I've looked on Japantackle and Ichiban, but can't seem to find them there anymore. I see from the replies that the cork are disco'd.  Anyone have a good place to buy bassart graphite knobs from?

Yes, they were.  Last summer, I believe.  Maybe someone can verify that. 

The "natural" cork knobs were discontinued.  When you can find them from a private seller, they have been bringing from $60 to $80 per pair.  There are some new compressed cork knobs being made, but they just aren't the same.

found this place  http://www.plat.co.jp/english/bassart/bassart.htm

Daiwa 's cork knobs were discontinued, now they are back in production in several colors, about natural cork I don 't know if they will be available again, they are available at Plat so are Bassarts.

Thanks for the help guys!

Thanks for the help guys!

hope i could of been a help , that is what this forum is for !!!