Nick Wheeler Fighter

RogerP

RogerP

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Here's a classic-looking Nick Wheeler fighter that has found a happy home at my place. Blade length is approx 7", and over-all length 12 1/4". Handle is walnut burl, blade steel is 1084.

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This knife features a pronounced hamon, which for some reason proved very difficult to capture in a photograph. The line itself can, depending on the light and viewing angle, look smokey grey or frosty silver-white. The area below the line (cutting edge) appears mirror-polished, while the area above is a softer, more subdued satin-like finish. This blade has more going on visually than any other non-damascus forged knife that I've ever owned.

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The copper spacers are an elegant touch and fit seamlesly with the guard. Overall fit and finish are beyond reproach. Very, very clean work.

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Mr. Wheeler, you make a mighty fine knife.

Cheers,

Roger

All photos by Murray White
 
Just about perfect! There is nothing about this knife I don't like. It is amazing in it's quality and design. Wonderful ratio and growth of the handle. I'd compare it to a Fitch in symmetry and style. (And that's a compliment!) Keep that one safe!

Congrat's to you and Nick on this knife.

(...and I knew who the photographer was before scrolling down. Crystal clear and that crazy background. ;))

Coop
 
Jim,

I can think of one thing you probably don't like about that knife..............

It belongs to Roger!!!:p :D


That is a beauty, Nick as everything going on with that knife!!!


Neil
 
Wow, I'm blushing :o

Thank you very much! I very rarely ever know who the knives go to on BladeGallery, so it's great when I do find out.

Murray takes some of the best knife photos I've seen, he manages to capture the details that are so hard to get.

I'm so glad you like it Roger! :D

Nick
 
if you look at the image with the closeup of the spacers, you will see the white are of the hamon line. it is also visible on the other images, but it does require looking closely and knowing what to look for. I knew about it so tried to get the image to show it too.
 
Wish I would have had the money for that one. Oh well, I guess I'll just wait around for my 2 Wheeler knives I have on order!
 
Thanks for all the comments guys, and thanks again to Murray for the pics.

Cheers,

RogerP
 
Unless I'm confused, that's the same knife I stared at and drooled over on Bladegallery.com for quite some time.

Man, I love that knife. Wish it was mine...

I love the lines, the depth and contour, the colors, the shape... That knife looks like it will cut, slash, pierce and chop without mercy and will look pretty doing it too.

Just awesome.
 
Awesome bowie! That guard is simply pure elegance and blends so well with the handle and blade. Excellent, Nick, just excellent!
 
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