| Name: | George Mann |
| E-mail address: | gmpz@aol.com |
| Comments: | BOB: Thanks for the reply, I admire your dedication to your craft. If people now days would only be so dedicated to doing their very best, this country would be a lot better off.
George, DHS, class of '63. |
| Name: | Bob Cumming |
| E-mail address: | cumming@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.cummingknives.com |
| Comments: | The two unsolicited commentaries immediately below should not be construed as product endorsements. Each statement was placed without my knowledge or approval. Unsolicited omments about my knives and business practices are more than welcome when freely given, however, our policy is not to endorse anything or anyone on this web site.
Cumming Knives, LLC. |
| Name: | Adriana |
| E-mail address: | adriana@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://harlems-nocturne.extra.hu/clarinex/clarinex-allegra.html |
| Comments: | Our partners : chicken pox is about chicken pox... buy hydrocodone is about buy hydrocodone... You have very nice site... But I think you should add some more pictures!!! our site rules! |
| Name: | Elizabeth |
| E-mail address: | elizabeth@rogers.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://geo.ya.com/sobias/plavix/plavix-75-mg.html |
| Comments: | Our partners : elavil is about elavil... co trimoxazole is about co trimoxazole... Haven't had much luck finding such a good info! GREAT JOB! Visit us too! |
| Name: | Margie Tucker Denmark |
| Comments: | Dear Bob.....What a great delight to be able to say "I knew you when" and then to realize what a difference you have made in the world of skilled craftsmanship. I've always considered you a great guy and it's really great that so many people agree with me!
Go Falcons! Margie |
| Name: | JOHN E HUNT |
| Comments: | I HAVE FOUND THE KNIFE OF MY DREAMS. I ALSO, HAVE ENJOYED TALKING TO BOB CUMMING AND READING ABOUT HIS INCREDIBLE LIFE JOURNEY. THE KNIFE I RECEIVED WAS WAY BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS AND BETTER THAN THE PICTURE PORTRAYED. I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE QUALITY OF THE KNIFE AND HOW WELL THE KNIFE WAS PACKAGED AND PROTECTED FOR SHIPPING. I WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE THESE QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM MR CUMMING IN THE FUTURE. HOPEFULLY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANKS AGAIN BOB. |
| Name: | LYNN DRURY |
| E-mail address: | apr1252ld@windstream.net |
| Comments: | YOUR KNIVES ARE VERY NICE. I'M A KNIFEMAKER TOO. IT'S GOOD TO LOOK AT OTHERS KNIVES AND SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING.
LYNN DRURY POTEAU, OK |
| Name: | Michelle Dobbs |
| E-mail address: | mdobbs@triad.rr.com |
| Comments: | Hello Uncle Robert!
Great to see you last night. |
| Name: | Mark H.Smith |
| E-mail address: | mjsmith@q.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | I'll be calling !! |
| Name: | Grif Helwig |
| E-mail address: | ghelwig18@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Bob,
I bought the small custom raindrop damascus utility knife at the SEWE in Charleston last week. It was just one of those knives I just had to have. I have shown it to several people, one of whom is a very serious collector of knives. The collector was awed at the craftsmanship. Thanks for your consideration. I look forward to seeing you next year. Grif Helwig |
| Name: | Judson Suber |
| E-mail address: | judsonsuber@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Bob,
Was a pleasure seeing you again at the SEWE in Charleston, SC! I am absolutely pleased beyond belief with the knives I purchased and look forward to seeing what you have in store next year! As a craftsman, you are a cut above my friend. Hope all is well and thanks again. Judson |
| Name: | Alan Southwood |
| E-mail address: | cac.inc@shaw.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://calgaryarcherycentre.com |
| Comments: | Hello Bob saw your knives on cuttingedge.com for first time and then came to your page.Fantastic knives i like that you cover the whole range fancy to plain bowies to oyster.Do you sell to dealers i own the Calgary Archery Centre we are the largest indoor archery range and pro shop in the world 2 years ago we decided to get into knives and it has been a great idea.If you do could you send us dealer info.
Thank you for your time. Alan Southwood |
| Name: | Bill Boedeker |
| E-mail address: | boedeker@cybermesa.com |
| Comments: | Originally saw the piece about you on the KOAT TV , Made in New Mexico series. I am interested in a couple of custom Bowie knives for my two brothers. Like your knives. |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kanddcarr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Received two more examples of Bob's work today; a boot knife and an oyster knife. That makes 4 for me so far. I can't say I'm surprised at how good these new ones look because of my previous experiences. I can say, however, that I haven't found any better examples of such work than Bob's. Thank you again for a couple of magnificent pieces. |
| Name: | Ken Carr |
| Comments: | Received two more samples of Bob's handiwork. A boot knife and another oyster knife. Both are magnificent and, while I can't say they exceeded my expectations since I already own a couple of his creations, I'm still amazed at the workmanship that goes into them.
Thanks again Bob for a great product. |
| Name: | Bradford W. Ham |
| E-mail address: | yankeemessenger@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.muinodocastelo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob: It is good to see you have made a business of your hobby. A long time has passed since OC/Training, and Addis. Take care, and stay in good health. Brad |
| Name: | Don Desmond |
| E-mail address: | dondesco@cox.net |
| Comments: | Bob - Many great knives. Enough so that I will be sending you an e-mail requesting pricing on several knives that caught my eye.
Well designed website as well. Regards, Don |
| Name: | John Fleming |
| E-mail address: | texxn5@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I was fascinated with your stories of Jim Nolen. When I returned from the Navy in 1972 I saw a knife made by the Nolen's that a friend of mine had. I contacted Jim Nolen in Corpus Christi, I lived in Alice, Texas and Corpus was only 40 miles away. I went to Jim's home and fell in love with his hobby. He graciously taught me how to make knives. My first project was his classic guthook. I got away from making knives as life got in the way. I now have the time and have once again taken up the very satisfying feeling of making hand made custom high quality knives. The passion is back, and as you truly miss my mentor and good friend Jim Nolen - truly a MasterCraftsman. Every knife I make reminds me of him. I am sorry that you never got to meet him, he was one of those exceptional people with a huge heart that would do anything for you. John Fleming, Houston, Tx. |
| Name: | Joey Cason |
| E-mail address: | joey@img4ins.com |
| Comments: | Bob built a knife that i will present to Bill Jones 111, CEO and Chairman of the Sea Island Company this week. Bill is an avid hunter and fisherman. Bob made a beautiful filet knife with a twist that I know will be cherished by Bill. The craftsmanship is incredible. Thanks Bob for the great work. |
| Name: | Marcus J. Boone |
| E-mail address: | booneknives@aol.com |
| Comments: | Absolutely fabulous knives and sheaths!! |
| Name: | Phillip |
| E-mail address: | d-abolengo@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Sometimes in life one just runs across a really great thing without even trying. When I first contacted Bob about a Bowie knife, I told him I wanted function with style. An heirloom I could pass down but still use on the ranch. When my Bowie arrived the comments seemed to run to "surely you're not going to use that in the field, it's too pretty".
Having used it on everything from cutting string off round bales of hay to fishing on the river, I can honestly say I will never buy another knife from a store again. Bob you were great to talk with on the phone and I can't wait to talk with you again about my next knife. Thank you! |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kanddcarr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Just cracked my first 8 dozen of the season with Bob's oyster knife. This is the third season and it's still going strong.
Thanks again! Ken |
| Name: | Tom Bailey |
| E-mail address: | Tommymoto1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Bob,
You are a true master of the craft. Your design is perfect for true working outdoorsman! |
| Name: | Greg Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | gregandcindy98@clearwire.net |
| Comments: | I bought a bird and trout knife from Bob about 4 years ago. It is one of my most prized possessions and goes with me on every hunt and every fishing trip. I've cleaned trout and salmon in the Rockies and quial and pheasant on the plains with my knife and it's as beautiful as the day it arrived. Bob, you are truly a master of the art and I still think of the kind conversations we shared over the design of my masterpiece.
If you are reading this and still on the fence about a Bob Cumming knife, just buy it! It's going to be the best purchase you've made, ever. I salute you Bob and your handiwork. Regards, Greg |
| Name: | Marilyn Lynch |
| E-mail address: | mlynch51@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | Very Impressive!!! |
| Name: | Alton Morez |
| E-mail address: | morezmorize@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | very nice knives |
| Name: | Danny Nolen |
| E-mail address: | nolen_tx@netzero.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://nolenkives.com |
| Comments: | Son of Jim Nolen |
| Name: | Jerry & Jo Ann Walls |
| E-mail address: | gawalls@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | Hi Fella,
Have thought of you often, especially when I look at that piece of brass you enscribed for Jo Ann and myself. It still looks great and I will try to send you a photo. I am a lobster fisherman here in Bass Harbor, Maine. Jo and I hope you and your family are doing well. Regards. -- Jerry |
| Name: | Joseph Clements |
| E-mail address: | joe@knifemakersdatabase.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://KnifeMakersDatabase.com |
| Comments: | Mr. Ruple,
I just wanted to say you have a great site and even greater knives! Excellent work! ~Joe Clements, KnifeMakersDatabase.com |
| Name: | Paul Fields |
| E-mail address: | pafields57@tds.net |
| Comments: | Hey Robert,
Was thinking about you so searched and found your website, impressive! See you today actually. |
| Name: | robert a sandberg |
| E-mail address: | kc11960@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Ran across your web page in State, and thought would drop a note. Was TDY to Tunis (I believe) as WAE in early 90's, you informed me of your knives, etc. Glad your hobby has become so successful. All the best, Bob |
| Name: | Bill Mixson |
| E-mail address: | b.mixson1@sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Glad I found your site; love the bowie $ hunting knives. I've just jumped into the world of knife making & I'm working on my first knife, a small bowie of my own design; Bill........Columbia, S.C. |
| Name: | Kim Kingsbury |
| E-mail address: | kkingsbury@oceaninvestments.com |
| Comments: | I am long time custom knife collector with over 30 knives in my collection at this time.I have given away 10 or more, to family and friends.I started collecting when I was 16 years old.
I met Bob at the wildlife Expo in Charleston,SC about seven or eight years ago,when I stopped by his booth.I was stunned by the unique designs and workmanship of the knives he had on display.I bought a couple of knives on the spot and have been working with Bob every year on new designs and materials for truly custom masterpieces.His attention to detail,patience(which I have taxed)craftmanship and preciseness make Bob a World Class Custom Knife maker and designer.If you want a knife and sheath that feels right at home in any showcase in america,then you need to contact Bob Cummings.The Very Best. |
| Name: | Edward J. De Persio |
| E-mail address: | eddiej@televar.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.juiceplus.com/+ed21679 |
| Comments: | I have known Bob for several years, first being attracted to the beautiful knives of his that were being offered on another web site. I bought one of these- a large curved knife with a horn handle meticulously constructed with a horned owl scrimmed on an insert of the handle. Also it came with a very authentic Indian style sheath. I am both a collector and user and everyone that I have shown that knife to has been amazed! Since then he has made several more for me including a beautiful giraffe handled small hunter that was specially made to fit my hand, a drop point that has an especially fancy handle and a piece of ivory in the handle end (for me to scrim), and a surprise small oosic handled fancy hunter/camp knife that my dept. gave me for retirement. It was of course the best retirement present that I received! When you work one on one with Bob, he will show you a number of preliminary drawings and photographs to be certain everything is right. The other really great point is that his sheaths are the best, each custom fitted to the knife and some made with decoration and a new design that will allow them to be worn in a horizontal position. If you ask him how he makes them, he will write you a complete dissertation on the subject. My latest is a small oosic handled damascus blade that is almost too nice to be a user but has become my daily carry-especially when walking to the bottom of the hill in our wilderness area! It has a new design ring offset in the handle for tying in a lanyard. Of all the knife makers I have seen, Bob is the best-combining beauty with usage. |
| Name: | Claude Rodriguez |
| E-mail address: | claude.rodriguez@chemtura.com |
| Comments: | Bob, I want to thank you again for the wonderful oyster knife and prompt delivery to a birthday boy, my father in law. He was truly de-e-e-e-lighted with his oyster knife and hand made sheath. He told me the knife looked so nice that he hated to put into a dirty oyster. When oyster season rolls around in the gulf, I can assure you it will be put to good use. Again, thank you so much for being part of a memorable birthday. Let's see,my birthday is in September.Hmmmmm |
| Name: | Matt Midcap |
| E-mail address: | memidcap@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just got my two custom Oyster Knives from Bob and they are just beautiful. One with black Micarta and the other with Bark Ivory! I have a few dozen oysters on order this week to give them a proper break in! Bob was a pleasure to work with to get these custom knives made and is the only knifemaker I know making the custom oyster knives! Great job! Matt Midcap |
| Name: | Laura |
| E-mail address: | justin@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://ptbvjmto.com/zmbg/uksb.html |
| Comments: | Good design!
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| Name: | Phillip |
| E-mail address: | rebecca@pismo.com |
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| Comments: | Nice site!
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| Name: | Barbara |
| E-mail address: | don@fromru.net |
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| Name: | Russ Woodruff |
| E-mail address: | rfwoodruff@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just purchased a beautiful little deer skinner for my son. I am very happy with the great craftsmanship and detail put into this custom made one of a kind knife. Also the hand made sheath fits this knife like a glove. My son can't wipe the grin off his face. Bob's knives will last a lifetime and then some. I can't wait to get one for myself.......
RUSS W. |
| Name: | John Morgan |
| E-mail address: | johnmorgan@rocketmail.com |
| Comments: | I liked getting to work with Mr. Cumming on my first custom knife. He is a Veteran, and identifies with Vets and their history. Above all, I was attracted to his website and his beautifully designed knives and sheaths. |
| Name: | Kevin R Marrero |
| E-mail address: | krmarrero@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I'm a cajun boy from Louisiana, taken on feild trips to the oldest oak tree on earth, the Evangeline, where across the street is the old knife smith shop that built Jim Bowie's knife was made, (the foot pedaled griding stone is still there and museum articles). Hunting and fishing is what my father, garndfather and uncles raised me with. My first knife was the greatest gift, a right of passage. Later as a Second Division Marine Recon, I appreciated the much coveted fighting knives of luck as Randall built. I am proud to have met Bob and have at least one of his knives in my collection now. It's a work of art, unique, scales of wart hog tooth, small but ample skinning knife. I have designed on CAD fighting knives I had another knife make make for me, and hope that Bob would build a unique custom sub hilt fighter for me some day. No knife he makes is the exact same, so every one will be a legacy. We should all treasure these great craftsmen as Bob. Knife makers are top drawer men in my book. Strong work ethic, eye to detail, pride and integrity in craftsmanship. I reccomend his knives strongly. He even has influenced my desire to move to Albuquerque, after we have have lived in similar paths and geographical locations, to choose it as his home. Good man. Pleasure to talk to, and I feel lucky to have met him.
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| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kanddcarr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | So, the first 4 dozen Apalachicola oysters of the season are now shucked and cooking away in a big pot of stew as I type this.
The verdict on the Cumming oyster knives: Perfect! From the shape of the blade to the fit of the grip. Don't know how they could be better. We'll finish the bushel tomorrow with some raw and some steamed. My favorite time of the year. Thanks again for a great tool. |
| Name: | Ken |
| E-mail address: | kanddcarr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Just received my two oyster knives. Wow, what beauties! I almost hate to put them into real use, but tools are meant to be used. OK, maybe I'll hold one back.
It's oyster season on the Gulf Coast and I'm itching to try them out, just as soon as we're over the red tide, hurricane damage, pollution, and other things that are stopping the local harvest so far this year. Anyway, I'm very happy with my Cumming oyster knives. Even if I never get to use them. |
| Name: | Skip Freely |
| E-mail address: | sfreely@juno.com |
| Comments: | Bob, your oyster knife is superior in every way. It is beautifuly designed and fabriated, and I appreciated the ease with which I shucked the oysters. It will be a superior tool for me, and for my boys and theirs in the future. It is a work of art that provides a real improvement in the available oyster knives. Thank you for your design and workmanship in a basic tool, which will last for generations.
Skip Freely |
| Name: | Clarissa |
| Comments: | Bob has made a gorgeous oyster knife for me to give as a gift. It was based on a photograph I sent him, and it surpasses the original in every way. The knife is finished beautifully and is a pleasure to just hold, it is so well balanced.
Many Thanks Bob! |
| Name: | Brad Sanders |
| E-mail address: | brads@tularosa.net |
| Comments: | I had 2 nearly identical knives made for my 2 bosses. They are avid knife collectors, and they loved Bob's knives. They are of the highest quality and the workmanship is fantastic. I will ask Bob to make more knives for me in the future. |
| Name: | Dutch Greene |
| E-mail address: | dutchgreene@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | You have a very interesting site.I came across it while looking for Bowie Knives.You work is very nice. |
| Name: | Al Graham |
| E-mail address: | lthrcarver@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Bob,
Congratulations on such an informative web site, it's a great way to drop in and see what the latest new knife looks like. Like so many other owners of a Cumming Knife I can only echo the praise of such high quality craftsmanship.For sportsmen and collectors alike I couldn't recommend a more personalized gift. The uniqueness of a one of a kind not only makes the gift outstanding but makes the owner feel rather special too. I've known Bob since 1976 before he embarked on this splendid adventure and new career. I've had my knife since 1978-79 making it one of his earliest creations and it's as good as the day I got it. As a leather carver a sharp knife is a must and it serves me well evry time I use it. Many thanks for sending photos of some of your more outstanding creations, I wish you continued success in the years to come. God Bless Al Graham, Morrisburg Ontario,Canada |
| Name: | Al Graham |
| E-mail address: | lthrcarver@sympatico.ca |