Vintage CustomMade 1991 OWEN VALE (Co.) 8'' Loveless-Style Knife. ATS-34 Blade. For Sale

Very rare, vintage, Owen Vale hand-made, custom, Loveless-style fixedblade knife, with original custom leather sheath. 8 inches long with a 3.5'' ATS-34, drop-point blade. Fully tapered tang, black Micarta scales with red liners, brass bolsters & pins. The handle is sculpted, formed & tapered to the butt. Very well-made, with exceptional craftsmanship, from a virtually unknown custom knifemaker from Colorado. Excellent fit & finish. Very smooth & expert tapering. The leather sheath is in excellent shape. The brass bolsters have some minor pitting on the edge & blemishes from being stored in the sheath. "OVale" inscribed in cursive on the ricasso, on one side of the blade & "1991 AST-34" on the other side.