Introducing Karl-Heinz Koob

[Patrick M.]

Hi guys,

I'd like to introduce a german knifemaker, his name is Karl-Heinz Koob. He used to be quite famous in the late 80's, and then decided to go his own way, outside the european custom knife mainstream. He is not full time knifemaker and he only makes very few knives a year. But he's back now in european shows. And this is really a great news. You like Kressler ? You are going to love Koob : he makes only integral knives. Here's some examples of his work.

A specific and very difficult part : look at the ricasso, and how the edge ends...

 

[Patrick M.]

A few more...

The maker's own :

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Very different and cool at the same time. If you have more pics please post them.

 

[Patrick M.]

Here we go...

This one is mine :

 

[ddd]

These knives should not be compared with Kressler's work.
They are in a league way and beyond!

Innovative designs, complicated Full Integrals with a dramatic
high quality finish....

Truly amazing. Was he at the recent Milan Show?

I would say that Koob is definately in class reminding me
partly of Edmund Davidson's Integrals (the handles) and then
partly resembling Ron Best's integral making in his bold designs...


All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

 

[John M Cohea]

Those are awesome indeed!

 

[Lycosa]

FANTASTISCH!!
He is a Master!
Thank you.

 

[jgcustoms]

absolutely stunning pieces of art!! Very impressive smith indeed.

 

[pesky_human]

Wow - those are awesome. Thanks for posting! ©

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I find these knives to be outstanding. Especially the last hunter and the first one in the last set of posted photos.

 

[psycho78]

man oh man.... those are wonderful!

Very refreshing to see here. Outstanding.

 

[Jos]

All beautiful knives, but this one I like most! That subhilt is something you don't see everyday.

Thanks for posting the pics.

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[Patrick M.]

These knives should not be compared with Kressler's work.
They are in a league way and beyond!

Innovative designs, complicated Full Integrals with a dramatic
high quality finish....

Truly amazing. Was he at the recent Milan Show?

I would say that Koob is definately in class reminding me
partly of Edmund Davidson's Integrals (the handles) and then
partly resembling Ron Best's integral making in his bold designs...


All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

Hi David,

no he was not. Actually he only attends german shows so far (will be at the next Solingen show). He used to be in Paris and Milan, but I'm not sure he wants to hereafter.

 

[peterinct]

WOW...that is some exquisite metal work and some great looking knives.

I like them all and especially the small engraved one.

Pleasure seeing them.

Peter

 

[T.K.C.]

WOW!! Those are incredible & innovative. They are indeed in a class by themselves! I really like his owrk.