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 Custom Knife display stand for Izanami, Izanagi knives and sheaths. Stand is granite, tulipwood, 304 stainless steel, Noreena Jasper and Nickel Magnesite/Chrysoprase gemstone, and Paduk hardwood
"Izanami and Izanagi"

Current Works and Events

"Action is eloquence"
--Shakespeare

On this page, you'll see a few of my latest works. If you are looking for upcoming knives that may be available for purchase soon, I've made a new page for pre-ordering knives. Don't forget to look at the Featured Knives pages here. Most of the new works will have individual pages, with multiple photos and detailed descriptions of the knives, sheaths, cases, stands, and ideas related to the project.

Please click on the thumbnail photos; these are some of my most recently created works.
"Concordia and Sanchez" Custom Chef's Knives in CPM 154CM powder metal technology martensitic stainless steel blades, 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters, Eudialite and Red Jasper gemstone handles, high strength, hand-dyed, hand-cast silicone rubber prise, hardwood case in maple, bird's eye maple, American black walnut, 304 stainless steel, neoprene feet "Opere" Custom Knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated CPM 154CM powder metal stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Nephrite Jade gemstone handle, hand-carved leather sheath inlaid with green rayskin "Falcate" Chef's Knife, obverse side view in 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Green Zebra Bloodstone gemstone handle, stand of Kingwood and Black Walnut hardwoods, base of Labradorite and Anorthosite stone "Falcate" chef's knife with stand in T3 cryogenically treated 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Hickoryite gemstone handle, stand in paduk and ash hardwoods, paradiso classico granite base "Falcate" Chef's, slicing, carving, trimming, utility knife in T3 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, Majestic Agate gemstone handle, stand of zebrawood and ash hardwoods, base of Baltic Brown Graniite "Malaka" fine custom handmade knife in hand-engraved CPM 154CM powder metal technology stainless steel, T4 deep cryogenically treated, bolsters of hand-engraved 304 stainless steel, Plasma agate and Nephrite Jade gemstone handle, hand-carved leather crossdraw sheath with stainless steel hardware "Krag" tactical, counterterrorism, crossover knife, obverse side view in ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, coyote, black, olive G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite handle, hybrid tension tab-locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, gold oxide stainless steel and anodized titanium "Skeg" tactical, counterterrorism, crossover knife, obverse side view in T4 Cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, white and black tortoiseshell pattern G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite handle, hybrid tension tab-locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, black oxide stainless steel and anodized titanium "Skeg" tactical, counterterrorism, crossover knife, obverse side view in ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, black and gray G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite handle, hybrid tension tab-locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, black oxide stainless steel and anodized titanium "Ghroth" tactical, counterterrorism, survival knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated CPM154 CM powder metal technology high molybdenum stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, multicolored G10 fiberglass/epoxy composite laminate handle, positively locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, anodized titanium, black oxide stainless steel  "Uvhash" tactical knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated ATS-34 high molybdenum martensitic stainles steel blade, 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters, gray/black Micarta phenolic handle, positively locking sheath in kydex, black oxide stainless steel, 6AL4V anodized titanium, anodized aluminum "Drepan" tactical karambit knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainles steel bolsters, orange/black G10 fiberglass epoxy composite laminate, sheath in leather shoulder, hand-tooled, nylon stitching, stainless steel reinforcement "Ari B'Lilah" counterterrorism, tactical, combat knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, blue/black tortoiseshell G10, black micarta handle, hybrid tension tab locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, anodized titanium, black oxide stainless steel "Ari B'Lilah" counterterrorism, tactical, combat knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, red/black G10 handle, hybrid tension tab locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, anodized titanium, black oxide stainless steel "Ari B'Lilah" counterterrorism, tactical, combat knife, obverse side view in T4 cryogenically treated 440C high chromium martensitic stainless steel blade, 304 stainless steel bolsters, carbon fiber handle, hybrid tension tab locking sheath in kydex, anodized aluminum, anodized titanium, black oxide stainless steel
Here are some of my latest writing, projects, and news:
  • A list of new topics! People have asked repeatedly what is the newest topic, page, or idea I've developed on the website. They are interested not only in the knives I've created, but also the pertinent topics about blades, fittings, handles, displays, and the business of knifemaking. I have a link on the header of every page to the latest singular page I've added, but I didn't have links to the new topics I create and elaborate on every week! So, in the table below, I'll do that. I'll also include direct links to topics on the pages that have been upgraded with new information.
Newest Definition Terms!
mono-steel Forum junkie slang for a uniform steel alloy
hallow Holy Malapropism, Batman! for "hollow (grind)"
HRC Hardness, Rockwell, C-scale
slip A berth for the knife!
flashplate ID for the sheath
spacer (knife block or stand) Give me some room!
Newest Topics Location Pages About
What is this "T3" and "T4" Heat Treating Designation? Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels My designations for heat treating processing protocols
Pre-order my newest designs, projects, and knives! Pre-order and works in progress! The big list of all of my works in progress, collectors, tactical, chef's, working, and utility knives, pre-order or just see what will be coming up on the website soon!
80CrV2 Blades A medium carbon, medium performing, kinda midstream steel with middling interest
Your Weirdest Fears Podcast Publications, Articles about Jay Fisher Knives A Radio Station in New York City interviews me on a podcast about the fear of cuts in the kitchen
The Saga of the Sandia Continues! The Curious Case of Sandia A knife I originally sold had the price altered, and has sold again for even more!
Silicone Prise for Diamond Double-sided Sharpeners Kitchen, Chef's, Culinary Knives Another addition to the silicone prise family! A non-slip holder for the double sided diamond hones!
Counterterrorism Knives for the Non-Professional? Counterterrorism Knives Page Do I offer counterterrorism knives for the non-professional? Yes!
New Post-Lock absolutely positively locking leather sheath Military, Tactical Combat, Counterterrorism Grade Locking Knife Sheaths Details, description, use, applications of my new positively locking leather sheath for tactical knives with forward finger rings
Military, Tactical Combat, Counterterrorism Grade Locking Knife Sheaths Military, Tactical Combat, Counterterrorism Grade Locking Knife Sheaths Complete updating of locking, hybrid tension locking, tab-lock knife sheaths page with further links to new accessories and details pages
Loops, Plates, and Straps for my Tactical Knife Sheaths Loops, Plates, and Straps for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
Belt Loop Extenders for my Tactical Knife Sheaths Belt Loop Extenders for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
Sternum Harnesses for my Tactical Knife Sheaths Sternum Harnesses for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating) for my Tactical Knife Sheaths HULA (Holder, Universal, Lamp, Articulating) for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
LIMA (Lamp, Independent Mount Assembly) for my Tactical Knife Sheaths LIMA (Lamp, Independent Mount Assembly) for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
Sharpeners/Lanyards for my Tactical Knife Sheaths Sharpeners/Lanyards for my Tactical Knife Sheaths New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
Bags, Duffles, Envelope Style for my Tactical Knife Sheath Kits Bags, Duffles, Envelope Style for my Tactical Knife Sheath Kits New Page, more details, history, materials, use, care
What about copper or "superconductor" handles? Knife Handle Fittings, Bolsters, Guards So-called "superconductor" copper used on knife handles.
"Jay Fisher says VG-10 will kill you! Food Safety in Kitchen and Chef's Knives Anonymous forum idiots weigh in on cobalt bearing steels with exaggeration, lies, and disregard for knife customers
Shall we grind the points off of knives to prevent crime? Best Knife Information Politics, Knife Crime, and the UK's attempt to make knives pointless
Grain Boundary Embrittlement in Stainless Steel (Sensitization) Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Further details about grain boundary embrittlement (sensitization) in stainless steels, where it happens, what it is, and how to prevent it
NEW! The Evolution if the Chef's Knife Prise Chef's Knives, Kitchen Cutlery Newly developed dedicated prise, a silicone holder for the chef's knife
Page: Curriculum Vitae Page: Curriculum Vitae My CV with details and experience
Grain Boundary Embrittlement, Pry Bars, and Knives Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Discussion about grain boundary embrittlement in austenitic stainless steels, knives and pry bar combinations
The Special Suffix of "-ite" Gemstone Knife Handles Adding "-ite" to words in mineralogy and in plastics exaggerations
304 vs. 410, 416, and 303 Stainless Steel Knife Handle Fittings, Bolsters, Guards Update and more details about inferior knife fitting materials
Are These Working or Art Knives? FAQ Answer to the common age-old question about what you see on this website
Instagram (2020) Business of Knifemaking Details about being on Instagram in early 2020
Face Shield Construction and Donation Face Shield Construction and Donation Construction of face shields for Emergency Room Staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, March 2020
Snap-Tab Leather Sheath Retention Knife Sheaths Overview of my snap-tab retention method for locking leather sheath
Hypoeutectoid and Hypereutectoid Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Update to section describing the details of steel, carbon content, microstructure and hypereutectoid advantages
New Sheath types and additions to existing kit Vindicator Push Dagger New sheath types and build for Vindicator and other types of knife
Heat Treatment of M2 Steel Best Knife Information Horridly funny claims by AZO content marketing system about M2 steel treatment temperatures: funny read!
Quenching Rate of High Alloy Steels Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Inquiry about a scientific paper about quenching rate of steels in liquid nitrogen and high speed steels
M2 and Other High Speed Steels Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Bad choices of using high speed steels for knife blades and technical reasons
"Off the Eaten Path" Show Production Page "Off the Eaten Path" Show Production Page Details of the production, crew, and visit to the Sharp Instinct Studio!
How to Separate Emulation from Copying Knife Styles Description, email inquiry, and discussion of construction techniques vs. copies, update to entire topic of copying knife styles
Don't Knife Factories Have all the Answers? Heat Treating and Cryogenic Processing of Knife Blade Steels Details about knife factories, heat treatment, limitations, steel, methods, and advertising
New For 2024!
  • I've added seven new pages, just to detail and describe all of the various Tactical Knife Sheath accessories. The Locking Tactical Knife Sheath Page itself has been entirely updated and has these important links.
  • There is an important new addition to my Hybrid Tension Sheaths, a Positive lock called a Tab-Lock. Take a look this exciting development on my Locking Tactical Knife Sheath Page
  • I offer Professional Knife Consultation, in this specialty field, business to business, organizational, military, and professional fields.
  • There are also the "regulars," updated every month, like the Knife Anatomy Page Definition List, and the Patterns page. Though I won't detail every single word and image updated, I also continually expand and refine the hundreds of subject discussions on the site.
  • You've no doubt by now noticed the "Counterterrorism Knives" page on the site. For years, I've kept this quiet, but it shouldn't surprise you to know that I make custom CT knives for some of the very top counterterrorism units in the world, with their direct input, and it's a great honor. These include the Israeli YAMAM units, widely considered to be among the very, very best.
  • New processes, materials, and designs? You bet! Working on casting urethanes, anodizing alloys, and dive-ready sheaths and mounts. New and fantastic Chef's Knives Available and huge sculptural projects on the way! Stay tuned!
  • The site now has over 700 pages!, including restricted pages. These are real pages, featuring thousands of my knives, sole authorship, collaborative knives, and thousands and thousands of meaty, detailed photographs. I know of no other knife maker who has ever lived that has such a voluminous, detailed, and information rich web site. How do I do this? I work on it every day. This means that there is always something new, more information, and more knives!
  • Shows: People always ask where and when I might be doing a show. I don't do shows anymore. In fact, the last show I attended was the Knifemaker's Guild Show in 2005! The Guild requires that voting members attend one show every third year. Because of this rule, I resigned from the Knifemaker's Guild back in 2007. I enjoyed my 19 years in the Guild, but I have too many commitments to clients, and too long of a waiting list to be able to take the time to attend shows. There was a time when I did 13 shows a year, and every moment was spent either preparing for shows or travelling to them. For professional knife makers like myself, those days are passing. The internet has changed all that, and now you can see everything I'm making, new projects, get much more information than a knife show right here on my web site. JayFisher.com is my show! For guys that need serious face time, please know that you can arrange a visit to my studio, or even meet me using teleconferencing, Zoom for media, Google Meeting, or Apple FaceTime.
  • My book on the modern handmade and custom knife is coming along, albeit slowly due to a tremendous amount of commitments to my clients and patrons. Also, I'm constantly coming up with new chapters and insights, so I don't know where it will all end!

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