Ken Onion Work Sharp series part 4: Recurve sharpening

Part 4 of my work sharp series. Sharpening tips for recurve knives. If you have any suggestions for future work sharp video leave me a comment below. Thanks to everyone for their support and suggestions. You all make this channel!

[@zachstuff]

Great to see these tutorials in video! Hoping to get one of these worksharp systems soon! Thank you!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I can promise you if you do you'll enjoy it. It makes sharpening a snap once you get a routine down.

[@chriserickson4417]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how to use this wonderful knife sharpener. I have the same model and find my knife sharpening off to a whole new level. Thanks again!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Anytime Chris. It's a great sharpener and I love it!

[@JOMO_EDC]

It’s like Christmas with all the videos today. 😂

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Tis the season bro🎄🤣

[@dougtarter8713]

All 4 videos very good. great descriptions for all aspects of the Sharpener!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Thanks Doug! I hope these videos make the Work Sharp less intimidating for people to use. Once you get everything down it's a breeze.

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Thank you for the demonstration.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Hopefully it helps you out man appreciate you watching. Thanks brother

[@bubbapeppers4354]

Interesting, thanks! I see that attachment in my future lol.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

It really does make recurves a snap. I haven't had an issue with any blade types other than a tanto. With the belts putting on a convex grind it rounds the point where the two bevels meet.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for sharing brother!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Anytime JB! I love sharing the things I enjoy

[@Bilchi01]

Watched em all , Great series Azzy

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Thanks bro! I always enjoy your enthusiasm, it makes my day.

[@leebarker6188]

Watching in reverse order lol thanks I may pick this system up thanks Azzy!!!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I think you would greatly benefit from one of these. Plus you can always just FB messenger me for questions and tips.

[@markanthony6638]

Hey bud just subbed can you show how to do chizel style blade? I have the grinder attatchment as well.

[@jeremycrowe234]

I’ve never had luck with a recurve. I need more practice. Thanks.

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Awesome part 4 Series video!!! And can you do part 5 sharpen With a old buck you have is not very sharp!!!?

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I might have an old buck that's dull

[@willarmstrong6168]

👍

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Being out the grinder attachment and going to try my kukri. Should be interesting.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Getting* can't edit comments on stupid client app

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I would be interested in how that works out

[@natural-born_pilot]

I have the KO knife and tool sharpener and love it and have some questions. How many times on each side? Also Don’t you continue with a fine grit and a final leather honing? Towards the end you showed an example using a semi serrated blade that you showed moving across the belt the complete length of the blade on both sides which is contrary to the instructions that accompany the KO sharpener. Have you found that to work better?

[@Brian424]

He was using the semi serrated blade at the end as just an example of how to move a straight edged blade while sharpening as compared to the wavy motion used when sharpening the recurve blade. He did say "imagine this is a straight blade minus the serrations". I think it was the only non-recurve blade he had handy.

[@1ronhall]

Real nice video series, friend! My new KO sharpener is in transit. Can/will you sharpen a lawnmower blade on this sharpener?

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I tried a lawnmower blade on here but it really chews up the belts. I stick to a bench grinder for them. Thanks Ron

[@1ronhall]

Blue Collar Survival I just got my KO sharpener, the attachment and other attachment too (whatever it’s called). I sharpened a few old knives and and I’m impressed! Next up, I have no idea. But my knives are sharp as hell!! Thanks and be well!!

[@beardedgentleman3562]

Can you do a recurve knife without having the extra attachment?

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Probably but it'll be a little trickier. I do believe it can be done.

[@MrAlexStrudwick]

@@BlueCollarSurvival Could you do a video of a recurve with the regular (non-grinder) attachment please? Your videos are helpful and informative.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Ya I could probably do that. Thanks Alex!

[@rolandtorres6899]

What about karambit knives?

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

It's actually not too bad to do. I should do a demo video on that honestly.

[@rolandtorres6899]

That’s will be help full thanks

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

You could always practice using the least course belt you have. I actually went to a thrift store and bought a bunch of different knives for $1 each to practice on and fix chips and tips. Even found a $150 Wusthof for a buck. Fixed tip and use all the time. Going to try my kukri and a hatchet today. Karambit doesn't need work so haven't tried yet

[@pfunk329]

Left handed shears… could enjoy some help