Guys, the knife and sheath are everything I anticipated and then some! The amazing grip, symmetry, balance and smooth lines complete the quality of the detailed materials that you were able to use in creating this knife. That sheath is unreal; I repeatedly said to my wife that I haven’t seen anything like it. The mechanism is so smooth! Thank you for letting me own a piece of your art and craftsmanship. Maybe after a few, ok a lot, of gift giving occasions transpire I can suggest another knife with a gemstone handle?
THANKS!

H.

Jay (and Rusty),
I received my knife yesterday and it is fantastic. Thank you again for putting such effort and time into it.

--B.

Jay thank you they are so great. My chef friends so hate me.

--J.K.

Yesterday my buddy took his Grady White 60 miles off the coast to Blue Fin Tuna Fish (something very difficult for U to do in N. M.). He caught a 94# Blue Fin Tuna. He brought it to me to butcher. I as U know have a new Chef’s knife! It performed all the tasks of Gutting, skinning, deboning, and trimming without requiring even one sharpening.
Wow!

--B. M.

Hi Jay,
The knife arrived today and I am immensely pleased with results. The photos really don't do it justice. The finish is exactly what I was looking for and the balance is great. The sheath locking device works brilliantly; all in all a great piece of work.
I am already looking forward to the next knife, which will be a little more adventurous in terms of style and finish.
Outstanding Work
Kind Regards,

--S.

Jay,
I just received the Kapteyn. You and Rusty did an amazing job! The knife has great balance and weight. The black palm scales look so unique and feel natural in the grip. Filings and serrations look great. A stunning and functional piece. Thank you very much!

--N.

She is a beauty! I almost don't want to use it for work purposes for fear of marring the finish! It has a nice weight to it and fits into my smallish hands very well! Easily worth every dime. I look forward to ordering a kitchen set in the near future! Thanks again.

-J

...I am impressed with the tight fit of the bolster to the tang, looks like it’s been properly surface ground on all of the mating faces. The attention to detail on the dovetail fit , on the scales is fantastic and release on the sheath allows for use with gloves. If this the caliber of work that James is turning out he has every right to be proud, it is a thing of beauty . It’s the attention to detail for me, that is the difference between good knife and excellent one . I will have a chance to give a work out over the next couple months, but it looks and feels like it will definitely outlast me.
I have to admit to a little jealousy when I see the standard of work you produce.
Kind Regards

--S.