Marcus Lin New York Special

Big Rick

Big Rick

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:D:D:D:D I received these pics from Marcus this morning of a Loveless style NYS I commisioned of him a while back, its #5 of 10 that he is making for me in all Bob's style, next one a boot knife. He finished this knife a couple of weeks ago and was sent to Coop to to do his magic on it. I think you will agree both excelled themselves.

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Well, I guess I better attach mine to the mix here. Marcus makes quite the beautiful NYS, huh?

Best,

Bob
 
I like the knives but scratching the shop # on the knife just kills it for me. Why do it?
 
betzner said:
Well, I guess I better attach mine to the mix here. Marcus makes quite the beautiful NYS, huh?

Best,

Bob
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Bob, I agree Marcus's work is top notch, here's the first four he made for me. Sub hilt, Wilderness, Chute & Drop Point.

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martinr said:
I like the knives but scratching the shop # on the knife just kills it for me. Why do it?
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Because thats the way I wanted it, if it's good enough for Bob Loveless it's good enough for me, anyway if we all liked the same things it would be a very boring world.
 
This looks great. My favorite maker for NYS is Steve Gatlin. But this is quite close! Loveless also made this kind of sheath.

Congratulations!
 
Big Rick said:
Because thats the way I wanted it, if it's good enough for Bob Loveless it's good enough for me, anyway if we all liked the same things it would be a very boring world.
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I'm not saying there's anything wrong with your knife, I would prefer a serial # or shop # done more like a makers mark. I don't like the way it looks on Loveless knives either and yes you're right it would be a boring world if we all liked the same things.

Does Marcus Lin put a shop # on all his Loveless style knives or was it requested for this piece?
 
Does Marcus Lin put a shop # on all his Loveless style knives or was it requested for this piece?

Martin, I think he does, but I'me sure if he was asked to he would leave it off. I just could not buy all the Loveless knives I like, so for me this is the next best thing.
 
martinr said:
I like the knives but scratching the shop # on the knife just kills it for me. Why do it?
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Would a Michael Jackson tribute dancer NOT wear a jeweled glove?

Just sayin..... :p :thumbup:

I've been yearning to see JUST how clean Marcus' knives are. I wasn't disappointed!

Coop
 
Cracking knife Rick.:cool:
As are all the others in your Marcus Lin collection...:D
I've got a dropped hunter with stainless fittings and green canvas Micarta by Marcus and his work is flawless. (I was going to post the WIP that he kindly did for me, but I lost all the photos when my PC recently died:mad:)
As for the shop number, I've never really considered it. As Rick says, 'If it's good enough for Bob Loveless, it's good enough for me';) If anything I think it adds something to the knife by giving it an 'identity' if that makes sense.

Ian
 
Oh man i am loving the work Marcus does, thanks for the pics of his work. I need to get one of his pieces real soon.
 
Beauty. Very nice. Work and Commision. You've got good taste Rick!
Dozier (not Bob)
 
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Does Markus solder the bolsters and guards?

I know Loveless does but I'm wondering if other makers in his style do, and if it is more desirable, or if a seamless, solderless fit is.

Thanks
Mark Behnke
 
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