Living on the edge begins with a great premise, but the execution left something to be desired. This book is full of pics of knives that loveless made over 50 years. Bob is most likely the best designer to ever produce a knife, as design after design was just right, john denton observed. For those of us who just like to dream about owning a bob loveless knife there is an excellent book about the legendary maker entitled living on the edge authored by longtime collector and loveless historian a1 williams. At the same time, who among us wouldnt love to own even a homely loveless. Logos of the loveless legend 1st edition by al williams author, jim weyer illustrator 3. Legends of the loveless logo by al williams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or. This is the original knife photographed on the books rw loveless. He is cited by other knifemakers and collectors as one of the most innovative custom knife makers in.
See more ideas about loveless, custom knives and knife making. Throughout the months ahead, we will unpack various portions of this gospel with each chapter drawing you deeper into relationship with jesus. Loveless bob loveless scanned book pdfthis is scanned directly from a new edition and is the best quality possible, the origional text is a dark black and white print. The knives are photographed against a 14 grid so you can get good estimates of dimensions with some precision. Be sure that you show it to some one you trust before you pay for it. The history of this knife was unknown until i talked with a. Its hard work forging, and a poor way to change the shape of metal. Bob loveless knives living on the edge, loveless, kitchen knives, blade, bob. To produce the knives to the correct scale and dimensions as the originals i copied them from the book living on the edge bob loveless.
He is the only exclusive vintage loveless dealer in the world. He did write a neat message in the book i took with us, living on the edge. Rare awesome vintage bob loveless schrade buck knife. New listing bob loveless book on knives by luigi peppini. Robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010 1, a.
Robert waldorf loveless, 51, is standing before a polishing wheel. The title of this book is knifemaking with bob loveless and it was written by durwood hollis. At that time we decided to be experts on only one maker bob loveless. Sep 02, 2010 robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010 1, aka 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. We are the only exclusive loveless dealer in the world. May 18, 2011 the first loveless stiffhorn knife is pictured on page 50 of the loveless tome, living on the edge, a compilation of knives in the a. This book is loaded with photography by noted lensman jim weyer, tracing loveless knives all the way back to his roots. Shes tough enough, skilled enough and smart enough to make her way in sparks erupt when two sexy shapeshifters are thrown together. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book is packed full of photographs by jim weyer, that traces loveless knives all the way back to his roots. Our bob loveless knives collection starts back in the 1980s. It is hard to describe what he had done for the knife world. He is cited by other knifemakers and collectors as one.
Now bob has made his version of a lesser wellknown loveless model a dagger. Bob dozier loveless style dagger green canvas micarta. Cited by other makers and collectors alike as one of the most innovative. Blade magazine has a feature illustrating 15 bob loveless knife designs that you and i will never own loveless was, without doubt, the most brilliant and original custom knife maker of the last century. Living on the edge logos of the loveless legend by al williams published in 1992.
Awesome vintage bob loveless knife schrade collaberation limited edition collectors item robert w. Williams, al, living on the edge logos of the loveless legend. Brass guard, aluminum pommel, leather handle, bakelite spacers. Alice edgewater, known to her friends as edge, is the best of the best. Al williams who had all the knives in the book living on the edge. The first loveless stiffhorn knife is pictured on page 50 of the loveless tome, living on the edge, a compilation of knives in the a. You need to at least buy and study a copy of living on the edge the al williams book on the loveless trademarks showing hunreds of loveless knives in jim weyer photographs. In addition to making knives, loveless authored several books on making. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Some are from the beginning of his knifemaking career. Hi all i have been given a project to produce twelve bob loveless knives from the book knifemaking with bob loveless. Forging is a cheap way of getting in shape, but not the best way for knives r. Bob loveless or rw loveless robert waldorf loveless,born january 2, 1929 in warren, ohio, is an american knife maker who designed and popularized the hollowground drop point blade design as well as the use of full tapered tangs and screwtype handle scale fasteners within the art of knifemaking. From my point of view, i cant remember life without bob.
This was one of the first few knives to have the signature logo, thats right, an early knife with a new logo. In the year 2000, we purchased the entire loveless collection from. Living on the edge logos of the loveless legend by al williams published in 1992, weyer international book division isbn 10. Book williams the edition first 1992 loveless on knife photos living edge color knife book loveless. Living on the edge bob loveless from a local library or library exchange system and read about his designs. Many, even loveless collectors, have never seen this model. We sold out our entire inventory by dec 16 this year. This is the highly anticipated book spans the career of the legendary knife maker bob loveless, and highlights key life events.
This book is out of print, you will be lucky to find one. Feb 12, 2018 image result for bob loveless knife drawing designs. Bob robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010, a. Loveless designed this drop point hunter for the schrade knife co. Reading the book living on the edge, its kind of encouraging to see that loveless made some truly butt ugly knives. The american al williams has searched, bought and stored them with care and wrote the famous book. Loveless from the book living on the edge by al williams. Durwood hollis join the legendary bob loveless as he reveals his knifemaking methods, materials used, machinery, handwork, tips and philosophy. John denton has been collecting and dealing in vintage loveless knives for over three decades as of today. Mar 15, 2019 bob loveless last updated march 15, 2019. 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. A decade or two ago, just about everybody making custom knives was doing copies of bob lovelesss drop point hunter. This is one of the few book knives i have left for sale.
A must have for all loveless collectors and custom knife enthusiast. Russellon a sunday at a blade showabout lovelessjohnson knives. Loveless definitive maker book robert bob now new oop robert r. Loveless living on the edge logos of the loveless legend book.
Now loveless is having dinner in his tiny kitchen at one of those long formicatopped tables folks rent for backyard wedding receptions. Living on the edge bob loveless s free ebook download as pdf file. There was at least one in the al williams collection as recorded on page 85 in living on the edge logos of the living legend, a book by al williams and jim weyer. I highly recommend trying to get a copy of his book. Knife book, living on the edge logos of the loveless legend 1992, grea knives points of interest book iv signed jim weyer limited edition 1990 1st1st numbered and signed, knives point of intrest vol.
Robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010, aka 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. Feb 12, 2018 image result for bob loveless knife drawing designs stay safe and healthy. Bob loveless, pictured here, left a knifemaking legacy that continues to influence generations. Has the vintage solder fit and two tone nickel silver pins. Bob loveless knives vintage bob, loveless, knife sheath, cold steel. This book take account of the knives and life of robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010 a. Download how to make knives bob loveless pdf torrent. Its photographed in the loveless book living on the edge page 76 at the top.
Fighters, bowies and full tang knives bookidentify new. Robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010 1, aka 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. Robert waldorf loveless january 2, 1929 september 2, 2010, a. Isbn 09683453 loveless has been a participating maker from 1993 through 2006 in the art knife invitational show which is a closed association of the 25 most collectible knifemakers. Image result for bob loveless knife drawing designs knife. The first loveless stiffhorn knife knives illustrated. The legacy of bob lovelesss dropped hunter blade magazine. He is cited by other knifemakers and collectors as one of the most innovative. Logos of the loveless legend by al williams abebooks. Armeria frinchillucci limited edition bob loveless hunting. There are perhaps 30 fulltimers like loveless who make a living at their craft. New listing bob loveless knives living on the edge logos of the loveless legend mint. Is it permissable to copy the famous loveless drop point. Im an old knife collector whose primary collection was barry wood knives.
This book is out of print, you will be lucky to find one, but to own a bob loveless hand signed one like this is an opportunity not to be missed. The gospel of john is filled with rich truth about who jesus is and why he came to earth. Image result for bob loveless knife drawing designs. The book is available second hand for ridiculous prices. If you have never handled a real loveless do not buy one from a stranger at a flea market. Michael omachearley custom handmade loveless style hunting knife, forged blade michael omachearley. Loveless living on the edge logos of the loveless legend. But the most beautiful loveless knives collection in the world, gathered during 20 years of big investiments belongs to italian luigi peppini.
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