Jay Fisher - World Class Knifemaker
Many of the tactical knives I'm working on sell before ever making it to this page. Clients email me, I let them know what I'm working on (often with pictures) and the knives are sold before they're ever finished. Email me, let me know what you're interested in, I might have what you want sitting on the bench just days or weeks away from being finished.
"You know, I never believed in decorous weapons until I met Jay Fisher. Where does one draw the line between a fighting knife and a work of art?
Jay Fisher is a throwback to the age when craftsmen were *all* artists, not mere producers of products, when every item that went out the door had a story and a purpose all its own, and when you went to a craftsman not because of what you wanted but because of who he was.
Jay is a guy who knows how to use the modern to serve the past. We really do make better steel today than we did a hundred years ago - the idea of cutting an ancient Samurai sword in two with a modern American knife does have its attractions - and the blend of old and new in his work is totally seamless. A knight Templar would not have hesitated a moment to take Fisher's steel on his Holy Quest. In fact, he would have thought the technological edge a gift from an especially attentive God.
I suppose that says it all. Jay Fisher is one of a kind, a man who knows the riddle of steel, and that the difference between a good weapon and a bad one is the combination of how you make it and to whom you give it."
--Tom Clancy (World Class military author and historian)
Hi Jay,
the Macha Knife is Awesome!!
Mate the knife you sent me is totally wild! It has a great feel in my
hand and well balanced too. This knife is already fitted to my Tac
Vest and it will serve me well over here in Baghdad.
I have shown only a few and some of them are very excited and one
who wants an exact replica of my knife. Thanks
again Jay for this truly remarkable weapon! I will be in touch,
Your Aussie Mate in Iraq!
--T.M.
If you cant Stand Behind our Troops...Then Stand in front of them!
Jay,
Friday night I came home to a package from you. When I opened it I was amazed at how it turned out. It is even better
than I had hoped for. My wife is even impressed and normally she could care less about my outdoor/hunting goodies.
The file work on the spine gives it a very nice touch of class. The blade shape, blade contour, handle shape and
size are all absolutely as I dreamed. The balance is so good it feels like an extension of my hand. I must admit
that even though it was built exactly as I lined out the blade was a litter bigger than expected. That is a good
sized chunk of steel. But it will be perfect for my uses. It has already pulled duty cutting open cardboard boxes
and other stuff. I am always looking for an excuse to use it. I am going to have to get a new diamond stone to
sharpen it though. My extra hard black Arkansas stone wouldn't touch the edge to dress it up after all the
cutting I have one with it. I guess a fine diamond stone is in order.
Even though this is a work of art it will see use everyday being carried on my belt in uniform. As a soldier and hunter
who has carried a lot of knives over the years I have never owned a blade like this. I feel very secure in knowing
that if I am ever forced into a situation where this knife is called into service to pull my backside out of a
bind it will perform no matter what I ask of it. This is the first knife I have ever felt capable of meeting those
demands. On top of being an incredible working tool it is incredibly beautiful too.
--W.B.
Jay,
Just getting back from Holiday leave. The knife came out awesome, we liked it a lot. We
will probably do business again. Thanks for getting it done on time.
--JJ
Hey Jay
My Bulldog showed up yesterday another testament to your artistry and knife making abilities. It is perfect
I truly love it I love the lines and balance it locks in my hand perfect in forward and reverse grip. The mirror finish is
outstanding and the sheath is honestly the finest sheath I own or have even seen. A perfect package thanks so much Jay I really do
love this knife.
--Regards, C.W.
Jay:
I received my "Kid" this morning. Thanks for its early shipment and for its impressive fit, finish, and utility!
--B.B.
Hi Jay,
I received the knife on Friday December 31st, R. was very impressed. We all were. Thank you very much. He left
early the next morning to head back to Lackland. Thanks for everything. I told R. he could get the Flash etched or
whatever he preferred by contacting you.
--K.
Jay,
I got the knife in today. Awesome is all I have to say.
--C.W.
Dear Jay:
Yesterday I came home after a long day at work and was pleasantly surprised
to see a box from you. That was fast, efficient service! When I opened the
box I was blown away. Your knife was everything you said and more. It was
not only beautifully made, comfortable to hold, magnificent to look at and
sharp enough to cut a whisper, it was also well balanced and unlike most
fine artwork which you are terrified to touch for fear that you might damage
it, totally tangible. There is nothing like steel and stone for a
combination. It feels better than any other knife I own and I have knives
from many other great masters, Ray Beers, Reese Weiland and many more. I am
not disparaging their work, they are masters and I will never trade or sell
their work, but your knife gave me a totally different feeling. I have
decided to try to buy one to two of your knives exclusively for the next
couple years (depending on what I can talk you into).
--D.K.
...as far as the time I have no problem however long it takes to start or complete; I understand what it
means to be very busy. As for the price I think it is fair to say that custom handmade knives are one of the
most undervalued and underpriced products in the world. The level of artistry and commitment to excellence put
in to your products these works belong among the highest rank of art available....your prices are more than
fair and I have no problem paying for your craftsmanship... you're the master and I trust your judgment in
full.
--C.W.