TacticallySharp Report post Posted August 21, 2011 I have only been working with leather for about a year now and started carving recently. I got my basic seven for carving and tooling about 6 weeks ago. At a workshop I tried a custom round knife that someone had and it worked nicer than my Osborne. I decided then that I need to research makers and buy a good knife. After about a month of reading and a couple of phone calls to different makers I found Jeff Cook. He makes coblat round knives. I talked to Jeff several time before deciding to buy one of his knives. Since I have major problems with my hand muscles (due to working on a computer for 30+ years) some special attention had to go into this project. Jeff listen, suggested, designed, and made my new knife. Jeff is both professional and a true craftsman. This knife is unbelievable! The finish is 5 star and the edge cuts like a hot thin blade thru butter. A 3" dual purpose blade with a 3.5" custom handle out of the purtiest wood I have seen on a round knife. Great Craftsmanship, good value, timely delivery, and a Fantastic person to deal with!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted August 22, 2011 That's beautiful, is the handle olive wood? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAM Report post Posted August 22, 2011 I have to agree - his knives are wonderful. I have three - got them about four years ago - no need to sharpen, just hone them when they slow down and they're good to go again. Really good knives, and very sturdy. Julia Kelly McCormack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted August 23, 2011 That's beautiful, is the handle olive wood? Not sure what kind of wood. When I described the spacers I wanted, he said he had this wood in his shop for some time he believed would look good. Since he is the craftman of this project, I said make it as you feel it will be best. Jeff is a true artist and craftsman, who better than the maker to create the best looking knife he can. I am truly proud to own my first J. Cook Blade. I am sure as I get more into the craft I will order more from him and each will be a functional piece of art with an fine cutting edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Follow up. It's 3+ years later and the knife is still like new. I only hone it, and it's as sharp as the first day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Burch Report post Posted January 13, 2015 George, that's a good looking knife but I have one question, with the handle shaped like that does it feel awkward to use the opposite side of the blade because of the handle being upside down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted October 15, 2018 Sorry I did not see this sooner. Between my customers request, and some issues old folks get, and the Doctors involved I haven't been on the site much. Now 2018 the knife is based on a Chan Design. It was suggested by JC, it's his modified version of this model of knife. I have not had any problems using it in either hand. I use it in my left one about 60% of the time, and the right hand about 40% of the time. I also use both hands 100%+100%=200% of the time when I'm eating! LOL... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted October 15, 2018 I really like the different radii on each side. Nice option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
