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"The Best Living Knifemaker" -- in the 2007 "Best of the West Sourcebook" by True West Publications
 

 

Welcome to the home page of Professional Custom Knifemaker and Artist:

  Jay Fisher

Please read what world-renowned military author and historian Tom Clancy has to say about my work at this bookmark.

Featured today:

"Argyre"

"Argyre" Collector's Tactical Knife: 440C high chromium stainless tool steel blade, mirror polished, hollow ground, 304 high nickel-chromium stainless steel bolsters, Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone handle

Learn more about "Argyre" on a special page here!

 

 

Today's Wisdom:

On the Internet, a client can take his time, learn to get to know the maker through the maker's website, see many more pictures of his work, testimonials, and much more information on his maker than he can in the short time they could meet at a knife show. Though many say this "face time" is important, makers can encourage clients to stop by their place of business when they travel (I do!), and the client can get to know the maker in his studio, at his storefront (he does have a professional business storefront, doesn't he?), and one on one. At the studio, the client can handle each pattern he's seen on the website, look over the various projects and materials, and get a clear picture of how a professional knife maker works in his real place of business.

--from my Business of Knifemaking Page

 
Thanks Jay. We all really appreciated that you took time out of your day, as busy as you are, to let us come by and check everything out. It was very impressive to see all the work, skill and care that goes into the knives you produce. I also wanted to express thanks for being so supportive toward what were trying to do, and more so, the military in general. We all thought that was really nice. I'm really excited about this knife, just the plastic cut out today was neat, I cant wait to see the finished product.       Once again thanks,

N.F., USAF Pararescue

 

 

Welcome! Quick Facts:

 The best individual custom hand made knife maker's site you will find on the Internet!

First year of this site on the Internet:      

1996:  12 years on the web

Number of active pages on this website:      

 145, packed with pictures and great information

Number of pictures and images on this website:      

3834 over 235 megabytes (includes thumbnails)

Average number of hits a day (March 2008):      

65,332  WOW!  When will it stop?

Largest Number of hits per month (March 2008):       

2,025,314

March 2008's most visited pages on this site:       

 Knife Anatomy, Blades,  Knives for Sale

My first knife made in:      

1979 (29 years experience)

Full time professional knifemaker since:       

1988 (full time for 20 years) This is my real job!

Number of pictures available on my two  CD ROM Catalogs:      

CD 1: 1069, CD 2: 479 High Resolution Pictures

Top March 2008 Search Terms that led you here:      

 Jay Fisher, Knife Designs, Knife Parts

Most ridiculous March  search term that led two people here (no kidding):     

"weave wheel lanyard patterns"  -?

Average number of times this site is updated per month:      

20

Most interesting thing you probably do not know about me:      

I have a piece in the Tower of London

Another interesting thing you probably do not know about me:      

I make more real gemstone-handled knives than any other single  knifemaker in the world

Latest recognition:      

Named "Best Living Knifemaker" in the 2007 Best of the West Annual Publication

 

Welcome to the home page of Professional Custom Knifemaker and Artist:

  Jay Fisher

An introduction:  Who is Jay Fisher?

 

A Military Weapons Maker
"The world’s elite clandestine rescue and tactical squads seek his weapons. Their lives depend on "Jay Fisher Custom Knives"- the best quality knives in the world."

United States Air Force Pararescue and Air Force Survival SERE: our nation's top military rescue service and Jay Fisher

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 --Bernardo M. Perez

Deputy Assistant Director - Ret.

FBI Laboratory

Washington, D.C.

 

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A Craftsman
Jay Fisher hollow grinding a sword blade offhand

 

"Many fine knifemakers exist in the world. Some Excel at making weapons, others at creating art. At his Enchanted Spirits Studio in Clovis, New Mexico, Jay Fisher does both. In the blade business since 1988, Fisher makes knives, many featuring gemstone handles, for collectors, museums and people who really know how to use 'em (101st Airborne, Special Forces, USAF Pararescue)."

--from the 2007 Best of the West magazine

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An Artist
"Dragonslayer: The Taste of Steel" Created to honor the head of Oncology at the National Institutes of Health, slaying the black dragon of cancer. 400 lbs of bronze and a 56" sword, all artwork by Jay Fisher

The worldwide best-selling author Tom Clancy says:

"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

 

 

More information:  Who is Jay Fisher?

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Home Page My Knife Prices Six points of fine knives  Modern Knife Technology
What I do and don't do  Custom Knife Quote and Order Form with Details Interesting Internet Stats  Custom Knife Embellishment
Email Jay Fisher  Ordering a Knife My CD Rom Catalogs: over 1400 pictures Knifemaker's mark
Contacts, Orders, Queries How to Purchase a knife from me  Top 20 Reasons Why my Knives are Worth Your Money Custom Knife Letters, Emails, and Comments
Who is Jay Fisher?  Patterns Page: Currently 356 on 68 Pages Featured Publications of my work My Folding Knives
FAQs:  38 Most Frequently Asked Questions Custom Knife Design Fee Funny Knife Emails, Stories My Museum Quality Blades and Sculpture
 Where's my Knife, Jay? Current Works and Events More Than You Want to Know about Custom Knives My Investment and Collector's Knives
 Current Knives for Sale Client's News New Page! Custom Knife Sheaths My Daggers
Military Tactical Knives Portal  New materials acquired   Custom Knife Stands My Fine Swords
All Military, Tactical Knives, Styles, and Info Delivery Times Custom Knife Blades  Mr. Rodger's Sword  262 pictures! Better have a fast connection!
Commemorative Military and Tactical Knives My knife making history and career Custom Knife Handles My Practical Working Knives
USAF Pararescue Knives  Knife Pattern Alphabetic List Gemstone Knife Handle Material Custom Knife Care
Most popular PJ Knife, the PJLT Knife Anatomy, Parts, Components  Gemstone Handle Alphabetic List Master of the Image
Current  Tactical Knives for Sale New Knife!  Knife styles and types Hardwood Handle Materials My Creative Writing
Fine Kukris (Khukris)  Kitchen, Chef's Knives Ivory, Horn, Bone Handle Materials My Family
The Best Locking Combat Sheath Made  Hunting Knives Manmade Handle Material Links Relative to this Site
Military and Tactical Knife Care Previous Featured Knives  The Business of Knife Making Search this Site
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