Sad passing of a giant.

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Robert "Bob" Loveless passed away yesterday. A giant has fallen, a hugely influential and important man in the modern knife making community.
 
Sorry to hear that, but he did make it past 80. That's not too bad for someone who spent all those years grinding steel.

I remember the first Loveless knives that I saw. I had just gotten out of the USAF in June 1967 and was at a sporting goods store in Inglewood CA. I noticed some nice looking knives in a case that were marked Delaware Maid. The price for most of them was $39.95. I commented that they were nice knives, but that I could buy a standard Randall for $25 or less. I wonder what one of those would go for today?
 
Truly a legend, and without a doubt, my favorite maker... I was fortunate enough to meet Bob at a knife show quite a few years back.

Smoke going up for the family and friends
 
I hope you all won't take this wrong, but ... I don't think this is sad.

R.W. led a long life filled with success, respect, and self-fulfillment. He accomplished far more than most ever will; he lived life pretty much on his own terms. He was a prime mover in the rejuvenation of an ancient and honorable craft.

Really, we should be celebrating him. Maybe it's my Irish heritage, but it is far more appropriate to raise a glass and praise his name ... and save regret for a different day.
 
Sad for us that the true giants of the industry, like Bob L., are leaving us. Even sadder in that he was among the most decent of men anywhere. Smoke and prayers up. God speed.

AJ
 
R.I.P.

He was a truly great Knifemaker, and it was a pleasure to chat with him briefly some years ago.
 
I want to thank everyone for their kind comments about my father, Bob Loveless. Yes, he was a giant among men, had a huge heart made of pure gold, suffered no fools, and God will be quite entertained by him up there! His three daughters will miss him very very much. Alison Loveless Aleman (oldest daughter)
 
Alison,

It was very kind of you to come here and post. My condolences for your very great loss.

Your father was revered by everyone who appreciates an artist and craftsman who would only settle for the absolute best.

Andrew
 
UffDa said:
Sorry to hear that, but he did make it past 80. That's not too bad for someone who spent all those years grinding steel.

I remember the first Loveless knives that I saw. I had just gotten out of the USAF in June 1967 and was at a sporting goods store in Inglewood CA. I noticed some nice looking knives in a case that were marked Delaware Maid. The price for most of them was $39.95. I commented that they were nice knives, but that I could buy a standard Randall for $25 or less. I wonder what one of those would go for today?
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A hell of a lot more than the Randal's! Should have bought one!:cool:

M. Lovett
The Loveless Connection
 
Thank you
Andrew. His obituary will be published
in the LA Times this coming Sunday. I
appreciate your kind words for my papa.
Alison
 
Condolences from Botswana. He has made a huge, gentle influence on the world of knives. I have enjoyed his collaborative book on "How to make knives" that a close frieng gave me for my 44th Bday. My son's love this book and it has made them more aware of what my hobby is. I have been recently using it for their comprehension practice. I have longed for years over having the Loveless fighter.
 
He was a very influencial man in the knife community. I came across some of his work and read his books on knifemaking when I was new to this craft.

I was inspired by his double edged fighters. I had only been making knives for 2 years, but his work prompted me to try making double edged grinds, and I got quite good at it.

I will thank Bob for his influence on my work, and I am sure he touched many other makers.
 
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