Heracles
"Heracles" Working, Tactical, Collector's Knife
- Size: Length overall: 10.75" (27.3 cm), Blade Length: 5.6" (14.2 cm),
Blade Width (Max at belly): 1.5" (3.8 cm), Thickness: .266" (6.8 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 15.8 oz. (448 grams) Sheath: 7.6 oz. (215 grams)
- Blade: 440C High Chromium Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to59HRC
- Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless
Steel
- Handle: Polished Black G10 fiberglass/epoxy
composite
- Sheath: Hand-tooled, hand-dyed leather shoulder
- Knife: The Heracles is named for the divine
hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus. This is a unique style of
knife, one that crosses over between utility and tactical, between
working and refinement. I thought it would be great to offer
one that has the tactical styling and function, but have a beautiful
finish of a fine working tool, since this knife crosses so many
realms from use to defense, to collection. Truly, it's a hybrid
style made to function in many realms. I made the blade in 440C high chromium
stainless steel, my most requested steel for a reason. The knife has
the best corrosion resistance possible in all the martensite
hypereutectoid tool steel blades and with 18 percent chromium,
plenty of chromium carbides for great wear resistance. This
particular knife is very strong and tough, with a unique grind you
won't see on any other knife. The blade shape is a leaf-teardrop
combination, which provides a very strong point with a substantial
thickness for great strength. This is maximized by the
quarter-length top swage that reduces the point profile angles but
leaves plenty of spine for support. Another enhanced feature is the
differential grind. I don't do this often,
because it's a difficult challenge to do well. The main grind is
done with an 8" diameter contact wheel for a thin, serviceable
geometry, and the top grind of this double-edged knife is
accomplished with a 3" diameter contact wheel. The top grind is then
provided with my "microblade" serrations, that are small and tight,
while providing a very aggressive cutting action with little
snagging or hang-up in cutting tough materials. The advance between
the swage and the serrations is gradual for minimal resistance to
motion. The
differential grind allows an incredibly strong spine to continue
through middle of the blade, giving it tremendous strength. The
edges are honed to razor sharpness, and the grinds are matched,
accurate, crisp and clean, difficult to execute on this complicated
grind. The finish is impeccable; mirror polish of this steel means
the ultimate in easy cleaning and extremely high corrosion
resistance. The blade is very thick at the ricasso, the area between
the handle and blade (see specs!), with a robust, tapering tang for
great balance and extreme durability. I created a complex filework
pattern on the spine and a different pattern on the inside tang for
contrast and increased purchase while clearly demonstrating fine
handmade distinction. The knife is bolstered with my zero-care, high
nickel, high chromium 304 austenitic stainless steel bolsters,
contoured, rounded, smoothed, and polished for comfortable feel.
The rear bolster has a 5/16" diameter chamfered, polished, and
smoothed lanyard hole for extra security if desired. The bolsters are dovetailed and bed a pair of extremely tough G10
fiberglass/epoxy composite handle scales with a non-traditional
look. I mounted these scales with 12 through-tang handle pins,
.0938" in diameter, made of 304 stainless steel for a distinguished
look and great strength, and the handle is completely polished
throughout. This means a very easy-to-clean surface, and with the
tremendous toughness of the G10, this is a true working beast. The
balance point of the knife is right at the forefinger location, and
the knife feels meaty and formidable in the hand with a compact and
reasonable length.
- Sheath: I wanted a distinctive working sheath
for this knife, not the usual fare, so I made the sheath in 9-10 oz.
hardened leather shoulder, and hand-tooled a bold design in the
surface, front, and back, and belt loop, and selectively hand-dyed and
highlighted the color for the look I wanted. This is reversible
sheath: either a left side cross draw/right side reverse grip sheath,
or it can also be worn on the
right side in the traditional right-handed fashion. The wearer
doesn't even have to orient the knife at all when sheathing since
it's reversible. The high back and double-row
polyester stitching throughout means this is a knife for serious,
professional use. The dyes are colorfast and permanent, and the
surface is sealed with acrylic against exposure and the elements.
- A bold departure, a new design, a unique and tremendously tough
knife that crosses the frontiers of working tool, tactical weapon,
and collector's piece in a functional work of art.
Thanks, D. C.!
Jay,
You a are for sure the best knife maker in the world.
I am very excited to be the owner of a Jay Fisher knife.
Thank you very much for the extra sheath and for everything.
I wish you all the best Jay!!!
--D. C.
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