Marko Tsourkan
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I am not much of a hunter, but I love the look of that knife. Simple and elegant. Classic -
Have steel, would like to try, need some reference on thickness.
M
I've always wanted a drop-point hunter. Like you, I love the look. If you start making them, I will get in line for one.I am not much of a hunter, but I love the look of that knife. Simple and elegant. Classic -
Have steel, would like to try, need some reference on thickness.
M
I'm a little puzzled by your recent inquiries about Loveless knives. It seems a little late in the day to be contemplating an homage; it's been done to death over the last forty years. Even if you were to make a Loveless style hunter, it would be one of many. Not to mention the fact that you will find that some of those who have preceded you did such fine work that it can't reasonably be improved upon. What's the point?
When I first saw your inquiry, I assumed you were exploring the possibility of incorporating some of the aesthetics of his knives, particularly the execution of the integral bolster, into your work. The two-pin stag handle would also work well on a kitchen knife, if done properly.
So, what's the story? Now you're making hunters? I've owned a few, but never found a use for one.
For me it's just the influence. I don't think I would aim to make 1:1 copy of it, but I like how the handle drops a little bit and how the profile of the edge and tip, so I will incorporate those features..
Marko, I have a Loveless inspired "Caper Finn" model.
It is branded by AG Russell who commissioned the model to a japanese maker (incidentally quite few Japanese makers have executed the various Loveless hunter designs very successfully). If you are interested in borrowing it for example, feel free to pm.
Nice knife, but not nearly up to the "old school" Bob Loveless/George Herron inspired standards what I have/had/held by WC Davis, Geno Denning, Dozier, etc.
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