The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hi,nathan,have any of the DEK2s shipped?

Yes

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Is there going to be a leather sheath option for the Shivs on pre-order?

No

 

[yoko]

Nathan the Machinist are there any signature SDFK left?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan the Machinist are there any signature SDFK left?

Yes, but not very many.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Is there going to be a leather sheath option for the Shivs on pre-order?

Actually, yes. Chad is going to do them, but we need to wait until closer to time for specifics. Thanks!

 

[unwisefool]

I certainly wouldn't be worried about out gassing from the steel. When you consider all the things that happen to steel during its creation and the construction of the knife, you'll see that there is nothing in your use or in your kitchen that comes close to the temperatures and pressures and environment it was exposed to before you got it. That would be like trying to squeeze water out of a piece of glass. Just because it was made of sand that came from the ocean doesn't mean you're ever going to squeeze water out of it. That's not going to happen.

There is perhaps some danger of outgassing from the handle material, depending on what that is. But I wouldn't think anything significantly toxic is going to out-gas from anything that someone would use for a handle but leaching could be a concern. I would not want scales made out of poison ivy wood for example...

I think the most significant concern would be the knife construction and contamination risk rather than the materials.

Generally speaking, in a commercial kitchen, the knives are built to be easily and effectively sanitized. An overmolded plastic handle is pretty easy to clean. And they are usually stainless steel which does not require any kind of substance to be applied to reduce corrosion. I certainly wouldn't want to eat after a knife that was coated with engine oil as a rust inhibitor, for example.

I would not be overly concerned with toxins or carcinogens coming out of a knife unless it is of a weird handle material or shoddy construction. I would be more concerned about sanitation issues.

A long time ago, some steel was given corrosion resistance by being buffed on, and mechanically plated with, black lead. That might not be a great material to use in the kitchen, but no modern kitchen knife is going to be coated with something that toxic.

I would stay away from anything with a teflon coating. Bare metal would be best.

Does off-gassing from the user pose any significant threat to the knives?

 

[Blues]

Does off-gassing from the user pose any significant threat to the knives?

Now we have to be concerned about both poor heat treats and flatulence?

So, you'll have to work the edge until you create a burp on each side...

 

[unwisefool]

Now we have to be concerned about both poor heat treats and flatulence?

So, you'll have to work the edge until you create a burp on each side...

I mean, I'm pretty sure the gasses some people emit around here could be toxic enough to mess with the heat treat. Especially after chili night. I wonder if that's covered under the warranty

 

[Blues]

I mean, I'm pretty sure the gasses some people emit around here could be toxic enough to mess with the heat treat. Especially after chili night. I wonder if that's covered under the warranty

I think that CPKs can cut the mustard (gas).

 

[Jason M D.]

I mean, I'm pretty sure the gasses some people emit around here could be toxic enough to mess with the heat treat. Especially after chili night. I wonder if that's covered under the warranty

Now you know what the “peppering” on the blades is really from

 

[bluemax_1]

Now you know what the “peppering” on the blades is really from

That's right folks. Between everything and boogered handles, they may be considered Hazmat. Contact me for my address to safely dispose of your CPKs.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

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Okay.....


... And now we'll start nudging this thread back on track again please

 

[Soulrack223]

You have posted that there are many, enough even, Basic Field Knives coming later this year. Will they mostly be posted in Friday sales threads or on your website or both? Any chance DEK2s will be available in Friday sales at some point? Thank you!

https://carothersknives.com/product/5-basic-field-knife/

 

[Jason M D.]

Are the knives that have been listed on your site yesterday going to be standard offerings in the future or will they be limited runs to be replaced with new designs as they are developed?
Thanks

 

[spyken]

ferro notch or square spine option by any chance? just for a 1" portion of the blade. I have someting similar in my surviveknives and I have to say it really helps to make it a great bushcraft knife. wishful thinking?

 

[yoko]

Nathan the Machinist what knife was your first favorite?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Are the knives that have been listed on your site yesterday going to be standard offerings in the future or will they be limited runs to be replaced with new designs as they are developed?
Thanks

They are knives that we have listed off and on since we started selling there. My intent to the change was so people can see we do sell on the site, but they are just not currently available. Bladeforums gets 1st dibs.

 

[Tools_and_Tights]

@Nathan_The_Machinist ,

Do you plan on continuing to sell the basic SDFK for the foreseeable future?
Thank you!

 

[yoko]

Yes, but not very many.

Damnit lol

 

[SwarthyGnome]

Good morning Nathan! What is the time line for unveiling the CPK utensil line? We know you have the butter knife already down. Will there be a CPK Spork?
Thank you.