The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[JearBeatus48]

Nathan,

Do you drink coffee, if so, how do you perfer to make/consume it?

 

[oldmanwilly]

Nathan,

Do you drink coffee, if so, how do you perfer to make/consume it?

#notnathanbutprobablyyes

 

[jlauffer]

In on the number of the beast!

 

[Galaxx]

If it's a knife that we made, you can send that in for warranty repair.

No, that's why this is a tricky problem. I'd like to ask if you have any experience to share

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nathan,

Do you drink coffee, if so, how do you perfer to make/consume it?

Yes

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hey Nathan, I was wondering if there's any way to fix a slight warp in Micarta so the blade and handle can fit together perfectly. If there is, I'd really appreciate it

I can't think of a good way to actually remove the warp in the micarta. Micarta should not warp. It does happen, but it shouldn't.

I could be wrong, but I think you have four options. 1: accept it as it is, use it and be happy with it. 2: fill in the gaps for comfort. 3: remove the scales and grind them down to match the tang to eliminate the gap. 4: go back in time and get a CPK that doesn't usually have this kind of problem and is warrantied if it does.

The micarta we use is two or three times more expensive than some other commercially available material. That sounds like a lot, but the actual cost difference, per knife, is not even enough difference to buy a good cheeseburger. I do not understand why manufacturers would use an inferior material in this application. It is pennywise and pound foolish.

 

[Mauser1916]

Dear Nathan,
Do you plan to make DEK1 in 2026?
We hope so.
Best,
M.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Dear Nathan,
Do you plan to make DEK1 in 2026?
We hope so.
Best,
M.

Yes, I think I will have one for the blade show in Atlanta.

I should probably produce those again, huh?

 

[rattler420]

I should probably produce those again, huh?

 

[Mauser1916]

Yes, I think I will have one for the blade show in Atlanta.

I should probably produce those again, huh?

I didn't think about only one.

You should produce another run of DEK1, I think.

I ask BladeMates to support my opinion, if they agree.

 

[2018drz400sm]

No...... I will please ask for a run of DEK2's

 

[MarbReds]

Yes, I think I will have one for the blade show in Atlanta.

I should probably produce those again, huh?

Hand ground perchance?

 

[Caba]

DEK1 Preorder.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

DEK1 Preorder.

We're working on the Skinner pre-order now

They are too similar.

I don't like to have too many pre-orders open at once.

Our next pre-order will probably be the super duty field knife.

 

[2018drz400sm]

Hmmm super duty might work!! I mean it's not a dek2 but.......

 

[toker]

Any plans you can divulge for the Behemotherf¥cker? Is it just a few for shows or Friday sales?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Any plans you can divulge for the Behemotherf¥cker? Is it just a few for shows or Friday sales?

I hope to have some ready for the October Outlaw cut

 

[jlauffer]

We're working on the Skinner pre-order now

Woop! I think I ordered one of those!

 

[XtianAus]

Hey Nathan what knife do you carry when you go for just a casual hike?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hey Nathan what knife do you carry when you go for just a casual hike?

A folder such as a sebenza
A handgun such as a Sig 365
A fixed blade such as a field knife