45-Minute Challenge: Sharpening Dull Global Japanese Knives on the Tormek in under 45 min

[@DaleElder11]

Love your channel Paul. I never miss an episode.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Thank you Dale

[@robfahey1349]

Nice work and i like the extra touches cleaning them up some, providing safety means even if cardboard sheaths the plastic scaran wrap is a nice touch as well.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

I'm glad you noticed the extra touches!

[@512Ryan]

Another great video Paul! I pick up lots of little tips from the longer format style, thanks for sharing 👍

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Glad you like the longer format videos.

[@ruftime]

Nice Paul! I’ve adopted your 80/220/400/1mic dental abrasives setup, so quick to touch stuff up. Though I usually start with a quick wipe of Wenol polish as I find it removes rust stains/scum Much quicker, without worrying about changing the patina and refinishing the whole blade. The holiday rush has begun 😎

[@ALXSHARPEN]

@@ruftime never tried Wenol I’m a fan of Flitz but I’ll check it out. I like quicker thanks for the recommendation. Yes my wife calls this time of year Sharpers Super Bowl

[@maeldervaux4837]

Now that's efficiency ! Could show how you sharpen pruner on the TAS ? thank you !

[@ALXSHARPEN]

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[@maeldervaux4837]

@@ALXSHARPEN Oh thanks !!

[@tjvance78]

Where do you get your blade covers from? That's a nice touch for returning them to the customer.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Two places when I started I used Etsy and a guy who sells them there but at I got more money I had my own made from a company in China This is Etsy I always get the 18" and cut myself www.etsy.com/listing/1048898295/knife-sleeves-9-or-18-length-variety?click_key=37bc61789df3aaade8a24445a2c646414dbc50d7%3A1048898295&click_sum=e8bdc327&ref=shop_home_active_27

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Here is who did my custom ones I ordered 5000 but they are a lot cheaper than etsy but both have worked well for me. www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Custom-Razor-Sharpening-Blade-Edge-Protector_62295525939.html?__sceneInfo=%7B%22type%22:%22appDetailShare%22,%22data%22:%7B%22filterKey%22:%227.8.2_share%22,%22cacheTime%22:%221800000%22%7D%7D&from=IOS

[@BuckeyeSharpening]

Excellent job on the video as usual, Paul! Thanks for sharing your process and tips. I was checking out your drop off procedure video and I noticed your combo locking delivery box. Could you share the source for that product? I'm looking to upgrade my box and that looks like a great solution.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Unfortunately the company that made mine Eufy discontinued it but there are a lot of cool delivery boxes available here is a link to a bunch of them amzn.to/3YUzvj9 I have been looking at adding another one and this one interest me for just drop offs and it has a few sizes available at a good price amzn.to/40THyzc Unfortunately I have not found a good smart box for pickups like Eufy. I hope mine last because If I have to replace it I don't have a great one I have found yet but if I do or if someone lets me know of one I will definitely share it with everyone.

[@daniel.rosina]

Which compound do you use on your deburring leather wheel on that high speed grinder?

[@ALXSHARPEN]

I make my own diamond spray I have a video on it its very affordable to do and I think a great video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioetnGSBasuga68 links are in the description for diamond powder

[@daniel.rosina]

@@ALXSHARPEN I also make my own lowcost diamond sprays, I have 5 micron, 3.5, 1.5 and 0.5 micron powders. But I haven't tried them on the highspeed grinder (just on paddle strops or slow tormek's leather wheel). I am affraid the coarse diamond powder on highspeed grinder would round the edge...

[@daniel.rosina]

In Central Europe, we can charge 7 eur, for such low cost japanese knives. And 5 eur for a western knives. 😢 It seems that you have a powerful market (people earn enough money, are can afford that).

[@ALXSHARPEN]

every market is different you always have to take that into account I am lucky to be in a area that easily supports my prices