Jay Fisher Knives -Is he that good?

[Skyman]

Visited the Jay Fisher site ( Link by Moin ) and he had some very interesting info.I was quite happy to see and read it.He also claims he is the best knife maker in the world.Any truth to that claim?

He has some exquisite designs i must say.A treat.Thanks Moin Bhai. Anyone know how much they cost?

[marthandan]

@ skyman....he charges around 1000 dollars for the most basic design and material(check out the prices page on his website). any of his stone handled blade with file work etc will be in the upwards of 2500 dollars. he does have a 4~5 year waiting period and definitely the best knife maker website in the world.

[Skyman]

But is he the best knife maker like he says he is?

[Moin.]

Hi Skyman; The link was posted because the website has some great information on everything and anythings one needs to know about knives. Best maker I don't know.

Check this link out, Jerry Fisk, declared a National Living Treasure

http://www.jerryfisk.com/knife_gallery/ ... index.html

[Skyman]

Moin, thanks again.I see some lovely damascus work.But i really want to know if he is as good as he says....this " Caesar shall..... " kinda talk always leaves me deeply suspicious.Perhaps Mack knows better...?

Correction - Jerry's knives have given me heartache.How much do you reckon his work costs? Looks out of the world!

Thanks

[Moin.]

Moin, thanks again.I see some lovely damascus work.But i really want to know if he is as good as he says....this " Caesar shall..... " kinda talk always leaves me deeply suspicious.Perhaps Mack knows better...?

Correction - Jerry's knives have given me heartache.How much do you reckon his work costs? Looks out of the world!

Thanks

Skyman, learn to google USD 1000,1500 Upawards, add duties, shipping etc and would cost as much as a second hand car.

Regards
Moin

[Skyman]

Exactly, it is a simple matter to get prices in the States.By the time it comes to hand here, there could be a 50 or more % increase in prices.

[choombak]

Moin, thanks again.I see some lovely damascus work.But i really want to know if he is as good as he says....this " Caesar shall..... " kinda talk always leaves me deeply suspicious.Perhaps Mack knows better...?

Correction - Jerry's knives have given me heartache.How much do you reckon his work costs? Looks out of the world!

Thanks

A good knifemaker will always stand by his product, subject to certain conditions of abuse. I work with only those folks who use good steel, produce decent designs, and are cost effective. $1000 in my book is way expensive, and the same job can be had from a $100 Spyderco/ZT/Benchmade. However, for collectors - sky is the limit - it can quickly get exotic with gold, snakeskin, rubies, damascus steel, you name it!

-Amarendra

[Skyman]

He mentioned on his site for instance, that Ka-Bar are quite useless as they use 420 stainless which is suitable for cheap chef knives only.Some on the forum have Ka-Bar and say they are nice.Taking what he says with a pinch of salt.He also mentioned a hollow grind is best, i have heard on the contrary.

Whom to trust lol....

[Vikram]

I am not a knife expert nor I am into knives collection though I do like to look at and hold them.Except that,if someone gives me a knife, I wouldn't say no.

Re the price of Fisk knives,this is what I think.

The idea was given to me by Grumpy or I would not have known about these.

Loveless, the most popular and expensive name in the knives world.

If you want to buy a knife made by him, be prepared to hold onto a strong support before you check the price of one.

http://www.lovelessknife.com/hunter-knife/index.html

This one costs $16,970!



A Loveless designed knife but made for Beretta in Japan

http://www.ebladestore.com/be179.html

Yours for $139.97!



An even less expensive option is this Loveless designed Beretta knife with black zytel handle.

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/KB178/B ... ch-Overall

Yours for $49.95!




OK, The experts among you may try to rip into me for this blasphemy. But, Loveless knives are collectibles and investments now.Hence the price. I suspect the same is true of this Fisk gent too though on a lesser scale. You are also paying for the name. I do think that there are knives that are as good yet cost a lot less.

Best-
Vikram

[choombak]

He mentioned on his site for instance, that Ka-Bar are quite useless as they use 420 stainless which is suitable for cheap chef knives only.Some on the forum have Ka-Bar and say they are nice.Taking what he says with a pinch of salt.He also mentioned a hollow grind is best, i have heard on the contrary.

Whom to trust lol....

Trust yourself - steels, and grinds, are endless debates. If you follow the "best tool for the job" philosophy, you'll quickly realize that steels and grinds do not matter much - oh, they do, but not to an extent where ones can claim this to be the best and that to be the worst. For eg., my BM 755 MPR knife is worst at slicing a cucumber, but the Spyderco Chokwe excels at it. OTOH, the 755 is best at slicing through thick cardboard, while the Chokwe the worst.

So - trust yourself, and get a knife that you think would suit the job at hand.