The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Chris A]

I kinda like it

 

[toker]

I don't see the point in having serrations on a knife like the Shiv, but what do I know?

 

[Blues]

I don't see the point in having serrations on a knife like the Shiv, but what do I know?

They outlawed serrations on bayonets after WWI, if my memory serves. (Or it may be something I was told as a child and simply have carried along with me all these years.)

 

[Blues]

Okay, was a little bit right...



I guess it's not a humane enough way to kill your enemy. (Nor was mustard gas.)

 

[bluemax_1]

I don't see the point in having serrations on a knife like the Shiv, but what do I know?

Saw through the Kevlar after piercing through?

 

[jlauffer]

Okay, was a little bit right...

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I guess it's not a humane enough way to kill your enemy. (Nor was mustard gas.)

I may be remembering more than I know, as it's been forever since I read it, but I think All Quiet on the Western Front touched on that subject.

 

[Blues]

I may be remembering more than I know, as it's been forever since I read it, but I think All Quiet on the Western Front touched on that subject.

I haven't read it in decades, myself.

 

[jlauffer]

I haven't read it in decades, myself.

One of the very few summer reading books that I didn't mind being forced to read.

 

[Blues]

One of the very few summer reading books that I didn't mind being forced to read.

If you want to read a fantastic novel about war, I highly recommend reading "Matterhorn" by Karl Marlantes. It's a great book. (Marlantes, as I recall was a Marine officer.) The story is fantastic and I'm surprised, now that I think about it, that it hasn't been made into a movie. The pathos is strong with this one.

It's got the makings of one of the greats...and there have been a few great ones.

Amazon.com

I just saw this which is apropos for you, given your comment. I'd never seen this quote previously:

"I wouldn't be surprised if Matterhorn becomes for the Vietnam War what All Quiet on the Western Front was to World War I." -James Patterson

 

[unwisefool]

Friday sales? No, probably not. However if you like the appearance and feel and function of the old ECAM (probably Westinghouse) Micarta, try the "new" (International Paper) canvas Micarta. It's practically the same material and I bought tons of it so I can offer it for a very reasonable price. It's good stuff and I'm able to offer it as a standard offering.

Wait, can we just order scales made of international paper canvas micarta or does it need to be attached to a knife?

 

[beeinak]

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I guess it's not a humane enough way to kill your enemy. (Nor was mustard gas.)

Damage done inserting the bayonet while trying to kill someone is ok, just don’t overdo it while withdrawing…. Just nuts.

 

[jlauffer]

Damage done inserting the bayonet while trying to kill someone is ok, just don’t overdo it while withdrawing…. Just nuts.

And it's ok to shoot someone, as long as the bullets don't expand or explode. But stepping on a mine or taking a grenade is ok.

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

And it's ok to shoot someone, as long as the bullets don't expand or explode. But stepping on a mine or taking a grenade is ok.

Crazy to me that hollow points are against the Geneva convention

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Wait, can we just order scales made of international paper canvas micarta or does it need to be attached to a knife?

Yeah, just send Jo an email

 

[Mike157]

Those serrations look so clean. They look very similar to the serrations that Spyderco does. But, I’m guessing that a few people use that pattern.

 

[REK Knives]

They do look well done and I would honor a warranty on that knife however, I'm not confident the heat treat is preserved at the cutting edge. That's quite a bit of grinding to be done in the hard condition, wet or not.

But, people wanting a fully serrated knife may not be particularly concerned about fine edge stability and I'm sure the actual hardness is still good, you can get my 3V over a thousand degrees before it gets soft. The Delta magic gets wrecked at 500, but it's still a functional knife up to over a thousand degrees.

Hey Nathan, hope I didn't step on any toes here. Yes I serrated that knife.... I have one particular customer who likes to by knives (especially CPK's) and send them to me for either serrations or DLC or both. While I don't see the purpose for full length serrations I'm happy to grind them for folks who want them. I actually posted it on a thread here in the CPK forum, here was the pic I took and posted:

Nathan, 15 years ago I watched your wet grinding video on YT and that inspired me to do the same. I not only have my 2x72 set up this way but also my serration grinding 'station' (vfd grinder run super slow with a CBN wheel and dual misters). While I know this isn't the only indicator the burr itself never even turns brown. I'm confident with the methods I use the heat treat is fully preserved.

As far as the DLC goes, the temp it's applied at is 480F so we should be good there.

I have no control over what ACZ posts unfortunately and this isn't the first time I've had issues with the way they post or word stuff

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Hey Nathan, hope I didn't step on any toes here. Yes I serrated that knife.... I have one particular customer who likes to by knives (especially CPK's) and send them to me for either serrations or DLC or both. While I don't see the purpose for full length serrations I'm happy to grind them for folks who want them. I actually posted it on a thread here in the CPK forum, here was the pic I took and posted:

Nathan, 15 years ago I watched your wet grinding video on YT and that inspired me to do the same. I not only have my 2x72 set up this way but also my serration grinding 'station' (vfd grinder run super slow with a CBN wheel and dual misters). While I know this isn't the only indicator the burr itself never even turns brown. I'm confident with the methods I use the heat treat is fully preserved.

As far as the DLC goes, the temp it's applied at is 480F so we should be good there.

While I personally don't often have a use for a serrated blade ... that explains why they are so well done ... lol.

 

[Blues]

REK Knives

Josh, I hope you know that we're big on busting balls and feigned indignation here. It's part of the culture.

Your work is stellar. (I haven't bought a knife from anyone but you two in some time now.)

 

[JJ_Colt45]

REK Knives

Josh, I hope you know that we're big on busting balls and feigned indignation here. It's part of the culture.

Your work is stellar. (I haven't bought a knife from anyone but you two in some time now.)

Exactly this REK Knives Josh. I was almost as shocked to see these blades as I was to see Nathan had made a bowie knife.

I was real curious to learn who did the work since they looked so good ... and now it all makes sense.

 

[SharpBits]

Josh, I hope you know that we're big on busting balls and feigned indignation here. It's part of the culture.

"Yeah sure buddy, we was jokin'!" <continues to sharpen pitchfork and stack torches>