Loveless Style Hunters & SideKicks

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David Wesner

David Wesner

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Hi Folks -

#1 is a Loveless Style Dropped Hunter. FWIW, my Dropped Hunter Pattern is a tracing of a knife made by Mr. Loveless himself, and true to the design in every way. Specs are as follow :

- Steel- 3/16" CPM 154, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Tan Canvas Micarta w/ Bright Red Liner
-Blade length- ~4"
-Over all length- 8-1/4"
-Grind- 10" dia. hollow ground bevels-tapered tang
Included is a hand made 9-10 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath with a nice snap fit

Cost- $295 + shipping





 
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#2 is a Loveless Style Dropped Hunter. Specs are as follow :

- Steel- 3/16" CPM 154, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Green Canvas Micarta w/ Bright Red Liner
-Blade length- 3-3/4"
-Over all length- 8-1/4"
-Grind- 10" dia. hollow ground bevels-tapered tang
Included is a hand made 9-10 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath with a nice snap fit

Cost- $295 + shipping SOLD





 
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#3 is a Loveless Style Semi-Skinner. This is my first attempt at this design. I believe it's more full skinner than "semi-skinner" ;) Whatever the case, it's a very nice knife. Specs are as follow :

- Steel- 3/16" CPM 154, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Black Canvas Micarta w/ Bright Red Liner
-Blade length- ~4-1/8"
-Over all length- 8-1/2"
-Grind- 10" dia. hollow ground bevels-tapered tang
Included is a hand made 9-10 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath with a nice snap fit

Cost- $295 + shipping SOLD



 
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These are really nice David and a heck of deal at that price! Have you ever made a NYS or Hideout?
 
#4 is a Mini-Loveless Style Drop Point Hunter. This knife turned out so sweet I can't contain my excitement. Size is ~65% of the original Loveless tracing pattern I use for the full size model. It is proportionally correct in nearly every aspect. This is a beautiful little knife, and one I'll be making many more of. Just for the record I have 4 more that are nearly complete, in that they only need handle scales attached. Specs are as follow :

- Steel- 1/8" ATS 34, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Green Canvas Micarta w/ Bright Red Liner
-Blade length- ~2-5/8"
-Over all length- 5-5/8"
-Grind- 8" dia. hollow ground bevels-tapered tang
Included is a hand made 8-9 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath with a nice snap fit

Cost- $245 + shipping SOLD more mini's available-contact me if interested





 
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BenR.T. said:
These are really nice David and a heck of deal at that price! Have you ever made a NYS or Hideout?
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Hi Ben - Thank you very much for the kind words. In regards to the NYS & the Hideout........... not yet. I've had many requests though. Being a Knifemaker & an ABS Bladesmith I juggle between forging & stock removal. That being said, since I was a young boy I've been a hunter, trapper & fisherman. Because of that I focus my "knifemaking" aka stock removal knives mostly on Loveless & Herron style hunters, rather than personal protection and fighter style knives............... at this point in time ;) However, the draw of the beautiful lines on the knives you mentioned are pulling hard, really hard, on my heart. So it's not out of the question to see some of the aforementioned on my bench sometime soon :thumbup:
 
Awesome David, I hope you post pics when you get a chance to try them. That semi skinner has a great look to it, and you can't go wrong with the classic green and red on the others.
Again, really nice stuff. :thumbup:
 
2 more to post yet :) Both are my SideKick model. They make excellent pelters and everyday carry/utility knives. I have one in ATS 34 and another in CPM 3V.

1st SideKick

Specs : - Steel- 1/8" ATS 34, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Green Canvas Micarta w/ Bright Red Liner
-Blade length- ~3-1/8"
-Over all length- 7"
-Grind- 10" dia. hollow ground bevels
Included is a hand made 8-9 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath

Cost- $195 + shipping




2nd SideKick

Specs : - Steel- ~.045 CPM 3V, austinitized, cryoed in LN, and triple tempered to 59-60 HRC
-Handle Scales- Ebony
-Blade length- ~3-1/8"
-Over all length- 7"
-Grind- Full Convex
Included is a hand made 8-9 oz. veg. tanned leather sheath

This is a real slicer guys. It's the knife I pick-up for all of my game handling needs. You won't find a better bird & trout, small game, pelter style knive available.

Cost- $195 + shipping SOLD

 
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Dandy work David. I still treasure the double bevel grind Loveless you made for me years ago.
Sorry I missed the bear hunt!:D
 
David: That's some fine work - among the best I've seen. Well done!
 
I'm game for one of those loveless "mini" versions...

do you use wood or other steel than the one used above?
 
Hey Robino- I'll add whatever type scales you'd like to one of the mini's I have on my bench. In regards to different types of steel - these of course are in 1/8" ATS 34. CPM154 or 154CM are the only other type steels I make my Loveless style knives from. If you want to pin down one of the mini's on my bench shoot me an email and we'll talk about handle scale options. All of my contact info can be found on my website ;) Thanks :thumbup:
 
jtoler_9 said:
Amazing work. Wish I had the funds.
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Next time J :)

Morrow said:
Please update your user group settings by following the link below and selecting the membership level you paid for. Thanks and good luck with your sale.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editusergroups
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- no excuses, it's not like I'm a newcomer ;) ...... :confused: sorry about that Morrow :thumbup:

Alan Warren Knives said:
Really Nice work.
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Thanks Alan :thumbup:

TK Steingass said:
David: That's some fine work - among the best I've seen. Well done!
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Thanks TK :thumbup:


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drducati said:
Dandy work David. I still treasure the double bevel grind Loveless you made for me years ago.
Sorry I missed the bear hunt!:D
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Thanks Doc :thumbup: fwiw, I still treasure the Ithaca SxS, especially in the fall. Over the years that sweet little 20 has taken more game than I can count. Everything from grouse & snowshoe hares to goose :)

Yes, I'm sorry about the Bear hunt too................. more than you'll ever know. You know, it's never too late. You still have today & tomorrow to apply for this years hunt. If you're still game ?? ........... http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx Hunt Period - Sept. 10 - Oct. 21, Hunt Number 04 on the drawing application. It'll cost ya $5 to apply. You get a tag, I'll put you in front of a Bruin.

Thanks again for the kudos on the knives Ben. BTW, do you remember Logo's of the Loveless Legend ?? I still reference that beautiful piece of work.
 
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