Thank you, Adam and Steven, for the best 18+ minutes I've spent in a long time. Although I didn't learn a whole lot new, it meant so much more hearing it straight from Bob himself. It's about as close as most of us ever will have come to meeting him in person and should serve as an important reminder of our roots, of what knives are for. You've done the knife community a real favor.
For me at least, the interview also has spurred some introspection. I bought my first handmade knives directly from Randall, Ruana and Seguine. All were hunting knives and used in the field. Then in about 1985 I ordered a drop point hunter from Mr Loveless. He kindly agreed to make matched handle slabs out of the horns of the first Dall sheep I shot, a commemoration of sorts. I've never seen a knife that felt so good in the hand. I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that despite my best intentions I've never used the knife for its intended purpose. Understandable in today's word, but still a shame. Curse Bob anyhow for becoming so famous. I hope he forgives me.
For me at least, the interview also has spurred some introspection. I bought my first handmade knives directly from Randall, Ruana and Seguine. All were hunting knives and used in the field. Then in about 1985 I ordered a drop point hunter from Mr Loveless. He kindly agreed to make matched handle slabs out of the horns of the first Dall sheep I shot, a commemoration of sorts. I've never seen a knife that felt so good in the hand. I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that despite my best intentions I've never used the knife for its intended purpose. Understandable in today's word, but still a shame. Curse Bob anyhow for becoming so famous. I hope he forgives me.
Last edited:
