The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Elgatodeacero]

I was thinking I could run the EDC pre order, and to make it simple I will just give Nathan 10 names each week from the list, and while you are welcome to get on my list, I am already listed on the list quite a few times, so everyone will need to be patient.

 

[ferider]

Hi Nathan the Machinist - for a Diving Knife - would you prefer Micarta or G10, and why, please ? Asking for a friend.

 

[toker]

Not Nathan, but G10 is a lot more water resistant thant micarta.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hi Nathan the Machinist - for a Diving Knife - would you prefer Micarta or G10, and why, please ? Asking for a friend.

Micarta. For the same reason I prefer it in a non-dive knife. More durable, lighter, better tactile feel.

Use the Westinghouse or IP Micarta and it'll handle the moisture fine, they're fully saturated.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

It's a common misconception that g10 is more durable than micarta because it is harder.

The phenolic resin in Micarta has higher abrasion resistance than the epoxy binder in G10.

Wear in a sandy gritty environment can become significant over time, and you will enjoy the superior durability of micarta over G10 in this application.

 

[fnordmorph]

More comment than question... Colorado has rarted knife laws that that involve the dimension '3.5" blade'... increases my interest in upcoming ~3" EDC 1.2... Crusty VIP.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Hi Nathan the Machinist - for a Diving Knife - would you prefer Micarta or G10, and why, please ? Asking for a friend.

Micarta. For the same reason I prefer it in a non-dive knife. More durable, lighter, better tactile feel.

Use the Westinghouse or IP Micarta and it'll handle the moisture fine, they're fully saturated.

I agree and the micarta will have a much better grip when wet than the G10.

 

[jlauffer]

It's a common misconception that g10 is more durable than micarta because it is harder.

The phenolic resin in Micarta has higher abrasion resistance than the epoxy binder in G10.

Wear in a sandy gritty environment can become significant over time, and you will enjoy the superior durability of micarta over G10 in this application.

Everyone knows the best binder is the Trapper Keeper

 

[XtianAus]

Micarta. For the same reason I prefer it in a non-dive knife. More durable, lighter, better tactile feel.

Use the Westinghouse or IP Micarta and it'll handle the moisture fine, they're fully saturated.

Correct me if I am wrong but in the past you have stated that you don't use paper micarta because of its lack of durability. What makes the International version different?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Correct me if I am wrong but in the past you have stated that you don't use paper micarta because of its lack of durability. What makes the International version different?

It isn't paper

The company is "International Paper"

They bought the micarta brand, process, and equipment from Westinghouse.

It is canvas Micarta

To my eye, it is, for all intents and purposes, essentially the same as Westinghouse. But vastly more affordable.

 

[XtianAus]

It isn't paper

The company is "International Paper"

They bought the micarta brand, process, and equipment from Westinghouse.

It is canvas Micarta

To my eye, it is, for all intents and purposes, essentially the same as Westinghouse. But vastly more affordable.

OH *face palm*

 

[XtianAus]

Micarta. For the same reason I prefer it in a non-dive knife. More durable, lighter, better tactile feel.

Use the Westinghouse or IP Micarta and it'll handle the moisture fine, they're fully saturated.

Does the same go for the AECM you believe to be, but cannot confirm, Westinghouse?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Does the same go for the AECM you believe to be, but cannot confirm, Westinghouse?

Yes

 

[fielder]

How durable is terotuf? How would that fare as a dive knife scale?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

How durable is terotuf? How would that fare as a dive knife scale?

It would absorb salt water and release salt over time

 

[fielder]

Thank you

 

[fatfrog]

It would absorb salt water and release salt over time

Would you say this makes it not the ideal scale material for dressing game/cooking?

 

[Richard338]

"stores electrolytes for survival"

 

[bluemax_1]

"stores electrolytes for survival"

“Why are you licking the handle of your knife?”

“Because…”

 

[yoko]

"stores electrolytes for survival"

It's what your body craves