For those of you wondering why the " Loveless Knock-offs, You have every right to wonder, and possibly scoff. There is an explination that goes much futher than the expected copying. Hope you accept the answer. I',ve been a fan of the Loveless Knife for over 40 years. i'm 51 at present. If it were not for Bob Loveless I would not be making knives today. I am and always will be hooked on the Loveless Knives. For many years now, my knives have sold well for me. In 30 years of making, I've probably made a couple thousand knives. They've all sold quickly. No matter how hard I tried, They all had a Loveless influence. Bob and Jim have decided that they want the Loveless tradition to continue, after they'er eventual retirment. As I am an absolute Loveless fanatic, and have been working in the Loveless Style for many years, They have honored me with the tutalage, patterns and many hours of guidance to bring you the Loveless Connection Knives. They are from original Loveless patterns, and made to His exacting specs, using Bob adn Jims techniques, and methods. They are much more than a simple, typical copy. They are as close as you can get. "Period". Bob has even Authorized the use of the Nude Logo. Changed in two important ways. First, She wears a Smile, for Lovett, rather than a forlorn look for Loveless. A play on our names. Secondly,As i am a Texican, She wears a Rose on her nether region. She is "THE TEXAS ROSE" Bob has also seen to it that the Foot Ball shape logo is exact as well, by getting me in touch with his logo maker, and clearing the way. Bob would like to see his Legace continue, and is pleased that a person can again afford to use the Loveless knives again, rather than the domain of the wealthy colector only. This decision has been made between, Bob Loveless, Jim Merritt(His Partner), and myself. We can only hope that you accept, and Enjoy. WE Are. Mike Lovett