Reflecting on a visit to Loveless Shop

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4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to share an experience that I will never forget. Early in my knifemaking career, I had the opportunity to spend 4 days with Jim Merritt at the Loveless shop. Jim was an integral part of Loveless Knives from 1981 until his passing in December 2019. I was honored to spend time with Jim at the shop and countless hours on the phone discussing knives and life. Rest in Peace my friend.

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@merrittmotorsllc1492 3 жыл бұрын

I am Jims grandson Aaron Merritt.great reflection. I miss him greatly.

@TXFarmRoad Ай бұрын

Rad Jeep 👌🏻 I'm Jeepin in Idaho as well

@michaell397 Ай бұрын

Jimbo was a great Guy. Miss Him a lot. Always enjoyed doing business with you as well. KnifeMaker= the Loveless Connection Knives. Forced into Retirement very early. GRRRRRR!!!!

@MichaelSmith-nd4rr 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so envious, in my eyes Bob and Jim are who I admire and try to emulate, best knives in the world, that knife of yours is because of its unique double makers marks is worth a fortune

@tango-bravo 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great story. First time I saw Loveless was on a VHS tape a guy shared with me. This would have been mid-to late 90’s. Always thought Bob could come off a bit standoffish but I guess that was part of the deal. I never forgot what Bob said about how creating something out of simple materials with your own hands and some simple tools was such a kick in life. Over the years, I’ve really come to agree with him. Made lots of knives over the years but nothing fancy like Bob and Jim made. I keep telling myself some day...I’ll set up a shop. Probably not the right attitude but we have to do what we have to do. Thanks for sharing your experience. RIP to both of these guys, they sure put out some great work over the years. The knife you made with Jim looked great and I agree, what a keepsake.

@jbyrd3304 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!! I would have loved to meet them!

@nicholasnicholsbrands8203 4 жыл бұрын

That is a truly amazing story. To visit one of the mother churches of modern knife making and to have a guided tour. Thank you for sharing

@Baldmanblades 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what knife making is all about teaching and Sharing all the knowledge that u have learned not hiding it from others from what you’re vid talk about he was one of men

@williamvdberg6393 Ай бұрын

a visit to a Loveless Shop... for me as a knife maker that is rely cool !!!

@jackspradt1562 Жыл бұрын

you are a lucking man. great stuff. thanks.

@theneonapple1684 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so mush for sharing such an amazing story...from watching the Loveless documentary Jim Merrick came across as one of the coolest personalities. I can remember when growing up I knew a few older guys with very similar personalities. They were all hard workers and always seem to stay cool when everyone else thought the world was coming to an end...a real class act (RIP) Jim.

@ridgerunner66 4 жыл бұрын

That would have been very cool. Thanks for sharing this story with us. Davin

@langora5804 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video sir.

@shaunm2208 4 жыл бұрын

nice one

@dougvuillemot8670 10 ай бұрын

Pretty cool. I went on a tour of evenheat a few weeks ago. It's 10 min from my house.

@KScott-hd8vw 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that is an amazing story!

@jbyrd3304 2 жыл бұрын

Man I just realized you are one of the pops owners!!! Are you coming to Mississippi in April to the hammer in? If so brother could you bring that knife you made with him? That would be awesome to see it in person.