The "Ask Nathan a question" thread

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan the Machinist any word or thoughts on the hunter/skinner? Curious what sort of timeline would be in the works (I assume they take a bit longer with hollow grinds*) or if this pattern is off the books for a while.

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

If I remember correctly a scandi grind is lower than 13DPS. Usually it's 11DPS. So if the bottom end for edge stability is 13DPS, what about all the other 3V knives (from other makers or production knives) with a scandi grind?
Does it means the normal 3V can go lower than D3V? Or scandi grind is special compared to other grinds? Or the other makers don't prioritize edge stability?

The entire purpose of the Delta protocol is to improve edge stability. There is no absolute bottom end on how narrow you can go, but the sweet spot is between 13 and 20.

People make scandi grinds with all sorts of things, but simple steels work the best at those narrow angles.

 

[Casinostocks]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

Are they already spoken for?

 

[WValtakis]

Are they already spoken for?

Yes! No, not really...poor Nathan is never gonna get his inbox clean now

 

[woodysone]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

Mine has lost it’s belly and has been refinished twice to keep it pretty, but my wife has had it in the kitchen for years. I want my own one, Please.

 

[Casinostocks]

Yes! No, not really...poor Nathan is never gonna get his inbox clean now

I'm sure one of them would luv to whisper sweet, sweet lullabies to me. It's way early here on the West and the cat woke me up way too early

 

[WValtakis]

Mine has lost it’s belly and has been refinished twice to keep it pretty, but my wife has had it in the kitchen for years. I want my own one. Please.

Me too... been pushing for some thin D2 for a while

 

[WValtakis]

It's way early here on the West and the cat woke me up way too early

My alarm went off an hour ago...headed off to work now. At least it's Friday

 

[never.truly.lost]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

Count me in if they are at the regular/user level!

 

[untytled]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

Not a question for you but just a Thank You! I'm glad to hear/read this... looking forward.

 

[betzner]

Are they already spoken for?

 

[gunslinger387]

Nathan, what is the sweet spot for your EDC in D2? How sharp of angle per side before there is diminishing returns?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan, what is the sweet spot for your EDC in D2? How sharp of angle per side before there is diminishing returns?

I like mine at 15, but I don't need a particularly durable edge because I can just touch it up again easily.

 

[gunslinger387]

I like mine at 15, but I don't need a particularly durable edge because I can just touch it up again easily.

Thank you, about two years ago a friend introduced me to your knives (FK) and I was like WTF?! How much did you spend on a knife. Couldn’t believe it. I now have several and a few more ordered. Quality knives for certain but you being available to answer questions is a huge added bonus. I wish you and Jo many years of continued success.

 

[Gusbuster]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

I'll start looking for a proxy.

 

[trevitrace]

It's not currently on the schedule. I do want to revisit it at some point. We do have a few really old stock that I have been meaning to finish out.

Excellent.

 

[Casinostocks]

I'll start looking for a proxy.

I'd start serenading Bob instead! Everyone has a price

 

[betzner]

I'd start serenading Bob instead! Everyone has a price

Trust me, if and when I get my Skinner, it will never leave me!

 

[woodysone]

Trust me, if and when I get my Skinner, it will never leave me!

Please let me know when you hear anything, I’m not going to serenade you, but ask you nicely.

 

[betzner]

Please let me know when you hear anything, I’m not going to serenade you, but ask you nicely.

I don't expect to know anything more than Nathan has mentioned above. He has so many balls in the air that I would assume the skinners are currently on the back burner.