SKILLS HOW TO SHARPEN A KNIFE

[@MarkusMöttus-x7j]

This is hands down THE BEST sharpening tutorial I have seen! Thank you so much Mr. Thomas!! 😄🙏

[@jackieburns638]

Thanks 🙏 so much Mr Blackie! Your biggest fan from North Mississippi! So glad for the cooler weather! No more humid days for a while I HOPE 🤞 😮

[@williampollock1274]

Excellent video Blackie! This is pretty much how I sharpen my wife's kitchen knives.😂

[@randygalichia]

Blackie, don't listen to comments saying your over explaining things, im 51 years old, My grandpa grew up in the great Depression as did my Grandmother, he had his way of sharpening knives on an old wore out stone so much that the STONE itself was wavy, not could he get a knive sharp, by the grace od god absolutely, but was it the right way to do it, probably not but thats what he taught me on , I need to learn the right way , thank you for all you do.

[@MarkusMöttus-x7j]

Agreed, this is the best damn sharpening tutorial I ever saw! And I have watched quite a few, but this definitely takes the cake!

[@janetburrows137]

Blackie, your new start over is a great idea. 😊 Thank You.

[@brucemartin6895]

All these years of experience and he gives it free..Thanks Blackie

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Back to basics. Love it.

[@WhiteOak26]

One of your best Blackie! Thank you Sir

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@patwestergard4252]

Thanks Blackie.

[@rick0596]

Very helpful video Blackie, Thanks

[@jem6205]

Good video!

[@kevinobrien6714]

Thanks for this Blackie.

[@oldminer5387]

Great instructional video Blackie, thank you.

[@james_lessick892]

That's one sharp video, thanks. 👌🤠👍

[@darrellclark8112]

Good video on sharping my dad taught me this when I was a kid and I can still remember seeing my pawpaw's old pocket knife worn down until the main blade had a belly in it from wear and sharping... lol my dad always had a razor sharp blade on his old case pocket knife he always said case stood for cut ass so easy will say the tooth paste was a new idea

[@douglasreed9237]

Great info Blackie, I love the way you describe everything. I like your old kukri info as well and have posted in them lately as well. Thanks for the great reviews which you do so well, much appreciated brother. 👍👍

[@mikelgeren149]

Toothpaste is a great tip ! Gotta give it a try . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Didn't know the toothpaste trick Sweet

[@mrkultra1655]

Also, I remember watching an old video from Ray Mears where he used the top edge of his truck’s driver door window as a micro grit finishing sharpener for his bushcraft knife

[@danmuchoney7164]

Thank God for you and your channel. Luv the vid on sharpening. God bless you.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your skills

[@johnrice1943]

I inherited a gatco sharpening system and bought some extra stones and oil. Works for me.

[@MidlifeWanderings262]

I don't think you could have explained it any better, really appreciative for this video.thank you sir

[@papapillgaming2847]

Thank you Blackie I learned alot

[@primafacie5029]

Useful. And timely.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Blackie

[@mercifulhorror4935]

I was having trouble with hand sharpening and this was very helpful

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Yes, to sharpen a knife correctly, this is for many one of the most difficult things, also for me. I have seen countless videos, most of them completely factual, but you can always learn a little more. Thanks for your video! I got new, great tips on how to proceed when it comes to sharpening knives. Thanks again ! 😃👍

[@davidderr2662]

Great video. Some knives cannot be sharpened to a sharp edge due to good steel, but poor heat treat. Even the well known commercial makers let an inferior through. Thanks Blackie.

[@ussauman8398]

Great Vid, thanks!

[@oneanonymous214]

Awesome

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks very much for the video Blackie, lots of great helpful information. I've always had problems sharpening blades. I was never taught, so I was trying to teach myself. Now I know what to do and NOT to do. It will save me much frustration. Really appreciate it! 👍🔪

[@hagman1077]

Hey Blackie- Good talking points on sharpening and I believe you covered everything and then some. I think the problem people have with sharpening is that they were taught the wrong way and is the only way they know how or they dont want to take their time and do it the correct way. Anyways- good instruction and be safe out there Blackie-

[@richard1thorne959]

Thank u Blackie u truly r a master Regards Richard 🇿🇦

[@DamianBloodstone]

Another great tutorial, Blackie. I felt like my granddaddy was here speaking to me again when he taught me. Yes, it is a true skill. I don't use your setup but I do use a Lansky sharpener system. I've been using it 25 years because I have carpel tunnel. It also holds the blade and the small holder can be easily held in the hand or placed on a mount. It has 17, 20, 25, 30 degree bevels for the edge. Most blades will be 20-25 degrees, I've found. (My top stone is 20,000 grit for a mirror edge so many want but don't need.) I still use by-hand sharpening on stones for some knives. I do sharpening by hand. Yes, I've been cut a few times using it this way and with stones of any type. (Cuts teach you fast.) I can carry the mount with the few honing stones (600+ grit) to use in the field or elsewhere in a small pouch. These are oil stones but a little pocket pen oiler works great and you don't need much oil. If using oil stones, a good quality oil is needed. I use Norton's Sharpening Stone Oil. It is food safe! (Some oils are not food safe!) I thought I'd add my 45 years of sharpening experience to yours.

[@jayj8256]

I've got dull knives all over my house... thank you for this lesson. -Jay in the Black Hills of South Dakota - where it's 12 degrees above zero now, but heading down before dawn...

[@johnbelmore1178]

Thank you I've learned a lot about how to hold the angle

[@smoothvern165]

Another GREAT instructional video. Back in the day, I had to use a special sharpening tool like the Amazon one. Now that I’m a silver wolf, I can finally just use a stone or a strop as needed (slow learner, here). Excellent explanation of sharpening technique!

[@danieljones2183]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@JBCaudillKnives]

Nice one Blackie. You covered what I was thinking at the end. A good light will definitely show up dull spots along the edge. Before I sharpen I always look at my edge to see what I’m up against, go through appropriate stones and check along the way under light. Finish up with a few licks on a worn out sharpening steel “ it takes off less metal” paper test and shave a little arm hair lol.

[@michalurbanful]

Thank you! :)

[@collinmclaren6608]

Don't know if its a stupid question. But I'm noticing you're sharpening toward the edge of the blade, rather than going away from it. I was always under the disposition that you should sharpen away from the edge. I vaguely recall that being taught to us in boy scouts, but I was never really good at paying attention. Only recently after getting more into knives and blades have I been trying to learn how to properly maintain them.

[@brianvannorman1465]

Thank you.

[@TinyTitan50]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great explanation! Now to go check my knives. QUESTION. What type of stone do you prefer? I think I have a big wet stone… should I use oil or water with it?

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia, thankyou for your time to make this video, muchly appreciated. My grandfather showed me how to use a stel as he was butcher, what are your thoughts about this way thankyou, is it the same way in comparison.

[@bostonbladereviews919]

Great video brother! Thank you! Subbed!

[@stevenladrig9592]

Blackie I'd like to find out what that tool is called that you were using because I got one knife I can't get the thing sharp at all so I was thinking maybe I get one of those and see if I can get it done that way thank you God bless you

[@MikeGeorge-w9d]

The internet did not drive advancements in metallurgy. Blade smiths have known how to heat treat blades for a VERY long time.

[@joshuajohnson4396]

Good video. Thanks. Can you take through a good starter load for a original late 1800s 12 guage muzzleloader double barrel

[@jodyevans4735]

I know ow this is an older video hope you get this.. i received my WC blackbird.. I really like it.. it feels really good in my hand.. im looking forward to using it camping and hunting..

[@po-boyadventures-with-Tony]

Another great video Blackie. Do you have a preference on a good brand of wet rock to use? I am wanting to invest in one or I could already have one that I haven't been using correctly. I am going to check on the one I have and submerge it in to a bowl of water and see how if that will make it work better. -Tony

[@bushforme]

Thanks Blackie! If I would of have teachers in school with your teaching skills..I would of did a LOT better!

[@133rip]

A recent "Silver Wolf" video has me thinking about my knife choice for my old arthritic hands. I've got fairly large hands and still have a decent grip but I can't close my hands completely. Is the Condor Bushcraft knife a suitable knife for Silver hands? Are there others that will fit the bill without getting into custom prices?

[@hiramhaji7813]

Mora

[@forestgnome55]

Hey Blackie! Thanks for another great video! what is the name of the sharpening set you show in the video? Am I to understand you got it off Ebay? Thanks again, Pink.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great information. The only thing I didn’t hear that everyone who is benefiting from the video is SLOW Down. Notice there was no chief Ramsey sharpening rod, 100 mph ego trip going on. I prefer NO sharpening angle setting tools, only because you are not really learning how to sharpen a knife. The explanation on finding the bevel was clear. Touch and tilt and slowly pull. If your just learning don’t just jump to the re- create a bevel just because you didn’t the results you wanted in the few minutes your trying. He said a very important thing, ITS A SKILL even with SILVER hands…. Technique changes as our hands get SILVER. Meaning find something that will hold the stone in place so you can focus on just sharpening and holding a stone and sharpening and trying to be consistent with your bevel. A black sharpie on you bevel will tell the story on what your doing before you wave an edge and God forbid attempt to create another bevel. Good luck

[@janetburrows137]

Ok. Blackie. I see the knife sharpener you have!!!!! Why can’t I find that kind of sharper???? I’ve found Leather strops, but I don’t get them at all. I’ve only found Bench Sharpeners?????

[@Rumblestrip]

Okay... you win... rofl, how do you know ya whack yer finger at the edge of the stone? Where there many bandaids or just one? Lol You can also use light to check for a rolled edge... A nice smooth edge will hold an even flash when straight on to a light source. If it wanders, you got an edge roll.

[@janetburrows137]

Hey 👋 Blackie, berofe my miserable company, I was a carpeting manager/cook. I did go too college to get my :- City and Guilds in Catering and Bakery. I knew how too sharpen a chefs knife. When I had too go off due too a long time physical, medical issues, I’ve had for 43 yrs. I was always asked too sharpen the knives when I managed too bob into work. But it has too be said. A Chef will NEVER, I mean NEVER LET ANYONE USE THERE KNIVES. EVERYONE, DOES, sharpen and cut different. I never took a knife out in the kitchen without resharpening that knife. It really REALLY a person thing. So, do not lend your knives!!!!!!!! You 😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Just like we talked about a while ago, how to sharpen a knife...😃Have you seen Felix Immler's ( The Swiss army knives engineer ) latest video on KZbin? How to build a sanding stand from LEGO! 😄😂 See the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4upc4uXg7CeqJY

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

My Ka-Bar costs more than my phone 😝

[@WesternRAM]

Can I use the ceramic rod to hone or do I have to use the strop?

[@Beowulf_98]

Ceramic rods are fine, but they can if you're not careful round the tip strops won't if you want to use ceramic get a flat stone.

[@Occupuyourspine]

I only have one very hard steel knife I like softer types since I carry a flat file with a few strokes I have a new edge. I use my quality knives to dig holes for tent pegs I use a cleaver to prepare wood or as a shovel. I do not take care of my knife it takes care of me. To agonize over angles et cetera is IMHO: silly.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@janetburrows137]

Blackie Love ❤. If it wasn’t for my nephew. My phone would have gone in the bin. Give me a Nokia 3310. Great phone. Who needs all the sorry too say this Blackie, Crap thats what computers were for!,, I honestly believe, the internet, should have been for business only??? The internet let loos, was the worst thing let loose?!!!!!!!😢😢😢❤❤😢😢

[@Beowulf_98]

I personally don't count strokes I just sharpen till I get a bur on one side then I change to the other side.

[@Rs-xz1]

Bonjour vous êtes un aventurier ?

[@thebeastofbrayroad9382]

Écris en anglais sinon il ne va pas comprendre ... '' hello Blackie , are you an adventurer ? '' .

[@janetburrows137]

Blackie Love. A lass from Lancashire England ( well funnily enough Blackburn )! How do you know the composite of a knife?? We in the UK can’t carry knives. As it’s very, very illegal. So it’s hard too ask here!!!!! Do you have a messenger account, so I can ask you personally????? Sorry to be a pest love. I just wounded if I can get hold of you to ask a question. I know this site has lots of view and remarks and you can’t get too them all????? Do you know Blackie. I’ve a pair of scissors in my glove box all the time, for when I put flowers 💐 on mum and dad’s grave. If I got stopped by the Police, I’d be in trouble, having them in the glove box????? Crazy I know. But I know why, but they are still there, cos I’ll always know they are there when I need them. But I would love too lean about knife metals?????😂❤💖🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🙏🤷‍♀️😇🇬🇧❤️🙏🇬🇧

[@brucemartin6895]

It's a true shame you UK ladies can't have a knife or even scissors for protection and utilize..I use my knife every day to at least clean my fingertips..

[@Beowulf_98]

We can carry knives legally. Look up the laws and stop assuming things.

[@janetburrows137]

@@Beowulf_98 Basic laws on knives and weapons It's also illegal to: carry most knives or any weapons in public without a 'good reason' sell most knives or any weapons to anyone under the age of 18.

[@RubenGorceaJr]

Ask me how I know hahahahhaha I've done that many times too hahah

[@ericrushing9500]

I can’t afford to mess up a 30 or 40 dollar knife

[@sarahill4586]

I use the country boy test shave your arm hairs

[@tikkidaddy]

There is an upgrade kit with more diamond plates available for the work sharp pocket you are using here Blackie.