I would expect everyone who ever got the knife making bug to eventually end up at one of the big three websites, (KnifeNetwork, BladeForums, or AnvilFire) but one to be included is Jay Fishers site at http://www.jayfisher.com/
His website is a goldmine of information on forging, stock removal, and blade geometry; just to name a few!
He also gives good hints and tips on steels, handle material, buffing and polishing advice, how you too can become a full time maker and much, much more!
His website is further advancing the hobby (and sometimes job) of knife making and dispelling a lot of myths while shining the light of truth on some vague myths.
The knives he makes are peerless, and the flow of his knives are so natural and well executed that Jay is in a class of his own, a person that has truly mastered all aspects of his craft.
This is one of my favorite Jay Fisher knives:
This is the link to the Forum entry for this knife
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Just received "Artemis" last week - a custom chef's knife by Jay Fisher. It's an absolutely amazing work of art, not to mention aligned with the post topic rather sharp.
I specifically requested a hollow grind that configured the knife with a European weight but the capabilities of a Japanese edge. It's a razor blade, with a lot of mass behind it!
I recently posted a blog entry featuring the knife which also links to Part I (and soon Part II) of a Artisans Quarterly Review (our newsletter) which includes a full story behind the commission, a profile of Jay Fisher as an artist, and a variety of other detials and anecdotes.
http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/artemis-jay-fisher-custom-knives/
Take it from one Master Craftsman that highly recommends another - Jay's knives are worth the investment.
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