The "Ask Nathan a question" thread

[Norcaldude]

I bought this several years ago on the forums here but I am not sure what model it is now. Is this the right place to get it identified?

 

[XtianAus]

I bought this several years ago on the forums here but I am not sure what model it is now. Is this the right place to get it identified?

It is the original "field knife"

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hello Nathan, Will the SDFK, which you mentioned being sold on Amazon, have the same name font as on the K18, versus the typical "Signature series" you are selling here on BF?

Yes. As will the Kephart.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I bought this several years ago on the forums here but I am not sure what model it is now. Is this the right place to get it identified?

Sure. That is the original Field Knife.

 

[Norcaldude]

Sure. That is the original Field Knife.

Thanks!

 

[Lorien]

Thanks!

I recommend hanging on to that beauty

 

[Norcaldude]

I recommend hanging on to that beauty

It doesn't get much use but I love it just as a knife to own.

 

[Lorien]

got lots of knives I don't use. It's ok to just own things

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

Did you buy any GME or AMC?

 

[SharpPancake]

Yes. As will the Kephart.

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Kephart is real!
Any troubles along the way in making a Kepharts?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Kephart is real!
Any troubles along the way in making a Kepharts?

Not yet. There is still sword stuff and DEK1 on the horizontal so I'm just profiling right now but once the big Mori opens up I'll start beveling. Maybe by the end of next week. I'm going to attempt a bi-bevel to reduce binding while splitting wood. This will approximate the geometry and duplicate the functionality of the original in ways that most reproductions don't, but it will be my first time attempting that kind of geometry. We'll see.

 

[Box_Opener]

Not yet. There is still sword stuff and DEK1 on the horizontal so I'm just profiling right now but once the big Mori opens up I'll start beveling. Maybe by the end of next week. I'm going to attempt a bi-bevel to reduce binding while splitting wood. This will approximate the geometry and duplicate the functionality of the original in ways that most reproductions don't, but it will be my first time attempting that kind of geometry. We'll see.

Good luck. I think we’re all very excited to see what you come up with. Is this your first build based off a classic pattern? I guess there’s the integral dagger.

 

[patrickguignot]

I'm going to attempt a bi-bevel to reduce binding while splitting wood.

I'm not sure I understand what is a bi-bevel. Does it means the knife is thicker in the middle of the primary grind than on the spine?

 

[benchrest308]

I was envisioning a type of s-grind that was used in the past.

 

[XtianAus]

Do you intend to continue to work with stainless steels for upcoming models? And if so is aebl what you will continue to use?

 

[SharpPancake]

I thought you were saying that Kephart will not have any fancy grinds, just to keep the cost down. Have you changed your mind?

 

[co556guy]

What resin do you like for stabilizing wood? Ive got some Russian olive that would make good scales, but Ive not touched it yet due to ignorance.

 

[bubbaskyjacker]

Yo Nate !

Ever thought about making a “tactical tomahawk “ Rmj, probably a he industry leader - makes some great ones , shrike , Jenny wren , kestrel ..... their Jenny wrens is kinda the do all design.

I think it would be interesting for a CPK hawk against theirs in toe to toe testing.

 

[TRfromMT]

What resin do you like for stabilizing wood? Ive got some Russian olive that would make good scales, but Ive not touched it yet due to ignorance.

#notnathan but most home DIY for stabilizing is pretty janky. Best if you go with a pro... like K and G. They are the best and do small batches for guys like you and me.

 

[SharpPancake]

You mentioned that HDFK could be brought to life in the future.
Do you want to revisit/tweaked the pattern or just bring it back?
I think I know the answer (tweaking for sure) but I cannot resist asking.