Nick Wheeler W2 Fighter

RogerP

RogerP

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Greetings all,

You may recall this blade from Nick's pre-San Antonio thread explaining the meticulous process by which he polishes his clay hardened blades to bring out the hamon in all it's glory:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765305

Personally, I thought that the final polish with the crushed fur clippings from the underbelly of a baby unicorn was a bit excessive, but there can be no doubt that the result was an impressive multidimensional Fogg-like hamon.

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I am pleased to be able to report that it looks every bit as good in person, and delighted that Coop was able to capture it so well in the photo. You will somtimes see a good photo of the hamon, and often a good photo of the knife - but you will rarely see both in one image.

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The specs are:

9" blade of W2
14 1/4" OAL
1 7/8" at its widest
Ironwood handle and stainless double-guard with copper spacers.

Paul Long did an extra nice job not just in execution, but in selecting shades and tones that perfectly match those of the lighter ironwood handle.

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Overall impressions? Well, I can't really think of a way to improve upon this piece. The fit and finish are flawless. The lines are impeccable. The feel is wonderfully balanced and fighter-fast. The materials are first rate and that hamon is a study in both subtlety and complexity. In other words, it's a typical example of Wheeler awesomeness.

Nick - great job my friend. Keep that momentum rollin'.

Roger
 
Roger as you know I had the pleasure of viewing this piece in San Antonio and is sure is a beauty. It was a pleasure meeting Nick and admiring his work and attention to detail, Fogg-like Hamon is a spot on and a very nice compliment of Nick's execution of the Hamon. As is the norm both Paul and Coop worked their magic.

Enjoy, Jon
 
Beautiful.

The lines are impeccable.
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I'm really taken by the way the top of the blade is done. It's worth staring at but not distracting from the rest of the incredible piece.
 
Wow! One of the best hamons I've ever seen on a Bowie, and incredible package of knife, sheath and photography. Congrats!
 
"Personally, I thought that the final polish with the crushed fur clippings from the underbelly of a baby unicorn was a bit excessive, but there can be no doubt that the result was an impressive multidimensional Fogg-like hamon."

:D Signature line material, right there, buddy! :thumbup:


One of the nicest bowies ever, IMO. Nick, ya outdid yourself again. :thumbup:

Oh, and that Paul dude that made the sheath, and the guy taking the pics are ok, too. ;) :)
 
absolutely gorgeous
I love the blade profile, just enough meat to feel substantial but clearly graceful

really stellar piece of ironwood too
 
Exceptional work from Nick, Paul, and Coop. Saw this knife in San Antonio, and the feel and appearance in person were amazing.

John
 
Looking THAT good in pictures, it must be even more impressive to hold!

EXCEPTIONAL knife and sheath! GREAT work on the part of Nick, Paul and Coop and Congrats to you in acquiring it Roger!

Peter
 
Its pretty funny when my old lady walks by the computer and says wow look at that Paul Long Sheath


Funny
 
Nick is so talented. I hope he gets to the point where he produces more knives.
Until then, it's great being exposed to the beauties he's created recently.

Outstanding image. I especially like how the photo has a illuminating affect to highlight the beautiful grain in the Ironwood handle.
 
Congrats to Nick, Paul and Coop for such an outstanding presentation. Simply as good as it gets!
 
Jaw droppingly gorgeous work by all involved ! :thumbup:
Congrats Roger, that hamon polish is just outta' sight ! :cool:

Doug
 
Nicks knives have been looking great! No exception here. Wonderful finish and great shape.
 
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