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My Custom Knife
Prices
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Why buy a Jay Fisher knife?
Simply put: Because it's worth it.
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| If you're on this page, you are interested in the cost and value of
a very fine handmade custom knife. Knives run a huge range of prices, from cheap
imports to domestic factory knives to low-cost handmade knives to high art
investments by exceptional artists. I'm not interested in making cheap knives,
mass producing knives, or making inexpensive knock-offs or bargain products. I'm
committed to creating only the best. |
| Value: All of my knives appreciate. Where factory
knives and cheap knives depreciate from the instant you open the box, finely
crafted pieces by well known makers increase in value over the years. If taken
care of, your Jay Fisher knife will be worth more as time goes on, not less.
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| Craftsmanship: I make some of the finest knives
available. A photograph can not always demonstrate the intricacies. Plentiful
testimonials and pages on this site can give you a very clear representation of
my techniques, my practice, and the quality of my work. I stand behind my
craftsmanship with a ironclad guarantee of satisfaction. |
| Experience: I have decades of experience in making
high quality custom and handmade knives. You will see on this site the range of
clients that span from avid hunters to the most elite of professional military
forces. From collectors of fine art to museums, my record and reputation is
well-established; it's also demonstrated in print, in articles, on other
websites, and in the CDROM catalogs featuring over a thousand photos of my work.
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| Art: The artistic direction, interpretation, and
construction of all of my knives is extremely important to me, and should be to
you, too. I consider each and every knife an individual work of art. Beyond a
simple blade and handle, every line, finished surface, choice of material,
embellished cut, sheath, stand, or fitting is carefully created. Shapes, angles,
and components are all blended into a complete and individual theme.
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| Demand: This is my career, not some passing
interest or hobby. You can see my client's order list on my
"Where's my knife, Jay?" page.
If your name is on this list, you are in very good company. The demand is high,
and there are only a limited amount of knives a maker can produce. A great deal
of time is invested in every knife. |
| Sole Authorship: I know of very few makers who "do
it all," and am proud to be one of them. I do not farm out work, or involve any
other craftsmen or artists. This means that I am responsible for the entire
knife, sheath, stand, and accessories. The fit, finish, structural integrity,
harmony, balance, and beauty of each knife is my signature. |
| True Custom Work: I work with individual clients to
make them the knives they want. I have over 360 designs in my pattern inventory.
I invite my client's input and create their dream knife and work of art.
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| General
guide in US dollars
Prices listed are
starting prices; actual quoted prices depend
on model, materials, finish, embellishment, and accessories |
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Fixed blade knives: start at
$600 |
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Folding knives: start at $1000 |
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Fine art knives: start at
$1700 |
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Swords: start at $3000 |
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For pricing structure details,
please visit my FAQ page topic:
"How much do your knives cost?"
For a deeper topic: Price Justification, please
click here to open a window to the topic on my "Business of Knifemaking"
page. |
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