Altair - by Jay Fisher

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Another new one: "Altair"

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Altair
Size: Length overall: 9.8" (24.9 cm), Blade Length: 5.375" (13.6 cm), Edge Length: 4.6" (11.7 cm) Thickness: .209" (5.3 mm)
Weight: Knife: 10.0 oz. Sheath: 6.0 oz.
Blade: CPM154CM Powder Technology Martensitic Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell HRC60, Mirror Polished
Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Hand-engraved
Handle: Pietersite Agate Gemstone (China)
Sheath: Hand-carved Leather inlaid with Gray Frog skin

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See more pictures and much more information on this fine handmade knife on a special page on my site here.

Thanks for being here,
Jay
 
The knife/sheath/stand you posted yesterday definitely wasn't my cup of tea, however I like this one very much.
Your skills are exceptional. Love the stone used for this piece.
You must spend much time seeking materials.
 
and "another nice one" Jay...that is some fantastic looking gemstone....Well done!
 
CPM154CM!:eek:;)
That agate is beautiful, the filework is really super, the sheath is INCREDIBLE and the overall design and lines of the knife is excellent, in my opinion.
One of my favorites so far:thumbup:
 
Everything looks so artistically perfect. I love the engraving on the bolsters. The sheath looks fantastic too and just adds to the overall look of the knife.
 
Thanks guys. Your words mean a lot.

Kevin, I do have to chase some materials around the world. Intersting story about Pietersite. The original find was in South Africa, and those mines played out in the early '90s. Though there is some stock still out there, it's very hard to find, or guys who have it are sitting on it.

A lot of lapidaries live to cut up big beautiful pieces into tiny little cabochons for the jewelry trade. Or they turn the material into spheres for specimen samples. These are interesting, no doubt, but how many useable handle scales can you get from a three inch sphere? None.

Anyway, the African stuff was mostly blue. Beautiful. Then, a couple years ago, they discovered some in China. I wasn't fast enough, unfortunately, so the large pieces from China have dwindled to some very small pieces. I was lucky to find what I did. The Chinese Pietersite is, in some ways, more stunning than the African. It's got swirls and chatoyancy in bright reds and golds, as well as some blues. I've heard of greens too, but have never seen any. What I have I ordered directly from China. They sent it pretty quick, too, in about ten days.

I'm always on the lookout. I've got some projects that have handle minerals that have literally never been used on a knife before period, which should be very interesting indeed. I'll post them here, on what I consider is the premium custom knife forum.

Thanks again,
Jay
 
That Pietersite is by far the best I've ever seen. I've never worked with the Chinese stuff before, but I'm on the lookout now (small pieces work well for my needs).

The color and design of the sheath really work with this knife. This is my favorite of all of your work I've seen so far.

Phillip

p.s. Any hints about the new material?
 
That is just an awesome work of art Jay. The sheath is off the charts as is the Altair.

That pietersite is exceptional. The filework looks great too.

Am I mistaken or was/is Russia a source of pietersite also?

Thanks for showing the Altair,
Peter
 
JayFisher said:
Thanks guys. Your words mean a lot.

Kevin, I do have to chase some materials around the world. Intersting story about Pietersite. The original find was in South Africa, and those mines played out in the early '90s. Though there is some stock still out there, it's very hard to find, or guys who have it are sitting on it.

A lot of lapidaries live to cut up big beautiful pieces into tiny little cabochons for the jewelry trade. Or they turn the material into spheres for specimen samples. These are interesting, no doubt, but how many useable handle scales can you get from a three inch sphere? None.

Anyway, the African stuff was mostly blue. Beautiful. Then, a couple years ago, they discovered some in China. I wasn't fast enough, unfortunately, so the large pieces from China have dwindled to some very small pieces. I was lucky to find what I did. The Chinese Pietersite is, in some ways, more stunning than the African. It's got swirls and chatoyancy in bright reds and golds, as well as some blues. I've heard of greens too, but have never seen any. What I have I ordered directly from China. They sent it pretty quick, too, in about ten days.

I'm always on the lookout. I've got some projects that have handle minerals that have literally never been used on a knife before period, which should be very interesting indeed. I'll post them here, on what I consider is the premium custom knife forum.

Thanks again,
Jay
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Looked over your website. There's a LOT going on in your shop. :eek:
 
I was rightly stunned when I saw the pietersite that you had, and then that sheath - wow! Really wonderful!
 
peterinct said:
That is just an awesome work of art Jay. The sheath is off the charts as is the Altair.

That pietersite is exceptional. The filework looks great too.

Am I mistaken or was/is Russia a source of pietersite also?

Thanks for showing the Altair,
Peter
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Hi, Peter; thanks.
I've never heard of Pietersite from Russia. The name might be confusing, the original Namibian Pietersite was named for its discoverer.

Kevin, you might be surprised to know how much is going on here. If you're ever in west Texas or Eastern New Mexico, stop by. It's a fascinating pursuit!
 
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