Loveless Style Knives at Blade

[Murray White]

sorry I did not know of this tour. would have loved to have been part of it for sure.

 

[fujita yuji]

I love Loveless designs. Not Joe Blow designs. Whats wrong with buying a Loveless design, executed better than the Loveless shop at a lower price?

I guess that is the allure to me. I see it more of an homage than a replica.

Loveless is typically regarded much higher in Japan than he is here. he taught them to make his patterns, the Japanese taught him the process.

There's nothing wrong with you obtaining Loveless style blade with cleaner work.
And you may be right about homage. Loveless's work is regarded as something mystically minimalistic beauty here, at least for some people.

While I do believe that a talented maker can add (not subtract ) something special, something particular to him while working within somebody's line.
I'm writing there words thinking Kuzan's works done in America.

Also please do not forget Furukawa Shiro, another apprentice of Loveless.
He does really great work and a very nice guy, although not doing much work
in Loveless style.

 

[peterinct]

Did anyone notice the "Loveless inspired knives" made by Robert Nelson Parker?

I also am NOT qualified to make a comparison to Loveless knives, but I CAN say that his knives were very nice and seemed well made. He had quite a few popular patterns and they were reasonably priced.

Peter

 

[betzner]

Hi Peter-

Yes, I have noticed his work before but never handled it. As you know, I missed Blade because of a last minute issue, but had a lookout posted, LOL.

Jon Klein knew I was grazing for a New York Special to add to a mini-collection of them, so he sent me an image of one of Parker's after he had handled it. It looked absolutely super, but I couldn't make it past the chocolate colored micarta handle. Probably any other color and, for $485, I'da bought it.

Bob

 

[peterinct]

Bob,
I was disappointed you had to miss the show. Was looking forward to chatting with you and seeing your incredible Warenski!

Robert was a pleasure to talk to, and he also had a sweet amber bone handled "hideout" or "NY Special" that I held and admired.

It was on Thursday, prior to the show opening, and he was putting out his display. In retrospect, I should have asked if I could buy it. If I recall it was around $450.

Peter

 

[betzner]

Bob,
I was disappointed you had to miss the show. Was looking forward to chatting with you and seeing your incredible Warenski!

Robert was a pleasure to talk to, and he also had a sweet amber bone handled "hideout" or "NY Special" that I held and admired.

It was on Thursday, prior to the show opening, and he was putting out his display. In retrospect, I should have asked if I could buy it. If I recall it was around $450.

Peter

Peter, I was subpoenaed for testimony, that's what happened to make me miss Blade. I had really wanted to have Coop shoot the Main Gauche but such is life. I'll bring it next year to Blade as a one-time thing.

As to Parker's knives, I have seen a number of them but never held them. What's your opinion from holding?

Bob

 

[peterinct]

As to Parker's knives, I have seen a number of them but never held them. What's your opinion from holding?

Bob

My opinion was that they were VERY nice. Every one was finished and polished well and he had quite a variety. They were priced reasonably, and he was a nice guy. I would guess Robert sold a bunch of knives but that is just a guess.

Perhaps someone else can provide some insight?

As I mentioned though, I have very minimal knowledge of Loveless knives. I'm sorry I missed the educational tour Mr. Garsson conducted.

Peter