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"Andromeda" obverse side view in T3 deep cryogenically treated CPM 154CM powder metal technology high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, K2 Azurite Granite gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with blue rayskin
"Andromeda"

Zeta Custom Knife

"Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin
"Zeta" Fine Handmade Custom Knife
  • Size: Length overall: 8.7" (22.1 cm), Blade Length at edge: 4.0" (10.2 cm), Thickness: .175" (4.4 mm)
  • Weight: Knife: 7.9 oz. (224 grams) Sheath: 4.1 oz. (116 grams)
  • Blade: ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel blade, T3 deep cryogenically treated with triple tempering to 58 HRC
  • Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Mirror polished
  • Handle: Green Moss Agate Gemstone (India)
  • Sheath: Hand-carved leather shoulder inlaid with green rayskin
  • Knife: This custom knife was made for a great client, to his specifications. Zeta is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, and my Zeta pattern is a very straightforward knife, a linear form, surprisingly solid and smooth, clean, and consistent. This is a great straight knife, without a lot of curves, a workhorse of a knife that is made fine enough for collection, but incredibly tough and durable. The knife has an extremely strong spine supporting a razor keen single bevel cutting edge, and a tough point. The blade is fully fileworked with a bold tri-shield pattern for improved grip. I made it with a bit extra ricasso length (between the front bolster and the cutting edge) as an increased margin of safety for the hand, since it's incredibly sharp.
    • The steel I chose for this knife is ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel, super-tough and wear-resistant. When properly treated, it's a dependable, reliable workhorse of high corrosion resistance, incredible toughness and extremely high wear resistance. The high chromium of ATS-34 along with the high carbon and extremely high molybdenum results in profuse combination chromium-molybdenum carbides, for excellent wear resistance. When properly treated, the steel forms a tremendous amount of eta-carbides in deep cryogenic cycle, which are initiation points for primary carbides developed in tempering. To bring this steel to its zenith, I used my proprietary T3 deep cryogenic process in heat treating this blade; it's a highly detailed, extremely sophisticated process that takes 33 individual steps and takes over a week long. The result of this is an incredibly wear-resistant blade that has extremely high carbide development, fine grain, and extremely high corrosion resistance. Asperity is reduced; the microstructure development is superior to any other typical handmade knife, and far above any factory or manufactured knife. This is, simply put, a high chromium-molybdenum hypereutectoid stainless steel alloy tool steel at its very finest advanced condition.
    • I bolstered the knife with zero-care 304 high chromium, high nickel stainless steel bolsters, which are contoured, rounded and finished for a comfortable feel. The bolsters are secured with zero-clearance peened pins and dovetailed to bed the handle scales. The front bolsters are rounded at the faces, the rear bolsters are wide and flat, for a good feel and counterbalance in the palm.
    • The handle scales of this knife were chosen by my client, and they are a very tough, incredibly durable agate that I love to use, Indian Green Moss Agate. This is a hard agate, taking and holding a vitreous polish, and I chose scales that have plenty of detail, with areas of white and clear, with threads of green running throughout. This is a stone that has been used and treasured for centuries. Magnification brings out even more detail than the macro photos below. Very little can abrade this agate, and it will literally outlast the rest of the knife.
    • The knife feels super-tough and solid in the hand, a shank of ready steel and finely honed edge. The extended ricasso gives a good margin of safety on the smooth, straight handle. This is a knife that is eager to work, and up to any task!
  • Sheath: My client requested a commensurate sheath, so I chose 9-10 oz. leather shoulder, and I hand-carved inlay pockets to accommodate 10 inlays of green rayskin. This is a very tough material, actually interlocking bone, my most durable natural skin. The deep and protective medium brown dyed sheath is stitched with nylon and sealed with lacquer for longevity.
  • A very tough and durable beautiful custom knife, begging to be used.

Thanks, B H.!


Jay,
Today I have yet another Jay Fisher knife in my collection!  The second Zeta just arrived, and I am once again awestruck by your attention to detail.  The mirror polish of the ATS34 steel seems to defy certain unrepealable physical laws of reflection, especially with the aggressive hollow grind.  Gorgeous!  And I love the detailed file work.  As a working knife, I can tell that the extended ricasso combined with the file work will give an ideal purchase and balance in the hand.  It feels like it almost wants to do the work for me. Also, fantastic choice on the green moss agate handle!  Just what I had hoped for with the fields of clear and white overlaid with green strands. Simply stunning!  And I'm glad you chose the green rayskin inlays for the sheath. What a pristine visual duo the knife and sheath make together. I could keep gushing about this knife well into the afternoon, but I mainly just wanted to say thank you once again for crafting such an amazing functional work of art for me.  I look forward to the next order with you.  Please keep up the great work!

Sincerely,
B. H.


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Reverse side and sheath back view of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Wide ricasso for distance when gripping knife and protection from single bevel razor edge on "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Tough slight drop point and good belly of blade on "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Obverse side view of straight blade of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Clean, smooth lines and straightforward purpose of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Tri-sheild filework down fully tapered tang of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Inside handle detail, showing contured handle and bolsters, locking dovetails of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Enlargement and detail of hard polished Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Dendritic and flowing forms in a sea of moss on this agate gemstone handle of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Maker's mark view of tough ATS-34 stainless steel blade of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Deep and protective sheath in heavy 9-10 oz. leather shoulder with rayskin inlays in "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin Sheath back and belt loop detail of "Zeta" fine handmade custom knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Indian Green Moss Agate gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin

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