Jay Fisher - Fine Custom Knives

• Size: Length overall: 8.90" (22.6 cm), Blade Length: 4.6" (11.7 cm), Thickness: .129" (3.3 mm)
• Weight: Knife: 3.6 oz. (102 grams) Sheath: 3.5 oz. (99 grams)
• Blade: ATS-34 High Molybdenum Martensitic Stainless Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C58, mirror polished
• Bolsters, Fittings: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, hand-engraved, mirror polished
• Handle: Polished Ruby in Fuchsite Gemstone
• Sheath: Hand-carved Leather Shoulder Inlaid with Lizard Skin
• Knife: Shaula is named for the brightest star system in the constellation Scorpius, residing in the raised tail of the scorpion. With a narrow, stinging shape, the slender blade is well-named. This is a unique style of knife, with a modest and very lightweight presence, yet complete with fine embellishment and beautiful gemstone. I made the blade in ATS-34 high molybdenum, high chromium martensitic stainless tool steel, for some of the highest toughness at high hardness available; the slender and thin blade required the superior toughness ATS-34 possesses. I ground the blade with a 6" contact wheel for a tight grind radius and a very thin and aggressive cutting edge while preserving full spine thickness for strength along the blade. The blade has a half-length top swage to further narrow the point profile and create a scalpel-thin, yet durable edge. The blade has full filework of varying crescent cuts around the fully tapered tang and a small, tight choil terminating the cutting edge. This is one of the few knives I create that does not have a pronounced forefinger quillon due to the very lightweight and elegant nature of the profile. I bolstered the knife with zero-care 304 high nickel, high chromium austenitic stainless steel, hand-engraved with an overlapping leaf cluster motif. The bolsters are dovetailed and bed a very beautiful pair of Ruby in Fuchsite gemstone handle scales. The matrix of this stone is green chromium muscovite with inclusions of brilliant ruby. The fuchsite is a micaceous (mica bearing) mineral with reflective spangles and crystalline areas and derives its green color from chromium. The ruby is aluminum oxide corundum, an extremely hard and beautiful gemstone usually seen in faceted mounts. The hard rubies stand slightly above the softer fuchsite, and have a bright, glassy polish. This beautiful contrasting gemstone handle compliments the light, scalpel-like blade of the Shaula with elegant character. At under 4 ounces, the Shaula feels featherweight and crisp in the hand.
• Sheath: The sheath has a nice contrast with the Shaula and I made this one in 9-10 oz. leather shoulder, dyed a medium brown, and hand-carved to accept large panel inlays of brown Teju lizard skin, hand-stitched with black nylon, sealed and buffed. The mouth of the sheath drops enough for display of the beautiful handle and bolster engraving, and allows easy access to the knife.
• An elegant, slender, and fine knife with a beautiful gemstone handle, suitable for collection, investment, or use .

Thanks, G. L.!