Field Sharpening Outdoor Tools

[@71tonywhite]

You have a very valid point that most of us can relate to, we are too scared to sharpen due to stuffing up the edge. When I was learning I practice on cheap knives before moving up to my good knives. I really like your videos, they are giving me the will to want to go out and hike/camp and get back in touch with nature. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@TheOriginalTakarin]

Never hurts to get back to basics. Good stuff Joe.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great stuff Joe! My Grandfather taught me how to sharpen a knife, then he told me, "There's only two kinds of people who carry a dull knife. Someone who doesn't know how to sharpen a knife and those who are too lazy to sharpen a knife and now you know how to sharpen one...". So now I always keep my blades sharp. I use a Work Sharp field sharpener and it works great! Thanks for sharing.

[@doug9418]

You just reaffirmed this ole brain, thanks Joe excellent video.

[@graphiccreek]

Joe I'm fairly new to your videos but i enjoy them alot. You do a great job describing your subject matter, yet at the same time you are like an old friend you grew up with. Great stuff.

[@pin3applecrew]

I work in a cooking store where we offer a knife sharpening service. The angle of the edge on a knife varies on where the knife is made. I don't have an exact angle, but for the most part: asian blades will cary anywhere from a 9-16 degree angle. German and all other are typically 18-24. To make it simple, get a normal matchbook and place it on your steel or honing steel, whetstone, whatever you have around. The matchbook will provide a nice 14-16 degree angle, depending on the thickness of the matchbook. For other blades, add 'half' the thickness of the top of the matchbook and that will help you find the right angle. Joe is right. There is a very distinctive sound that any edge will make when honing or sharpening. Its not something i can describe, but it does take a lot of work with knives to be able to tell. Thanks for an awesome video Joe :)

[@rhhowden1]

I was scared but now feel quite comfortable sharpening mine. So glad you did this video. Thank you.

[@MatthewPosa]

Hey man, thanks for making this. This is now how I sharpen my tools in the field.

[@logu0004]

I just started teaching myself how to sharpen my Wetterlings small forest axe. I'm using the puck water stone that the company makes. A lot more comfortable when doing circular motions on the axe blade. Came out pretty good too.

[@btackett2]

Marathoning your videos as I prep for my second trip to Dolly Sods, Wva for hiking and camping. Thank you for all the great information Joe, it is appreciated.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Thanks Joe, it's always interesting to me to see different peoples approaches to sharpening.

[@turbined]

I really dig your channel Joe! It seems like you practice a lot of down to earth methods, while tossing in some neat tips and tricks. I also love watching Scout steadily taking off with what ever you are working on haha. Great dog!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Sharpening my knives has been a lifelong challenge. Thanks for the tips and the idea of a micro-bevel. I never had the visual acuity to 'see' the blade edge and I didn't have the even stroke to guide the blade (sigh!) These days, I sharpen at home rather than in the field. I use a lighted magnifier head set and a WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition band grinder. This is NOT a bladesmithing tool, just a handy home sharpener with graded and replaceable grit bands and with an adjustable angle guide.

[@joesanders6898]

Another great video Joe. I hope you make many more.

[@bobburnham6258]

great video, there seems to be so many strange ways and different tools that people show to sharpens knifes and axes, thanks for keeping it simple.

[@ProYagu]

You make sharpening look so easy. I've watched a dozen videos in how to use a sharpening stone, and I still can't manage to get it right. I've taken semi sharp knives and dulled them several times now.

[@aaronwhite9330]

Thanks Joe for the tutorial. Love the videos and hope Scout got what he was after

[@Ang3r87]

Found your channel last night and forgot to sleep until 0400.. Keep up the good work! You're amazing :)

[@josephallen19]

haha, awesome!

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Ang3r CSGO smokes that's almost a daily routine here haha

[@stephenthomson5985]

I had the same "problem". If I'm not out camping myself, I'm at home watching Joe and Scout!

[@wescobts]

I am so glad to posted this video, I too was afraid to booger up the edge. I have a GFB along with a couple Bark River knives, and they came so sharp and felt i could never return them to the original sharpness. After a long weekend in the field, and lots of work, they needed to be touched up or they would go beyond a working edge. I brought out my water stones and went to town. After a while i got a hang of it, and i was back in business. Thanks again, and may you and Scout be safe

[@SilasOutdoors]

Thank you Joe... Great demonstration for fine cutting edges for all my knife needs.

[@brianspencer4220]

Thanks Joe I've found a local Shoe maker Who fell in love with the 60 year old scabbard for my knife that he repaired. I've since given him other projects for gear. Brian 76

[@ArcAudios77]

Thanks Joe was good to see you working with the stone. Regards

[@hilmermate317]

The intro and the camera shots are getting better and better like a professional. Nicely done keep up the good work I hope you are all doing great

[@poppopscarvinshop]

I tend to Strop Early & Often, that's all I do. Strop, Strop, Strop! Great Video, Thanks Joe!

[@cathycartier484]

Always learn some things from you , Joe . Thank you !!! Be well and prosper .

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Well done! For me your point is very clear - don't be afraid to sharpen! :) Thanks for sharing.

[@bushcrfter7917]

Great video Joe your a true outdoorsman

[@ScottRauber]

Good stuff pal! The outdoors makes it a richer experience!!

[@kevinfraser5179]

Sharp insight! I should add that the CC4 is a great buy. Instead of the diamond side it has a much finer ceramic side. It helps get my knives and axes sharper than factory, even before stropping.

[@bradenkeim9409]

Awesome video Joe 😊☀️🌵

[@danofiremano]

I have the Spyderco Double Stuff for field sharpening, It's a medium and fine ceramic combo stone and it works great! I also keep a lansky puck for my axes in my pickup. If I need to re-profile I do it at home with the Lansky system or the worksharp electric sharpener! In the Fire Service we use a medium file to sharpen our tools. Thanks for the video. BTW, I don't know about you but my whole backpack is a possibles pouch!

[@lukequixere7235]

That Turley knife is awesome! I'm jealous.

[@JW-nk5hu]

Nice looking intro ....quite professional looking. Love your stuff...Take Care.

[@matthewsmom010902]

Thank you Sir for removing me from all of the election BS here in the US. Very good and informative video. Thank you for sharing all of your videos. I pray that one day I can make it further up north from Cleveland to meet you and learn more from you. Thanks a bunch for all that you do. I also have a GSD my retired police K9 . Best dog ever!!!!!

[@consumercomplaint2796]

Video quality is amazing! Thx Joe...

[@chewyandjasper]

I use a Smiths Tri-Hone at home and a Lansky Diamond Rod in the field... Thanks for the upload Joe :)

[@RickCarter1776]

Hey Joe, loved the new video on field sharpening cutting tools in situ. I own and have used a DC4 as well, however recently I discovered Fällkniven now produces a CC4 ceramic whetstone which has what appears to be the same dark sapphire impregnated fine grit stone layered with a ultra fine white ceramic side which Fällkniven reports to be as 0.1 micron and represents their finest honing stone (grit wise). This new combo stone, I find, is all I almost ever need to field sharpen my cutting tools wherever I find myself. It will produce a hair popping sharp cutting implement with almost no effort and yet remains just as small and compact for carry as its cousin the DC4 and in fact I carry both just on the off chance that I have some need for major repair of any cutting surface with the gold colored diamond side of the DC4. Just wanted to pass this info along as an item you may want to look into, You can find them online with a quick google search for Fällkniven CC4 and they are fairly inexpensive. I got mine for just under 25.00 with 2 day free shipping as an Amazon prime member. - ATB my friend and keep doing what you do Rick

[@JW-nk5hu]

Pretty interested in that finer stone as well.....it's on my to buy list for sure !

[@ACDCRD]

I miss the good old adventure sworns they are some awesome knives!!

[@gabewilson799]

Great job jo keep up the good work

[@matthewjeffres1289]

You have a sweet and very effective set up. Thanks for sharing. I tend to use a hone instead of a stop, but that is years working in the culinary world. I am just use to a hone steel.

[@bushcraftchip]

I got a DC 4 and it came apart.called president of fall kniven and he sent out another one.they were having a problem with the adhesion. for that price it should not come apart.They did make it right super quick!

[@kdx038]

Great video.Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@frutaguayaba]

We never sharpen the axe and it's now pretty useless. This is #1 priority for me on our next trip. I've never before sharpened anything, didn't know how or what tools to use, so thanks for this video!

[@treymcleod1876]

awesome demonstration ! it was very intuitive . thank you It has helped me with some questions I had on try to learning to sharpen

[@canadajamz1840]

Love your vids man. My favorite on KZbin. I spend a lot of time in the woods, and always looking to learn more.

[@NomadicWoodsman]

Great tips Joe ! BTW the link at 1:40 to your other video doesn't appear for me. Just let in you know. Cheers !

[@caryfoeller3699]

thanks for sharing Joe

[@cmargheimable]

dc4 comes in the mail tomorrow. Excited to see if my feather sticks improve after sharpening up my mora.

[@mostalajnen66]

Nice video, i use a 2 sided wetstone and a cheramic rollsharpener

[@chrisclaeys686]

Great stone, i love mine! I use an old leather belt as a strop, should prolly find something a little more convenient but it works. I used to swear by the lansky setup but I find it way more satisfying to do it freehand now.. great vid Joe!

[@jamesreid2939]

great stuff as always

[@HFSurvivalSchool]

I sharpen them the same , I use a 1000 grit arkansas stone and leather , I should get a compound soon. Thanks for sharing , see you in the next one ;)

[@teeps3848]

Damn is that the new camera? Shit is on point for sure. Always a pleasure to watch your vids, Joe. Can't wait to see you on the "Alone" previous bushcrafters episodes .

[@2000talon]

Works really good that sharpening system :)

[@truenorth365]

Good video! Keep it up Joe (thumbs up)

[@Wildernessoutside]

i own the dc4 its a cracking little stone for out in the field,but for my small forrest axe you cant go wrong with the gransfors puck ,keeps the fingers well out the way of the edge and is easy to grip with the rubber case

[@semajcw3]

Thanks Joe!

[@thomasn8566]

Very good info, Joe. I've had good results with the Worksharp Field Sharpener and a piece of leather for a strop. I also agree with you about the micro bevel. I do that on my knives as well. The DC4 is a good piece of kit though.

[@12laling]

Awesome video!

[@Mksin42]

Thanks Joe 😊

[@mike8reece]

first video I have ever watched of a man shaving his legs, lol great video definitely pulled some info thanks.

[@eringauthier3612]

thanks for the tips I know they will come in handy 😀

[@MySelfReliance]

For the price, you should be able to split granite like I tried to do. Lol

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

Oh the mayhem that happened on that trip, snapped Silky and a broken GB.

[@nvrumi]

I have a Stropman strop and a KME system I use at base. I was wondering what you carry in the field. I'll have to go have a look. Thanks!

[@barbamammad1671]

Great video!

[@MeetMeOutside]

Joe, great video ! Thanks for keeping it simple man Peace

[@martymarquette9920]

Thank you I needed to see this

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

Eye brows are next after the legs. Nice system.

[@Aaronime]

Next time in Joe's spa, manicures and steak

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

Hi Joe great video very helpful to us beginners. where do I find that sharpening kit?

[@nathantonning]

I sharpen my knives on a cheapo contractor sharpening stone from Home Depot. :D But the most important thing is the technique, even a cheap stone on a cheap knife will produce a decent edge. Great video!

[@sparkyarreff1917]

Auto window edges can be used like a sharpening steel in a pinch.

[@jtjones717]

could you put the tools/gear you have in the description box, it'd make it easier for some of us slower people to look up what you use lol thank you and great video!

[@archie7212]

Very informative indeed, thanks Joe :-)

[@stellap.6664]

Great demo Joe but sorry your had to sacrifice all those leg hairs😄. You know, I've been watching some of your videos for several months now and I feel your camera presence has changed quite a bit--for the better! You seem so much more relaxed and your humor really shines.

[@steve3342]

Thanks Joe

[@noelfrans2994]

Joe I think you have gone over the edge. Sneaking into the woods to film your self shaving your legs. You may need help.

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

That's to funny Noel😀

[@jacksonpippert1010]

100th like

[@thehonfleur]

Great vid dude

[@TheLameBucket]

Hey Joe, you should check out the CC4. Its basically the DC4 just with a finer ceramic side instead of the diamond side. It's become my field sharpener of choice.

[@josephallen19]

I will, good call.

[@jack-hoo]

very high quality video!

[@davidAblake1]

Joe it was informative , I enjoyed it and I learned something but no oil? please explain.

[@r1w3d]

on the fine stone I use I never use oil. when you get a super fine stone you take less material off so it doesn't tend to collect to much that would stop you from getting an edge.

[@ClevelandTabla]

I’ve been watching lots of sharpening videos and was under the impression you have to do each side until you get a burr a couple times. This is interesting, much quicker and appears to be equally effective.

[@dennysulzle1070]

Great video

[@codygervais995]

Do you find a DC4 behaves like a "finer grit" stone when you don't clean the metal out? I ask because I always make sure I have a water source when using mine to constantly rinse it out, it works faster but I'm wondering if I could be getting a higher quality edge if I didn't rinse. And as always great vid. keep up th he good work man and thanks for sharing

[@silverspoon79gbg]

Great vids as always, what are the "scales" ratings on those stones? Didn't catch it :)

[@r1w3d]

I prefer micro bevels on my scandi ground knives. tbh everyone gets use to something and it works for them so you can't say one is better than the other. micro bevel scandi is what I got use to and has always had the right bite I need for the job.

[@MrAfdavis]

Great video, thanx.

[@hunterlowry7863]

Hey Joe im going winter camping this winter with some friends. Do you have any tips for winter camping.

[@EDCAdventures]

Great video joe. Do you not worry about the stone glazing by not putting water or oil on the stone to float the metal particles away and not clogging the pores in the stone?

[@EDCAdventures]

ah okay. I use an old craftsman stone made in the 40's/50's that was brand new in the box when my granndpa passed. Think I'll get one of those. Probably has a bit higher grit and would be easier to use in the field

[@bman7399]

can you go on a camping trip with your mora bushcraft knife? i love that knife

[@heidigibbons1207]

Great, information. Thanks

[@fulldrawoutdoors1685]

Awesome video

[@fulldrawoutdoors1685]

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[@jace4320]

Great vid. Question for you and he people in the comments, I have a battle horse knife for my outdoor fun and it's the first knife I've had with O1 steel and I was wondering if stroping in the field would be better(easier) or having a stone system etc.?

[@bluefishermen6005]

01 is one of the best steels to sharpen, great apex stability.

[@Superbus753]

Hey Joe perhaps you should check out the Spyderco Double stuff. it is finer than the fällkniven ceramic sides and just perfect for touch up jobs

[@simonmills565]

Can I use a old belt as a strop

[@willk5413]

Yup, I have done that and it works well.

[@3nertia]

As long as it's made from decent leather, yes. You can strop on just about any fabric really

[@joma4452]

Is it necessary to wet the stone when sharpening? Great video.

[@joma4452]

Canadian Pathfinders ah I see, thanks!

[@familyfunshots]

I just got my Cima... When is a good time to sharpen it? And which of the two ways would I sharpen it. The first or second way?

[@mitesla7265]

Hey Joe, enjoy watching your videos! I'm interested to see content regarding wild life considerations and preparation while camping, such as bears. Perhaps you already did a segment and I just haven't found it yet? Peace!

[@theirishbear_osrs]

would you be able to sharpen the mora garberg Stainless Steel with this sharpening kit?

[@ryantobler7607]

Awesome video man! I am looking for a leather strop, but I don't know where to get one. Where did you get your yours?