1095 & Oak burl fighter with Paranee & Long influence

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Hi Folks- :)


The blade of this fighter has some Joe P influence... it's 0.300 thick at the guard with a ton of distal taper, and the clip is sharp. Paul, flat-out, makes some of my favorite sheaths and his work has definitely influenced the sheaths I have been making. :)

This knife was forged from 1095 and quenched in brine, it has a hand sanded finish, 416 stainless guard with 1200X satin finish on the sides and mirror polished inside lugs, stabilized Oak burl handle, 416 and black G10 spacers, and a domed 416 pin. The sheath is fully tooled cowhide.

Thanks for checking out my work...!!! :)

[video=youtube;ed0xlD2Jchk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed0xlD2Jchk[/video]

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There's a reflection on the ss spacer that looks like a flaw, but it's just a reflection...
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This Oak is crazy and I really love it. :)
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All hand saddle stitched--- 5 stitches per inch through welt, and 8 stitches per inch through chevron
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This is the first sheath sporting my new leather stamp- :)
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Beautiful clean knife, the wood and well as the execution of the handle design is outa sight! pitty bout the flaw in the spacer ;)
 
a good example of why you are one of my favorites, Nick! This knife oozes class.
 
Thank you for the kind words guys, they are very much appreciated! :)

And when you get two of your favorite Mastersmiths to post, it's an extra good day. :cool: :)
 
Oh my god that is gorgeous. That blade profile, broad at the plunge with the long clip, just makes me quiver.

Beautiful, Nick! :thumbup:
 
Nicky, absolutely flawless work all around. The sheath is perfect in every respect. I am humbled to even be mentioned in its creation.

Paul
 
I do not know what else I can add Nick. Super clean and great proportions. Classic Nick Wheeler. That sheath is no slouch either. Big thumbs up here.
Brion
 
Flaw in the spacer. You're funny. :p

Cleaner work I haven't seen. I hope your honeymoon phase continues unabated, but with more knives! :)

This one is just delicious. Congrats on the total package.

Seth
 
Absolutely flawless Nick!!!:)
Your nailing the sheath work, and that stamp is classy!!
Greg
 
I'm looking for one even slightly out'a place scratch line....... just one.

I've been looking for a while.

And, that sheath is quite a looker too.

-Peter
 
Top shelf!
That oak is something special as well.
Shoot me a note, when you can.
Well Done.
 
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