Claro Walnut and 1084 bowie/fighter

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Forged 1084
416ss/copper guard
Claro Walnut Burl Handle

Clay coated for hamon...unfortunately the drama in the hamon does not translate in this pic...but it's there.

What'cha think???
 

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That's another great looking knife Nick.I really like the way the copper spacers are done.What is the blade length and O\A length.
 
Very nice! The guard really helps to set off the blade. As nice as this one is, I can't help but picture it with a damascus guard and a blackwood handle. That would be sweet.
 
Nick, you KNOW Danbo likes this one! :D

Let's see; how can I find a way to buy this knife? I dont have any more spare kidneys, and the local sperm banks wont let me donate anymore. Something about too many little Danbos running around already! :)
 
Now THATS a purdy knife!!... I like that so very much. Nice shape, excellent fit and those spacers really adds to the harmony. The Hamon is really nice!
 
OK, Nick........

Take a day off!!!!

You've been putting out some BEAUTIES lately!!! This one is my favorite so far.


Neil
 
Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate the kind words! :)

Someone had asked what I meant by a lack of hamon action in the photo (via email).

In the photo you see a black line snaking up the edge...in hand that line is actually pearly white with a huge amount of cross-hatches in cloud form surrounding it.

The hard edge is nearly mirror polished and the back is a soft, satin grey.

Since it took me about 4 days to get that finish, it sorta sucks it doesn't show in a pic... But it's really there, I promise :D

Thanks!!!
Nick
 
This one is at Bladegallery - someone hurry up and buy it before I do, damn!

That is some nice work Mr. Wheeler.
 
That is an exceptional knife Nick. For my taste in knives, this is one of the nicest I have seen. There is absolutely nothing I don't love about it.
 
Nick, could you please give the dimensions of this knife. There is something about the symmetry of this knife that really sticks in my mind. This knife has perfect balance between blade and handle length in my opinion. The hamon is outstanding and the fantastic way you did the spacers on the guard leave me coveting this knife. Now, I wonder what it would look like with a stag handle?
 
You got my vote! There's someting about walnut fighters that appeals to me. This is why!

Coop
 
Sorry for the delayed reply, I was away at a big hammer-in.

They get really specific at BladeGallery on the details, so I'll just repeat them here ;)

Weight: 7.4 oz
Blade: 7.12"
OAL: 12.25"
Thickness: 0.17"
Blade Width: 1.37"

Thanks again for all the kind words :D

Nick
 
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