The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Nathan the Machinist]

I certainly like the look of the swedge on the EDC3.
Any thoughts on how much “slicier” the front portion of the blade is in real terms?

It really won't be any slicier, but it may be slightly better as a stabbing weapon (someone did use one in self defense in a serious dog attack) but to me the main benefit is the way the blade rides around the inside on a pipe or tube when deburring it. This is probably not something that on people's radar but a sharp spine, when laid against a work piece being hollowed out tends to ride in the bumps left over from the cut, a swedge skis over these better and cuts smoother. For me, that's why I like them, other people like them for other reasons.

 

[Oyster]

It really won't be any slicier, but it may be slightly better as a stabbing weapon (someone did use one in self defense in a serious dog attack) but to me the main benefit is the way the blade rides around the inside on a pipe or tube when deburring it. This is probably not something that on people's radar but a sharp spine, when laid against a work piece being hollowed out tends to ride in the bumps left over from the cut, a swedge skis over these better and cuts smoother. For me, that's why I like them, other people like them for other reasons.

Thank you!

 

[bluemax_1]

We will have EDC3 at 3, and a few of the first production FK2 at 5

Thanks!

 

[Lorien]

I always thought the EDC would benefit slightly from a swedge, looks great too

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Will there be any FK2 sale today at 5:00 or not until another time?

 

[betzner]

Nathan has already posted a sale thread for a few fk2s today 5pm eastern.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Just saw that ... but with only 5 I'll have to hope for a preorder ... no way my connection out here in the boonies can come close to matching the speed needed to get in that.

 

[Oyster]

Just saw that ... but with only 5 I'll have to hope for a preorder ... no way my connection out here in the boonies can come close to matching the speed needed to get in that.

It’s his most popular model. There should be plenty in the pipeline.
You’ll get one - or someone will get one for you - eventually.
Today is just for chits and giggles. It’s gonna be a huge mess. Don’t lose any sweat over today’s sale.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

We plan on doing much bigger sales in the future, but we just finished these 3 and took pictures today. They will be coming soon along with some cool new colors!

 

[XtianAus]

Hey Nathan any chance of seeing AEBL or other stainless steels on the new FK or other small-medium blades?

 

[benchrest308]

Nathan, have you any interest in cts-xhp?

 

[ni1s]

Get the burlap, it's lighter and feels better than G10...

But Burlap or Rag? That is the question...

 

[Grenock]

But Burlap or Rag? That is the question...

In my opinion, even though you didn't ask me, burlap, no question. I have both here and the rag is certainly nice, but it just gives you a camo handle, I think everything else about the burlap is better.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

But Burlap or Rag? That is the question...

Burlap is the answer

 

[mpjustin]

Burlap is my favourite or is it antique.............. crap, I don’t know!!!

I guess I have two favourites.

 

[uGAshooter]

Nathan,
Forgive me if I missed this in a prior post, but does the “BAD MOTHERFUCKER” branding indicate a prototype model only? Has it ever been offered as an option, or any chance that it may be in the future?
I have a feeling it may make the choppers bite a little deeper...

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

Good evening, Nathan the Machinist .
How different are the handle portions of the FK and FK2. Other than the the butt of the handle, would FK2 scales fit an FK?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

No, FK scales will not fit the FK2.

 

[jackal_727]

Is the unbuffed burlap that much grippier than the unbuffed canvas? Just curious. I want the best choice from a practical standpoint on the upcoming fk2.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Is the unbuffed burlap that much grippier than the unbuffed canvas? Just curious. I want the best choice from a practical standpoint on the upcoming fk2.

They're similar, but yeah the burlap has a little more fuzz to it.