Playing with texture again...

I like textured blades, and I like this one. I think there's still a lot to explore in texture - for example we don't see much non-random texturing these days.

I wonder what this blade would have looked like with straight laminate. I tend to think it shows the texturing effect more clearly.

 

It's kinda cool, Nick. The combination of damascus/deep texture gives it a molten/lava look which I like. I'm liking the idea of deep, uniform texturing. On my forge finish knives I've been trying to get as close to machine finish as the hammer allows...this has me thinkin'! BTW, how does it balance?

 

I like it!

 

Orange rotting! Like orange peeling? Get it? Yeah ok I'll stop now...

I love it though, I'm a huge fan of texture and this one looks great!

 

I was thinking the same thing. Looks very earthen and primitive at the same time.

 

I really like it Nick. One of the knife/sword-makers that really inspired me a few years back was Joe Walters. He made some "seasoned" pieces that I still think are super-uber-cool. I haven't heard his name mentioned much in the last half-decade... hope he's doing OK. Your piece has a similar (though less extreme) look.
Erin

 

I Dig it.

Plus, any one who knows anything about 3-D Design and Sculpture in general, knows that Texture is a BIG Part of it all.

Besides, why not show that Damascus of and make it feel good in the hand too.

The blade-shape really looks like a Wheeler!

Cool knife Brother.

-DON

 

hard to imagine someone hating this.

 

I think that would make one perfect neck knife! I love the textures and the style. It's hard to not like this one...great construction and style plus looks like a practical design. I would like mine with a lanyard hole to weave a nice leather piece for even more texture.

I really like your work, Nick.

 

OMFG, are you kidding me with this, Wheeler ?!?!?.

Sorry, Nick. I couldn't help it. I do like it. It is definitely different. I think it would look cool with the texture ground in instead of hammered in. Then you would see the damascus layers all over. But that is just me opinion. It is free and worth about that much.

Randy

 

That is very cool about the balance, Nick. Now I may have to start experimenting and suit it to my own twisted fancy.

 

they need to get over themselves then You're doing EXACTLY what you should be doing. Haters gonna hate, yo!

 

I think the sheath needs to be textured to match.

 

Looks cool NIck, classic blade shape. WHats not to like. Now just make it fold in the middle will ya.

 

I like it. I love textured blades and have made and sold a lot of different ones. Some people love them, some hate them. I ok with that.

 

who cares what most people like Nick... its a great piece and there is an audience for all great pieces. you do great work, and anyone who appreciates it will have no trouble appreciating this little gem.

 

I like it a lot Nick. First thing I thought was “gotta make myself on of those”. A crappier version of course but that's how much I like it. :thumbup:

 

Little gem is a good description, I like it.
Also like Joss' laminate idea.

Doug