{"title":"Takayuki Watanabe","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLoveless replica in every detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is 65 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop. At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSad News! Mr. Takayuki Watanabe has passed away in October, 2020 at age of 69, after fighting cancer for 4 years. He loved knives and knifemaking. We've lost a great knifemaker!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-700-loveless-wilderness-fighter","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-200 Loveless Small Game Hunter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-200 Loveless Small Game Hunter has Slightly upswept Skinner of 3-1\/4\" beautifull high-mirror polished 440C hollow ground blade. 4-1\/2\" Hand contoured Genuine Stag handle with Brass tubelar lanyard hole on end, Full tapered tang with red fiber spacers and two Brass\/Stainless Loveless bolts, Comes with custom fitted Brown leather sheath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e440C blade in 4.7mm thick, 85mm blade, 200mm overall, Weight 155g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe TW-200 Loveless Small Game Hunter\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: 440C Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eStag handle with Brass tubelar lanyard hole on end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 200mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 85mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.7mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 155g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34773676818477,"sku":"TW-200","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-200-loveless-small-game-hunter-17287245266989.jpg?v=1599587245"},{"product_id":"tw-800-loveless-field-stream","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-800 Loveless Field \u0026 Stream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-800 Loveless Field \u0026amp; Stream Stag handled Compact and Practical Drop point Hunter, 3-1\/2\" beautifull high-mirror polished ATS-34 hollow ground drop point utility blade. 4\" Hand contoured Genuine Stag handle with Nickel silver hilt, Full tapered tang with Nickel silver Loveless bolts and tubelar lanyard hold on end, Comes with custom fitted Brown tubelar leather sheath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eATS-34 blade in 4.5mm thick, 88mm blade, 187mm overall, Weight 110g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe \u003cspan\u003eTW-800 Loveless Field \u0026amp; Stream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003e Hand contoured Genuine Stag handle with Nickel silver hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 187mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 88mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 110g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34773682683949,"sku":"TW-800","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-800-loveless-field-stream-17287257817133.jpg?v=1599587669"},{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-500-loveless-scandic","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-500 Loveless \"Scandic\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-500 Loveless \"Scandic\" is another Loveless rare model influenced from Scandinavian knife of 3\" beautifull high-mirror polished ATS-34 hollow ground Drop point blade. 4\" Amber color Genuine Stag handle with Solid Brass tHilt and ubelar lanyard hole on end, Full tapered tang, Comes with custom fitted Brown leather sheath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATS-34 blade in 3.5mm thick, 76mm blade, 178mm overall, Weight 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe TW-500 Loveless \"Scandic\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003e Amber color Genuine Stag handle with Solid Brass tHilt and ubelar lanyard hole on end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 178mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 76mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34773683470381,"sku":"TW-500","price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-500-loveless-scandic-17287250706477.jpg?v=1599587515"},{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-950-loveless-city-knife","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-40 Bill Moran Mountain Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-40 Bill Moran Mountain Knife is a bit shorter blade replica of the Original Mountain knife designed by Bill Moran with Carbon steel blade. 7-1\/4\" Satin brushed SK-5 Carbon steel Hamaguri-ba Convex ground wide belly Skinning blade with false edge on back, 4-3\/4\" French Walnut handle with Brass hilt \u0026amp; pins and Pure Silver shield inlay for name engraving, Hidden tang, Comes with custom fitted Brown leather sheath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSK-5 Carbon blade in 4.9mm thick, 185mm blade, 307mm overall, Weight 260g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe TW-40 Bill Moran Mountain Knife\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: SK-5 Japanese Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 58 to 59\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eFrench Walnut handle with Brass hilt \u0026amp; pins and Pure Silver shield inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 307mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 185mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 4.9mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 260g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34773684256813,"sku":"TW-40","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-40-bill-moran-mountain-knife-17287247790125.jpg?v=1599587393"},{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-120-loveless-hide-out","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-120 Loveless \"Hide Out\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-120 Loveless \"Hide Out\" Another Double Edged Boot Knife called \"Hide Out\", 4-3\/16\" ATS-34 High mirror polished Hollow ground sharp point Double Edge blade (back side is not sharpened), 4-3\/4\" Hand rounded Rare Black Canvas Micarta handle with Nickel silver Loveless bolsts, Tapered full tang with Nickel silver tubelar lanyard hole, Comes with custom fitted Brown leather sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATS-34 blade in 5.5mm thick, 107mm blade, 228mm overall, Weight 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe TW-120 Loveless \"Hide Out\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eHand rounded Rare Black Canvas Micarta handle with Nickel silver Loveless bolsts, Tapered full tang with Nickel silver tubelar lanyard hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 228mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 107mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 5.5mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 160g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34773686714413,"sku":"TW-120","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-120-loveless-hide-out-17287241007149.jpg?v=1599587153"},{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-700-loveless-wilderness-fighter-1","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-700 Loveless Wilderness Fighter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory and History of the Japanese Custom Knife Maker \"Takayuki Watanabe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is 72 years old Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbour city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, helping his father's business of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. It was an unforgettable moment in his life to be able to meet with Bob Loveless so called \"A God of Knife\" at his young age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTW-700 Loveless Wilderness Fighter Famous Loveless Fighting knife with double hollow ground blade, 7\" beautifull high-mirror polished ATS-34 hollow ground double edge blade (False edge on back). 5\" Hand contoured Rare Camphor wood handle with solid Nickel Silver Double Hilt, Nickel silver shield inlay and tubelar lanyard hole on end, Full tapered tang, Comes with custom fitted Brown leather sheath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eATS-34 blade in 6.4mm thick, 175mm blade, 300mm overall, Weight 330g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Takayuki Watanabe  TW-700 Loveless Wilderness Fighter\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan\u003eHand contoured Rare Camphor wood handle with solid Nickel Silver Double Hilt, Nickel silver shield inlay and tubelar lanyard hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Sheath: Included. \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 300mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 175mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 6.4mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 330g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34777304563757,"sku":"TW-700","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/takayuki-watanabe-tw-700-loveless-wilderness-fighter-17287253917741.jpg?v=1599587483"},{"product_id":"takayuki-watanabe-tw-950-loveless-city-knife-1","title":"Takayuki Watanabe TW-950 Loveless City Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayuki Watanabe is a Custom Knifemaker in Mino, the neighbor city of Seki. He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, by helping his father's work of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop. \u003cbr\u003e At that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. 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He has been involved with knife making at age of 20, by helping his father's work of the knife buffing and polishing. He has started making his own custom knives at 32 with a passion and yearning to Bob Loveless. In 1994, he had a chance to visit the Loveless's workshop in Riverside, California to show some of his knives. Bob was surprised with his work of high level craftsmanship, and asked him to stay and work together at his shop.\u003cbr\u003eAt that time, there was no name marking on his blades, so Bob has wondered why you don't put your name on such well made knives, and has kindly designed his logo on memo pad with his signature and words of \"Vigilant\", \"Diligent\" \u0026amp; \"Capable\". Upon returning to Japan, he has started engraving this logo. 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