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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: srtben on October 24, 2013, 01:38:00 PM

Title: Loveless style
Post by: srtben on October 24, 2013, 01:38:00 PM
I just finished up a coupleflat ground versions of the classic Loveless New York Special. I am calling it the Northwest special. OAL is right at 7", with a 3 1/4" blade of L6. This would make a handy fixed blade EDC, and weigh in at less than 4oz.

Let me know what you guys think.

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3374.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3374.jpg.html)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3354.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3354.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: Pierre Lucas on October 24, 2013, 02:06:00 PM
Ben,

Yep,  just about perfect.....


God Bless,
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: Ric O'Shay on October 24, 2013, 04:10:00 PM
Ben - really nice! Also, I'm liking my Elk Antler knife you made for me!!!!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: tomsm44 on October 24, 2013, 04:54:00 PM
Both look good but the top one is sweet.    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: long time archer on October 26, 2013, 05:21:00 PM
Great Looking pair!  Good job.
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: Flying Dutchman on November 28, 2013, 04:41:00 AM
I agree, just about perfect ! I wonder at what price they run?  I like the first one with the canvas handle.
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: Lin Rhea on November 28, 2013, 09:10:00 AM
I really like your interpretation of this knife.
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: akaboomer on November 29, 2013, 11:38:00 AM
Ben, I really like your take on an iconic design. The design is time tested and can't really be questioned in my opinion.  So a fresh take on it to make available to more knife users is great.
Thanks for sharing.

Chris
Title: Re: Loveless style
Post by: srtben on November 29, 2013, 12:11:00 PM
Thanks very much gentlemen! I have never had the pleasure of holding a real Loveless New york special. So finishing these up and holding one for the first is really a cool experience. Getting to feel the ergonomics Bob designed into these knives is really great.