The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[fnordmorph]

Those were done with West 105.

No, that's not coming off.

Thought maybe a little -320 F to +250 F thermal cycle would do the trick but given that answer, I'll enjoy the scales it came with

Also my apologies as I now see that you answered this question about 5-6 months ago. Ah, the wonders of 'search'.

 

[toker]

Are scales typically epoxied to the blade or is that something that has to be requested? Or am I misunderstanding something?

 

[fnordmorph]

Are scales typically epoxied to the blade or is that something that has to be requested? Or am I misunderstanding something?

#NotNathan but as I understand it, it's an option you have to ask for. I bought the knife in question from another member.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

As a rule, I do not epoxy scales

It serves no function

It does prevent corrosion under the scales

But that corrosion is of no consequence and it is only an aesthetic issue if you look at it. So don't look at it.

For all practicality a person could accomplish the same thing with Red loctite. If it's only an issue because it is unsightly. Just don't look at it. Because I promise you, it is never going to become a structural issue.

So, as a rule I do not epoxy scales

Because it serves no function

 

[ryco1008]

Nathan,

I could not find the answer by searching, so I was wondering what was the hrc for the magnacut you used on the dek1 and 3?

 

[Casinostocks]

^ #stillnotnathan

Nathan does Magnacut is a thread from 12/2022 and in the last page of this thread, Nathan responds to a question basically stating that he does not wish to reveal much of anything when it comes to his tweak of MC steel done at PHT. In the video which is the thread's starter, he has marked his two test DEK guineas with black marker pen at 62 and 63 respectively.

 

[ryco1008]

^ #stillnotnathan

Nathan does Magnacut is a thread from 12/2022 and in the last page of this thread, Nathan responds to a question basically stating that he does not wish to reveal much of anything when it comes to his tweak of MC steel done at PHT. In the video which is the thread's starter, he has marked his two test DEK guineas with black marker pen at 62 and 63 respectively.

Yeah I saw that video and read through that thread. Didn’t see the 63 number at first but now that I watched again I saw it. Thanks

 

[fnordmorph]

Two questions for Nathan, if I may;

EDC 1.1 pre-order?

Possibility of extra basic-5/fk3 scales (specifically double black micarta)?

 

[NmFrank87]

Nathan,
I have a question for you !.... Will there be a preorder for the upcoming FK3 ?...
Thanks for your time and help!...

NMFrank87 AKA Frank Cervantes from New Mexico

 

[Jsega51]

Nathan,
I have a question for you !.... Will there be a preorder for the upcoming FK3 ?...
Thanks for your time and help!...

NMFrank87 AKA Frank Cervantes from New Mexico

It was included in the Basic 5 pre-order. There was the additional option to add a swedge, jimping and internal tang milling making it an “FK3”…

View attachment 2512497

 

[b-crow]

I skipped the preorder for the option of ordering a Basic 5 in the regular sale because that is what you recommended I do in the pre-order post. Is the Basic 5 regular sale still upcoming?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I skipped the preorder for the option of ordering a Basic 5 in the regular sale because that is what you recommended I do in the pre-order post. Is the Basic 5 regular sale still upcoming?

Yes. We will be shipping basic fives to the pre-order and having Friday sales at the same time. I'm making twice as many as were ordered, you should have no problem scoring what you want in a regular sale. This is a good approach because there will be no wait for you.

 

[jlauffer]

Curious on the estimated Qty and cost for the pig sword to see if I have any chance?

 

[madcap_magician]

Curious on the estimated Qty and cost for the pig sword to see if I have any chance?

As long as Burke is around, I'm assuming 'no' for the question of "Do I have a chance."

 

[yoko]

Pig sword is going to be epic!!!!!!!

Nathan the Machinist what gave you the idea to design and make these , something you've had in mind ... or spur of the moment?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Two questions for Nathan, if I may;

EDC 1.1 pre-order?

Possibility of extra basic-5/fk3 scales (specifically double black micarta)?

I don't know about the pre-order but yes there will be extra scales for the basic five/fk3

 

[Drpl]

Is there still a trail Cutlass in the plan?

 

[Drpl]

Or a LC 2.0?

 

[Burke]

As long as Burke is around, I'm assuming 'no' for the question of "Do I have a chance."

I’m just a guy who happened to get lucky a couple of times.

 

[Brian77]

Pig sword is going to be epic!!!!!!!

Nathan the Machinist what gave you the idea to design and make these , something you've had in mind ... or spur of the moment?

Please, please? Is this a joke, or is this for real?