Giant, curvy fighting bowie...

[NickWheeler]

Hi folks-

There's a story behind this, but let's just say it was a long time in the making, and almost didn't see the light of day. Another one I can thank Angi for persuading me to finish.

Blade- Ginormous--- 1084/15N20 random-ish pattern about 11-1/2" long and 2-1/8" wide at the widest point
Guard- 416 ss
Handle- Stabilized Maidou burl.... one of my very favorite woods!!!

Thanks for looking

[video=youtube;pTOhGMX6tPs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTOhGMX6tPs[/video]

 

[Mongo]

Nailed it Nick! I LOVE the lines on this one.

 

[scotchleaf]

VERY nice!

 

[SBranson]

Fantastic Nick!! A little different in all the right ways. Way to go!!

 

[jonnymac44]

Yowza!! That looks awesome Nick. You're right about that burl, really sweet looking stuff.

 

[Michael Rader]

Awesome bowie, Nick. And I do love that handle. Get that Maidou Burl from AKS? Going to have to check into that...

-M

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very nice Nick, love to handle it a bit.

 

[Jon Brand]

Thats awesome. The blade reminds me of Don Hanson blades.

 

[Ellis]

Great piece Nick, looks real quick in the hand!
Dave

 

[Kyle Royer]

Very nice indeed!

 

[Lorien]

sick, Nick.

 

[RyanW]

Wow, We need bigger photos! I for one am glad you listened to Angi she was right

 

[John Frankl]

Completely hit this one out of the park!!!

 

[MRuthJr]

Nick, that is one elegant BEAST of a knife! Maidou burl is something I don't think I've ever seen before. From end to end that piece is a complete knockout, but what really grabs my eye and won't let go is that awesome steel! I'm going to drive myself crazy trying to figure out how you made that. Would it be cool if I drop you a quick email to pick your brain a bit on this one? Just awesome work, man. Congrats!

 

[peterinct]

ANOTHER awesome knife Nick! That burl is VERY cool and the lines on the knife are excellent.

Peter

 

[Ed Caffrey]

Nick.....that wood has acne! I'll bet if you rubbed it down with Proactiv, it would clear up overnight.....at least that's what the commercials claim.


Just kidding pal! That's a killer piece! YOU DA MAN!!

 

[RogerP]

Bold shape and a broad blade - nice change of pace.

Roger

 

[B . Buxton]

Cool Piece Nick, you did good.

Bill

 

[Gevonovich]

Exceptional! Love the shape of the blade and the match of the steel to the burl.

 

[Gary Mulkey]

Very nice! It's easy to get caught up in intricate patterns when a simple random like this is just as attractive as any other. I've not used the Maidou burl. It reminds me a lot of Thuya.

Nice job all around. (love the long clip of the blade)

Thanks for posting.

Gary