Jerry Fisk | |
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| Born | 1953 Eugene, Oregon, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Knifemaker,bladesmith |
Jerry Fisk is an Americanbladesmith based inNashville, Arkansas. Fisk was named a National Living Treasure in 1998 by theUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington’s Museum of World Cultures.
Fisk began making knives in 1974 and became a Journeyman Smith through theAmerican Bladesmith Society in 1987. Two years later he became the 17th Master Smith recognized by the ABS.[1][2] Fisk has receivedBeretta's Outstanding Award for Achievement in Handcrafted Cutlery, theBill Moran Award for the ABS 1990 Knife of the Year, the Arkansas Governor’s Award and currently holds the title of National Living Treasure, the first knifemaker to receive this title.[3] In 2016, the White River Sendero knife collection designed by Jerry Fisk was awarded the Sporting Classics Magazine 35th Anniversary Knife of the Year.[4]
Fisk producesBowie knives,hunting knives anddaggers using mammoth bone, gold wire inlay andDamascus steel which he forges, himself.[5]
Fisk has served on the governing board of the ABS, was inducted into the Bladesmith Hall of Fame, and developed the Bladesmithing School inSao Paulo, Brazil.[citation needed]
