Bowie for 25,000 dollars?

When I first read this question I was going to make a smart butt remark of "I'll take two" but after seeing it and reading the story I say WOW, nice knife.

$25,000 is still a little high in my book but I can understand why it is that price.
 
Indeed, that piece is exceptional in every way, and perhaps worth the price for a variety of reasons. Still, as a user of knives, even if I easily had the $ for that knife, I simply could never bring myself to use it (unless of course it was called upon to dispatch a terrorist, in which case I would gladly use it :thumbup::D).
 
I'll admit it's interesting. The choice of steels to include in the construction of the blade provide a level of uniqueness that nobody can hope to compete with. But $25,000 is just far too much for me to see as acceptable even for that.
 
Edge, I not only tested the knife at the shop on 2x4's but they let me cut one inch rope with it during the auction.
The way that I figured it the carbon was just a tad low so I added some sugar to it to kick it up a notch.
Not throwing sales pitch here, but I do not care what it sells for or how much dressing the knife has, but it must work as a knife and work well.
 
fisk said:
Edge, I not only tested the knife at the shop on 2x4's but they let me cut one inch rope with it during the auction.
The way that I figured it the carbon was just a tad low so I added some sugar to it to kick it up a notch.
Not throwing sales pitch here, but I do not care what it sells for or how much dressing the knife has, but it must work as a knife and work well.
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Beautiful work Mr. Fisk, very inspirational and makes one really stop and think about how lucky we are.
 
You people realize it went for that price because it was more of a donation right?
 
collegekid said:
You people realize it went for that price because it was more of a donation right?
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You realize its a Jerry Fisk knife as well?

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Fantastic knife.
Kudos for it being a working knife as well (I never doubted that for a minute considering the maker).
Keep on fighting the good fight.
 
You people realize it went for that price because it was more of a donation right?
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Uh, yeah we realized that. Kinda why I started my post with that info.

but I do not care what it sells for or how much dressing the knife has, but it must work as a knife and work well.
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Oh my, if I'd known you were a member here I would have said Mr. Fisk! :) Words can't describe the piece you made Sir. Much respect to you and your amazing talent. That blade should be kept as a piece of American history, although sad how the steel came into existence.
 
Thanks guys. Yo, I had fun in a way working on it, the other side of that was a bunch of head beating against the wall. I kept in mind history of the materials so I tried to do right by the honor. That was the first time, I lined up the facts, then followed through with the materials till it all met up at the end. I learned a great deal. As a result I have a new project in mind. My guess is that it will take me close to a year on the one piece. I get started on it, I will try to let yall know. I will probally utube the whole project.
 
Jerry, for the record, I want to say that I in no way meant to imply that the knife is not capable of performing in an excellent manner no matter what task one asks of it. I have no doubt that it can and would. Rather, my doubt is in my ability to use it, even knowing at the same time that in my heart I know it should be used. So the "problem" (or at least a problem as I see it) is within me and has nothing to do with the knife other than my personal resolve to use it. Like I said though, if I had that resolve, I know it would be up to anything I asked of it. Thanks for making such a great knife!
 
Edge, I did not think you were doubtful, I just like saying they work. :) I was married before so there is nothing you can say that will hurt my feelings now.

Using a knife that you collect is something that I am always curious about. On one hand some guys don't want to mess them up, while some will use them. I know of one client has one of my real nice high end pieces and his family uses it to cut the crust off of the toast with. I know of guys scrapping gaskets with one of my nice folders but some enjoy them at whatever level of price just to look at. The good thing about knives is they can be pretty and you can hold it and think of all the good things you could do with it if you do need to. I think that is the fun of it. I have been collecting knives for nearly 30 years now. I have used right at 75% of them. Used some of them hard but some I just like looking at.
When I go to the museum I can see knives or swords 500 years old. Most likely the only piece that maker made that made into a museum, so I try to make each one well enough so that if that particular knife is the only one of mine that makes it that long my family would not be disapointed in it. Each of you can find a maker that will do the same for you.
Edge, Ubet and thanks for the kind words, both times.
 
Amazing work, and an even more amazing story behind it! That is a beautiful knife that any proud American would gladly display on the mantle:thumbup:
 
What a wonderful knife full of history and meaning crafted by a master blade smith benefiting an important cause. I'm not a wealthy man, but if I were, I would have been bidding to own and admire such an incredible piece.
 
I can not honestly say that knife isn't worth it. If my life financial position were different, I would be honored to have it. Amazing.
 
Steel from the World Trade Center, USS Cole and 100 year old steel from a country mill, handle spacer from a part of the Statue of Liberty, oak from the live tree at the Alamo, and fossilized mammoth from Alaska. The historically important materials and the details like the measurements representing historically significant events is quite impressive, especially given how masterfully crafted that knife is. The Paul Long sheath is rather nice too ;) In a way I'm surprised it didn't sell for more. I can't imagine many knives incorporate historically significant materials like this one does.
 
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