The "Ask Nathan a question" thread

[stjones]

I second this question.
I had been struggling between deciding which I like better between the two versions. I carry the OG FK and it’s best. I carry the FK2 and it teh best. Then back to the OG FK and around I go again!!
Today a very close friend made the decision FOR me. I showed him the FK2 and he fell in love. So, being the kind enabler that I am, I sold it to him.

OG Field Knife for the win!!!!

Nathan,

This may have been asked, but will you ever revisit the original FK ? The UFK/FK2 are super sweet blades !!!! But the original is still my favorite Maybe an anniversary model

Thanks

 

[Daverous]

Is it just my hand-o-meter playing tricks or are the wood fk2 scales textured slightly deeper? If so I'm guessing due to the nature of stabilized wood vs synthetics?

I could also be crazy...

 

[TRfromMT]

Nathan,
Serious question - where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What's next? What are the next problems you want to go solve?

 

[WValtakis]

What are the next problems you want to go solve?

 

[unwisefool]

Nathan,
Serious question - where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What's next? What are the next problems you want to go solve?

Slow your roll son, let him get his folder out so I can get one before he starts solving interstellar travel.

 

[maxkreigers]

Hi, what kind of wood is used in competition please?

 

[bluemax_1]

Hi, what kind of wood is used in competition please?

If you're asking about the Bladesports competitions, I believe they're standard pine lumber.

 

[maxkreigers]

If you're asking about the Bladesports competitions, I believe they're standard pine lumber.

Yes in bladesports thank you, I wanna try to compare all my big knives on an universal reference.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I was just wondering if there was a list of items posted that will be available in today's sale or if I had missed it?

Because of a break in and theft last week I will be looking to replace some of my most used knives as possible.

Thanks,
JJ

 

[jlauffer]

I was just wondering if there was a list of items posted that will be available in today's sale or if I had missed it?

Because of a break in and theft last week I will be looking to replace some of my most used knives as possible.

Thanks,
JJ

Damn...sorry to hear that

 

[gunslinger387]

That sucks. Nothing has been posted yet. I would suggest trying to place in the top 20. You’ll then get your pick based on placement. I’m sure there is something that will get you started.

 

[okcasey]

I was wondering if you have given any thought to on some Fridays picking every third person to get a choice. Instead of the first 10 it would be the 1st, forth,seventh etc.. This would give folks with slower computers, slower fingers, no programming and slower lines a chance to obtain one of your knives.

 

[okcasey]

I was wondering if you have given any thought to on some Fridays picking every third person to get a choice. Instead of the first 10 it would be the 1st, forth,seventh etc.. This would give folks with slower computers, slower fingers, no programming and slower lines a chance to obtain one of your knives.

Disregard my question Nathan. I understand it’s really not a viable thing to do!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan,
Serious question - where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? What's next? What are the next problems you want to go solve?

Hopefully operating a stable knife production business including folders.

I'd like to optimize a HT for Cruwear

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hi, what kind of wood is used in competition please?

Pine boards 1x4, 2x4 2x6, oak dowel

 

[Big DJ]

I like Cruwear.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I was just wondering if there was a list of items posted that will be available in today's sale or if I had missed it?

Because of a break in and theft last week I will be looking to replace some of my most used knives as possible.

Thanks,
JJ

The sales have been DEK1, Utility Fighters,Field Knives and the 10" and 12" choppers

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I was wondering if you have given any thought to on some Fridays picking every third person to get a choice. Instead of the first 10 it would be the 1st, forth,seventh etc.. This would give folks with slower computers, slower fingers, no programming and slower lines a chance to obtain one of your knives.

With the way the software "performs" it's already a lottery. That way would be just a lottery, but with more steps.

The sales slow down. A couple months ago a sale would stay up for days. Things will smooth out if folks can keep their patience. We're moving the shop and scaling up the K18 production so we're struggling to produce the volume of knives people want. We'll get there.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan,

This may have been asked, but will you ever revisit the original FK ? The UFK/FK2 are super sweet blades !!!! But the original is still my favorite Maybe an anniversary model

Thanks

the original FK is retired

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Do you think there will be EDC1 or 2’s available again? I’m hopeful to get one someday!

We will revisit the EDC again at some point in the future.