Big 'Ol Camp Knife

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Hi Guys :)



Here's the latest knife finished, a big chopper forged from 6150 with machine finished bevels, hand sanded flats/spine/choil, radiused spine & choil, 416 ss guard with satin finish, and sculpted black G10 handle (hand finished to 1500X for a bit of shine without being slick).

It's pretty darn big---

OAL- 16-1/2"
Blade- 11-1/16"L x 2-3/16"W x 0.315" thick at the guard.


Comments are welcome--- please just keep it civil so the thread doesn't get locked by the mods.



Thanks for looking! :)

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I know some folks don't care for G10, but I love how tough it is, and this pattern that comes out when there are curves in a handle...
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I wish I had more time to redo this video. It took WAY too long to get though the 2X because of how I had it set-up--- lots of wasted energy. But it still shows a little bit of cutting,so here 'ya go. BTW- @1 min into it, I realized I cut through a nail... oops, LOL :)

[video=youtube;Pwx-OG5heGo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwx-OG5heGo[/video]
 
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I love it

That just goes to show camp knives can be bad ass :)

Love the handle
 
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yep, hanging on to a 2x4 with one hand, while you chop at it with the other, is about the worst possible way to do the job.
I admire your strength :)
 
If you keep this up, you may have a future making knives.

Another beauty!
 
I like it, Nick. The blade profile is very nice...who can help but like such a beast?!!
 
That's one sexy beast Nick! kinda makes me wanna get "uncivil" up in here ;) lol I actually really like when you use G10 on your blades. It's refreshing to me and cool seeing such a big chunk of it so beautfull sculpted etc. don't get me wrong though, I love your wood handles too! Thanks for sharing brother :)

-Paul
 
Very nice. No need to apologize for a nice g10 handle round here. I like the abbreviated top guard, and radiused spine. Nothing I dislike about it.
 
Lucky me, good timing. Glad it ain't got no hamon :):D

I love the purity/simplicity of a Loveless. This "big-azz" piece of Nick's had the same magnetic draw on me that a Loveless does, when I saw it in the Exchange. Now I'll get to see what all the fuss is about.

Bob
 
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JParanee said:
I was going to tell him to hit it with his purse :)
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And suddenly I'm taken back to splitting firewood as a kid and my Dad saying, "Hit it like 'ya got a set!"

:o ;)


Thanks for checking this out guys, I appreciate it.

FWIW ***I haven't been this nervous about sending a knife to a collector in a long while. :foot:

Thank you Bob! :)
 
That's a monster, Nick. The G-10 and machine bevels are great for functionality, and the Wheeler slick details and lines give it that extra class.

You're gonna cut a finger off, chopping like that, though. What a video that'll make!

John
 
NickWheeler said:
And suddenly I'm taken back to splitting firewood as a kid and my Dad saying, "Hit it like 'ya got a set!"

:o ;)


Thanks for checking this out guys, I appreciate it.

FWIW ***I haven't been this nervous about sending a knife to a collector in a long while. :foot:

Thank you Bob! :)
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I thought you would like that :)

Bob big congrats
 
Looks all business! 2 3/16ths wide and that awesome looking handle. I think it is all business. :thumbup:

Great chopper, congrats Bob!

- Joe
 
Looks pretty close to the one Im waiting on. Hint. Hint:)

Also looks great. Glad to see you knockin out some fine pieces.
 
I think the g10 looks great. The blade profile is cracking too. It's the sort of knife you could take out into the woods and ask anything from, I just love blade with a big belly on them.
 
Nice n' big, lotsa beef in the right places.

I first watched the vid last night, sound was off because my wife was asleep next to me. This morning over a bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats I watched it again with the sound up and my wife thought I was watching shooting videos. That thing has steam!
Was wondering what Nick was eyeballing at the 1:00 mark then read it was a nail that sacrificed itself for the vid. Did you have safety glasses on Nick? Hey, only cause we care about ya!

Congrats Bob on a keen eyed score from the exchange. Love this piece, Nick.
 
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