Yarden
"Yarden" Fine Handmade Custom Knife
- Size: Length overall: 11.5" (29.2 cm), Blade Length: 6.6" (16.8 cm), Thickness: .195" (5.0 mm)
- Weight: Knife: 11.6 oz. (329 grams) Sheath: 7.5 oz.(213 grams)
- Blade: CPMS30V Martensitic High Vanadium Stainless Tool Steel, Hardened and Tempered to Rockwell C59, satin finished
- Fittings/Guard/Pommel/Tang: 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel, mirror polished
- Handle: Sambar Stag Horn
- Sheath: Hand-Stamped Basketweave 9-10 oz. Leather Shoulder, Stainless Steel
- Knife: The name Yarden means "One who descends"
and is the root Hebrew name for the Jordan River, where Jesus Christ
was baptized by John the Baptist. This is a very special knife,
custom made for a rancher in the Golan region. He requested the handle and
artwork, and an aggressive knife that would accommodate wild boar
hunting. I designed this Yarden based on my popular "Sanchez"
design, and made it much larger and a bit broader with a hidden
tang. The blade of the Yarden is made of CPMS30V, an extremely wear
resistant and tough powder metal technology stainless tool steel
with high vanadium content. This is one of the most wear resistant
steels made, and the powder metal process yields unsurpassed carbide
content and distribution. Since it's a high vanadium tool steel, it
can't be mirror polished so I finished this blade to a high satin
finish for excellent corrosion resistance and easy cleaning. The
blade is deeply hollow ground for a thin and effective point and
cutting edge, with a half-length top swage that reduces point cross
section without sacrificing point strength. The blade is soldered
and sealed to a thick guard of 304 stainless steel, in fact, all
fittings and parts of this knife and handle are stainless steel for
tremendous corrosion resistance and strength. The guard is sculpted
and polished for a smooth fit, with just enough quillon to prevent
the hand from sliding onto the razor keen blade. The handle inside
is just as important as the outside, and you can see from the photos
below how strong this knife is built. Because my client requested
the best stag possible, I made the handle with Sambar Stag, a heavy
thick and dense horn from the deer on the Indian subcontinent. This
is a solid, tough stag, with a great texture and feel that nothing
else compares with for grip and appearance. Since I wanted the stag
horn to be in the round, this required a hidden tang construction.
Since this knife will see heavy use, I wanted to build it as strong
as possible. The internal parts are all 304 stainless steel, a 3/8"
diameter stainless rod is welded in a high purity process to the
tang of the knife blade and then carefully annealed in a multi-step
process for high toughness and resistance to breakage. The 3/8" rod
is threaded into the pommel, which is welded to a 1" long threaded
nut that engages the tang. The entire assembly is filled with the
toughest waterproof epoxy compound I use for all of my tactical
knives, for a solid, rigid, and permanent hidden tang handle
with unsurpassed durability. The handle feels solid and tough in the
hand, and the curve of the handle is feels comfortable and warm. The
balance point of the knife is right at the forefinger location, for
a perfect touch.
- Etching: My client requested a personalized
custom embellishment in tasteful execution, so I fileworked the
blade in three crosses spaced by diamonds, honoring the name,
location, and spiritual significance of where this knife will call
home. The knife is etched with the biblical verse and reference:
"Render the Lord's anger with fury -- Isaiah 66:15" and a rampant
horse head in flaming mane.
- Sheath: The sheath had to be as tough
and long lasting as the knife, so I made this one in hand-stamped
and tooled 9-10 oz. leather shoulder, deep and protective of both
the razor edge and the wearer. This is a high back style of sheath
that allows a lower wear on the belt, while protecting the wearer
from the handle butt. The sheath has a folded flap for security
that protects the handle and will not snag in heavy brush. The flap
is secured with an all stainless steel dot snap for zero corrosion
concerns. The pattern tooled in the leather is a clean and
straightforward basketweave, elegant and
complete, even on the sheath back. The sheath has two belt loops
for versatility in wear, and every bit of the sheath is stitched
with double rows of brown polyester for moisture resistance and
strength. The sheath is dyed
bison brown, lacquered and
sealed.
- This is a beautiful natural and comfortable knife, suitable for
hard ranch work and long lasting durability, custom made.
Thanks, Noah F. and S. H. !
Jay,
The knife is breathtaking! Thank you!!!
--S.
Dear Mr. Jay Fisher,
I received your knife the Yarden about a month ago. Since then the knife has been an inseparable part of my daily life.
I use it to do everything around the ranch from opening bales of hay to skinning hides. The feeling of having this MAGNIFICENT
tool on my side is second to none.
I have to say that the knife is the BEST art work
I have ever seen or felt. From the shape and strength of the blade to the
unbelievable comfort and art of the handle. It is like the knife is an extension of my hand and simply feels so natural to handle!!
I have been around knives all my life but I finally understood the difference between a knife and a Jay Fisher knife!!
Without a doubt the unique balance, feel and art work is one of a kind!!!
I can not thank you enough for your effort in making this knife and
I will forever cherish this
marvelous tool.
Thank You.
Your friend,
N.
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