The next pre-order?

I'd like to see a thinner, narrower, and nimbler version of the EDC. I am not sure what that would look like exactly but on occasion, when I carry and/or use my EDC, I think, "I wish the blade was narrower" or "I wish the handle wasn't quite as chunky".
 
I'd rather you stick with D3V than go with MagnaCut. While MagnaCut is an awesome new steel, D3V will be roughly twice as tough, with only about a 20 percent loss in edge wear. Toughness has been a key part of CPK's well deserved reputation.

I can see you going with a DEK optimized for edge wear, but then you have lots of other steels that would do better, such as 10V or Vanadis 8. But there are lots of choices. At 61 Rc, for example, Vanax would cut longer than MagnaCut, although not by a lot, and be even more stainless. And the toughness of Vanax would be plenty in any knife that doesn't need high toughness.

Regardless, it would be nice to see some actual testing and hear your logic before going with a new steel.
 
I am glad you are holding off on the sword for now. The K18 needs time to bask in its own greatness and it also needs time for the less than great parts of that pre order to soften with time.

DEK2 and DEK3, sure, why not. May as well run the DEK1 again while you are making scales. That all makes sense.

I would like to see the Khuk come to life next, personally.

All I have said above doesn’t mean much though, cuz you know in my case, Ima buy at least one of anything you make at this point, so just make something.
 
Twindog said:
I'd rather you stick with D3V than go with MagnaCut. While MagnaCut is an awesome new steel, D3V will be roughly twice as tough, with only about a 20 percent loss in edge wear. Toughness has been a key part of CPK's well deserved reputation.

I can see you going with a DEK optimized for edge wear, but then you have lots of other steels that would do better, such as 10V or Vanadis 8. But there are lots of choices. At 61 Rc, for example, Vanax would cut longer than MagnaCut, although not by a lot, and be even more stainless. And the toughness of Vanax would be plenty in any knife that doesn't need high toughness.

Regardless, it would be nice to see some actual testing and hear your logic before going with a new steel.
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Interesting. Nathan how do you foresee optimized magnacut differing from delta 3v?
 
I don’t have a DEK yet, and am also waiting for the signature HDFK to reappear, but there seems to be a lot of momentum in this thread for a microEDC and I wholeheartedly support that. Thin stock to slice atoms as xxwarderxx mentioned. With a sheath that minimizes printing in scout carry mode. I would use that more than the others that I’m waiting for. I would think edge retention would be more important than toughness in a microEDC but would be happy with whatever Nathan decides.
 
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I have read about Magnacut, but if I'm being honest ... your D3V is outstanding for my uses. Other than that I have always wanted to see what you could do with Cruwear ... it's a favorite of mine.

As far as what knives you release I'm always watching, but a B&T or similar is at the top of my list. The EDCs are with me daily and make a great game knife for deer and larger game, but are almost a bit too much for birds and small game.

Always interested to see what comes out next!
 
Casinostocks said:
I was really hoping to see Integral Dagger, Something Shiv-ish and the long anticipated Folder. DEK variants do not exactly warm up my cockles but then again that is because I already own 3 very exquisite and rare DEK1s with possibility of a 4th finding its way to me at some future point ;) During these past 5.5 years with you, I have only missed one preorder (the CC) which at times I regretted but I managed to live without.

Your reasoning for taking on the next preorder makes very good business sense and it will satiate the ever growing CPK posse, it's a good business and economic move. I'll wait for the next "vintage Nathan" in CPM-3V with the Delta magic sauce. I have sold every other fancying and higher $ folder which I had owned but one Military in the anticipation of the CPK-Folder but I do own one of Mark's mammoth folders (in terms of size not material!) with your DNA added onto it. This will get me content till your Folder preorder :)
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The man is talking sense!
It will take some sort of dagger, shiv or folder to get me excited. How about all three? Take your time...
 
Pàdruig said:
I'd like to see a thinner, narrower, and nimbler version of the EDC. I am not sure what that would look like exactly but on occasion, when I carry and/or use my EDC, I think, "I wish the blade was narrower" or "I wish the handle wasn't quite as chunky".
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I'd be game for this. The EDC has awesome ergos but I never found myself reaching for it on a regular basis. A litter less chunky would lessen the ergonomics, but I think it might be a fair exchange.
 
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