The "Ask Nathan a question" thread

think of it as an HDFK/LC mashup

the OG LC design was never really intended to be a 'chopper', per se

the original handle was designed more for retention and precision than for long term chopping comfort. Trail blazing was its raison d'etre, where all types of things need cutting but the bigger stuff would be the domain of the chainsaw

the new model, yet to be named, is more of a camp knife designed for everything from chopping to cleaning your fingernails to prepping your food. Not necessarily in that order. It will be a very versatile, big knife

I'm just finalizing the 3D model and expect it to be on its way to CPK HQ over the next couple weeks

 

So shorter than almost 10” BL then?

 

The LC was/is one of my favorites. Both the HDFK-XL and the more machete-ish design I’ve heard mentioned before both sound like blades I need.

I need this so bad. A thin stock, uber slicer. A re-release of the skinner would do it, or any other design CPK thinks is best.

 

How about delta-aebl ?

 

Our HT for AEBL is multi step and involves complex cryo and shares many similarities with the Delta protocol. We did make an effort to optimize it.

 

How about alpha aebl
Sounds cool I think

 

YouTube policy is surprisingly selective as evidenced by the large number of videos involving livestock and big blades.
But you are right, if it is the Hippocratic oath that the good doctor is planning on violating, it probably wouldn't fly under the radar.

 

@Nathan the Machinist I'm curious what steel you'd recommend for kitchen use, as a chef or honesuki style.

 

AEBL @61-64

 

How about a run of potato annihilators to pay for those invisaligns?

 

I think we lost money on those

 

Maybe a run in AEBL @61-64 priced right for you? Please?

 

What are the differences between the fk2 and the fk? Also is the fk2 referred to as the utility field knife?

Thanks

 

The FK2/UFK is a refined or second generation FK/FK1. There are minute differences in blade profile. The handle shape is also slightly different. The FK had a scraper on the pommel. The UFK/FK2 does not.
Overall they are the same knife with minor changes between generations.

Comparison photo by @kurpak

 

Good afternoon Nathan, is the HDMC going to be offered again (after today)?

Thanks
Tom

 

Probably at least one more time

 

Thanks

 

hey Nate, have you heard of K390? A younger sibling to M390, but with cobalt. Looks neat

 

I really liked K390. I had a Police 4 but I wish I could get some K390 in a fixed blade, hint hint