Loveless Style Dagger with Polished Stag (One of Two)

Product Description for Loveless Style Dagger with Polished Stag (One of Two)

Maker: S.R. Johnson (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $4,600.00
Item num: 107287
Blade length: 6.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.80 in.
Total length: 11.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.16 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 13.6 oz.
Blade: Mirror polished, hollow ground ATS-34 stainless steel
Bolster: Knurled nickel silver
Handle: Polished stag
Sheath: Hand stitched leather sheath
Description: Steve Johnson has been making knives since 1966 and has worked with the likes of Bob Loveless, Rod Chappel, and Buster Warenski. Johnson was lucky enough to have Gil Hibben as his Boy Scout Explorer Advisor and made a knife under Hibben's watchful eye. Knifemaking evolved into part-time and then full-time work. He continues to make knives intended for use that feature well-defined grind lines, precise fit, and highly polished blades.
This custom dagger shows the clear influence of Johnson's mentor Bob Loveless. It is a very rare, unique pattern -- in fact, Johnson only made 2 knives of this pattern -- both were made back in the early 90s. It has been in a private collection and is in new condition. By all appearances, Johnson could have made it yesterday.
The blade is meticulously hand ground in a dagger grind, starting with ATS-34 stainless steel. It features a meticulous mirror polish. Bolsters are nickel silver. They are knurled on the sides for secure, comfortable grip.
The handle is polished stag. A thin spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The handle is completed with a nickel silver pommel. The knife has a very comfortable feel in the hand, with tremendous balance. As usual with Mr. Johnson's knives, fit and finish are beyond compare.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched leather sheath - also by S.R. Johnson.


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