The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Murphjd25]

You did phenomenal work Josh, just like everything else you do.

 

[Blues]

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

Keep it up, fella...

"Hey, whatever happened to SharpBits...?"

 

[SharpBits]

 

[Casinostocks]

Now that it is confirmed that those were done expertly by Josh, I'd consider selling those on here if I were the owner.

ETA: oops! I didn't realize that I was posting in ANAQ Thread. My bad! Please move to Randos if need be

 

[kod]

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

#notnathan but fwiw from earlier in this thread
To stay safe, I recommend processes below 400°

 

[bluemax_1]

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

Username checks out

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

So Nathan the Machinist and REK Knives … ever thought about doing a collaboration run?

 

[Blues]

So Nathan the Machinist and REK Knives … ever thought a out doing a collaboration run?

I suggested that in a thread a few months back.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I suggested that in a thread a few months back.

And the answer waaaaaas….

 

[Blues]

And the answer waaaaaas….

crickets...

(But I think it got a "like" from Josh)

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

crickets...

(But I think it got a "like" from Josh)

Well, it was a good idea back then and still a good idea now. Haha.

Two exceptional makers who pay attention to detail. I have more CPK’s and REK’s than any other brands in my collection. Outstanding well thought out blades. IMHO.

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

Well, it was a good idea back then and still a good idea now. Haha.

Two exceptional makers who pay attention to detail. I have more CPK’s and REK’s than any other brands in my collection. Outstanding well thought out blades. IMHO.

I am REK poor. My life is empty!!!!!

 

[Synov]

That would be a really cool collaboration. I feel like CPK's heat treating and handle work would complement with Josh's blade grinds perfectly.

 

[ferider]

So Nathan the Machinist and REK Knives … ever thought a out doing a collaboration run?

To be more specific and repeat myself: how about you guys collaborate on a folder ?

 

[Blues]

In fairness, the post wasn't made in either Josh's or this forum. I think it was in "General" where someone had asked what collaborations we'd like to see.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

To be more specific and repeat myself: how about you guys collaborate on a folder ?

Wouldn’t that be something!!

(I’m sure Nathan hates me right now…as Canadian as possible…Sorry, Nathan!)

 

[Blues]

Here's a link to my recommendation, (last year), of Josh and Nathan collaborating:

Post in thread 'What 2 Makers Would You Like To See Do A Collaboration ?'

Aug 8, 2023

Josh of REK Knives and Nathan Carothers Nathan the Machinist .

I bet them two fellas could come up with something fun and sharp.

ETA: Dare I mention a folder? It gives me the vapors just to think of it. LOL.

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[bluemax_1]

Here's a link to my recommendation, (last year), of Josh and Nathan collaborating:

Post in thread 'What 2 Makers Would You Like To See Do A Collaboration ?'

Aug 8, 2023

Josh of REK Knives and Nathan Carothers Nathan the Machinist .

I bet them two fellas could come up with something fun and sharp.

ETA: Dare I mention a folder? It gives me the vapors just to think of it. LOL.

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Well… it’s still vaporware, so you got that going…

 

[XtianAus]

Hey Nathan would you expect to see any real world difference between your HT magnacut developed for the Dek1 and your continued tweaks to where it is at now with the Basic?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hey Nathan would you expect to see any real world difference between your HT magnacut developed for the Dek1 and your continued tweaks to where it is at now with the Basic?

Side by side in controled testing, yes.

They're variations of the same thing, with a LOT of development work that went into them. They're both excellent and far beyond the production MC I've tried.