The Real Jason Jacobs

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Because of a post from 13 years ago continuing to get circulation, I'd like to explain that I am Joshua Jacobs, the son of Jason Jacobs. I can and will verify that we make knives because, unlike those who frequented this forum 13 years ago, I not only saw but partook in the making of said knives and continue to do so today. I have photographic evidence on our website www.jacobscustomknives.com and our Facebook and Instragram pages @Jacobscustomknives. I would gladly invite anyone who disbelieves me to come to my shop in Texas where I will prove we do make our D2 knives from scratch from a blank bar of steel.
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What was your hang up with the 13 yrs old post (for those of us never having heard of this nor Jacob knives), pls?

Edit: just searched the web - your knives certainly gets some 'interesting' reviews/comments on the forums.

Are you the Jacobs who claimed else where, that a knife takes 45 seconds to hollow grind?
 
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So it took you 13 years to make this post defending your brand and products? I have no idea what is going on...
 
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So it took you 13 years to make this post defending your brand and products? I have no idea what is going on...
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He resurrected a 10 year old post on another forum back in 2012 about this same issue as well.

Edit: and a year old post here too. No clue what is spurring it.
 
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Welcome to the forum.

I can't recollect anyone disputing your knife making process or skills at least on this or the few forums I frequent.

It is nice that you and your father have something to share in common.

Your knives definitely have a style their own, and your scale treatments are unique as well.

I wish you luck with your knife making, I am sure you can glean a lot of information on this forum if you so choose.

I would, as friendly advice, make an attempt to be more explanatory and less confrontational, as your post here leaves some questions as to your intent and will no doubt bring out the wanna-be comedians.

best

mqqn

** edited to add link to other post that answers some questions **

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/240790-j-(jason)-Jacobs-knifemaker-s-work
 
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I'm willing to believe he may actually be making them, and quickly, because the fit, finish, and grinding is all pretty bad looking. He's also using a lot of small wood "inlays" in the handles so that means he can use scraps. $24 doesn't seem outlandish at all considering what you're getting. Is it D2? If it is, it's from the bottom of the pile ("seconds") stock.
 
:barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:

As I said at work recently...."I will need to soak my brain in a bucket of bleach to get that image out of my head..."
 
I thought this was a transparent attempt to get publicity for a shop but the example of the knife it churns out made me think otherwise. It looks like a stockman spey blade up front and a I've no idea out back. Practice does make perfect so someone needs to get at it. I know we have some really talented people on here that can offer some tips. I just couldn't resist weighing in. I'm very susceptible to trolling "like" stuff. Not calling this a troll situation. It is provocative though.
P.S. No one would take credit for that knife unless they actually made it. I vote to believe his claim.
 
I give you total credit for grinding a knife you also get credit for grinding hideous knives at that. You would think you would have improved somewhat after working on your craft for so long.

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Well.... at least when I start making knives full time I know that I won't be the worst in the business since that spot has already been claimed.
 
Those would be great first knives for a fellow who'd just started up with a hacksaw and hand files.

But if you've been grinding steel for 50 years like your site says, I'd really hope you fellows would have learned a bit more. A lot of the knives you have displayed as past work are poorly designed and have awful grinds, terrible fit and finish. They look like they were done entirely with an angle grinder.

Some advice- slow down. Stop trying to get a zillion knives out the door and try getting them right. Don't settle for rapid production of knives, try to produce better ones.
 
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