Fighter- Koa and damascus (quick video added)

[NickWheeler]

I just finished this. It's been nearly complete since before I went back to work, but my shop time has been extremely limited.

The blade is random pattern damascus, a 416 stainless guard, 416 and G10 spacers, domed/polished 416 pin, and super Koa for the handle. The sheath was super influenced by Paul Long it has a random pattern damascus stud and is all hand saddle stitched.

Thanks for looking.


*** that's not a big ugly secondary bevel, it's just weird lighting. The blade is convexed down to an edge... I'm just having a hell of a time with my photos.

[video=youtube;ys7w_qNkagU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys7w_qNkagU[/video]

 

[tapforge]

wheres the drooling emoji again? Seriously tho that thing is art work right there.

 

[erik markman]

What is not to like? Great fighter.
This is not the Paranee fighter?

 

[i4Marc]

Hey, are you new here? Seriously though, fantastic work as always.

 

[Doc.]

Beautiful blade.

 

[Lorien]

it's ok, I guess.

 

[Chris Larrikin]

it's ok, I guess.

I was thinking the same. It makes it over the line.

 

[Kohai999]

I love seeing new finished knives from Nick Wheeler.

Makes me believe in humanity just a little bit.

Beautiful piece, am sure the new owner will be ecstatic!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Russ Andrews]

One of the things I like (alot) about Nick's work, is that he won't be rushed....and
IT SHOWS...

 

[Lorien]

true^dat!

 

[FengYang]

I really like this style of work, it's great! I like it very much!

 

[sheathmaker]

Nicky!, I guess the rumor of your passing was exaggerated! Hooray!

The knife is just what I expect from you, but the sheath................The sheath is as good as I have ever seen from anyone. It certainly reflects your meticulous craftsmanship in every phase from design, tooling, stitching and all around construction. I am flattered to even be mentioned,

Paul

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Outstanding as usual!

So nice to see your work again.

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS AP

 

[Logan Pearce]

Nicky!, I guess the rumor of your passing was exaggerated! Hooray!

Are you suuuure his account wasn't just hacked?

 

[gga357]

Classic Nick.

 

[AVigil]

Nick Who does it again!

Love it

 

[LongDog]

The handmade frog for the sheath is a nice compliment. Oh and the knife looks ight too

 

[Mike157]

Gorgeous Nick. While I like every detail of every aspect of this knife and sheath package, the incredible Koa handle is enough to do it for me. Mike

 

[Teppojutsu]

I like the fact he does things you will never see like hand file the tang to give epoxies something more to grab

I think he even textures his pins for glue :thumbup:

 

[NickWheeler]

Thanks for taking the time to check this out, and especially for the kind words guys.