Thanks, Nick Wheeler!

Lorien

Lorien

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I know of no other maker who utilzes social media in order to help educate other knife makers to the extent that Nick does.
Nick's videos and posts on Instagram and Facebook are incredibly detailed accounts of his methods, and the philosophy that drives them. The incredible part is that he does this for no immediate reward, and that's a rare thing these days.

He started here, in Bladeforums, and I just wanted to thank Nick for all that he does, and has done, to help other makers do better work, more efficiently.

If Nick's helped you with your craft, it would be cool to hear your stories.

For my part, Nick pushed me to make my first knife. He sent me a piece of steel and a file, and when I finished it, he heat treated it for me.
If it weren't for that push, I might not have ever made a knife. I also might not have discovered that I'm not that great at it, which lead me to cast my eye toward the design end of things, and that's going really well for me now.

I'd say that Nick has been one of the key characters who inspired me in this world of cutlery, and I know I'm not the only one.

Thanks Nick!
 
Lorien said:
For my part, Nick pushed me to make my first knife. He sent me a piece of steel and a file, and when I finished it, he heat treated it for me.
I also might not have discovered that I'm not that great at it, which lead me to cast my eye toward the design end of things, and that's going really well for me now.

Now, Lorien, you know darned well your friends here would have helped you come to that conclusion.;)

Paul

Edit: by the way, who is Nick Wheeler?:D
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A timely post

Yesterday I was doing a vinegar etch on a recently completed knife. I gained that knowledge from Nick's video.

Today I attended a Member meeting at the Historic Moran Shop Braddock Heights MD. where interested members of the W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation gather usually monthly. I demonstrated that technique. That information was well received.

I frequently review Nick's videos on Youtube, a valuable resource Thanks Nick!

By the way, how is Nick?

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Foundation
ABS Apprentice
 
Nick is a amazing craftsmen without question. His generosity with his talent is second to none.
However, it's his humility and honesty that I have come to admire most. He has given me solid advice when the chips were down and I'll never forget it!

Thanks Nick,

-Eric
 
The dude makes pretty ok knives. I think with a little practice he could be good. :D I have downloaded every tutorial of his I can find. His teachings are my go to reference when I'm struggling. He has been very generous with his time and his knowledge. I think he has inspired many people to also be more generous with their knowledge. Nick, if you happen to stop by and read this, thank you very much.
 
Nice lines, I consider myself lucky to have a Wheeler Bowie dressed by Paul Long.


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Doug
 
Nick and I have had some great runs :)

He is a craftsman beyond compare and a great guy

I wish him and his the very best
 
Best of luck to you Nick.....good karma Lorien

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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Nick who?

Nick's a good dude. Have known him for a long time. The guy who "makes a jig to make a jig" has helped teach me, among other things, to work smarter, and that with proper planning, tools and technique, slow becomes fast.

His pics and videos have probably reached far more people than he will know. A huge credit to the community, for sure.
 
Nick has no idea who I am, nor does anyone else on this forum, but his sharing of his craft has helped me enormously. I've watched all of his videos on knifemaking, I follow him on Instagram, I follow every posting and knife build he's had on BF. Apart from his instructions, his knives alone have been an enormous inspiration to me in many ways. Hopefully soon I'll have some work to share with the forums, but it's not too early to say a huge Thanks to Nick, to those who patronize and share his work, and to the entire forum community. This place is the bomb. Thanks also to Lorien for being a helluva facilitator on sharing so much.

Park
 
I have to say, I'm a little disappointed by the lack of responses here, although the ones that are here eloquently convey the effect that Nick's had on bladesmithing over the past 10+ years.

Maybe I can invigorate this thread with a pretty picture;



C'mon, folks, let's hear it!
 
I enjoy his Youtube videos, his easy way of talking and the beautiful knives he makes.
I think of all the lessons learned from watching his videos, I have learned to enjoy hand sanding the most.
I was amazed at the finish I could achieve through smart hand sanding.
Nick doesn't know me, but I am one of his many subscribers.
Thanks!
Mark
 
Hes a good dude and I am glad his dog is doing well!
 
Seems like there are quite a few makers who really bollow from Nick's style, or make basically copies of his work. Understandable due to the amount of info Nick puts out there. Saying that, I think its a testament to the influence Nick has had on makers.

Personally, what I have thanked Nick for is the influence he had on me in the past regarding the importance of surface grinding flats and having a precise foundation to build from. It's one of those things you know, but the care he takes in mainatining that precision reinforces how important that foundation is.

I am also jealous of how clean his shop always looks.

Good thread.

Tad
 
Nick is EASILY one of the biggest influential makers of the last two decades. His overwhelming free knowledge that he passes on and his contagious drive to perfection with his knives and finishing techniques. Ive never met him but sure has the makings of a nice dude in my book.
 
Nick's tutorials, videos, insights and observations were great, but it's his personality and the witty banter I shared with him that I miss. I chat back and forth with him a pinch on IG.

There's an entire generation of new makers that are doing outstanding work, and I'd be willing to bet that the bulk of them can point to Nick as the 'shoulder of the giant' they stood on to leapfrog so quickly through the skills necessary to reach such achievements.
 
i agree, thanks are due from me as well. it became obvious he had the best, most detailed instructional videos i had ever seen on youtube. nick and bob loveless videos are my main teachers. thank you.
 
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