Playing with texture again...

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Hi guys- :)



I know some folks will hate this knife. It's not for everyone, and I'm okay with that. :)

It is pretty much the polar opposite of what I have tried to become known for... but I really enjoy making something like this because it's different. And I really enjoy making knives that will get used.

As usual, comments are welcome--- good and bad. :)

It's a small utility blade forged from a 1084/15N20 twist billet that is VERY HEAVILY textured.

[video=youtube;QyxzhhAE1sk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyxzhhAE1sk[/video]

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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?
 
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!
 
Ben Seward said:
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?
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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.
 
Thanks guys :)

Joss, I appreciate you posting about this one. I agree that a straight laminate would make a nice platform for the texture to show. Gonna have to try that. :D

Ben- thanks bud. As far as balance... that's a pretty cool aspect of the really deep texture. It displaces enough steel that there's only about 60-65% of the weight in the tang that would be there if it were full thickness in the same dimensions.

Erin- I've seen some really cool pieces of his, it made me smile that this triggered thoughts of his work for you.

Don- thanks man, I appreciate it!

Lorien- thanks my friend, but I know there are at least 3 people that looked at this and said, "OMFG, are you kidding me with this Wheeler?!?!?" Probably out loud and everything. ;) :D

Thanks everyone, I appreciate you all taking the time to post! :)
 
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.
 
NickWheeler said:
Lorien- thanks my friend, but I know there are at least 3 people that looked at this and said, "OMFG, are you kidding me with this Wheeler?!?!?" Probably out loud and everything. ;) :D
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they need to get over themselves then :) You're doing EXACTLY what you should be doing. Haters gonna hate, yo!
 
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. :D
 
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 :o but that's how much I like it. :thumbup:
 
Little gem is a good description, I like it.
Also like Joss' laminate idea.

Doug
 
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