Two new fighters

Nick as always wonderful work

You are one of the greats

Both exceptional but I prefer the Joe P fighter :)

I would love to own either
 
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I don't think the Thunderstorm Kevlar goes very well with that design. The only context I've found it to look good in is against a dark blade and with dark pins, like in this BRT fighter. And your designs don't seem like the type to go well with an acid washed blade.
 
Beautifully patterned and natural colored Thunderstorm Kevlar (bet it feels great in the hand!)

or

another piece of wood.

Kinda like the idea of the former...

Beside the fact it's just a beautiful knife :D

-Michael
 
Nick,

Your work is so clean and precise. your work is a real inspiration to me. Always a treat to see your knives.
 
Beautiful stuff Nick!:thumbup: That Black Mulga is beautiful stuff and the outdoor pics definitely do it more justice. Very nice figure.

I love the Thunderstorm as well, and you did a better job of photographing it than I did. In hand it's pretty cool.
 
Nick,

You did a grand job with that Black Mulga, and the ladder pattern is delicious.

Whether or not someone likes the Thunderstorm itself, that knife is a real beauty. After all, isn't variety the spice of knife, or something like that?

John
 
Both are great looking. Just stunning, Nick.:thumbup::thumbup:

The first glance at the Mulga, I thought its a Bubinga.:p
 
They both look great to me Nick maybe you will bring one or both of them to the blacksmith swap meet on July 20th I will have a safe place where you can put them on display while you shop for great deals on tools. I would love to see them first hand.
 
Nick, I like the ladder knife a lot. The size is perfect. Looks like you are right about the thunderstorm.
Gary
 
hello everyone

it's really two beautiful knives!

but my preference is the first knife without hesitation
on the handle, I think this choice take all his senses with the spirit and philosophy represented by this knife ... a weapon and a tool exeptionnel destinné has a specific function, and I think it makes the knife more beautiful and this makes him a Ferrari in its category

I have often heard people say that to use a knife, it is useless to flare finishes, I'm not all agree here and in the case of this knife, if I hear the same thing, I'll just say "it's Nick Wheeler made ​​to the knife"

all I see looking at this predator, it's a weapon near perfection, that has been seriously considered and reflected in all points ... to obtain this result

I like alot of things in cutlery, but if it's a knife that I should choose for me, it's one like this that I would dream

really well done, and congratulations
Sam
 
^well said! I agree.
 
Aggressive recognizable style and superb workmanship. You keep setting the standards higher and higher.
 
On the Joe P. fighter, regardless of how it was finished, it is a carbon steel blade and if used hard, will probably form some sort of patina....rendering the point of finishing method moot.

The lines are beautiful, and if the knife is used hard and develops a patina, it will make the Thunderstorm stand out so much more....may be good, may not be. Pretty sure whoever owns the knife will be happy with it....and as most makers like to say....that is the most important thing of all.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
They are both exceptional. I agree with Sam, the first one is true to form. The second is truly outstanding also.
 
Just really clean work Nick, as usual :). I also am not sure about the kevlar, interesting, but I don't know. Love the blade and the guard. The damascus piece I really like, great work. I applaud you for trying new materials. Good stuff.
Brion
 
Love the blade on the first one. Not sure about the handle, sometimes its not wise to pass judgement until you have a chance to hold it in hand.
Second piece is stunning.


Doug
 
Thank you everyone for taking the time to post. :)

I'm VERY glad to see some approval from our Australian friends... I know the wood is not easy to come by, so it was very important to me to do it up right. :)


I even got Sam Lurquin's thoughts. :) Our daughter Erin has been taking French for two years in school. I don't speak French, but I have been TRYING to pick some of it up. My apologies in advance---- :foot: ;)

Désolé, je ne parle pas français. Merci pour le soutien! J'adore votre travail. Vous êtes une grande source d'inspiration pour moi, mon frère loin! :D :cool:

Hopefully that was at least close to what I wanted to say... and not something like, "Can I please fillet your dog's sweater." LMAO I CANNOT, for the life of me, get the French accent figured out. We hosted a French exchange student last summer, and almost every time I would try to say something in French, he would immediately say, "Nooo!!!" LOL

This was all of us down at the beach-
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And this is what Raphael did every time I tried to say something in French. ;)
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Dave--- Ah man! :( I REALLY wanted to come back up this year!!! But Angi and I will be here again on July 20th
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Which is at the top of what's behind us here... :) It's been planned for months and we have all the permits paid for, so we can't change the date. Darn it!
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Thanks again folks,
 
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