Bob Loveless - Piker

Status - Sold

Bob Loveless Custom Knife. This is his Piker model with Improved Handle. Some Loveless models are harder to find than others and the Piker with Improved Handle certainly falls in this category. This knife features a blade of ATS 34 steel, 416 stainless fittings, nicely matched Stag handles, red liners, tapered tang, lanyard hole and the Double Naked Lady logo. About one out of every 100 knives out of the Loveless shop have the "Improved Handle and the Piker being a scarce model make this a great acquisition for any serious Loveless collector.

Bob Loveless is arguably the most influential and innovative knifemaker of modern times. He popularized the hollow ground drop point blade, the use of full tapered tangs and screw-type handle scale fasteners, he introduced 154CM steel and ATS-34 stainless steel to the knife making world and pioneered the use of Micarta as a handle material. Loveless made fighting knives and is considered by many as the first to make, what is known, as a "Tactical Knife". His knife designs embody the dictum "Form Follows Function", his work is a must in any serious modern custom knife collection.

blade length: 3" ..................................... handle: 4 1/4" ...................................... overall: 7 1/4"

case/sheath: proper signed leather sheath as pictured