Knife is brand new never carried but somehow I got a spot on the back of the leather sheath. TAD only made a couple of these so they are pretty rare. Knife is awesome and I am only selling it because I lost my job right before Christmas. $1000 OBO plus shipping cost
The well-known American boot knife is distinctly different from typical fixed blades; elongated, but built with less height in the handle and blade. These knives were often carried in the wearer's boot such that the blade was concealed inside the boot and the handle sat easily accessible above the boot. Aptly adopting a more nefarious name, the Gamblers Dagger, after its natural functionality led to the end (or start) of many casino brawls, the iconic boot knife held a unique place in history. The classic design of the boot knife was further refined by the renowned knifemaker, Bob Loveless. The Loveless-style is comprised of two key enhancements : 1) a visually recognizable blade style, and 2) expert handle shaping that creates a cohesive Loveless style boot knife profile. Zac Buchanan has crafted a beautiful Loveless featuring a hand-sculpted Micarta handle with a potent weight to handle the outdoors and a distinct subdued finish for the blade and guard unique to this limited edition.
Features
Loveless-Style Boot Knife : Bob Loveless was an iconic knifemaker and is considered by many to be the father of the custom-knife movement. His styles have inspired knifemakers for generations and his instantly recognizable boot knife design can be identified through its visual profile, balance and blade shape.
Buchanan Upgrades : The heavily shaped OD Green Micarta handle with tapered tang creates a sturdy profile that isnt too large for multi-purpose carry yet affords a stronger grip and its slightly altered traditional profile, which features a double hollow ground ATS 34 steel blade with a half swedge, affords additional versatility in the field.
Material
Blade: ATS 34 Bead Blasted and Tumbled
Handle / Scales: OD Micarta Over Red Liners
Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
Dimensions
Blade Length: 4.67" (11.86 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.19" (0.47 cm)
Handle / Scale Length: 4.68" (11.88 cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.90" (2.27 cm)
Overall Length: 9.35" (23.75 cm)
Weight
Without Sheath: 6.91 oz (195.90 gm)
With Sheath: 10.60 oz (300.50 gm)
Features
Tapered Tang
Bead Blasted and Tumbled Blade
Double Hollow Ground Half Swedge Boot Style
416 Stainless Hardware
Double Guard
Sculpted Micarta Handle with Red Liner
Lanyard Hole
Sole Authorship & Handmade Leather Sheath
Labels & Logos
Chem-Etched TAD Logo and Zac Buchanan Logo
The well-known American boot knife is distinctly different from typical fixed blades; elongated, but built with less height in the handle and blade. These knives were often carried in the wearer's boot such that the blade was concealed inside the boot and the handle sat easily accessible above the boot. Aptly adopting a more nefarious name, the Gamblers Dagger, after its natural functionality led to the end (or start) of many casino brawls, the iconic boot knife held a unique place in history. The classic design of the boot knife was further refined by the renowned knifemaker, Bob Loveless. The Loveless-style is comprised of two key enhancements : 1) a visually recognizable blade style, and 2) expert handle shaping that creates a cohesive Loveless style boot knife profile. Zac Buchanan has crafted a beautiful Loveless featuring a hand-sculpted Micarta handle with a potent weight to handle the outdoors and a distinct subdued finish for the blade and guard unique to this limited edition.
Features
Loveless-Style Boot Knife : Bob Loveless was an iconic knifemaker and is considered by many to be the father of the custom-knife movement. His styles have inspired knifemakers for generations and his instantly recognizable boot knife design can be identified through its visual profile, balance and blade shape.
Buchanan Upgrades : The heavily shaped OD Green Micarta handle with tapered tang creates a sturdy profile that isnt too large for multi-purpose carry yet affords a stronger grip and its slightly altered traditional profile, which features a double hollow ground ATS 34 steel blade with a half swedge, affords additional versatility in the field.
Material
Blade: ATS 34 Bead Blasted and Tumbled
Handle / Scales: OD Micarta Over Red Liners
Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
Dimensions
Blade Length: 4.67" (11.86 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.19" (0.47 cm)
Handle / Scale Length: 4.68" (11.88 cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.90" (2.27 cm)
Overall Length: 9.35" (23.75 cm)
Weight
Without Sheath: 6.91 oz (195.90 gm)
With Sheath: 10.60 oz (300.50 gm)
Features
Tapered Tang
Bead Blasted and Tumbled Blade
Double Hollow Ground Half Swedge Boot Style
416 Stainless Hardware
Double Guard
Sculpted Micarta Handle with Red Liner
Lanyard Hole
Sole Authorship & Handmade Leather Sheath
Labels & Logos
Chem-Etched TAD Logo and Zac Buchanan Logo