The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Uncle Slayton]

who goes all in for tongue depressor britches, double edge grind, satin finish and titanium bits?

 

[jlauffer]

Didn't see a double-black micarta scale option. Is that just an oversight, or would I have to go with the black G10 to get it really black?

Also, not sure if this was already asked, but will the scales be interchangeable with the UF2?

 

[Pàdruig]

who goes all in for tongue depressor britches, double edge grind, satin finish and titanium bits?

I was doing some math on that - it starts getting closer to a $2k knife . Someone is going to do it though and it's going to be a beauty, I'm sure.

 

[SIx Magpies]

Mr. Nathan.
I don't see a production timescale on the Shiv thread. I don't want one but you might be better putting one up for any new guys

 

[Madranchtx]

1 minute.

 

[Comprehensivist]

Didn't see a double-black micarta scale option. Is that just an oversight, or would I have to go with the black G10 to get it really black?

Also, not sure if this was already asked, but will the scales be interchangeable with the UF2?

I also would like to know if the UF2 scales will be interchangeable with the 8" Shiv? The answer to that question plays into the pre-order strategery for some of us.

Thanks!

Phil

 

[SpyderPhreak]

I also would like to know if the UF2 scales will be interchangeable with the 8" Shiv? The answer to that question plays into the pre-order strategery for some of us.

Thanks!

Phil

This! I have 4 sets for the UF2, and if they're interchangeable, it most definitely plays into the decision!

 

[Uncle Slayton]

can the vanilla micartas be ordered buffed so the po-boyz like me can put on heirs?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Didn't see a double-black micarta scale option. Is that just an oversight, or would I have to go with the black G10 to get it really black?

Also, not sure if this was already asked, but will the scales be interchangeable with the UF2?

Right now we are having trouble sourcing the double black. We do have some on hand but I figured those who really want it would ask for it whether it was on the list or not.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

I also would like to know if the UF2 scales will be interchangeable with the 8" Shiv? The answer to that question plays into the pre-order strategery for some of us.

Thanks!

Phil

Nathan said no.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

can the vanilla micartas be ordered buffed so the po-boyz like me can put on heirs?

Yes

 

[steelcitysixteen]

Are the standard Shiv fasteners Hex or Torx, and are Torx Ti an option?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Are the standard Shiv fasteners Hex or Torx, and are Torx Ti an option?

Standard for the shiv will be the new machined torx ti.

 

[Soulrack223]

Since the Shiv won the first choice poll and is the last preorder of this year, does that mean that the EDC winning the second choice poll (and was my first choice) get to be the first preorder of the new year? I've been combing through multiple threads and haven't seen that mentioned... Thank you!

 

[resinguy]

Mr. Nathan.
I don't see a production timescale on the Shiv thread. I don't want one but you might be better putting one up for any new guys

I came to ask this same question.

 

[Blues]

Nate told me earlier via text that expected time frame is a year. He can elaborate if needed.

 

[000Robert]

Standard for the shiv will be the new machined torx ti.

Hi Jo! Is there a choice of Shiv sheaths or does everyone get the same kind of sheath? I didn't see anything about sheaths in the thread. Thanks.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

I plan to work with Chad again for leather, but I think we will probably only have pancake for kydex.
ETA drop loop or TekLok will be available. I'm not sure which is going to be the default.

 

[000Robert]

I plan to work with Chad again for leather, but I think we will probably only have pancake for kydex.

Ok, thanks.

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

The pig sticker (aka Shiv) pre-order provides as one option: "Lengthwise satin ground by NTM."

Who or what is an NTM?

Of course being told by Nathan not to order this makes me 100 percent convinced that I MUST order this. Like the button that says "Do Not Push." Otherwise, I'd probably never think of ordering this pricey option.

Still, I guess I'd kinda like to know what I'm going to get for those five Benjamins.

Nathan? Anyone?

TIA!