Carbide Sharpeners Review

I Review two of the most unusual sharpeners I have ever learned to use.
Amazon Link for the Speedy sharp.
www.amazon.com/Speedy-Sharp/d...
Amazon Link for the Corona sharpener.
www.amazon.com/Corona-Sharpen...

[@cclarke6]

I bought one of the Corona sharpeners this morning. I followed your directions, and I am very impressed. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Your welcome and I'm glad I made sense.

[@lazyboylarry4345]

It will also get even sharper if towards the end you decrease pressure you're applying on the edge. I like to get so light and use just the weight of the sharpener towards the end to achieve razor sharpness.

[@charlesartificer2158]

@lazyboylarry4345 Thats the perfect way to articulate it. Wish I would have thought to say that when I made this video. Thanks for the comment and views.

[@NewHampshireJack]

Exactly the type of compact tool we need. With a couple bands, this could be mounted to the kydex knife sheath beside the ferrocerium rod, and do it's job day in and day out. I was actually looking for a compact diamond hone but this is a must try. Thank you for the demo, well worth the time to watch.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Your welcome. I agree 100%. Another thing you can do is to cut the handle down, make it shorter to fit in something like an altoids kit. But any smaller and it is a bit harder to use. If you find any other uses or modifications let me know. Ps thanks for sub.

[@Intoxacajun]

The closer you get to finishing, try lighting up on the pressure you apply almost like stropping. It gets better results...I have the Sharpens Best which is very close which I love!! Definitely a learning curve though!!

[@charlesartificer2158]

Agreed. I find that a dozen passes on a leather strop after will bring the sharpness up to the next level.

[@rich3154]

Bro your pulling steel off that like crazy, i use the flat rdge with no resistance with no issues

[@charlesartificer2158]

Well when you start out with a blade like a butter knife you got to pull a lot of Steel off to get an edge.

[@mikefox7947]

Great vid man been seeing this at home Depot alot definitely gonna pick one up

[@charlesartificer2158]

@mikefox7947 Sounds good. Just practice on some old knives you don't care about. Once you have your technique down you will be surprised how quick you can put an edge on a blade.

[@Trolldaddy5]

I think these are best for camping. Something to quickly hone your knife while in the field, if it gets dull, without packing extra weight.

[@charlesartificer2158]

@Trolldaddy5 Agreed. Thats what I use them for. Don't discount using them to make tinder as well from hardwood. Or for scraping magnesium shavings.

[@J_mann81]

Another great vid buddy 👍

[@charlesartificer2158]

Thanks 👍

[@keiths8151]

I have been using a speedy sharp for quite awhile. Its the best sharpener I have found. Yes, there is a learning curve, but if you use common sense you can figure it out quickly. I get my knives razor sharp with a speedy sharp.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Agreed. Thanks for the comment.

[@MrVegasTube]

Funny I had a Blue Hawk version of this in my tool box for many, many years when I got my first axe at a Lowes. I never ever used it. It is still in its blister pack with a tiny tube of lube that has oozed over to the sharpener. Why I never used it was because forever I had an Arkansas stone, and afterward got a Lansky puck. I'm talking maybe twenty years ago. At that time I had gotten several accessories for everything from oiling the wood handles to several sharpening aides. Well the Blue Hawk sharpener was one of those items that was interesting but never got to use. Gonna try it now. See if works out. Made in Taiwan. We'll see.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Let me know how it works out for you.

[@MrVegasTube]

Well I used it to sharpen Knives, sissors, and even brought back a Wiss pair of aviation shears back to life!!! Yes I had to learn it. It took time to understand what it supposed to feel like when you're doing it right. Well its better at accomplishing the sharpening task so much that I immediately purchased several to have at home, work, in the truck, and in the go bag. Highly recommend it. Should have tried it sooner.

[@joepalermo3836]

I own a speedy sharpener and yes there is a learning curve I suggest get a cheap knife to practice on or even a butter knife this tool does work if you master it I just have one but I will purchase several more just to have backup if I lose one as he said light strokes are all you need for tools like axes and gardening tools heavier strokes may need to be used but in the end once you have a working edge all ya need to do is maintain it is to hone it .

[@charlesartificer2158]

Agreed it's just like anything in life you have to learn how to do it. Thanks for the comment and Views. Have a good day and I hope you subscribe.

[@saldomino1639]

I came back to your video after commenting a year ago after sharpening so many knives with the speedy I would say it gets my knives sharp the sharpener let’s you know where you have to work a little more with the blade to get it sharp thanks again for the video and advice in the past !

[@charlesartificer2158]

@saldomino1639 I am glad you put the time in to learn it. I know since I made this video I have sharpened countless knives With this tool. Also Hatchets, axes, Machetes and kitchen knives. I carry one in my pack and it has become one of my trusted tools. If you haven't tried it yet, use it to sharpen serrations on a knife. I actually sharpened some old steak knives with it and they cut beautifully now. Just use the honing step on the serrations. Works like a charm. Thanks for coming back, You just made my night! Happy new year!

[@MrVegasTube]

Would a lube help when sharpening? And would stropping aid as a final touch? Thanks. Subbed.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Never thought of trying lube in the sharpening process with one of these. The only time there is resistance when using one for sharpening is when the blade is dull or you have a burr. Could try it and see what happens next time I use mine. Yes, stropping if you're looking for that next level of sharpness can't hurt. To me in a lot of ways these sharpeners just replace a stone in my kit. The fact that I can use it to also make tinder and as a ferro rod striker is a nice triple bonus. Thanks for the Sub! :)

[@lazyboylarry4345]

Yes I own one and I'd say it will give you razor sharpness with good technique. Then after finishing strop it and it gets even sharper. Never used lube with a tungsten carbide sharpener tho.

[@timr9082]

What knife is that green handled one?

[@charlesartificer2158]

I showed several green handle knifes in this video. Can you give me a time stamp?

[@saldomino1639]

I have one I’m confused because it shows to hone you need to turn sharpener to the other side and then hone that’s what the instructions show you are shaving and honing on the same side any comments?

[@charlesartificer2158]

So I'm not really sure what the heck you're asking. I even went back and reviewed my video trying to figure out what the heck you're asking. At timestamp 8 minutes and 46 seconds you can clearly see me turn the tool to do a honing pass. And as I said in the video I do it a little bit differently than the instructions. But it works for me. The difference between the cutting and honing is that the cutting is more of a push. Will the honing feels like more of a drag. I hope that makes sense. You see this is the one thing about the internet that's always difficult. Somebody tries to articulate a question and text, and sometimes we're kind of lost in translation. I hope this makes sense if not hit me up try to be a little more clear with your question.

[@saldomino1639]

@@charlesartificer2158 Thanks for reaching out ! I seen how you use it you use the same carbide side to shave and hone I tried it and it worked I guess what I’m saying you use less pressure to hone than to shave off the metal right ?

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@saldomino1639 yeah no problem reaching out brother I have no problem answering questions. It's just that when I don't understand the question it's a little difficult. As to using the same side really I'm not. Before the 8 minute and 40 second Mark I'm doing a a sharpening cut if you will. After that I turn the tool to do a honing run. So if you look at the tool you really have two sides or two corners if you will. Because I'm using it in my right hand I'm using one corner to sharpen and one corner to hone. And yes I use a lot less pressure to hone than I do in a sharpening cut. But at the same time it's a different angle that I'm using so you feel the need to use more pressure on a sharpening cut than you do on a hone. Hope that makes sense.

[@saldomino1639]

@@charlesartificer2158 Yes I got it ! I thought that’s what u we’re doing thanks for your help have a great 👍 Christmas!

[@king.novice0ne156]

You can use the cutting side to hone too just like sharpens best you do normal passes and then lightly drag the cutter over the edge very lightly the lighter the better polishes that shit to a mirror finish Jack lol

[@lazyboylarry4345]

If this sharpener doesn't work for you, you're doing it wrong.

[@charlesartificer2158]

@lazyboylarry4345 Agreed.

[@king.novice0ne156]

The sharpel version of this is better constructed it has a solid piece of tungsten carbide wide handle and a honing side for around 13 bucks

[@charlesartificer2158]

So I hear, problem is they are out of stock every time I go to order one. Thanks for the comment and views.

[@stevenfontenot2004]

Were did you get that ST pocket knife and how much thats a really good looking pocket knife

[@charlesartificer2158]

@stevenfontenot2004 It is a Sitivien ST101. I got it on Amazon here is a link to the page. www.amazon.com/dp/B08TW7N3CQ/ref=twister_B09J22YR5H?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 I did a review on this knife and others here is a link to the review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqGQeZ6Fpc2Xqs0

[@stevenfontenot2004]

@@charlesartificer2158 13:30 thats the knife im talking about

[@charlesartificer2158]

That is a Sitivien ST121. Here is my review of that knife kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qvqXttq5Wgjck Its not currently available on amazon but it is on ali express.

[@stevenfontenot2004]

Thank you for the quick responses and I'm happy to report I got my speedy sharp in the mail today and really happy with it

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@stevenfontenot2004 I'm glad to hear it's working for you.

[@paulyoder865]

I think I may get one as a nice addition to my sharpening set. Carbide works quick but yes you need a light touch because it will cut off a lot of metal quickly if you’re not careful. I favor a diamond rod and stroping but to fix a dull or damaged edge carbide is quick.

[@charlesartificer2158]

@paulyoder865 I still use these to this day on things like machetes, axes and pocket knives for a quick edge. and your right a light touch is key. thanks for the comment and views.

[@Jake51500]

Can it be used for a lawnmower blade?

[@charlesartificer2158]

Yes as long as the blade is not to dull to begin with. I was helping a guy I know get his blades off to sharpen and they were completely rounded over. If your blades are like that you will take forever to get them back in shape using this tool. As long as there is some edge there you can sharpen with this tool. Just depends on how dull it is.

[@Jake51500]

@Charles Artificer great thank you...too bad there isn't a demo to watch

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@Jake51500 good luck

[@BasaysayTv]

Can't find that here in Philippines 😢

[@charlesartificer2158]

@BasaysayTv I'm sorry to hear that. I have another viewer on here who is in the Philippines. He often talks about the Markets or stores that a lot of the westerners who live there go to and how you can find some things there but not all. Maybe someday you may see more things for sale there, we can hope. thanks for the comment and view's.

[@edcgearpocketknife]

It’s a great sharpener. Do you still use these.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Yes. I carry one in each of my backpacks as part of my maintenance kit for knife or axe. Plus they make a great striker for a ferro rod and a nice scraper to get fine shavings from fat wood. Also works well for shavings off a magnesium block. In short they have many uses and I wouldn't leave home without one if I have a choice.

[@808jonjon]

Do these get worn out

[@charlesartificer2158]

@808jonjon Great question. In normal use no. Tungsten Carbide hardness is a 9 on the Mohs scale. Diamond is a 10. With that said it is very hard and wear resistant. But being hard it can be fragile and will chip if dropped on a hard surface. So with normal use, keeping the cover over the carbide when not in use I am willing to say it will outlast the average human being. I think your more likely to loose it or chip it from poor handling than wear it out. I own like 4 of these. I have one on my main bench I use almost daily to maintain a razor edge on whatever pocket knife I am carrying or using. I have one in my backpack I take with me to work for similar reasons. And I have a few in my 4 season fire kits. I think they are an amazing tool and if you can master it you will wonder how you ever lived without one. Thanks for the comment and views. have a great night.

[@Grovesrussell]

Tungstan been used as a sharpener for longer than their ip on a design. Thing i hate about this way of sharpening is once you do this on a blade its such a pain to go back to true scandy etc. End up hogging tonnes of material off to remove the bevel you make

[@charlesartificer2158]

True, but the convenience of it for a quick edge on a pocket knife is very nice.

[@tonykennedy8592]

I think these sharpeners are brilliant for beater knives. People who don't really care about steel types and grinds. They just need their $50 knife to cut.

[@charlesartificer2158]

@tonykennedy8592 I have found it great for pocket knives.

[@kymmarshall1116]

Not true,the Istor Swiss sharpener was the original and all of the others are copies. I’ve got one and had it for over 40 years now I think and it’s still good.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Ok never heard of it till now.

[@EDCandLace]

@sharpensbest isnt the one that came up with this idea??? Wow he surely projects that he is the one.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Did someone claim he did? I believe a while back on a $50 knife video you mentioned a brand I should check out. Ganzo brand? Sorry my memory is not what it used to be. Thanks for the comment Have a great night.

[@tikkidaddy]

People use WAY too much pressure on carbide and ceramic sharpeners. 😂😂

[@charlesartificer2158]

Yes they do.

[@CountMeOut33]

@@charlesartificer2158hi Charles, You're a great teacher. Thank you for the education. 🤙🏽

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@CountMeOut33 thanks for the kind words.

[@tikkidaddy]

This is the tool I use for those cheap hard EBay Ferrocerium rods. Or a square lathe bit blank M2 high speed steel, advantage is 4 edges. Epoxy into a hunk of wood

[@charlesartificer2158]

Sounds good

[@treadway.]

I have both brands and speedy sharp is better than corona. Speedy sharp has more tungsten in it.

[@charlesartificer2158]

Not surprising.

[@wilmas15]

Try sharpens best I used speedy sharp and sharpeners best sharpener and I got to say sharpens best is a lot better and Easter to use plus the ower helps you out if you have any questions He give out his number and has made hundreds of videos showing how well it works

[@charlesartificer2158]

Thanks for the info I'll look into them I'm always in the market for new gadgets. Thanks for the comment and Views I hope you stick around into the new year. Happy holidays

[@wilmas15]

@@charlesartificer2158 I sure will I just subscribe Keep them videos coming hopefully you try the sharpener I told you and make a video Happy holidays

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@wilmas15 thanks again for the info on that sharpener. I looked into him and his website. They look like really nice little sharpeners. I sent him a message we'll see if he gets back with me. I know it's the holidays it might take a little while. But yeah I'm looking at probably getting one or two and doing some videos on them. Thanks for the subscription brother it means a lot to me. Have a happy happy holidays.

[@wilmas15]

@@charlesartificer2158 that’s great to hear You might have to message him to his phone number instead of email You can even call him His a great guy and very helpful

[@charlesartificer2158]

@@wilmas15 okay I will give that a try if I don't hear back from him in a week or two. Thanks for the info brother.