I describe step by step how i made a bob loveless drop point hunter knife. As he didnt make an impression as a reliable buyer, the salesman told bob that the knives are on nine months backorder. The knife has a fine taper tang accented with red spacers. This story of the life and times of bob told by jw denton with many examples of loveless bob loveless jw denton at.
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These knives, and the use of the american football shaped logo, are made with permission from bob loveless. I can combine them into one file in 15 seconds if you like. Knifemaking, brent harp, loveless knives, harp knives. Jim did not wish for the shop to continue under anyone. Blade lovers everywhere will appreciate this comprehensive library of knife books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The photos are all black and white, and a little dated, but the information is timeless. Having looked around the web for decent starting points for making knives, i found a lack of. This page is provided to make some information ive found on knife making. Be bold throw a pick of a knife you made or of a true loveless up there and point out the aspects of the given knife that you think, denote it in the loveless style. Meaning that the fronts would great on two knives, but the backs would be a bif off. Bob loveless beretta collaboration sheath knife bob loveless beretta sambar stag. So dropped hunter set piker alone utility archer chute knife boot knife. Risultati immagini per bob loveless knife drawing designs survival knife.
I have a number of odd ball patterns that show the evolution of some of the loveless patterns. Photographs clearly illustrate the techniques, as the authors show several different ways to make knives. Bob loveless or rw loveless, was an american knife maker who designed and popularized the hollowground drop point blade and the use of full tapered tangs and screwtype handle scale fasteners within the art of knifemaking. Forging and stock removal, mirror polishing, sheath making, safety techniques, required tools and supplies and more. Todays featured knife is yet another rare puppy, an amberstaghandled wilderness model. Bob loveless custom knife stag lawndale straight hunter. Knife template, knife patterns, pdf patterns, knife making tools, knife stand.
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This is a site of that shows a small collection of the well known bob loveless knives as well as many other knives made by great knife makers like daniel winkler, william henry, john young, and steve johnson. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Knifemaking with bob loveless download ebook pdf, epub. Risultati immagini per bob loveless knife drawing designs tip survival meaning in tamil mike pewtherer, founder of woodland ways, a company. Loveless never wanted to match his stag, he said i can get two good knives out of one set of stag. Station riverside, c shop price list may 1, 1974 applies to edition catalog 4dr 3ss 4cr 51. For help with downloading a wikipedia page as a pdf, see help. Most knife making steel has a carbon content between 0.
As a lifelong enthusiast and collector, i began making fixed blade custom knives in 2004. Gives complete instructions on making high quality handmade knives. Download the 1973 blade magazine issues in digital pdf. Making the loveless style is what i concentrate on the most, but i am going to offer some integrals in the future. Knives of all types and styles can always be created in a factory setting just like anything else. The story ive heard is that he started making knives because he tried to buy a randall and discovered a 9 month wait. A custom knife collection is not complete without having a one of bob loveless knives in it. Exquisite knives specializes in highend collectibles from the worlds greatest bladesmiths. Bookss book knifemaking with bob loveless by durwood hollis. Beautiful knives by bob loveless, bill moran, and more. Have bought many books including loveless to find patterns that a noobie like me can. Robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010, a.
They are shown as examples of the models that we currently produce. If he would like to make knives that is great, just create your own brand and logo. John gives an overview of the life of bob loveless with examples of some of his favorite knives. Wayne goddards classic knifemaking book, now revised with even better. Includes two different chapters on sheath making as well. Just finished up this extensive project for knife maker dr. Bob drew an example of what he had in mind on the back of a menu which i have posted in the past which was very similar to the knife produced. Written in a very userfriendly style, this book is full of information. When riverside knife maker bob loveless passed away a year ago, he left behind a legacy that will live on as long as people carry knives. How to make a loveless drop point hunter knife youtube. Also a flat blade blade is easier to mark for edge thickness and grind height. I saw a hierarchy i respected and that was the hierarchy of age. Living on the edge bob loveless knivespdfknifemakerc.
In 1953, bob loveless saw a couple of randall made knives, highly praised at the time. I like the challenge of a doubleground knife and am particularly devoted to the knife styles of sr johnson and bob loveless. This is scanned directly from a new edition and is the best quality possible, the origional text is a dark black and white print. Robert bob loveless is regarded as one of the most influential. According to denton, loveless started making hunting knives in the 1950s and conceived his additions to the genre. Does book learning translate into a for blades guide to making knives. Hollis wrote the book and takes you through making knives the loveless way in word and color pictures, including the tools, blade, handle, sheath and edge work, and much more. Contains valuable information and many color photographs. Henckels is a knife manufacturer based in solingen, germany. Blade magazine cutlery hall of fame blade magazine. An elemental design combining the traditional, clipped tip and the loveless touch. Durwood hollis knew loveless and visited the loveless shop many times.
I started knife making 10 years ago and bob loveless was one of the first names i heard when i began my adventure into the craft. The function and feel of the loveless design is everything i try to accomplish when making my knives. I started taking pictures not intending to share and then thought that people might find this interesting so the pictures get better. Click download or read online button to get knifemaking with bob loveless book now. Blade aficionados will revel in color photos from inside the late bob loveless knife shop, and of his knives, as author. These titles come from some of the best knife makers of all time, including the great bob loveless. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Like i said there is not right or wrong, you are not being graded and the most anyone can do is disagree with you, they cant eat you. This is a stepbystep howto manual for the serious knife maker. Henry got him to ny in 1971 where they struck up a deal. Local customers can call 5803692316 and order for pickup monday friday.
Blade aficionados will revel in color photos from inside the late bob loveless knife shop, and of his knives, as author durwood hollis details loveless stockremoval method of knife making, tools of the trade, designs, heat treating and tempering of blade steel, handles, sheaths, knife care and maintenance, and tips for the field. The next year he wrote his classic kill or get killed, a bestselling military and police manual on close combat, now in its 28th. Since the first time i saw a loveless knife i was hooked. John denton buy sell trade vintage bob loveless knives. The bob loveless big bear pattern by zac buchanan features a hand rubbed satin finished blade with 3. Bob loveless was the premier knife maker and designer in the 20th century. A small sample of the beverages that were injured during the making of this. He was known as one of the most innovative custom knife makers. Loveless bob loveless scanned book pdf this is scanned directly from a new edition and is the best quality possible, the origional text is a dark black and white print. The handle has stainless guard and subhilt, green can.
The larger knives are cpm154 and the smaller 154cm. Shop order form please complete all information requested on this form. So far weve had a new york special, drop point hunter and wilderness. In the unforeseen turn of events in the 1940s, he graduated from chicagos armour institute of technology, which was based on the foundations of the german bauhaus school. I manufacture knives of my own design but mainly focus on loveless style knives because of the unequaled design, functionality and beauty of the loveless knife. Hey guys last month i did a list of bushcraft books and pdfs but i took a notice that everytime i search for knife making stuff i don. Blade aficionados will revel in color photos from inside bob loveless knife shop, and of his knives, as author durwood hollis details loveless stockremoval method of knife making, tools of the trade, designs, heat treating and tempering of blade steel, handles, sheaths, knife care and maintenance, and tips for the field. A knife is a tool, and i make em to be used, loveless groused to the times. Download how to make knives bob loveless pdf torrent. Bob s nephew is not a notable knife maker and is in no way able to produce a knife to the standards of bob loveless or jim merritt. By the 1970s and 80s, schrade, gerber and beretta were among the companies offering reproductions of the droppoint hunter. Jul 24, 2012 lets keep the ball rolling on this thread showcasing some of the greatest bob loveless knife designs.
Get your free digital pdf instant download of the annual knife. It may not seem like a lot of carbon, but it makes a big difference. It is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives, scissors, cookware and flatware. Hollis wrote the book and takes you through making knives the loveless way in word. After lying about his age and joining the merchant marine at the age of 14, he served in the merchant fleet until. I was provided with patterns direct from the loveless shop and taught the techniques used to make them by both loveless and merritt. Bob loveless was born in 1929, and at the age of 15, he enlisted in the merchant marine. This bob loveless straight hunter was made in lawndale california. He is planning on eventually selling or trading these knives and the first step is good photos of each, which is where i played my part. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The knives pictured here are for display purposes only. While most loveless knives are now in collectors hands, sometimes fetching sixfigure prices, loveless designed his knives as ergonomic tools, highquality pieces of equipment to be carried and used by hunters, outdoorsmen, military, and law. This is a vintage knife from the early 1980s before the dyed stag craze. Knifemaking with bob loveless by durwood hollis overdrive.
Bob loveless or rw loveless, was an american knife maker. Bob loveless was one of the great pioneers in the industry, so its worth discussing a little bit about the part he played in making knives and how he impacted the world of custom knives. Jantz also has knife making kits available with a low price guarantee. Knife number 4 from the michigan shop is a loveless style drop point hunter. Download pdf knifemaking with bob loveless free online.
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