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Discussion in 'Carothers Performance Knives' started by Nathan the Machinist, Jul 17, 2017.

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  1. Jul 21, 2020 #13541
    woodysone

    woodysone Gold Member Gold Member

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    Chip that is another work of art,;) any idea what scales are going on this beauty? Tony and Koa is my first thought.:eek:
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2020 #13542
    tinfoil hat timmy

    tinfoil hat timmy Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is funny for a couple reasons.

    You cant have an infinite vacuum next to a pressurized system without a barrier or container.

    Plus that face.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2020 #13543
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    People, please just drop it
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2020 #13544
    Lorien

    Lorien KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    now that is a knife designed to have a dagger grind. Because it's a dagger.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2020 #13545
    WValtakis

    WValtakis Hand Engraving, Ti anodizing, and mods Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Quick...we need more distractions!

    20200721_063951.jpg
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2020 #13546
    BIGDORK

    BIGDORK Gold Member Gold Member

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  7. Jul 21, 2020 #13547
    Odog27

    Odog27 Basic Member Basic Member

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  8. Jul 21, 2020 #13548
    tinfoil hat timmy

    tinfoil hat timmy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Woah. Thise are fakes. I'm certain of it. Send em to me for proper disposal
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2020 #13549
    Richard338

    Richard338 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I study chemistry in the interstellar medium. If it was a perfect vacuum my job would be pretty boring...
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2020 #13550
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    That is actually pretty fascinating. What do you do for a living?
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2020 #13551
    Richard338

    Richard338 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Chem prof/ NSF program manager
    My own work is computational, mostly atmospheric and interstellar.
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2020 #13552
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    What does NSF stand for?

    Is 338 in reference to the Lapua Magnum?
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2020 #13553
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    When I get to learn more about the folks that hang around this forum, it becomes clear to me that there are some pretty interesting folks on this forum
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2020 #13554
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    We've had a few shop visits over the years and literally half of them were engineering managers/directors
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2020 #13555
    Nathan the Machinist

    Nathan the Machinist KnifeMaker / Machinist / Evil Genius Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    The people that gravitate to this group tend to be pretty technical. I like a crowd of folks who appreciate technical minutiae. This makes me happy
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2020 #13556
    Nathan the Machinist

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    20190628_131501.jpg

    Happy
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2020 #13557
    Richard338

    Richard338 Gold Member Gold Member

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    National Science Foundation.
    Yes, 338 is for my pride and joy 338LM.
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2020 #13558
    Casinostocks

    Casinostocks Factotum Gold Member

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  19. Jul 21, 2020 #13559
    jlauffer

    jlauffer Tempt not the Blade Platinum Member

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    Guilty (not the visit part). Used to go to Clayton a lot for business but not any more, and just looked up where you are and it would have been a long haul anyway. Maybe someday...
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2020 #13560
    bluemax_1

    bluemax_1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hmmm... a high end company that focuses specifically on the technical minutiae to maximize the performance of their product, drawing clientele/fans who appreciate technical minutiae, you say?

    Sorry Nathan, but I think your company's direction just doesn't have what it takes to appeal to the folks who are enamored of the $26.99 bowie because, "It's got that really cool dragon in black and red on the handle, and see? It's got a dragon engraved (crudely) on the blade too". :p

    Different strokes, for different folks :D
     
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