J. Cook Round Knife

[TacticallySharp]

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!!!

[RustyMelton]

That's beautiful, is the handle olive wood?

[JAM]

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

[TacticallySharp]

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.

[TacticallySharp]

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!

[Troy Burch]

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?

[TacticallySharp]

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...

[JazzBass]

I really like the different radii on each side. Nice option.