Would you trade a Loveless for a Walker?

Kohai999 said:
Creator of the "Naked Lady" logo, one of the coolest knifemakers' marks ever. If you see one, you can even see the "lips" on the woman.
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This is one of the things that I like least about Loveless's knives. To each his own, but I think it's as tacky as fuzzy dice.
 
Walking Man said:
This is one of the things that I like least about Loveless's knives. To each his own, but I think it's as tacky as fuzzy dice.
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Like you said Walking Man, to each his own.

That is only one of about 15 logos of Loveless, and one of the most sought after, seconded to the Riverside and Delaware Maid marks. It was extremely hard to mate up the front and back logos, an additional complication that many makers would avoid.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Loveless is probably the greatest influencer in the custom knife world.

Go to a fair to middling knife show, anywhere, and you will see lots of people "trying" to make Loveless knives. Some are fancier and some are cleaner, most are cheaper, but none are exactly "right".

If anyone wants to learn more, Logos of the Loveless legend is a neat source of information.

He was the first to popularize the deep hollow grind and mirror polish
Micarta handles
Pouch style, welted sheaths (like a holster)

Most of his designs are absolutely gorgeous. Not always "practical", but most certainly gorgeous.
 
What J.T. said, for me too.

I don't believe Bob makes any knives at this point. Jim Merritt has been with Bob for years and he is doing the knives, has been for years. I believe Bob still makes the sheaths and they're still among the best designed. The shop is only operating about 15 hours a week, both Bob and Jim are in their 70s and both have some physical ailments.

An interesting phenomena (sp?) that Bob only logo's the knives and people push and shove to get one. I'm one of those people!

Win

A couple of my "nudes":

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Anthony Lombardo said:
Loveless is probably the greatest influencer in the custom knife world.

Go to a fair to middling knife show, anywhere, and you will see lots of people "trying" to make Loveless knives. Some are fancier and some are cleaner, most are cheaper, but none are exactly "right".

If anyone wants to learn more, Logos of the Loveless legend is a neat source of information.

He was the first to popularize the deep hollow grind and mirror polish
Micarta handles
Pouch style, welted sheaths (like a holster)

Most of his designs are absolutely gorgeous. Not always "practical", but most certainly gorgeous.
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Well, almost none. Heee! I would have to disagree on th not always practical, but gorgeous. I was talking to bob a couple of weeks ago, about changing a feature on one of the Loveless Connection knives because I thought it would look good. Bob just about took my head off. Quote. "I don't care what it look like, it has to do its job right!" Thats Bob Loveless. AS to the almost, Take a look Anthony! Mike www.lovettknives.com
 
I saw those knives and they look great. I will be looking for them at Blade.

As far as practicality, I would suggest that a flat ground, convex edge, carbon steel knife would be more practical for most serious users than a hollow ground stainless steel knife and offer a much higher level of performance in most cases. But that has been the subject of many debates.


Very few deep hollow ground knives cut very well, but they sure are sexy..
 
Anthony Lombardo said:
As far as practicality, I would suggest that a flat ground, convex edge, carbon steel knife would be more practical for most serious users than a hollow ground stainless steel knife and offer a much higher level of performance in most cases. But that has been the subject of many debates.
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Based upon someone's(forget who now, I THINK it was Win's) observations, I ordered me up a W.E. "Bill" Ankrom 5 1/2" flat ground chute knife from Bill, because the price was right, the time is right and the lines are right. Bill has had some comms with Bob as well.

Really lookin' forward to this one!:D

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hi folks,
one thing I'd like to know about Loveless' knives : did he ever make integral knives ? Dietmar Kressler, maybe the most valuable european knifemaker, makes integral knives with Loveless' design. But did Bob Loveless ?
Thanks
 
There are Loveless integrals out there. Dave Ellis, a purveyor and ABS Mastersmuith, has a few if I'm not mistaken.

Steven, glad you ordered the knife from Bill, I can't wait for mine.

Win
 
Well,
I decided to keep the Loveless. The walker knives that I like are too much. If I could get one with a zipper blade or something really nice. I would consider it I appreciate all the advise.

Regards, Will
 
Anthony! I couldn't possibly disagree more strongly. A convex blade is almost impossible for the end user to sharpen for very long. It becomes a chisel. I too love a nice flat grind. they look stunning. Great for chopping. Wonderful for rough use. The Chute Knife is for first,and formost, cutting para cord. this line can be loose in all the wrong places. you can end up chasing it to your death. You want a super keen edge. I'm not talking chopping, sawing,hacking, rope test, I'm talking lazering thru something with no resistance. If you don't think a hollow grind can cut without resistance, Let someone with no experience, give you a shave with a well sharpened, and stroped straight razor. Hope you make it. I grew up with these things. They can just about slice into you by looking at them. i have never seen any convex edge any where as sharp or dangerous. Mike.
 
Mike,you need to check out Bill Morans Knive's if you have not seen a sharp, dangerous convex edged,he brings new meaning to the term,wicked sharp!
Dave
 
Your right there Dave. But they don't scare me. A a stright razor scares the crap out of me. Iv'e seen and handled them. Thin and sharp scares me a whole lot more more than thick and sharp! Mike
 
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