, I probably wouldn't use it. Sorry, Bob, wherever you are.

A blade length of 3.5"-4" full tang premium steel blade and Micarta scales will be just fine. Have not decided on how much to spend. Would appreciate lead times that you are aware of.

Any guidance for sources and historical context is appreciated. That Sports Illustrated article about Bob started it for me so I'd like to read more.


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SR Johnson, but his knives command high prices.

Charles Vestal makes very nice renditions of Bob's knives, quite reasonable in my opinion.
 
I went with Bill Davis, mine is S30V but he also makes them in 154CM and some new CTS steels:

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Lonewolf, Gerber, Boker, Rough Rider and others also produce versions of this classic design.
 
chiral.grolim said:
I went with Bill Davis, mine is S30V but he also makes them in 154CM and some new CTS steels
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longbow said:
W C Davis handsdown. keepem sharp
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W. C. Davis Custom Knives looks most promising with very reasonable prices and options. Will probably get their Drop point hunter Loveless style 4″ blade with green canvas Micarta. Standard blade steel is 154CM.

So, you all think this is much better than the Bark River Classic Drop Point Hunter in Green Canvas Micarta with A2 tool steel? The reason I ask is that it's available in stock through a number of dealers.

I'd rather go with stainless steel like 154CM or S30V, etc.
 
Hello,
I can recommend to Vasyl Goshovskyy
www.goshovskyy-knives.com

He just made me this beauty









93mm blade from Böhler N690Co, 304 inox guard and pins, green canvas micarta handle.

Prices are too good to be true!

Regards
surfer
 
I know it's not a fixer but Andrew demko makes a folding version based on loveless design simply called the. "DPH"
 
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