The "Ask Nathan a question" thread

[Nathan the Machinist]

we're getting a mori seiki horizontal machining center with pallet changer next week. Most of you don't know what that means, but those of you who know what that means, you know what that means...

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

~22x24, 1 degree indexing, 60 tool, 1000 psi through the spindle coolant, 14000 rpm dual contact, 30 hp NH5000. I've been wanting one to match our NV5000 that we love so much. Stole it at auction. I'm pretty stoked.

 

[Wood5045]

Trench sword.....????? More info plz

 

[Mike157]

Kephart
Basic line 5-in field knife
Basic line super duty field knife

^ Steel is here, we are decking material on these now.

View attachment 1447191

In the works collaborations include
Lorien Arnold Kukri
Keffeler tanto
Keffeler trench sword

Also in the works:
Possible kitchen knife
Micro EDC
Folding all steel field knife
Integral Shiv
Axe

In process:
DEK1
4" Dagger
K18 sword

Currently available:
Field Knife 2
10" Chopper
12" Behemother

This winter we intend to develop an optimized heat treat for cru wear

we're getting a mori seiki horizontal machining center with pallet changer next week. Most of you don't know what that means, but those of you who know what that means, you know what that means...

~22x24, 1 degree indexing, 60 tool, 1000 psi through the spindle coolant, 14000 rpm dual contact, 30 hp NH5000. I've been wanting one to match our NV5000 that we love so much. Stole it at auction. I'm pretty stoked.

Wow!!! Exciting times. Mike

 

[BIGDORK]

Kephart
Basic line 5-in field knife
Basic line super duty field knife

^ Steel is here, we are decking material on these now.

View attachment 1447191

In the works collaborations include
Lorien Arnold Kukri
Keffeler tanto
Keffeler trench sword

Also in the works:
Possible kitchen knife
Micro EDC
Folding all steel field knife
Integral Shiv
Axe

In process:
DEK1
4" Dagger
K18 sword

Currently available:
Field Knife 2
10" Chopper
12" Behemother

My wallet just skipped a beat

 

[SpyderPhreak]

Kephart
Basic line 5-in field knife
Basic line super duty field knife

^ Steel is here, we are decking material on these now.

View attachment 1447191

In the works collaborations include
Lorien Arnold Kukri
Keffeler tanto
Keffeler trench sword

Also in the works:
Possible kitchen knife
Micro EDC
Folding all steel field knife
Integral Shiv
Axe

~22x24, 1 degree indexing, 60 tool, 1000 psi through the spindle coolant, 14000 rpm dual contact, 30 hp NH5000. I've been wanting one to match our NV5000 that we love so much. Stole it at auction. I'm pretty stoked.

Oh wow...

 

[trevitrace]

Never even knew a kukri had been discussed. How did I miss that?

 

[JustinFournier]

Never even knew a kukri had been discussed. How did I miss that?

I do believe you can Blame/Thank Lorien for that.

 

[Winston_Smith]

Nathan the Machinist

Nathan the Machinist

 

[TRfromMT]

we're getting a mori seiki horizontal machining center with pallet changer next week. Most of you don't know what that means, but those of you who know what that means, you know what that means...

It means that someday you could retire by the beach.

 

[Lorien]

 

[gunslinger387]

Nathan, what will be the difference (besides cost) of the basic knives vs. the signature series? Speaking of cost do you have approximate pricing?

 

[TommyGun56]

Trench sword.....????? More info plz

This please

EDIT: I was going to ask you if there were any more collaborations s in the works with Dr. Dan

and there it is

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

This please

EDIT: I was going to ask you if there were any more collaborations s in the works with Dr. Dan

and there it is

I'm not sure. I think it's like a trench knife except it's for murdering multiple people standing in rows? *shrug*. I guess we'll see.


Knowing you guys, you'll be using it for wood processing or something. ...lol...

 

[TommyGun56]

I'm not sure. I think it's like a trench knife except it's for murdering multiple people standing in rows? *shrug*. I guess we'll see...

Sounds like something every household in America should be equipped with. Regardless, can't wait to see it.

Murdering multiple people standing in rows is something I might need during Upcoming Friday Sales

Thanks

Tom

 

[WValtakis]

Knowing you guys, you'll be using it for wood processing or something. ...lol...

Or carving a really big turkey

 

[Gusbuster]

The Trench sword, Tanto, and Kukri are intriguing.

PS and of course the Integral Shiv!

Addendum: I have no need for wood processing, so I like to fantasize about slaying my imaginary enemies.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Kephart
Basic line 5-in field knife
Basic line super duty field knife

In the works collaborations include
Lorien Arnold Kukri
Keffeler tanto
Keffeler trench sword

Also in the works:
Micro EDC
Folding all steel field knife
Integral Shiv
Axe

I will of course buy all of these for no other reason than because you're the one selling them, and your quality product deserves my money.

But let's get to the important stuff!

Also in the works:
Possible kitchen knife

Please tell me this is the 8" chef knife with matching paring knife in AEB-L that the universe has been begging for for the last 3 years*! This is the one thing I'll actually use on a daily basis, and that will bring so much joy into my life.

The word "possible" is terribly nerve-racking. Is it "possible" as in "may never happen", or "possible" as in "may not happen soon"?

*By the universe I mean me.

 

[steelcitysixteen]

I will of course buy all of these for no other reason than because you're the one selling them, and your quality product deserves my money.

But let's get to the important stuff!

Please tell me this is the 8" chef knife with matching paring knife in AEB-L that the universe has been begging for for the last 3 years*! This is the one thing I'll actually use on a daily basis, and that will bring so much joy into my life.

The word "possible" is terribly nerve-racking. Is it "possible" as in "may never happen", or "possible" as in "may not happen soon"?

*By the universe I mean me.

Oh man, this would get my money so fast. Yes to AEB-L on these. But maybe throw a D3V cleaver into the mix for good measure!

I agree as well about getting use. I love the HDFK, FK2, Boot Knife, Shivs, Choppers, etc., but I don't have the opportunity to use them often being an urban wage slave. An AEB-L Chef/Paring kitchen set would see daily use and joy!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I will of course buy all of these for no other reason than because you're the one selling them, and your quality product deserves my money.

But let's get to the important stuff!

Please tell me this is the 8" chef knife with matching paring knife in AEB-L that the universe has been begging for for the last 3 years*! This is the one thing I'll actually use on a daily basis, and that will bring so much joy into my life.

The word "possible" is terribly nerve-racking. Is it "possible" as in "may never happen", or "possible" as in "may not happen soon"?

*By the universe I mean me.

It is indeed an 8" single bevel American santoku similar in concept to the old 6" potato knife. I ordered a bunch of AEBL for a stainless option for the upcoming Kephart and there's more than I need for that. I've been wanting to revisit the kitchen knife and there's enough for a micro run of 50. We're considering it. We've already decked and sized the stock for it and there is a preliminary design. Of course a run of 50 isn't really enough to justify the setup and based on the last sale it might only be enough inventory to piss people off. So Idunno...