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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on December 2, 2013 at 20:33

 1-Antonio Montejano from Albacete, Spain-I have posted some of his work before-search" master knifemaker" to find the discussion-He is a master knifemaker and engraver whose talent I have not seen equaled-Google his name to find many more photos and videos-Here are a couple- 

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on December 2, 2013 at 20:45

2-Swedish knifemaker Andre' Andersson-His skill with Damascus and use of fossil materials blows me away. Search "master knifemaker" to find my discussion on him as well. Google his name to find many more photos of his work- Here are a couple-

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 4, 2013 at 15:05

John,

Thank you!  Seeing this information is so much fun!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 4, 2013 at 15:30

I agree, as a collector these are things I would never get to see much less own!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 15, 2014 at 7:51

So how about those knives from around the world as users, not just the works of art?

Kizlyar Bekas Details:

The Bekas "Snipe" is a broad blade utility / hunting knife that has many practical uses out on the field as well as in the kitchen. it's 2.4mm thick blade is just the right thickness for the knife to be used in the kitchen as well as outdoors and around the campsite.

The thumb rest on the spine of the blade is ideal for allowing the user to put extra force on the belly of the knife when trying to cut through harder / tougher materials. The blade is decorated with a deep etched image of a bird from which the knife takes its name, as the title “snipe” is a species of bird commonly found in Russia.  The knife comes housed in a custom made embossed leather sheath.

• Length: 264mm
• Blade: 140 x 37 x 2.4mm
• Steel: Z50 French High Carbon Rust Resistant (55-57HRC)
• Handle: Caucasian Walnut
• Sheath: Full Leather With Button Clip

And Joker, out of Spain

Joker is a well known SPANISH MADE  brand of knives, which unlike many other brands is still produced in its country of origin, SPAIN . The blades are made from a variety of  high quality 440 grade stainless, 1095 Carbon Steel, 1075 Carbon steel and Sandvick steels. Joker knives are hardened to a mild 58HRC (60HRC for Carbon blades), which is easy to sharpen but still maintains a good edge after extended use. Handle material in Joker Knives include: olive wood, rosewood, beachwood, bubinga, bullhorn, stag horn, buffalo horn, micarta, G10, ram horn and more. All handle materials are of a high quality and are well treated. The majority of the fixed blade models come with a full tang and a custom fitted leather sheath. All fixed blade Joker Knives come with a 10 year lifetime warranty on manufacturing faults. Best of all, Joker Knives are by far one of the most affordable knives on the market considering that they are still handmade. 

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 16, 2014 at 8:36

South Africa, a place I would love to visit.  It is also where my next custom will come from.  I have often looked at the knives of Wayne Morgan when he uploads them thinking, someday I want one!  It is on the radar for this year….finally!

Stumbling upon a Loveless marked Sierra Madre online this week led Mr. Ron Cooper and I on a mission to learn more about the makers time in that area.  That led back to, of all places South Africa and a challenge you have to see to believe!

Bob Loveless project

Hi All - I have been given a project to produce twelve Bob Loveless knives from the book “Knifemaking with Bob Loveless”. Some are from the beginning of his knifemaking career. 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”. In this book they are photographed on one inch square graph paper with quarter inch sub divisions.

All twelve knives will have Arizona Desert Iron Wood as handle material and where brass and nickel silver was used the same will be used for these knives. All with 12c27 or N690 steel.

As I am not a Loveless expert or regular maker of Loveless knives I took up the challenge and will post the results as they are completed.

 

Knife no 1 - The knife decorating the cover of the book. A Lawndale most unusual one of a kind semi- skinner which was also known as the “Humpback” was purchased by AG Russell from Loveless in 1968. It was then engraved by the late master engraver Lynton Mckenzie. The humpback handle configuration had the features of early Delaware Maid knives. The original had sheeps horn handle slabs. This one has a full tapered tang with brass guard and handle screws.

Knife no 2 – This is the knife on page 30. A hidden tang skinner with a Nickel Silver guard. The original had ivory handles. There were cracks in the ivory which made Loveless believe that ivory was very poor handle material. The original was from the Lawndale – Cailifornia era and was marked as such.

Knife no 3 – This is a similar knife to the one on page 38. The one shown I believe was modified afterwards. Evidence of this can be seen at plunge cut where a piece was broken out or somebody added a sloppy choil. (I have never seen a choil on a Loveless knife) The shape was also altered. The correct one can be seen on page 28 of “Living on the edge”. Here is an extract from another one that was sold on the internet website of Knifepurveyor .com.

Knife no 4 – Lawndale mini wilderness knife on page 22. Guard is 304 stainless steel. The original had Sambar Stag handle slabs. Blade length on this one is 4.7” (12cms) and overall 9.3” (23.5cms) This must have been the fore runner to the famous Dixon fighter which has a bigger blade of 6” (15cms). It has a full tapered tang.
Knife no 5 – Integral semi skinner on page 39. The original was crafted round about 1987 and had a dark green canvas micarta handle. Loveless said after making this knife “It is most beautiful knife I ever made.” Full tapered tang.
Knife no 6 – Pro Hunter on page 73 and features a duplex grind. It had a slight rounded handle (Humpback) and bear the logo of Riverside , California. It has a full tapered tang.

Knife no 7 – The famous drop-point hunter on page 18 of the book with brass guard.

Knife no 8 – Lawndale crooked skinner with extreme drop-point on page 149.
Knife no 9 – An early subhilt fighter on page 51.This must have been the forerunner of the Junior Bear and later the bigger Big Bear where lugs were added to the guards to round them off.

Knife no 10 – Loveless / Schrade partnership knife on page 20 & 21 of the book mentioned on page 1 of this thread. Thin pinned brass guard on a non tapered tang as the original.
Knife no 11 – Dixon fighter as shown on page 161 of the book. 5mm N690 steel and hollows ground with a 75mm wheel. Full tapered tang.
Knife no 12 – The camp knife on page 149. Very few to be found on the internet. 5mm N690 on full tapered tang and a thicker cutting edge for use as a camp knife.

Neels Roos
http://www.neelsroosknives.webs.com/
http://www.kgsa.co.za/memberprofile....de6626d3adc832
http://capeknifemakersguild.com/?page_id=84

THE WHOLE STORY IS HERE.  WHAT AN AMAZING RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGE.  THIS MAKER NEELS ROOS HAS CERTAINLY PROVEN (EVEN TO HIMSELF) THAT HE WAS UP TO IT!

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