The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[XtianAus]

Nathan the Machinist does this remind you of anything?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan the Machinist does this remind you of anything?

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We're definitely having a positive influence on the industry

 

[Richard338]

That looks like the signature version.
It's nice to have, but more than most people need.

 

[Moorik]

We're definitely having a positive influence on the industry

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Nei Tan knife design is now FREE for you, citizen! +50,000 social credit!
STRIKE! Glory to your impeccable loyalty!

 

[SpyderPhreak]

Nathan the Machinist does this remind you of anything?

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Looks like a Chicom turd to me...

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Looks like a Chicom turd to me...

The cut for the index finger is tight and forward, moving the hand close to the edge. The guard is useful, well shaped and drops a good distance. The plunge and the choil are not aligned. It's good, elegant, well thought out design and engineering.

It needs a small thumb ramp with mild jimping though...

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Slight drop point with the belly towards the tip. It would work as a large skinning knife, a tradesman's knife, and would be very useful in Bushcraft as well.

Looks like an outstanding general purpose design that would serve a person well

You might call it a "field knife"

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

The contouring of the handle looks a little simplified

 

[Blues]

When I look at it, the first thing I don't think of is your work.

 

[Bobthebrewer]

Stream of consciousness, nicely done Nathan

 

[Bobthebrewer]

It’s nice to deal with true professionals

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Stream of consciousness, nicely done Nathan

We call that "stream of semi-consciousness" here

 

[Blues]

Wouldn't it be a "creek" of consciousness...or is that only relevant in Tanto's case?

 

[toker]

The cut for the index finger is tight and forward, moving the hand close to the edge. The guard is useful, well shaped and drops a good distance. The plunge and the choil are not aligned. It's good, elegant, well thought out design and engineering.

It needs a small thumb ramp with mild jimping though...

Sounds like you should apply for a Lead Designer job there. At least you would get paid for your ideas...

 

[SpyderPhreak]

The cut for the index finger is tight and forward, moving the hand close to the edge. The guard is useful, well shaped and drops a good distance. The plunge and the choil are not aligned. It's good, elegant, well thought out design and engineering.

It needs a small thumb ramp with mild jimping though...

Slight drop point with the belly towards the tip. It would work as a large skinning knife, a tradesman's knife, and would be very useful in Bushcraft as well.

Looks like an outstanding general purpose design that would serve a person well

You might call it a "field knife"

The contouring of the handle looks a little simplified

Now, let's talk about the metallurgy...

 

[bluemax_1]

Now, let's talk about the metallurgy...

Ask Bark River

 

[toker]

Nathan the Machinist does this remind you of anything?

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BTW, Sanrenmu means "Three Virtues" in Chinese. So I guess they're going to "be inspired" by two more of Nathan's designs.

 

[Comprehensivist]

Now, let's talk about the metallurgy...

Ask Bark River

Are you implying that they may have re-imported kit knives from Mike Stewart and re-ground them to remove the “Made in USA” etch on the blade? Hopefully not true, but anything is possible with that sad story.

Phil

 

[ferider]

Are you implying that they may have re-imported kit knives from Mike Stewart and re-ground them to remove the “Made in USA” etch on the blade? Hopefully not true, but anything is possible with that sad story.

Phil

Balk Liver.

 

[bluemax_1]

BTW, Sanrenmu means "Three Virtues" in Chinese. So I guess they're going to "be inspired" by two more of Nathan's designs.

Kinda funny they named the company that, because the Japanese Santoku kitchen knife design has been around for way longer than the company (same thing; Santoku means 3 virtues in Japanese).

Seems like they copy errthang