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Oh man Nick, you've been busy! That hamon is awesome, I can see I'm going to have to start using clay or something to control my temperline; that's just too fine.
But the lines! Nick that thing looks like it's ready to bite hard. You have some very lucky and wise buyers coming up. Thanks for the lesson in humility!
Dave
But the lines! Nick that thing looks like it's ready to bite hard. You have some very lucky and wise buyers coming up. Thanks for the lesson in humility!
Dave
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I agree great lines on the harmon. great knife.
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Very nice I am going have to try some of that copper
stuf. Gib
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I like this one too. I cant see any gaps in the spacers or handle. That line is going to keep me awake at night. I need to try that. Thanks for sharing but no more please.
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Great looking knife & hamon , what kinda clay did you use, and how thick? What did you quench it in?
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Oh yes......outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for all the kind words guys 
The clay was satanite. I put a light wash over the whole blade, then a series of lines and criss-crosses in a littler thicker clay, and then a dense coating about 1/8" thick on the spine.
I quenched this one in 145 degree mineral oil, just to see what I could get.
In hand, the cutting edge is nearly mirror polished while the back is a light frosty grey. The line is a crisp white line (even though it looks black in the photo) and there are tons of cross-hatches in cloud-form surrounding the line.
I hand sanded this blade to a 2,000 grit finish. Then etched it about 10 times in vinegar. Each time I rubbed it down over and over again with Flitz on my thumb, and polishing paper on the hard edge.
Kinda' sad all that work isn't translated in a photo, but it's there in hand.
You better not be able to see any gaps Mr. Bump
The copper is a piece of water pipe I split and flattened.
Thanks Fellas
Nick
The clay was satanite. I put a light wash over the whole blade, then a series of lines and criss-crosses in a littler thicker clay, and then a dense coating about 1/8" thick on the spine.
I quenched this one in 145 degree mineral oil, just to see what I could get.
In hand, the cutting edge is nearly mirror polished while the back is a light frosty grey. The line is a crisp white line (even though it looks black in the photo) and there are tons of cross-hatches in cloud-form surrounding the line.
I hand sanded this blade to a 2,000 grit finish. Then etched it about 10 times in vinegar. Each time I rubbed it down over and over again with Flitz on my thumb, and polishing paper on the hard edge.
Kinda' sad all that work isn't translated in a photo, but it's there in hand.
You better not be able to see any gaps Mr. Bump
The copper is a piece of water pipe I split and flattened.
Thanks Fellas
Nick
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:barf:
LOL
I may just need to stop trying now!
This and the damacus is just totally the Nick Wheeler we have grown to expect/respect. Keep pushing the envelope bud.
LOL
I may just need to stop trying now!
This and the damacus is just totally the Nick Wheeler we have grown to expect/respect. Keep pushing the envelope bud.
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Nick,
Its just nice overall package. Its not the "lack of gaps" that impresses me, its the very smooth transition at the guard and the handle. For the benefit of a number of folks, it is not always an easy task of shaping this area and having it mate without possibly digging into the handle and having it look bad.
Not only is it a fine looking knife, it is just knock down, no holds barred, great craftsmanship! This stands out from the crowd.
C Wilkins
Its just nice overall package. Its not the "lack of gaps" that impresses me, its the very smooth transition at the guard and the handle. For the benefit of a number of folks, it is not always an easy task of shaping this area and having it mate without possibly digging into the handle and having it look bad.
Not only is it a fine looking knife, it is just knock down, no holds barred, great craftsmanship! This stands out from the crowd.
C Wilkins
Nick,
This is one sweet knife. I have been an admirer of your work for a while now. You have made many more intricate designs, but this knife seems to bring everything together. Nothing fancy in materials, but your craftmanship has brought life to this knife.
Ken (wwjd)
This is one sweet knife. I have been an admirer of your work for a while now. You have made many more intricate designs, but this knife seems to bring everything together. Nothing fancy in materials, but your craftmanship has brought life to this knife.
Ken (wwjd)
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OH YEAAAA!!!!
This is a sweet Masterpiece.
Nick you are really kicking on your knives.I guess I need to learn more patience or something,I wish mine looked this GREAT!
Very Outstanding what more can be said.
Bruce
This is a sweet Masterpiece.
Nick you are really kicking on your knives.I guess I need to learn more patience or something,I wish mine looked this GREAT!
Very Outstanding what more can be said.
Bruce
