Jay Fisher? Anyone heard of him? Never see him mentioned? Banned?

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Was just curious if there is a reason I don't see much on Jay Fisher. Not a fan or a hater, just curious. He looks to do some beautiful work. Very expensive investment style.

Is he on the, "we don't talk about list" because of a past indiscretion?

No one cares?

Over priced?

Over rated?

Too high end and expensive to warrant much discussion?

Doesn't appeal to the masses of production, mid tech, and high end knife knuts here?

Again, just curious.
 
I suppose if you make "investment style" knives that nobody cars or talks about, then they aren't particularly good investments. Just happened to be discussing that yesterday.

Anyway, is he a member?
 
From what I've seen, his artistic stuff is amazing and probably worth the price. The problem is, any of his stuff you'd consider using is way over priced, and so a forum of knife users probably doesn't care much about him.
 
Hale Storm said:
Doesn't appeal to the masses of production, mid tech, and high end knife knuts here?
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Probably.

Liberace would have no doubt dug his work. :D

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Seriously though, I think a lot of his knives are just plain cornball from a design standpoint, even if they aren't dressed up like a drag queen.

To wit:
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"Raijin" Tactical Combat, CSAR, Survival Knife
http://www.jayfisher.com/Raijin_Carbon_Fiber.htm
 
His kydex isdefinitely interesting but there is a reason no one excpet him puts an aluminum frame in between two pieces of kydex for a sheath.

And I never understood the "survival" style sheaths with the attachments the way he adds them. They look very fragile for harsh survival environments. First good tumble in rough terrain and it seems they would be trashed with the small hardware holding them on the sheath.

My .02. What do I know.

I'm enjoying the comments. Keep 'em coming.

By the way, for $4,000.00, there's a ton of members who could outfit a survival rig that would get you through anything and have plenty of cash left over. I knew his knives a little but not that kits stuff. That plastic container looks like the one I keep my DL and fishing license in when I'm on the coast fishing. Paid about $4.00 for it. Cheap plastic but it works.

He's been around a while. Must be doing something right for a market somewhere. I guess the fantasy knife market has rich clients like everything else.
 
If you can make can make a living selling that knife for $4,000; my hat's off to ya.

Than being said, I would never spend 4k on that knife.
 
Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.
--Paley,Einstein, Spencer, others

Do you really think he has time for our 250$ knives on bladeforums?
Perhaps you should all read a little... you know.

But instead, hate will suffice, eh?
 
RichardSaunders said:
Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.
--Paley,Einstein, Spencer, others

Do you really think he has time for our 250$ knives on bladeforums?
Perhaps you should all read a little... you know.

But instead, hate will suffice, eh?
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O kayyyyy....:confused:
 
RichardSaunders said:
Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.
--Paley,Einstein, Spencer, others

Do you really think he has time for our 250$ knives on bladeforums?
Perhaps you should all read a little... you know.

But instead, hate will suffice, eh?
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Your knifes are a tad odd-looking, Mr. Fisher. Welcome to BladeForums! :thumbup:
 
I think he caters to a different market.. I have watched a video of his operation and they are a talented group. He has been providing for his family for years doing it. Just a different market that's all. I wish I could have a little bit of his skill and general knowledge of custom knife making. I bet if you asked him to make a hard use knife of your design and had the dough to pay for it you would probably be happy.
 
snooka said:
Strange designs, more on the "fantasy side" IMO...

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Some of those handles don't allow for much flexibility. If your hand isn't the right size it could feel off very easily. That double.....gaurdchoil thing on the bottom left just confuses me.

I want to like some of the more practical ones, but yeah they're damn expensive.

That's probably up to my preferences though. That 4k knife would look better without the ring, extend the handle, remove the serrations, and remove that oversized jimp hump.

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Edit: Your reply to Sam tells me your knives have a different purpose than what I'm used to. I like that you're taking your time to talk to us. Keep it up. :thumbup:
 
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n7titan said:
. That 4k knife would look better without the ring, extend the handle, remove the serrations, and remove that oversized jimp hump.
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If you read the ad-copy for the "Raijin" Tactical Combat, CSAR, Survival Knife X-treame! :D it is intended to be held icepick. That makes it substantially sillier I think.
 
Sam Cade said:
If you read the ad-copy for the "Raijin" Tactical Combat, CSAR, Survival Knife X-treame! :D it is intended to be held icepick. That makes it substantially sillier I think.
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What?! With that angled handle how is reverse grip supposed to be comfy or useful? Wouldn't the blade sit cockeyed for every stab?

:rolleyes: extend the handle and give me a little straight bit to do that, angle the end so I can choke down for chopping.
 
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