Bark River Sharpening Kit/Strop from Knivesshipfree - Preparedmind101

Got Jessmuk? Got Bushbat? Got any number of scandi-vex BRKT or scandi LTWK knives? How about nice customs you don't want to put on a worksharp? This is the low-impact sharpening/honing kit you need.
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[@fredb.3618]

Thanks for the review. I've been looking for a strop system and this appears to be one that perfectly fits my needs, maintaining edges on standard and curved blade types.

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Thanks been looking for a stop to keep in my pack. Just ordered one.

[@rickfoley5596]

I've been just dropping by knives only for a while now and I'm very happy with that for me. I recently decided to add a strop board instead of just using a standard leather strop because it's easy to use while sitting on my couch watching television. for me this makes it easy and convenient to strop all my knives even some of my cheaper knives that I normally wouldn't spend the time on.

[@bushcraftcambridge5086]

Great for home. I use the same stuff. I also have the white compound. Which brings up a mirror finish. Out in the woods I put some white compound on the sewn welt area of my sheaths. You can touch up a knife without carrying anything else. Picked that one up from Allan season 1 winner. You're never without a strop.

[@5118eman]

Thanx Man....will get one for sure.

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

Stropping has the ability to calm me. I have one wherever I am at, and this size really called out to me.

[@ChrisLee-UK]

The realisation that I have these compounds all along, they are what I polish my mods with doh! Thanks Chris :)

[@bushcraft2012]

Excellent stropping compounds. Ordered mine from Knives ship free as well. Made my own strop off of there design however. Works great.

[@davidmoore5616]

While butchering, I had a flex strop hanging at my waste, along with my diamond stone. When meat did not give like warm butter, it was time to hit the diamond stone and then strop it. Quick, easy, back to work. I've only used one stiff strop when I sharpened blades for other people, yes, way back in the day. This one looks nice to try. :)

[@LizzyTexBorden]

I've been looking for the right strop deal and this feels right... I ordered one... Thanks for the info....

[@jordan-it2xf]

looks like a great kit well done cheers

[@Bushcraft412]

load a strop with valve lapping compound. does a fantastic job on those edges that are too far gone for the black and green rouge.

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

I really love your bush bat

[@WigglyWolfProductions]

Seriously need to look into this. I've been looking for a good strop for my knives.

[@beenjaminb6455]

I enjoy these informative videos. I was afraid to even attempt using a strop before but now I am a little bit more confident now but will still learn on my less expensive knives.

[@preparedmind101]

+Beenjamin B it's easier than you think.

[@JimKernix]

Great - I've been looking for leather, have no idea about strop compounds, so this is a no brainer for me

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Nice strop system

[@harpjason208]

Thanks for the links...

[@stephenward6886]

Nice video Chris. Definitely gonna pick one up.

[@warrthcurscocks2938]

Great video. Thxs

[@jonwilliams2826]

I have never been good at sharpening knifes. I usually end up with a duller blade than I started with.

[@tom_olofsson]

I never thought of stropping as sharpening only polishing. You have opened my eyes. ; )

[@tom_olofsson]

Thanks for doing this vid in the backyard. I was getting a little worried about the shed.

[@markusfinski3715]

It works for knives that aren't that blunt to begin with - otherwise you would be there for hours trying to sharpen it. Chips in edge are out of the question. I always use a stone if knife is pretty blunt and then use a Steel (same as stropping) - otherwise just few strokes on Steel

[@roundandrandom8576]

It's from Bark River so you know it's good. Thanks Chris.

[@dakingfisher0015]

Hilarious opening. Kudos!

[@davecook2328]

thank you

[@DANVIIL]

My favorite is the Bark River White because unlike the green chromium and the black, the White is super fine for touching up a blade that I've finished freehanding up to an 8000 grit Waterstone. The 12,000 grit in the White compound really makes the edge super refined. I've always viewed stropping as a way to finish off any hanging junk on the edge after I done everything I can to eliminate the burr/wire edge.

[@bacon81]

LT Wright sells a four sided strop bat. I highly recommend it as well

[@csh6220]

Years later, I am still amazed at how much sharper stropping gets my knives. I have the exact same set up as Chris demo'd. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

[@smith951]

glad to see you feeling better. Herb's Yellowstone strop paste is the best I've seen. it awesome. I made a Micarta handle out of steel screen it's awesome. uploaded a quick video about it

[@preparedmind101]

+matt upwardsNonwards I use yellowstone on my other strops. David from UST told me about it. He's a strop fiend.

[@TandTWilderness]

for the people who keep asking will this strop work for a certain knife. well it will work for any blade axe tomahawk or anything you need to sharpen.

[@tonydillinger2553]

just got this strop in today. stroped my bark river aurora 5 times each side black then green and still did not get any sharper. must be doing something wrong, the knife also came new not that sharp.

[@hectorsegura8167]

Will this only work with certain types of grinds?

[@TandTWilderness]

thanks for the vid chris. been looking for a nice strop. this is even better as it comes with compound?

[@beenjaminb6455]

Will it do a kukri or another big belly reverse curve negative curve blade?

[@jasonpettit5688]

I like all your vids.what to do think is a good solar panel that charges anything

[@WHEELZ1]

how well does it work for cpm 3v?

[@bigripper2048]

All i could do during my time to start the conversation, was stare in awe of what little SHED i could see.

[@harpjason208]

Virtuovice... Japanese doc who has a love for Bark River and hand sharpening and stroping. Hope you don't mind Chris.

[@jerryrunyan2311]

how does it work with recurve like the 42 J

[@mattvan7089]

ok so I just went to knifes ship free I got 1 of these ( I live 10 mins away from there store) but damn they make your blades stupid sharp

[@ActionHero29]

Cool. What I would like to see Chris is a small vid on how you remove the old compound from the strop, how you clean it. Thanks man

[@jaysongreen1532]

Use a credit card to scrap the old compound off works great and does not hurt the integrity of the leather

[@EverydaySurvival]

This has nothing to do with the video but i have been looking at the jessmuk but i am not that big of a fan of scandi grinds, (i know,shocker in the bushcraft world!!!) Would the design of the jessmuk work well with a full flat,if not that then a convex grind?Just wanted to know what your thoughts would be.

[@preparedmind101]

+Everyday Survival nope

[@scottsherman5947]

Pretty impressive sharpening skills Chris. I tried my hand at the whole knife sharpening/honing thing a while back, & I really really sucked at it. Each attempt yielded an even less sharp & scratched to hell knife. So, I don't do that anymore. I'll either ask my oldest son to, or I'll toss the dulled knife in a random direction & buy another. BTW - I won't be able to do that with my BR Grizzly as I bought only the one & they won't make more for months - it's due here tomorrow, which means I'll get to swing it around shirtless all weekend! 3V holds a great edge, & honestly, most of my swinging will be in front of a full length mirror in our master BR, so I should be covered. Thanks for another great vid!

[@5.3pachyderm15]

hey I know this isn't what this video is about but... you know there is that whole "during the winter if you sweat you die" saying? you know because of the sweet getting cold and inducing hypothermia blah blah blah well I sweat like a pig I mean I'm a little out of shape but I don't think that's it is am not winded or out of breath when I sweat like this I can be sweating beads from doing something as little as washing dishes or cleaning a room but I don't get physically tired any tips on controlling how much I sweat? oh and I'm 15 if my age might have anything to do with it

[@bloodwolf7775]

Have tried the barkie grizz on that strop?

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

I tend to strop from tip to hilt. I find it easier to not round the tip that way and keep a consistent angle

[@alarsenault1681]

hey Chris I know this is off topic but I have a question I have a worksharp the original coming can u use it on scandi grinds or should I keep to a stone for them? sorry iam off topic but I wanted to find out I think I know the answer but u know you would know thanks man love the videos keep up the good work ps ..loving the jessica x ☺

[@preparedmind101]

I wouldn't

[@boneyardtactical9093]

never heard of a strop till now

[@michellesizemore1123]

Great vid chris gonna have to get me one have u tryed to do the jessx on it yet thanks for all u do chris

[@paulcarter2388]

how do you load the compound onto the strop?

[@michellesizemore1123]

I think he just rubs it on the hole thing I think

[@preparedmind101]

+Michelle Sizemore um... no. I've used the hanging strop before. Mostly maintained on the Ken Onion Blade Grinder

[@randyyeager]

hahaha...i was singing the theme song to littlest hobo and wondering why you weren't talking....I might still be half asleep....

[@darrenkeaton]

Will you do any subscription box reviews? like Battlbox?

[@preparedmind101]

+Darren Keaton No. Did one. Not my thing.

[@scottrowan776]

Do a review on the Bark River canoe.

[@preparedmind101]

+Scott Rowan I will. But since it's a hunting/gen purpose knife and not a bushcraft knife, I got your think about what to DO with it.

[@jonwilliams2826]

I think even I can use this system.

[@alarsenault1681]

thanks bud that's what I thought but wanted another opinion

[@jaysongreen1532]

Not sure if it is my ISO 10 update or you using a new camera but this vid is super HD 👍🏼 great video as always, and I'm looking forward to the jx6 💯

[@preparedmind101]

+Jayson Green I've got all my cameras set correctly now to 1080p60

[@jaysongreen1532]

Badass bro, your videos are on point 💯

[@semdijkstra9784]

what neck knife are you wareing?

[@preparedmind101]

+Sem Dijkstra ESEE Candiru

[@saprissa9]

Dumb ass here with a question. This is good for any knife right? I got a Kabar BK7 and a Schrade boot knife that is double edge for self defense.

[@ActionHero29]

Yes it even works on a V edge. Just get the angle right, and don't put too much pressure. Almost no pressure.

[@saprissa9]

thank you sir. I'm totally new at this. trying to get gear to be prepared for anything.

[@ActionHero29]

saprissa9 I hear ya. You're welcome :)

[@sasquatch885]

What's the status on the JX3?

[@preparedmind101]

+Son of Dad LT just said they are at heat treat. At the dealers in 30 days or less.

[@anothersloth309]

hey Chris ;)

[@paulzies4687]

Unrelated; nonetheless, I was on Tumblr (tumblr.com) and I ran across your image in a sponsored ad with an escape bivy that linked to a survival frog website. Thought you might like to know.

[@kvandyke252]

look up wranglerstars video he posted a few days ago.its titled .. this box from Russia changed my life .. best knife sharpening set up I've seen

[@markusfinski3715]

Yeah I've seen that sharpener before tsprof.com/ Am still waiting for some Chinese to copy it for half the price - otherwise I might buy one if I cant build my own lol The basic one isn't that bad for the price, but I just cant bring myself around to buy the basic version lol Edit: Others have done similar ones for cheaper for quite some time now, just not as elegant (or effective!) from the ones I`ve seen so far.

[@Erik-sq8nz]

you did not show any sharpening of the jessmuk or any other recurve blade...

[@preparedmind101]

What? Lol

[@preparedmind101]

+Erik M I did the Bushbat AND the Jessmuk. Feral Woodcraft has videos on sharpening/ stropping his recurve knife. Right now it's sharp and I'm about to shoot a video on it, so I'm not messing with it.

[@Erik-sq8nz]

oh sorry I only saw the bushbat, by recurve I meant a recurve going inwards, like a kukri or knife there with a lighter colored handle. and I did not see the jessmuk but whatever doesn't matter i can't get one anyways lol. Canada...

[@CheshireCanary]

tag, we're it! LOL

[@reefsurfer4356]

hand sharpening is the way to go.

[@levicaddell1077]

Personally, note this MHO.... I would never use anything like a worksharp on my knives. The only time I grind or remove a significant amount of metal from a blade is if I am reprofiling it. I either hone, steel or strop my knives. I have had to remove a couple of chips from a blade, but I used a combination of diamond stones and water stones. Why, well I am never in a hurry when it comes to my knives. I do not want to accidently destroy the temper in my blades. Also, if you keep grinding on the blade you will soon end up with a sliver of metal instead of a knife. That being said... This system seems like a good option for keeping your knives in shape. With a little practice you will have shaving sharpe knives and can easily keep them that way. Thanks for the review Chris.

[@preparedmind101]

+Levi Caddell The worksharp isn't using grits like knifemakers shape with. It's not going to heat the blade or screw up the temper. Internet myth started by people that never used one. Been using them for years. On FIXED blades. Smaller stuff you just need to be more careful. I've blunted a tip a couple times, but that was my mistake/ being careless

[@levicaddell1077]

+PREPAREDMIND101 You are right in that I have never used a Worksharp... I guess I never felt I needed one. I have made and reprofiled a few knives using grinding wheels and belt sanders, but that is different from keeping your knife sharp. Perhaps I am just too old school. lol Time to go talk on the ham radio for a bit.... later Chris....

[@rios4175]

You forgot to sharpen the candiru 😊😁

[@preparedmind101]

+The_kid doesnt need it

[@PREPFORIT]

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[@jeffanders5538]

I WAS SCREAMING AT YOU DID YOU HEAR ME!!!

[@preparedmind101]

+Jeff Anders now I do

[@jeffanders5538]

good video.

[@jeffrose5284]

Bring back your Strops easily with a little Olive oil on News paper.

[@guillaumebrasseur1648]

4th..

[@ryanc5681]

u want people to talk do a live video from Facebook

[@Dan_Hazard]

I think you'll look cool as hell with a shaved head

[@Dan_Hazard]

or Mohawk

[@bushfriend2718]

93th

[@Unsleep98]

Nice video. Dat forehead glare though....

[@dalelampe5732]

3rd

[@loluisbiggay6541]

2nd lol

[@cillaloves2fish688]

1st !!!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

That's a pretty cool strop... I like the double sides of different color leather being attached to a board, n the size/length of the leather. Also nice that it comes with 2 compounds, one for each side. I've never used a strop... bought a cheap one but it was folded when I got it so it hasn't been used. Think I'll get one of these! Thx for showing it to us!

[@anothersloth309]

hey Chris ;)

[@dalelampe5732]

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