The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[MichalZ]

Nathan, how would you compare your optimised Magnacut with D3V.

 

[Blues]

Nathan, how would you compare your optimised Magnacut with D3V.

Partial answer while you await Nathan's reply...

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

I have a nice original DEK with satin grind dressed in ECAM.

So glad I jumped on the DEK3 preorder. Magnacut with double edge tip and rear sharp swedge, combined. In matching ECAM scales. Should only be a couple of months more.

However, for some reason I botched it and didn't order matching satin grind. I am an idiot. At least I did order a nice leather Pirtle sheath.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan, how would you compare your optimised Magnacut with D3V.

Meh. It's okay.

 

[bluemax_1]

Meh. It's okay.

"...they probably won't sell too well. Sales and preorders will probably stay open for a week..."

 

[MichalZ]

Meh. It's okay.

Don't detect much of enthusiasm.
I guess what I am asking for is whether it provides any benefits apart of being stainless in Dek3 set up (i.e thinner stock, more acute angle etc.)

What would be your prefered stainless steel option that would tick the boxes for you in relation to your prefered characteristics (toughness, edge stability, etc)

 

[med001]

Yes

Hey Nathan, you replied yes to the question "Does that mean the magnacut heat treat has been dialed in for all the Deks?" So does that mean the DEK 1 and 2 will eventually be offered in Magnacut as well? Thanks

 

[yoko]

Hey Nathan, you replied yes to the question "Does that mean the magnacut heat treat has been dialed in for all the Deks?" So does that mean the DEK 1 and 2 will eventually be offered in Magnacut as well? Thanks

#NotNathan

The DEK1 was offered in the last pre order with an option for magnacut

 

[med001]

#NotNathan

The DEK1 was offered in the last pre order with an option for magnacut

Thanks Yoko. I am relatively new to the CPK world, though I am now obsessed LOL, so I never saw the preorder. Wish I had though! I would have loved to gotten in on it, instead of having to chase them on Friday sales!!

 

[jlauffer]

I am relatively new to the CPK world, though I am now obsessed LOL

If I had a CPK for every time I heard that...

 

[yoko]

Thanks Yoko. I am relatively new to the CPK world, though I am now obsessed LOL, so I never saw the preorder. Wish I had though! I would have loved to gotten in on it, instead of having to chase them on Friday sales!!

No problem!

The DEK3 will also be available in Magnacut

 

[Gusbuster]

Hey Nathan, you replied yes to the question "Does that mean the magnacut heat treat has been dialed in for all the Deks?" So does that mean the DEK 1 and 2 will eventually be offered in Magnacut as well? Thanks

#NotNathan

DEK2 will be offered in D3V only with the rough use guarantee.

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

#NotNathan

DEK2 will be offered in D3V only with the rough use guarantee.

That is why you need two: one in each metal.

 

[Brian77]

Good evening boss,

I am not a steel nerd.... But stumbled on an article in Knife Nerds about Bohler K890. You probably are read up on it? No need to respond now, but would look forward to hearing your further thoughts as you learn more about it. Or has it already been covered here?

 

[70_kylin]

Hello Nathan,I got a k18,and i find it is easier to sharpen than other cpk knifes.Are they different?Or just i think？

 

[FFlaig]

Hi Nathan, do you plan to have bigger sales for the DEK2 in the future?

 

[MichalZ]

Nathan, quick one about Dek3, I know it's slimmer, hollow grind and the edge angles are more acute....just out of curiosity....what's the approximate bte thickness. Thanks

 

[JACKMANDU]

Hey Nathan, can we get some DEK3 pictures please?

 

[kenkuhniv]

Hey Nathan, can we get some DEK3 pictures please?

Not the boss but wanted to help sate your thirst.

Here's a photo that was posted before of one DEK3 in-progress: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/random-thought-thread.1507196/post-21873828

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan, quick one about Dek3, I know it's slimmer, hollow grind and the edge angles are more acute....just out of curiosity....what's the approximate bte thickness. Thanks