Jerry Fisk, M.S. Drop Point Desert Ironwood Hunting Knife + Rowe Leather Sheath (SOLD)

From Jerry Fisk's website...

"Hi, my name is Jerry Fisk; I have been living and working full-time as a Master Bladesmith since 1989.  I received the honor of being named a National Living Treasure in 1999.  Please see the Awards link for a complete history of where I have been and what I have done.  And, yes, I did wear clean underwear along the way as my mother taught me.  Most of my pieces are created using natural materials for handles.  The blade steels I prefer are traditional carbon steels or I will blend various steels to make my own Damascus.  I continue to push myself to improve what I do know and to learn new skills and techniques so that I can offer you the best work that I can currently do.  I prefer to engrave the pieces that I make as I think it makes the package complete though the piece must stand on its own merits without ornamentation.  All of my blades from field grade to ornate pieces are tested to insure they perform in the manner for which they are designed for and made as strong as the design allows.   In these modern times you have to search for something that a craftsman/artist makes one-at-a-time.  The days of one person working in their shop to create functional works of art are fast going, as it seems we live in a disposable world.  This is your time to own something for you and your family that can be passed down.  Each generation will have its own stories of the piece and the memories it holds for them. That is something to treasure for the ages."

This is an early Jerry Fisk hidden tang hunting knife.  It resembles Jerry's Sendero model.  However, unlike the Sendero it lacks the signature single-finger guard and has a ferrule integral to the blade instead; and the handle shape is different.  This knife features a contoured area that fits between your index and middle fingers, and the tail end is a bit more tapered.  Since the blade is only marked "Fisk" and no "M.S." stamp, perhaps this could be an early example or precursor to the Sendero.  Perhaps even a pre-Journeyman Smith knife.  I have no other explanation why there is no American Bladesmith Society stamp.

The blade is forged carbon steel.  I was told it may be 5160 but have no way to confirm this.  The oversized pins and ferrule are nickel silver.  And the handle is Desert Ironwood.  This knife feels very comfortable and secure in-hand and would make a great everyday carry or field knife. 

The knife was acquired from the original owner who has had it in his collection for many years, and it is in excellent condition.  The knife is unused and uncarried, and has never been sharpened.  The included and unused leather belt sheath with ostrich inlay and keeper strap was made by Rowe's Leather.

Condition:  Previously owned, Excellent.