Jay Fisher - Fine Custom Knives

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"Nunavut" custom skinning knife, obverse side view in 440C high chromium stainless steel blade, hand-engraved 304 stainless steel bolsters, Musk Ox boss horn handle, hand-tooled leather sheath
"Nunavut"

New Knives in Production!

Pre-order Knives in the Works Here!

Works in progress. Jay Fisher's knives in various states of construction

If you are here, you're probably looking for new and upcoming knives that I'm currently working on. Maybe you would like to get the jump on new knives, or customize one that is coming up. You're in the right place. You probably won't believe how many knives I've got in the works.

 Here's my take on this: I love to make knives; I've done this for over 40 years, and it's my profession and passion. So I'm compelled to make a lot of knives. People are shocked at how many knives I have in production at any one time, and if they visit the studio, they're surprised to see that over 100 knives are in the studio in various stages of completion, especially since I do all the work myself and farm absolutely nothing out!

Jay Fisher knives. Works in progress, all handmade

Some people ask, "Why are you doing this, working on so many knives? Wouldn't it be easier to just work on one or six or a dozen or so and then just finish those and move on to the next batch?"

Actually, no. For example, at the time I'm writing this, I just completed two weeks of heat treating and nearly 30 blades of different kinds and types, of three different high alloy stainless steels. Because those have to be processed in batches, I might have only two or three in a batch of 8 that I have to run through the deep cryogenic process that are solid custom orders from clients.

The others are there because they are knives I'm compelled to make, not only to fill out the batches for economical processing, but because they are new designs, new applications, and new knives destined for new handle materials and accessories that I have planned for. Also, if I jump around and make only small groups, I've got lots more tool changes. This all takes time, and I work as efficiently as I can. I may have a knife blade that has been sitting and waiting for a long time for completion, while I move orders forward. Now, it's moving forward a step or two, towards completion. I may have several with bolsters mounted, waiting for handles. I may have finished knives waiting for sheaths, stands, or cases.

These are all knives I'm very excited to complete and offer to the public.

Making creative works (knives that are not specifically completely custom-ordered or bespoke) is the way that I bring new designs, models, materials, and configurations to my present and future clients. These are all of the knives you see on my current Knives for Sale page, Tactical Knives for Sale and the Chef's Knives for Sale pages. By the way, these are most of the knives I've made, most of the knives you see on the 700 pages of this website.

Wouldn't it be cool if you could see what is upcoming on those pages?

Wouldn't it be great if you could order something I've already got in the works?

Wouldn't it be grand if you could pick a handle, stand, or sheath for a knife that is nearly completed, creating your own custom knife or knives?

This is the idea of this page. I started doing this on my "Where's my Knife, Jay?" page on the website, but I realized that there isn't enough room on the page and a lot of people missed this huge list of new and upcoming knives completely. Sure, there were those that ordered (or perhaps you could say "pre-ordered") the knives, but I realized it might be better for these new and exciting models to have their own page. That way, my clients can search and get details about each knife, finding what interests them.

Basic Steps in making a custom knife
1. Patterning and Design work
2. Profiling
3. Milling and Surface Grinding
4. Milling and drilling
5. Tapering Tangs
6. Master Grinds
7. Edge Grinds
8. Filework and Blade Engraving
9. Heat Treat and Tempering
10. Control Grinds
11. Finish Grinds
12. Polish(Blade Finished)
13. Bolster/Guard Profiling/Shaping
14. Bolster/Guard Face Finishing
15. Bolster/Guard Attachment
16. Handle Patterning and Design
17. Handle Blocking and Profiling
18. Handle Attachment
19. Handle Finishing (Knife Finished)
20. Engraving Bolsters, Fittings
21. Sheath, Stand, or Case Patterning
22. Sheath/Stand/Case Profiling
23. Sheath/Stand/Case Construction
24. Maker's Mark, Personalization, Sharpening
25. Photograph, Engrave Description Plaque, Ship

Notes about using the big chart (BELOW):

  • The knives are not listed in alphabetic order or chronological order. If there is a photo available in the knife's current state, it's linked at the "P" by the name.
  • If I have a pattern photo on my patterns page, that is linked so you can see the pattern.
  • If you see an EL (Extra Length Blade) or ST (short), or "Magnum" in the name, the size is adjusted and non-standard. "LT" means a lightweight or narrow blade. Sometimes, blade lengths are included. Email me for more details.
  • If it is a new design, there is no pattern link. It will be forthcoming.
  • If a column is blank (like "Handle Material"), it doesn't have that yet.
  • Check the current step (completed) to see where the knife is in production. Pay attention here. For instance, step 12 means the knife blade is done and ready for bolsters. Step 15 means that the knife is ready for the handle and the handle hasn't been chosen yet. If it's at step 19, it's complete except for a sheath, stand, prise, or case.
  • A knife may be several types, depending on materials, finish, embellishment, and accessories, since it is unfinished. This is where a knife can be made your own, custom to your choosing!

If you see a knife on this list that you're interested in pre-ordering, drop me an email and let me know.

New Knives In Production/Available for pre-order
Knife Pattern Name

"P"-Photo in current state
Contact
Questions
Or Order
Knife
Pattern
Link
Knife Type Blade
Steel
Handle Material Accessories,
Fittings
Current
Step
Desig.
Taranis Email Me in Group 79 Tactical ATS-34 12 B
Starling Email Me in Group 100 Folding ATS-34 Rio Grande Multicolored
Moss Agate
304SS, Titanium 17 C
Concordia, Flat Ground Email Me in Group 78 Chef's 440C     9 D
Cassia EL (Extra length blade) Email Me in Group 94 Chef's, Master, BBQ CPM S35VN 10 E
Raptor Kerambit Email Me in Group 51 Tactical, Collector's ATS-34     15 F
Concordia EL Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM     15 G
Concordia EL Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM     15 H
Raptor Kerambit Email Me in Group 51 Tactical, Collector's ATS-34     15 I
New Tanto Design Email Me New Design Folding D2     2 J
Ananke Email Me in Group 79 Tactical, Collector's CPM 154CM     2 K
Cusp Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, boning, trimming 440C     12 L
Consus Magnum Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, paring 440C     15 M
Bellatrix Email Me in Group 32 Folding ATS-34 Roostertail Agate 304SS, Titanium 17 N
Helicon P, P, P, P Email Me in Group 59 Collector's 440C Pietersite Agate 304SS bolsters 19 O
Hathor Email Me in Group 71 Collector's O1, Blued Astrophylite, Fantasia Jasper 304SS 19 P
Sasserides Email Me in Group 58 Chef's, Bread 440C   304SS 15 Q
Acicular LT Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Trim and Boning 440C     12 R
Cycad Email Me in Group 94 Chef's, Master, BBQ CTS-XHP     10 T
Canopus Email Me in Group 92 Collector's, Art O1, Blued African Dumortierite 304SS, Sapphires,
Engraved
20 U
Markarian HT Email Me  in Group 52 Working, Collector's O1, Blued     12 V
New Tanto Design Email Me New Design Folding S90V     2 X
Solanum Email Me in Group 93 Chef's, Tomato and Bagel 440C     11 Y
Quark P, P, P, P Email Me in Group 8 Folding 440C Bloody Basin Plume Agate   17 Z
Concordia EL Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM Copper Flake Carbon Fiber   9 AA
Izanami P Email Me in Group 61 Working, Collector's 440C 6 AC
Badger (2) Email Me in Group 104 Chef's, Master CTS-XHP     10 AE
Bowie Email Me New Design Collector's Damascus 12 AG
New Lg. Folding Email Me New Design Folding CPM S35VN 2 AJ
Marfak Email Me in Group 32 Working, Collector's 440C     15 AK
Courbe Vaste Email Me in Group 96 Chef's, BBQ CPM 154CM Fossilized Stromatolite   19 AL
Falcate Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Boning, Trim 440C Hicoryite 304SS, Padauk/Ash,
Giallo Firenze Granite
24 AN
Ruscus Magnum Email Me in Group 93 Chef's, Master, BBQ CTS-XHP     10 AO
Falcate Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Boning, Trim 440C Green Zebra Blood Stone Kingwood/Walnut,
Anorthosite Granite
24 AP
Sasserides Email Me in Group 58  Chef's, Bread  CPM 154CM     15 AT
Sanchez Email Me in Group 15 Chef's, Utility 440C Coastal California
Red Brecciated Jasper
304SS 19 AW
Concordia EL Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM     15 AX
Sanchez Email Me in Group 15 Chef's, Utility CPM 154CM Apple Valley
Moroccan Jasper
304SS 19 BE
Navis Email Me in Group 91 Chef's, Utility CPM 154CM     12 BF
Enki P Email Me in Group 67 Collector's, Working 440C     15 BG
Cusp Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Boning, Trimming ATS-34     15 BH
Acicular LT Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Boning, Trimming ATS-34     12 BI
Boning Email Me in Group 15 Chef's, Boning, Trimming CPM 154CM     12 BJ
Saule Email Me in Group 100 Chef's, Boning, Trimming CPM 154CM     12 BK
Falcate Email Me in Group 97 Chef's, Boning, Trimming ATS-34 Majestic Agate 304SS, Zebrawood/Ash,
Baltic Brown Granite
24 BL
Daqar Magnum Email Me in Group 88 Dagger, Collector's CPM 154CM     12 BM
Alshain Email Me in Group 36 Collector's, Working SS Damascus     4 BP
Cassiopeia, Set (5 Knives)
Achird
Segin
Tsih
Caph
Shedar
Email Me All of Group 99 Chef's Master Set ATS-34 Golden Pietersite 304SS 19 BR
Shrike Email Me in Group 88 Tactical, Push/Punch 6AL4V
Titanium
    2 BS
Vindicator Email Me in Group 83 Tactical, Push/Punch 6AL4V
Titanium
    2 BT
Guardian Email Me in Group 83 Tactical, Push/Punch 6AL4V
Titanium
    2 BU
New Design Email Me   Chef's, Tomato, Melon 440C   304SS 15 BX
Centauri Email Me in Group 91 Chef's, Utility, Working CPM 154CM Coastal California
Brecciated Agate/Jasper
304SS 19 BZ
Yanagiba Sashimi 8" Email Me in Group 102 Chef's, Sushi CPM 154CM     10 CA
Yanagiba Sashimi 9.5" Email Me in Group 102 Chef's, Sushi CPM 154CM     12 CB
Concordia Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master 440C Monument Jasper 304SS 19 CC
Helhor Email Me in Group 65 Collector's, Art 440C     7 CD
Aurora Email Me in Group 37 Collector's, Working SS Damascus Mammoth Ivory 304SS 19 CE
Testa Email Me in Group 94  Chef's, Master CPM S35VN     10 CF
Kita Email Me in Group 90 Working, Utility, Collector's ATS-34     9 CG-A
Nishi Email Me in Group 90 Working, Utility, Collector's ATS-34 9 CG-B
Bordeaux Email Me in Group 78 Chef's, Master, BBQ 440C     10 CH
Nakiri Email Me in Group 102 Japanese Straight Vegetable CPM 154CM     9 CI
Sushi-Kiri 8.3" Email Me in Group 102 Chef's Chinese Cooking CPM 154CM     9 CJ
Sushi-Kiri 9.5" Email Me in Group 102 Chef's Chinese Cooking CPM 154CM     9 CK
Harrier Email Me in Group 87 Tactical, Working CPM 154CM     9 CL
Helhor: "Zanthe" Email Me in Group 65 Collector's, Art 440C Pietersite Agate (China),
Fully Engraved
304SS
Fully Engraved
23 CM
Temno Email Me in Group 100 Working, Collector's ATS-34     15 CN
Large Yanagiba, 13.5" Email Me in Group 102 Chef's, Sushi CPM 154CM     9 CO
Anzu Email Me in Group 68 Tactical ATS-34     9 DC
Matched Chef's Pair
Rose
Oak
Email Me in Group 91
in Group 94
Chef's Pair,
Matched
440C Marsten Ranch
Petrified Limb
Cast Agate
304SS 19 DG
DH
Cygnus Matched Pair
Cygnus EL
Cygnus ST
Email Me in Group 41 Chef's Pair CPM 154CM   Purple Multicolored Prises 9 DI
DJ
Shaula Email Me in Group 40 Working, Collectors CPM 154CM     9 DL
Uncommon Chef Email Me in Group 19 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM 9 DM
Aldebaran Email Me in Group 41 Collector's, Working CPM 154CM     9 DN
Sabik Email Me in Group 41 Collector's, Working CPM 154CM 9 DO
Altair Email Me in Group 41 Collector's, Working CPM 154CM 9 DP
Badger (2 ea.) Email Me in Group 104 Chef's, Master CPM 154CM     9 DQ

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