Kodiak Island is located in South Central Alaska, not Souteast Alaska. Southeast Alaska is the pan handle of the state.
@MrEye4get3 күн бұрын
Reshaping the knife is cool and all but how do you actually know what angle (to set the Work Sharp) to the bevel the factory sharpened the knife? So far the advice is to use a Sharpie and through trial and error find an angle. Seems there should be a better way. PS You didn't zero the inclinometer before placing it on the guide rod.
@Why-ym8ch6 күн бұрын
I think you really need to slow down a little and work on your lateral movement as well. Also, as others have mentioned, zero-out your meter on the surface you're setting up on (and then set your angle with your plate attached and your knife clamped). This system is meant to be easy and accurate but not necessarily quick. Depending on the blade it can be time consuming. But the result's worth it.
@haydenjohnson49209 күн бұрын
What release do you prefer to use?
@Argali9 күн бұрын
Spott Hogg wise guy nylon
@thegreener19614 күн бұрын
i have a ken onion zt 0350 and it has a curved blade. how hard is it to sharpen on this setup?
@Argali10 күн бұрын
The more curved a blade, in our experience it just requires practice to get a consistent bevel angle while moving the blade, but you can absolutely do it.
@Khaiman11114 күн бұрын
GOAT
@urinetrouble366116 күн бұрын
Got my heart pumping ! Great video and congrats! I’m new to bow hunting and look forward to my own Elk hunt soon. What pound bow is ethical for these animals?
@Argali10 күн бұрын
thanks! Most states in the west require at least 50-55 lb draw weight on your bow for ethical reasons.
@kcriggins117 күн бұрын
How often do you bringing a change of clothes? I try to avoid camp smells in my camo is that a concern of yours?
@Argali17 күн бұрын
I don't ever bring a change of clothes or worry about it. I only worry about the wind direction.
@Jetjockgordo24 күн бұрын
The "sawing" motion is not recommended for a couple of reasons. First, the downstroke will create a small lip on the other side of blade and second, with the upstroke method, it gives the blade edge a chance to cool between strokes so as to not lose any temper. The best method is to do an upstroke only with a lateral sweep. Also, it is recommended to null the digital inclinometer on the same surface that the assembly is resting on before attaching it to the guide rod.
@Argali22 күн бұрын
Appreciate the insight.
@iancurrie884429 күн бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@Argali22 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks!
@BillStrathearnАй бұрын
WorkSharp recommends that you only engage the blade on the upstroke. Also, you need much more lateral movement than back and forth movement. Watching this be sharpened like someone is trying to cut through wood is pretty cringy. The problem with staying in one spot and moving back and forth that much is that you can develop unevenness, across the surface of the blade. When you emphasize lateral movement, you get a much more even coverage across the entire length of the blade
@primarqoАй бұрын
Hi, it’s not true that you can sharpen any knife on this, as stated in the video title. As soon as I unpacked this sharpener today, I realized that knives with a blade thickness >5mm are quite difficult to secure in the clamp. I have several large knives with a thickness of more than 6mm, and if I had known, I would have bought a completely different device. I ended up buying it because in another video, a guy claimed they fixed the problem with thick knives, saying that 1/4 inch thick knives can be secured without any issues, but that’s not true at all. I don’t understand why they didn’t give the clamp a bit more clearance, at least a few millimeters.
@Argali18 күн бұрын
We agree with you on the clamp issue. But we have done kitchen knives with this and it works, but agree with you it takes a little more finesse.
@primarqo18 күн бұрын
@@Argali Also, when you place a larger knife in the clamp, there’s some flex - the knife bends within it. It’s an excellent device, but for goodness' sake, just an extra 2-3mm of space in the clamp, or a more robust clamp overall, would make it perfect! At this price point, I believe there’s definitely room for these improvements.
@anthonyortega8862Ай бұрын
How can I get started I’m from texas and wanna do something like this
@ArgaliАй бұрын
@@anthonyortega8862 thanks for the great question Anthony. A great way to begin preparing for an adventure like this would be to first try out an extended backpacking only hunt out west somewhere. Consider something like a 4-5 day backpack supported mule deer hunt. This trip involved both backpacking skills with the addition of rafting down one of the wildest and most remote rivers in America outside of Alaska just weeks before the onset of winter. The risks inherent in an adventure like this were compounded significantly by rafting the river in late season, icy conditions. Once you’ve successfully accomplished a handful of extended backpack hunts-which can be logistically challenging in and of themselves-you might consider rounding up a hunting party for a float hunt. If you’re not experienced in navigating remote wild rivers for days at a time we’d suggest you have a few hunters along who have this kind of experience. No doubt the rewards for successfully accomplishing an adventure like this are considerable and potentially life changing. Just be sure you and your team are prepared for all the potential risks that can arise. Good luck!
@intotheparkАй бұрын
I'd avoid winters. You're hurting your body's longevity essentially running your body too hot...God bless
@Dave30867Ай бұрын
I think this title should be sharpen any pocket knives it does shit for 10 inch kitchen knives cmon now tell the truth .
@grovesy333Ай бұрын
Actually it does 10 inch sharpen kitchen knives very well my friend uses this and it’s made his kitchen very sharp lol
@eduardogimenez28362 ай бұрын
Te hago una consulta con respecto a ese afilador cuánto duran las bandas y que mantenimiento hay que hacerle a dicho afilador ya que estoy en Argentina y no sé si se consiguen repuestos...?
@brandonp77162 ай бұрын
Looks awesome Brad, can’t wait for more
@scottharris57142 ай бұрын
I first hunted that area in 2014. I was able to harvest a 3x3 in the first area on your video. What will always stick with me, is how big that country really is. Beautiful, but vast.
@Argali2 ай бұрын
@@scottharris5714 congrats! That area is a special place for sure. Big and wild!
@jinxjones54972 ай бұрын
Why didn't you tare the level first? It doesn't matter if the level is butt up to the back of the armature because it's the same angle along its whole length. Also, pick up a big chunky chisel tip sharpie to black the whole length of the bevel. As the knife and the armature and therefore the cutting angle are set, you can concentrate on the scratch pattern. I like to use the whole length of the diamond plate to cut diagonal scraches left to right then right to left, flip the blade, and repeat. I dont know why people are sawing back and forth when you can cover the length of the bevel per stroke
@jimeboyd32262 ай бұрын
When I was a lot younger I would lie in snow banks hunting these deer . Sometimes I lie in the snow all night , waiting on daylight beside one of these trails, waiting on that special buck
@johnnewcomb51623 ай бұрын
8x42 on the neck all the time and 12x50 glassing deer and elk off the tripod. The problem is the uhd vortex razor needs to be better glass for the money. I just sold my 12x50 for $750 bucks in excellent condition and switched the 12x50 to another brand.
@josephdelarosa61333 ай бұрын
Do you sell a full insert for the 4p absoroka? Also, can you fit a (or 2) cot inside the half insert portion?
@Argali2 ай бұрын
Yup, we do sell a full insert. And you can fit 1 cot in the half insert, maybe 2 depending on the width of the cot.
@csincorvia3 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the best hunting films made.
@peter-radiantpipes28003 ай бұрын
I have a dozen systems and prefer the Work Sharp stuff. Have this and the new version. Just wanted to thank you for showing new stuff like doing a V grind on the BGA instead of a convex. You went into good detail better than most. Much appreciated! My BGA always had an issue with belt tracking but new one doesn’t. I like to keep a V in most kitchen knives so it matches with stones or Precision Adjust Pro I have. It’s nice to get a V on both instead of having to choose which system. I like stones or angle systems for touch ups and the belt for serious sharpening or reshaping. Also does great as a sander for small wood stuff like handles!
@Argali2 ай бұрын
Appreciate the note!
@cchilcoat3 ай бұрын
Correct me if I missed it, you’re running the Owyhee with just a floor? I’m assuming you’re going to a spot with minimal critters and flying biters and that’s why you’re cutting out the tent insert? Or does the tent alone do a good enough job keeping those out? Thanks and great video!
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great question. Up here where we hunt in the fall issues with critters and flying biters are pretty minimal so we typically don't feel the need to carry our inserts with mesh if we're on a backpack hunt where weight is at a super premium.
@herdbull3 ай бұрын
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@greasemonkey4god3 ай бұрын
2:13 flat top stove is key!!! I’ve got a barrel type stove and it’s aweful for trying to heat water on. I like that it’s more compact that the argali stove. But it definitely has some serious negatives!!!
@JohnLangford-t8f3 ай бұрын
When did you guy out the rear middle guy out point? I didn’t see it in the video.
@Argali2 ай бұрын
right after the door. correct guyout order is 4 corners, door, middle back opposite of the door.
@Bunsly13 ай бұрын
Can two 20in pads fit in the rincon 2p half insert?
@Argali3 ай бұрын
@@Bunsly1 No, it’s just 35 inches wide so it wouldn’t fit. You’d need the full insert to fit two pads. Thanks!
@zeldarobinson33823 ай бұрын
awesome experience and great memories you all shared on this journey , so great your brother and father and great friends could e together , great series hope to see more of them ,congratulations on everyone getting their caribou , nice bulls
@Argali3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@Ibanezmusic13 ай бұрын
You're a much more knowledgeable and experienced hunter than I, but I would test those lapponias on some real terrain with loose dirt before you commit to them for a week. I used them for TAC in Vermont in May and I was slipping everywhere...it's a known issue apparently and very disappointing.
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback. We'll have to check in with Brad to see how they've been working out for him. He's currently out in the backcountry on an archery elk hunt.
@Ibanezmusic13 ай бұрын
@@Argali heck yea! Hope you bag one!
@dougprentice13633 ай бұрын
Is the angle setting per side or total included angle? He has it set at 20. Is that at total angle of 40?
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Yes, technically it would be 40 degrees with both secondary bevel angles on both sides of the blade if thatsbwhat youbare asking. For simplicity, we typically lay the face of the blade flat on the platen and then do 20 degrees off of that so there is less math involved.
@Whitepinoy3 ай бұрын
Listen to your knife you can hear the difference
@gregs91873 ай бұрын
For the most part bull elk don't like to come up hill to fight. You need to get on their level then work them to you. Much better chance of success.
@michaelruebusch22753 ай бұрын
"i like to try to slip in and not call so much" you guys called like 130 times in this video lol. It's hard to know what to do, I'm the same way. Good video. You'll get'em next time.
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Fair point. We compressed 9 days of hunting in this edit so it certainly comes across like non stop calling.
@GeauxHomeImprovements3 ай бұрын
How did you like the lapponias? I was trying to decide for an all around good boot I hunt in Louisiana but plan to take elk and mule deer hunting in future. Along with backpacking
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Really liking them so far. don't have a lot of miles with them yet but so far so good.
@Dyna20233 ай бұрын
Still running the llamas huh? It probably makes for a more comfortable camp. How often do you need to water them?
@Argali3 ай бұрын
It really just depends on the hunt. I'd say it's 50/50 on whether we use them for elk. For water just depends on the heat typically. sometimes they drink once a day, sometimes every few days.
@Petunia313 ай бұрын
Unless I missed something, I don’t know where you’re hunting, and on behalf of the dudes that live in X Section of X state; I appreciate the hell out of that.
@Argali3 ай бұрын
Keen eye there. We decided a while back to focus on the hunt and not discuss the location if it is a public land hunt for all the obvious reasons.
@Petunia313 ай бұрын
@@Argali as a person who lives in a spot that hasn’t been terribly blown up yet, it breaks my heart a little when I see videos mentioning it and appreciative when folks, like you said, just focus on the hunt, regardless of where. Anywho… had never heard of yall, but the algorithm got me here, and an actual YT reply from a company got me more curious about who yall are, long story short, after pursuing your site, you’ve 100% got a future customer when I’m tent shopping next season. Seems like a perfect product. Just wanted to mention that the engagement goes a long way.
@Argali3 ай бұрын
That's great to hear. Appreciate you letting us know!
@huntinglovers20203 ай бұрын
Great vid!!
@johnlogan19073 ай бұрын
Helpful, thank you.
@codypridg95043 ай бұрын
Headed to Colorado next week from Florida. Cant wait to get on the mountain.
@Argali3 ай бұрын
good luck to ya
@DoloresRichardson-n8q3 ай бұрын
Walker Edward Garcia Paul Martinez Lisa
@MTN_Bird_Media4 ай бұрын
great film guys, worked hard that whole hunt. Looking forward to the next film!
@Argali3 ай бұрын
thank you!
@jamesforgette44564 ай бұрын
Great film Brad Can’t wait to put some elk meat in my new Argali game bags.
@Argali4 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
@DiaperCat4 ай бұрын
Not a single harness was worn in the making of this video.
@rowdypowripper4 ай бұрын
You guys are way overthinking situations. JUST GO HUNT. Way too much Jibber Jabber.
@kylemcgill78873 ай бұрын
A guy who’s never bow hunted elk before would say something like that I bet.
@rowdypowripper3 ай бұрын
@@kylemcgill7887 Lol well that's pretty darn funny.
@timambrey56894 ай бұрын
Big Foot exiting the frame lower right at 2:58.
@Argali4 ай бұрын
hahahaha
@markp.97073 ай бұрын
Missed it the first time but someone is definitely walking the lower right.