What makes a knife a "Loveless Style"?

[Dixieblade57]

This is a thread that was started over in Shoptalk - Bladesmith Questions and Answers
It has been suggested that I shift it over to this forum so here goes!

What makes a Loveless style knife a Loveless Style. Is it the shape, the componets, what it has or doesn't have!

Here is the origional thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...uot-Loveless-Style-quot?p=9719726#post9719726

I would really love to see your pic and an explaination of what you think makes it a Loveless Style a LS short version of Loveless Style!

 

[Kevin Jones]

A "Loveless Style Knife" is a knife and/or knife design based on or inspired by one of any number of designs which Bob Loveless created and made famous.

There's has always been discussion as to how many or which knives Mr. Loveless actually made and even discussion as to the quality of some of the knives to come out of the Loveless shop. However I don't believe many (if anyone) will question that Bob Loveless was certainly one of if not the most talented knife designers to ever live.
In my opinion, this is the "what" and "why" surrounding "Loveless Style Knives".

Here's an old but related thread where you may find some interesting and educational posts.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/473592-Real-Loveless-Food-for-Thought!