70s era Loveless Semi Skinner (value, etc)

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I have acquired a Loveless semi skinner (or Dropped Hunter?). The stamp suggests mid 70s era. This looks one of a kind so far, I can't find another just like it. It's in excellent condition. What does the BF brain trusts opinion on the value and other important aspects of this knife to be aware of? I see these knives going for 5K+ to as high as 15k depending on materials used and such. shop # 1184. This one has some beautiful engravings:

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Phil in Alabama said:
Looks like a "dropped hunter" instead of a semiskinner. As far as value l have no idea. It's a beauty regardless of the worth.
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I thought I semiskinner but I can see possible dropped hunter. Will look into that some more. Thanx
 
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Better picture will help, I'm thinking dropped hunter. That bolster appears a little rough, that doesn't help. I'm guessing in the $3000 range.
 
I'm far from an expert, and contacting one would be your best option (I sent you a PM), but Loveless moved from Lawndale CA to Riverside CA in 1974, so this could well be a mid-'70's piece. The engraving looks to have been done well after the fact and may or may not be the only detracting factor value-wise (an expert could speak better to the engraving -- for all I know, Bob tried his hand at that himself). All that said, Loveless dropped hunters with the football logo are moving in the $3500 to $5500 range dependent on condition, yours appearing to be good (I see what appear to be scuffs in the blade's mirror finish). Maybe more dependent on the engraving's author. Just my .02.
 
Professor said:
I'm far from an expert, and contacting one would be your best option (I sent you a PM), but Loveless moved from Lawndale CA to Riverside CA in 1974, so this could well be a mid-'70's piece. The engraving looks to have been done well after the fact and may or may not be the only detracting factor value-wise (an expert could speak better to the engraving -- for all I know, Bob tried his hand at that himself). All that said, Loveless dropped hunters with the football logo are moving in the $3500 to $5500 range dependent on condition, yours appearing to be good (I see what appear to be scuffs in the blade's mirror finish). Maybe more dependent on the engraving's author. Just my .02.
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Thanx. John Denton is apparently foremost expert on all things Loveless knives, and he said 4-5k ish after I posted this, so I'd say you're pretty accurate.
 
You're in the wrong forum, so get this moved to the "Custom" one. Lots of good info on Bob's knives there. Someone will know who did the engraving.
 
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