Oosic Jellyroll Bowie

Product Description for Oosic Jellyroll Bowie

Maker: Nick Wheeler (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 3044
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Total length: 12.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Item weight: 0.65 oz.
Blade: 1084 carbon steel, forged to shape and clay hardened and polished to show the clear hamon
Bolster: Blued jellyroll Damascus
Handle: Stabilized fossil oosic
Description: Bladesmith Nick Wheeler is among the most promising up and coming makers that I have encountered for quite some time. This Bowie has deceptively simple lines, but a feel and presence that is uniquely Nick's work. The blade was first hand forged, then clay hardened. The result is a blade with a softer, resilient spine, and an edge that is extremely hard. Hand polishing reveals the much prized hamon (clay heat treatment line). The joint between blade and the blued Damascus guard is perfectly executed. Polished 416 stainless steel spacers surround the oval guard and the butt cap. The oosic handle has predominantly burnt caramel tones. Nick has polished the oosic, leaving hints of the original texture. Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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