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Featured Publications and Articles of Jay Fisher's Knives My knives and knife making career have been featured in different publications and articles over the decades, and as these articles come up, I'll try to list them on this page for the benefit of my past clients. The reason is that public exposure in magazines, publications, and articles helps to establish the view of a knife maker's career, his longevity, his exposure, and his popularity. This is critical mainly to knife investors, as any publication with their particular knife maker, and more important their particular knife, can accompany their investment knife and help to increase its value. A copy of the publication is also a nice addition to the collection. I'll start with the most recent articles and work backwards, as best as I can determine. If you know of any articles or features that feature my name, knives, or work, please email me here, and I'll add them to the list. I'll include details of the article or publication if possible. Although there were many publications over the years that may have mentioned my name, affiliations with the Knifemakers' Guild, the Professional Knifemaker's Association, or my individual work, I'll only include those that featured photographs or more significant details. |
October, 2007
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Russian Knife Magazine On page 88 of this 2007 issue, the author, Dmitry Samoylov featured a photo of my "Grim Reaper" push dagger in an article he wrote on push daggers. The knife pictured is featured below. Many thanks to him for his international interest and publication! Here's a link to their website. Better brush up on your Russian!
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December, 2006
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Jay Fisher- The Best Living Knife Maker! This just in! Listed on page 19 of the 2007 Best of the West Source book published by True West Magazine, Jay Fisher is listed as the Best Living Knifemaker! Quote from the magazine: "Many fine knifemakers exist in the world. Some Excel at making weapons, others at creating art. At his Enchanted Spirits Studio in Clovis, New Mexico, Jay Fisher does both. In the blade business since 1988, Fisher makes knives, many featuring gemstone handles, for collectors, museums and people who really know how to use 'em (101st Airborne, Special Forces, USAF Pararescue)." If you own one of my knives, or you plan to get one, you need a copy of this important reference and resource for your collection. Go to their website to order one here. Thanks for the honor guys, I'll do my best to fill those boots! --Jay
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October, 2006
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Featured in the Autumn 2006 Issue of Persimmon Hill, the magazine for
the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Johnny D. Boggs, the award-winning western writer and author honored me with a visit to my studio in 2005, and interviewed me for an article for Persimmon Hill, the fine art publication of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. By the time he left, I'd probably overwhelmed him with knife facts, details, and history, but he was able to package the information in an interesting, five page article about me and my work, with 14 beautiful glossy printed photos. Persimmon Hill has published his article with these pictures of my knives in their Autumn 2006 issue. Persimmon Hill is a beautiful quarterly glossy magazine with fascinating features about the west, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is a "must-see" in the heart of the west, Oklahoma City. I'm proud to be honored by such a publication, resource, and affiliation. Learn more about Johnny and his writing accomplishments on his website here. You can learn more about the Museum at their website here: The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum The magazine has told me that the response has been fantastic. If you are a previous or current knife client, you need to get a copy of this magazine for your investment, and keep it with your Jay Fisher knife paperwork. If you're lucky enough to have purchased one of these knives, your knife is now featured in an outstanding art publication and article, and you need to get a copy to keep with your knife! If you want a copy, or are interested in my work, or have a Jay Fisher knife and want to add interesting documentation to your investment, you can purchase a copy for $7.50 at the museum website here: Persimmon Hill Magazine Be sure to ask for the Autumn 2006 issue! Several of these knives are actually available for purchase! The Pecos II in the top row is for sale here. Pacifica, the fine art sculpture is also now available. Persimmon Hill featured a full half page photo of this stunning and unique knife sculpture! |
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June, 2006
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February, 2006
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October, 2005
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New Mexico Magazine, October 2005 issue. New Mexico Magazine has featured me before (see below). This was a short article about the artists in the high plains eastern area of our state, and in the article I am listed as the area's most famous artist. The magazine included one picture, and misnamed me in the photo caption as "Jack Fisher." The picture that they used is of my Alamo Bowie.
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September, 2001
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New Mexico Outdoor Writer's & Photographers Association Published in a post-conference update, this picture holding a Rapier/Parrying dagger custom combination. Some accompanying text: "Leaving the hotel, a surprise visit
to Magdalena's Enchanted Spirits Studio introduced conferees to Jay
Fisher - Knife maker, photographer, and writer. Fisher displayed and
discussed his varied works..."
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October, 1999
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New Mexico Magazine, October 1999 issue The first New Mexico Magazine article that I was featured in, along with other area artists in Magdalena, New Mexico. The article's slant was to show how local artists could revitalize the local community by their presence. The article had a good picture of me holding the "Firewind" Wakisashi, mentioned my more famous clients, and called me an "internationally recognized master knife craftsman."
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