Loveless Style.

[irbailey]

Not posted here for a while, having not made much for the last couple of years, but I've got a new grinder and I've decided to make a few bits and pieces.

First one was going to be a Loveless Field & Stream, but being seriously rusty to knifemaking, I cut the guard slot in the wrong place! Not to worry though, a quick profile change and all was well again...just a shame it isn't a Field & Stream anymore.

Second problem was the piece of brass I used turned out to be full of casting flaws. I didn't notice until I worked down to about 600 grit, and decided rather than bin it, I'd mark it 'R' for reject and give it away.

3/8" 0-1 blade with 5" hollow grind, black Micarta, red fibre liners and ugly flawed brass guard.

Second one is a Boot Knife, except it's not actually a Boot Knife in the Loveless pattern sense, it's an extended New York Special blade with a Boot Knife handle. Also, the grind is equal rather than smaller at the top making the grind straight, rather than having the 'S' shaped curve near the tip.

4 7/16" 0-1 blade hollow ground on 2" contact wheel (that was fun!) 9" overall, green canvas Micarta handle, with red fibre liners and 304 fittings and name plate.

Thanks for looking.

Ian.

 

[Grizzly3]

Really nice. I wish mine looked that good years ago. I wonder why so many makers today do not taper the handle tang. Do you find that the taper makes for a better feel and balance when using the knife?

 

[jfk1110]

Dawkind OD and red liners pal...

Great job on those blades!!!!! I'd carry that first one, no problem..... Great lines on it.....And #2 fuhgedabowdit. Just awesome and luv OD green canvas!!!!!! Nice work...

 

[Barry H]

Nice lines........tapered tang..........what's not to like? Nice work, mate!

 

[navman]

Those look great! For the brass, you could always texture it.

 

[Way-Barney]

IRBAILY,

I remember your knives back in the day, and I see that your current knives have lost non of their former splendour. I used to gaze at them and hope that someday I would be able to make a knife that good, I still do!. Your work is inspirational, welcome back.

 

[madcap_magician]

I also remember your knives from back in the day. Nice to see you back, you haven't lost the touch!

 

[irbailey]

Thank you all for your comments. It's very much appreciated.

I'm working on a Chute Knife and a medieval style dagger at the moment (I like to mix things up a bit!) so I may well be posting a bit more in the near future.

Cheers,

Ian.

 

[irbailey]

Really nice. I wish mine looked that good years ago. I wonder why so many makers today do not taper the handle tang. Do you find that the taper makes for a better feel and balance when using the knife?

Tapered tangs certainly lighten things up. These two balance pretty much on the front pin. As much as anything I think a tapered tang looks good.

Those look great! For the brass, you could always texture it.

Funnily enough, I did think about texturing it. I even practiced on a piece of scrap brass. The problem was where to start and stop the texturing. If I had the ability to engrave a line for a border, I'd have done that and textured inside it, if that makes sense.

I've used a lot of brass over the years, but this is the first time I've ever had this problem. Just one of those things I guess.

Ian.

 

[jfk1110]

Thank you all for your comments. It's very much appreciated.

I'm working on a Chute Knife and a medieval style dagger at the moment (I like to mix things up a bit!) so I may well be posting a bit more in the near future.

Cheers,

Ian.

Looking forward to seeing your work more often then!!!! Some fine specimens above!!