Bob Loveless is arguably the most influential and innovative knifemaker of modern times. He popularized the hollow ground drop point blade, the use of full tapered tangs and screw-type handle scale fasteners, he introduced 154CM steel and ATS-34 stainless steel to the knife making world and pioneered the use of Micarta as a handle material. Loveless made fighting knives and is considered by many as the first to make, what is known, as a "Tactical Knife". His knife designs embody the dictum "Form Follows Function", his work is a must in any serious modern custom knife collection.