How I sharpen my cutting tools in the field

[@SurvivalLilly]

Please visit Shawn on KZbin: bit.ly/2pzFLKw. Sharpening stone used in this video : amzn.to/2Bwz7KQ Thanks for watching. Lilly

[@MySelfReliance]

Survival Lilly Thanks Lilly, I really appreciate your vote of confidence!

[@dumbdumbdougie]

Will do Lilly!! Just wondering where did you get your "emergency sharpening stone" that you have on your sheath?

[@MuhibZada]

Wow amazing I love your body and white breast

[@gouravbrahma1856]

ok

[@karldunne5595]

Yes another great channel is Self Reliance!!...

[@Magneticitist]

I like that setup. I've found the simple diamond sharpener the quickest easiest way to go. After a while I just adopted the fingernail test where I drag the knife across my fingernail sideways in both directions. When one side starts biting in and scraping without effort I know the other side just needs slight attention til they both scrape evenly in either direction. Usually results in razor sharpness every time in less than a minute.

[@cmonsterz]

Another great video, Lilly. I'm going to make a suggestion on maintaining a sharpened edge on the knives. If you use a leather strop in-between sharpenings, you'll keep a sharp edge and make you blade last longer. Basically, each time we sharpen an edge, we're removing steel. When we strop the edge, it also sharpens it, but removes less steel. Strops aren't good for sharpening a knife that has been let too dull; they are better for maintaining an already sharp edge. The strops that I use are from an eBay seller named Strop Man. I use his 2" strop most of the time. Very affordable and very lightweight.

[@raymondkievit78]

you have done a great job teaching those that wish to learn bush craft skills. I have been bush crafting over 65 years and know a good job when i see it so thank you very much..

[@ellasilva4576]

My father taught me how to sharpen edged tools when I was a young girl. Both with file and stone. Thank you Daddy! And thank you Lilly. Many women are afraid to attempt this. You gave some great tips.

[@MtTheDon]

You make some great videos Lily, I'm glad Shawn James "My Self Reliance" mentioned and addressed the hate problems you get on your channel. I'm a outdoor man myself and thinks it is awesome seeing some girls/women who get out and enjoy nature. Plus your survival/bushcraft videos are really inspiring and I myself learn a lot from them, so a big thanks for sharing your content on KZbin with us!! Keep it up, greetings from Denmark.

[@artistaloca4]

Great shout-out for Shawn! I quite admire his decision to stand beside you during some ridiculous comments from trolls that caused you some emotional pain. Supporting one another is what helps make my world go 'round. Thanks for your all of the varieties of videos you make, Lilly... Girl Power !! ✊😎👍😁🌷

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

You are probably my favorite channel. Thanks Lilly

[@MySelfReliance]

Very precise instructions and I like the finger tip tip for setting up the angle. :)

[@douglaswilliams5794]

I sharpened some knives for my dad, who is 84 years old. We used an old water stone he had in the basement desk...both were 50 years old. The key to sharpening was light moisture, consistent angled strike, and patience with slowly repeating the motions...easily cut through paper when we were done.

[@seitch1]

Thank you for giving practical bush crafting advice. I like that you show potential mistakes and how to correct those mistakes. Looking forward to more videos.

[@nickwiese7415]

Hi there: I have found it helpful when using a small whet stone to use the whet stone onto the knife, it is not really any better but it saves the fingers from getting cut, I am an older outdoor Guy & I did a lot of backpacking when I was younger, some rocks can put an edge on a blade as well. but it is necessary to hold the rock in a hand onto the knife blade. good Job, Uncle Nick

[@perekelund4418]

Really good to see a heavy user sharpen her knife with so little attire and effort. You go, Girl! :)

[@stephencarter980]

Lilly -You are a good Teacher. razor sharp. Thanks for the informative video, keep them coming.

[@karlfoster9076]

Thank you for this video. Re-sharpening tools is a task many survival/prepping spokespeople don't address.

[@JimRodgers]

The Fallkniven DC4 sharpening stone is a great sharpening system. I love the size - can be placed in a pocket and it's not difficult to use or carry. Thank you for showing us your sharpening methods.

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

This is really an ingenious way to sharpen a knife on a smaller stone! Thanks for the info. Btw, I love your easy going way of teaching. Easy to follow along and relaxing. Big hugs✌

[@craigkirbysr]

I live in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas USA. Using your fingers for the angle like you do is an old school technique because as you noted, the angle the blade is pulled across the stone is the most important thing:). Great video as always Lilly:)

[@marodriguezsr]

I have yet to purchase an SRk. As soon as I do & make up my mind which of the steels that it comes with I want, I will get one, use it & then make a video about it. I'm glad you like yours so much. Take care Lilly & keep enjoying the great out of doors. - Marco

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thank you Lilly for sharing your sharpening skills with us.

[@chrishorn5266]

Liebe Lilly! Seit einigen Monaten schaue ich mir nun schon deine Filme an...und das mit großer Begeisterung. Du inspirierst mich sehr mit dem was du machst und ich finde das sehr beeindruckend. Du bist so ein großes Beispiel für all die Frauen, die Ihr eigenes Ich und ihre Fähigkeiten immernoch in den Schatten der Männer stellen. GROSSARTIG!!! Schön, das es Dich gibt! Liebe Grüße aus Thüringen, Chris ;)

[@steveunknown8407]

As always Lily thank you for your videos (I love you) and you are awesome. I hope your life brings you the joy and happiness you've brought back to mine!

[@tphvictims5101]

I’m glad you use the term cutting tool. So many people put a negative spin on the word “ knife”.

[@quintond.7888]

I have a DC4, very good pocket sharpener. I dropped mine and cracked the ceramic, then bought a Spyderco doublestuff 2. I like it even more. It's worth a try next time you're shopping for a pocket stone. Good intro to sharpening!

[@danilofassa]

Thank you very much ! Greetings from Brazil !

[@semco72057]

I learned how to sharpen my knives while in the Air Force and never forgot. I was issued my first knife in there and I still have it too. You are so correct about how to sharpen knives and I remember those who was issued knives at one air base I was sent to and we all was issued the knives we got and most wore out their knives before long and a few of us left with our knives looking like they was new. I only have one knife which I could not sharpen and it is somewhere in my old house and not being used because it is so hard to get a good finish because the company which built it made a mistake in the manufacturing process.

[@kevinjilge4157]

Good thing you liv around the world, little baby .suck it up lily. Dont cry except to yourself. We watch ones like you for strength. Rrrrrrrrah

[@nicolasshaffer3161]

I have a few tips, 1, if you are not comfortable with holding a small stone in your hand, put one end on your knee and steady it with your hand underneath the stone. 2, establish a burr then remove it, grind until you feel teeth on the opposite edge from which you started grinding, and then you remove the burr by single pass per side of the knife with your finer grit stone to get a really sharp edge.

[@txhypnotist]

Yes, He does some really great videos. He actually sent me to your videos. I enjoy both of you equally. Everyone in the bushcraft arena brings some jewels of knowledge to the craft. Make it a great day.

[@gersonvieiradeoliveira1661]

Congratulation Lilly, i like bushcraf here in Brazil i learn more with you. Tanks!

[@jmora1914]

Great job of sharpening your knife. I know how to get my cold steel knives so sharp you'll cut yourself by touching the edge. Something my grandpa taught me was to honor a blade by keeping it sharp and clean. I'm glad going to buy a DC4 soon for my emergency kit. I've been using antique and old ceramic whetstones for decades of my life and just understand how to sharpen my knives. I am extremely good at it.😊😊

[@TheTahoeJohn]

I really have to give you credit Lily, the only time I sharpen my knives free hand is extreme emergencies. I keep the majority of my knives insanely sharp so I prefer using my profession sharpening systems. Thanks for sharing, I liked your technique for field sharpening.

[@kurtjensen7264]

The knife that survived Lilly.

[@vafliii6175]

Kurt Jensen Cool.

[@Nanyael]

I hold the knife and move the stone. If the stone is larger, I put the stone in a table and move the knife.

[@ctrlz4439]

I have same sharpening stone and I find that holding it in hand is not very comfortable and it is a bit smallish. But sponge is something I rarely have at woods, so I cut recess into some large horizontal branch or log to hold this stone in place. It is kind of improvised sharpening bench, but this way I work in comfortable position and this in turn makes keeping angle much easier as I can hold knife with both hands. I remember to see in video that Ray Mears even fixed sharpening stone with small nails to the log for the same purpose. But I usually do not take nails to the woods either,so I do it my way.

[@carlosdamico9546]

Sei una forza della natura....bella in tutto ciò che fai!

[@djtieff]

Hey Lili you, Shawn James and Joe Robinet, are my favorite bushcrafters out here! :D Keep up this good and nice work!

[@vertnature6463]

Go Check CHARTREUSE NATURE.....top french Bushcrafter

[@morganblackheart9468]

Worksharp has a great field sharpener. I paid $30 for mine. It has a course/fine diamond plates, ceramic rod, and leather strop with angle guides. I personally love mine. Worth every penny.

[@TressaZimmerman]

Recently I learmed how to sharpen my knives. I have also gotten better at sharpening a hatchet (borrowed). Monday I purchased my own hatchet an axe from a guy at my job. They are both in okay condition. I will be putting a fresh edge on them both this coming weekend. I have some wood I need to split. Hopefully I can get a good swing on the axe. Its been a while since Ive have split firewood. Great video. Have a great day.

[@jokerswild9553]

Thanks Lilly for the lesson on sharpening. I too have trouble with the angling. But practice makes perfect. Surprised you have no snow there. I like your shelter. Of course Shawn has a super pad but surprised he invited Joe Robinet even though they are buddies. Joe may never leave and have to use a tent again. Poor Shawn :( after all that work !!

[@backyardbushcraft5964]

Congratulations Joe & Will! We enjoy watching all your videos. BTW, I just got a confirmation email that my T-shirt is coming, can’t wait! Bam Son...👍

[@willygonwildincanada9024]

Backyard Bushcraft wrong channel brother 😂

[@ericwhitlow7364]

I want to build a shelter like that in the back yard for the kids. Love your videos.

[@notninja97]

This video describes knife sharpening so well I faved so I can watch later and subbed because it’s literally the best video on it I’ve seen. Keep up the good work! :)

[@SkyKing101010]

Hi Lilly. First, I'm already subscribed to Shawn's channel. He is truely one of my favourite KZbin bushcrafters, as are you. The tip about using your finger tips to create a consistent angle for the edge was great. As always, another good video. Thank you.

[@jongoodman4622]

I might be out of line, but survivalists should be able to sharpen their knives.

[@slsoutdoors9008]

Plz do more videos like this. At the super shelter. These are the ones I love to watch especially the overnighters.

[@jameshughes1945]

Nice job....your not the only person that has a hard time keeping the proper angle. Keep working at it.

[@recall5811]

Love the DC-4

[@brian4984]

Viewer from Arkansas here! I never thought I'd hear Austrian Survival Lilly say "Arkansas," lol. You pronounced it correctly.

[@calvinm3538]

are-can-saw*

[@evolutionaryprepping4414]

Lilly today I just got threatened from my dad for like the 1,000th time but watching KZbin especially makes me happy especially when I watch you

[@robsierra516]

I learned something new. The 10 times and down to 1 each side. Thanks for sharing

[@Matren23]

Old SRK is still going strong. Just got mine today, love it.

[@trevoror8668]

Haven't seen you on the tube for a while now it's good to see you back. Love your vids

[@echowit]

Very thorough and informative -- more importantly, very good technique. And you pronounced Arkansas correctly. Yeah!!!

[@robertmorrison2011]

Nicely done. Very good instruction on how to sharpen a knife. Looking forward to your next video.

[@dballard8660]

Shawn James has a great, "My Self Reliance". Your channel is great too, Lilly. Thanks for giving Shawn a shout out. He is deserving and imparts a lot of practical wilderness, self-reliance skills. In a survival situation, I would like to have you both on my team. Great channel.

[@joelkelly169]

Very good and explained very well for those that might not know how to do this. Love your channel, and though I might not agree with you all the time, your methods are sound. If you ever get the chance to come over to the USA you should visit the southern part. Where I live we do things in the field a bit different, but it is a whole different area climate wise. Like your choice in knives with the Cold Steel type you use simply because it would work in almost any enviroment including here where I live.

[@josephmcnulty6922]

I learn something from every video . Thank you.

[@delutedrepublic7759]

Thanks for the video . Instead of moving the knife on the stone sometimes i move the stone on the knife its often easier with a small stone

[@seanb6986]

That convexes your edge, be careful

[@drekowski]

Unless you intend to get tapering slivers, try batoning in halves until you reach the desired thickness. The same principle is used in riving wood for shingles or furniture: if the wood sides are not about equally sized, the cut will run off to the weaker (smaller) side in general. It will also allow the wood to split rather than bend which is faster.

[@michaeldooley8744]

i love the sound of the stone and the knife

[@CrankyPantss]

Thanks, Lilly. That knife has been through a lot. It certainly has served you well.

[@GRDray]

I like how you use your fingers for an angle guide for the blade.

[@nickkazarian3334]

Lilly, your videos are awesome, thanks! 👍

[@kuddlykoala896]

Perhaps one of most underestimated unspoken of important topics .. Ty

[@Al-ds3sw]

Great video nice and simple way to sharpen a knife I like the finger tip idea I’m going to try it thanks for sharing

[@Kman31ca]

You might know this already. But getting a small field strop with Bark River compound on it. (Black, and Green.) I can keep my knives razor sharp all the time. And you should try the Work sharp hand sharpener. I find it's really flexible for sharpening not just my knives, but fish hooks, and other tools, Axes etc. But I do love the DC4 for the size. Same with spyderco's lil 1"by4" that comes in a lil leather pouch. I rub Bark river compound on the outside of the leather of that, and it's tiny, and can really get your knife sharp. But that just lacks the heavy grit to reprofile, or fix knicks.

[@greatnews4041]

Yeah I found My Self Reliance not long before I discovered your channel. I like his demeanor, as well.

[@bigchiefnowashietribe9657]

I use the same DC4 for my knives and my axe's. I prefer the DC4 because no oil is needed. I use a Jap. Water stone for my "Hideout" Knife ( Hubertus Lever-lock auto-springer)

[@ricesquad2615]

Hi survival Lilly thank yo for this video! Also thank you for your previous video urban survival skills. I had broken my arm and I remembered how to make a sling on that video. Thanks!

[@exenrontexas]

Please consider covering flora and fauna of the areas that you are camping around. We can learn more about your environment, your bush.

[@jamesbarry6248]

with the softer steels AUS8, 8CR 13MOV, i have found a good sharpening steel is often times good for quickly restoring an edge, of course you will always at times need to fully stone sharpen , but a good steel is great for quick touch ups and can lengthen the time between full resharpenings. it is also good to help refine your freshly stone sharpened edge, you may want to consider packing one with your gear. coming from a chef background I am very familiar with stone sharpening and using a steel to retain an edge. steels can be had in different lengths and coarseness so you should be able to find one to suit your needs.

[@Robnoxious77]

I'd like to see Survival Lilly doing a whole series on how to survive on a tropical island, you know, beach's, sand, that kind of thing. Can I get an upvote?

[@toneyjohnson8910]

Thanks I like that you do things your way and that's what is important.

[@williamreeder4902]

Thank you Miss Lilly for your neat videos........

[@HisWordisLife4U]

You are so smart Lilly.

[@blueneptune5860]

Lilly you asmr-d me with the sharpening .A hole vid with just sharpening would be cool.

[@paulw1824]

Thanks for showing us this Important and money saving techniques !

[@sneak6654]

Have you used a leather strop on your blade after sharpening on the stones? It gets the metal burr off the blade and puts an extra fine edge on it. When your blade is getting a little dull you can strop it 10 or so times on each side and bring back to razor sharp.

[@neojeets]

Thanks for the video, Lilly.

[@angelofdeath9150]

i personally use sharp and flat stones that are like an eye and i find that near rivers..its great if u use a bit of water and carefully sharpen it .

[@lemayelaine]

Hey Lilly - another excellent video with great content, fabulous filming, and helpful information. I need to practice this skill! :b I too like Shawn James from My Self Reliance very much; you, Shawn, and Corporal's Corner are my favourates. Also appreciate your generosity in sharing the fame. Ignore the naysayers - you shine, girl!

[@thomasjefferson1457]

I liked the fact that you don't claim to be an expert at knife sharpening and neither am I. You are learning just as all of us are. We never quit learning. I've always felt the best way to sharpen a knife is the way you don't cut yourself in doing it. It's easy to do. Everything is a guess on the angle and people who say a certain degree is best of that another one is best don't realize that when you're in the field you don't have the luxury of getting precise angles and in the end it really doesn't matter. I love sharpening knives because it's mentally relaxing to me. I have used a flat rock a few times and they work pretty good if you pick a fine grain rock. It's entirely adequate in the field. As you walk along just watch the river bank and choose something flat and hard. It's good to know that you can do that if you somehow lose your commercial sharpening stone.

[@samuelpope7798]

There are so many ways to sharpen. With good technique and tools they all more or less will work but after trying most of them I have found that I like the humble and very affordable Lansky puck with water. Easy to pack because size and no sharp corners and hard to break, I free hand use it in much the same way as in this video on ax, tomahawk, machete, survival knives, bushcraft knives, pocket knives. Then I strop with leather belt I am wearing or pieces of worn out belts in my pack. I just lay the belt on a piece of split straight grained wood. I always dope the strop with a little piece of medium green polishing compound and reduce the angle based on the compressability of the leather. My ax and machetes will shave fine arm hairs and my knives.... forget about it! No need for fine stones stick to medium and a good strop. Sharpens real fast with a little practice.

[@huntshackwildernessexperie6820]

Another good video Lilly. I noticed you dont dampen your stone at all. I use a mix of a product here called "Simple Green " a environmentally friendly cleaner mixed 50/50 with water . It helps the cutting action and you can also soak a stone in for a couple of days to do a very good cleaning. Also i have been watching for the Survival Lilly Knife to be available. How is that going. Keep the videos going. I enjoy watching .

[@KaylynnStrain]

nice sharpening demonstration, I have to work on keeping the angle right when passing my blade over the stone. nice shoutout! I like his channel and try to catch every one of his videos

[@Johann-4354]

Thank you Lilly. You could sell that coat on you gear sight. I have a synthetic shirt in the same color and pattern and its warm but not warm enough on some days. Have a good day and I wish you well this week.

[@imagrasshopper9510]

Thanks for another good one. I always enjoy and learn something from you. You said Arkansas like we say it in Alabama.

[@burtwar3534]

That was a great tip using your fingers for a constant angle guide... Thanks... ;)

[@SkaarsVon]

America loves you Lilly. Please consider a survival trip to the Ocala National Forest, located in Florida, USA

[@smxxzee8306]

Yay:)New vid😁Too cool,good job:)

[@zRockin1]

Hi Lilly, great video and I love the fingertips tip for keeping your angle, very good idea! My WorkSharp has built in angles, which is nice, but the finger tips trick will work with some of my other stones. Thanks for sharing, Rock On!

[@stephenmahon6714]

Enjoy your channel, thanks for sharing!🍻

[@Cornfed41]

It would be great to see you and Shawn and Joe all do a canoe trip someday

[@joecool509]

I have an SRK and I love it! Great video. Thanks

[@ericfisher7220]

great tips and yes I agree Shawn is the man he's one of my favorites to watch as well great vid lilly

[@rickoshay545]

Have you ever tried using the back of a course leather belt with a little moisture and rub in some fine dirt (knock off the clumpy bits) to make an expedient strop. This actually works to keep up that edge between sharpenings.

[@jasonharrison25]

Rick O'shay instead of "dirt" try silt or clay

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Great Video Lilly and your right about My Self Reliance such a good channel recommendation!

[@johnlord8337]

May I make a suggestion. The Rudiger Roll is using 2 flat wood pieces or stones and rolling up an ember. The John-Rudiger unit is making a rudiger method from two 2x2" x 8" long boards. Cut/chisel/dado out the internal center 1 1/4" section, with edges being 3/4" thick, making both boards into a "U" shape. Turning one upside down, you can put both boards together. It is far easier to use, rub faster, and keep the rudiger roll within the trough. Using a small wood auger, one can drill 3 hole-tunnels on each end of the bottom edge of each U board (12 tunnels). With a small carved wooden plug, you can put multiple small rudiger roll balls into the storage unit - all dry and ready for use. Now ! With this unit, and muiltiple metal sanding grades of emory paper, you can fold the emory into a "V" and place into the slot between both boards. Then draw the blade along the end of the board and sharpen the blade. Both ends can have different sanding grades. One can hold this unit on a table, on a flat rock, even SAFELY hold the unit between the knees, having both hands free. Just a suggestion for use.

[@WarGrrl3]

It was fun to see the old SRK make an appearance. I thought it was retired. I'm so impressed it held up so well, for so long.