Cosimo De BENEDETTO

[black mamba]

As are all of your customs, Kurt, this one is a beauty!

 

[btb01]

Cosimo, showing his talents again.
Spalted pecan.
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That’s an excellent one, Bob. Tons of character!

 

[Rufus1949]

That’s an excellent one, Bob. Tons of character!

Thanks kindly Barrett. Like your Polish micarta, always looking for something different.

 

[Jacques Mi]

My first knife from Cosimo but also my first custom in general. Needless to say, I am very, very pleased.
Cosimo did an outstanding job and hit the bullseye on all parameters.

 

[SteveC]

Congrats ! that's a beauty

 

[Rufus1949]

My first knife from Cosimo but also my first custom in general. Needless to say, I am very, very pleased.
Cosimo did an outstanding job and hit the bullseye on all parameters.

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Love the burl on your barlow Jacob.

 

[Jacques Mi]

Love the burl on your barlow Jacob.

....And that it reminds me of a little tale of the kindness of strangers just adds to its character Bob.

 

[black mamba]

Beautiful new Barlow, Jacques Mi, Cosimo seems to know what he's doing!

 

[Jacques Mi]

Beautiful new Barlow, Jacques Mi, Cosimo seems to know what he's doing!

100%
Myself, on the other hand....

I'm happy that the gents I reached out to for advices in regards to having a custom knife made didn't hesitate a minute to share their knowledge and insight with me. It was - and still is - much appreciated. Cosimo also profed to be helpful, friendly and highly professional.

 

[Rufus1949]

Cosimo's hands have not been idle. This was inspired by Will@Will Power.

 

[JW225]

My first knife from Cosimo but also my first custom in general. Needless to say, I am very, very pleased.
Cosimo did an outstanding job and hit the bullseye on all parameters.

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Outstanding!!!

 

[JW225]

Cosimo's hands have not been idle. This was inspired by Will Power.
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Wow — absolutely amazing, Bob. Just beautiful!

Congrats to you, and to Will Power for the inspiration!

 

[Rufus1949]

Wow — absolutely amazing, Bob. Just beautiful!

Congrats to you, and to Will Power for the inspiration!

Thank you kindly John.

 

[SteveC]

Very nice Bob. The blade reminds me of the old Camillus WW2 Rope knife. Lovely handles as well

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Cosimo's hands have not been idle. This was inspired by Will@Will Power.
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Good heavens Bob! What are the covers?

 

[unclekurty]

Beautiful knife there. Covers out of the park.

 

[Rufus1949]

Very nice Bob. The blade reminds me of the old Camillus WW2 Rope knife. Lovely handles as well

Thanks Steve. I sent him a photo of an old Schrade rope knife as a sample.

Good heavens Bob! What are the covers?

Cosimo used ironwood for this one.

Beautiful knife there. Covers out of the park.

Thanks Kurt. He surpassed my expectations.

 

[Jacques Mi]

Very nice Bob. The blade reminds me of the old Camillus WW2 Rope knife. Lovely handles as well

Jup, made me think of a rope/navy knife too.
It's a very nice piece of cutlery. I like the simplicity in the pattern - it is kept tight. Well done Cosimo De Benedetto and congrats Rufus1949

 

[sbh06]

Cosimo's hands have not been idle. This was inspired by Will@Will Power.
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That is a stunning knife, Bob! Congrats!

 

[Will Power]

Cosimo's hands have not been idle. This was inspired by Will@Will Power.
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That's a beautiful chopper Bob Choice scales and outstanding proportions, Cosimo De Benedetto is always on point with those vital aspects: the knives look balanced and feel balanced in use.

Can't help thinking our notable friend Primble would have a field-day with the creative potential of those scales and fall into a fit beautiful wood

I just can't get over the bolster work on mine