From 1975-1976 Schrade made a Bob Loveless designed knife called the Schrade-Loveless Hunter (RL-2). Based on the serial number ( 1549 ) we believe this to be 3/4 through the run in 1976. The the original Schrade-Loveless knife was the RL-2 which Bob Loveless designed on the back of a diner's menu in 1971 and was very similar to his Skinner model. 3600 were ordered for 1975 with the first 2000 delivered in May. Dave Swinden was heavily involved in the design and manufacturing processes of the Loveless knife. After the contract expired or was cancelled, Schrade sold the knife as the PH1 and later the PH2.
These are exceedingly rare and sought after for numerous cutting edge design choices and manufacturing techinques at the time. Laser engraved logo in 1975/76! 154CM blade which can still hold its own today! And the sheath is just something else and original.
The knife pictured is the actual knife for sale. Comes with the sheath and no other accessoru
Specifications:
- Blade length: 3.5"
- Blade Thickness: 0.15"
- Handle Length: 4.5"
- Handle Thickness: 0.75"
- Overall Length: 8.125"
- Blade material: 154CM
- Handle material: Red Delrin
- Sheath: Leather
MODEL: RL-2 PO