How I sharpen my knives - Razor Sharp Edge Making System

Official Simple Little Life video of how I sharpen my knives - Razor Sharp edge making system.
I've been asked a lot in the past to do a video on how I sharpen my knives. I've finally found a process that I feel is worth sharing and can't believe how well it works. I can go from a brand new, never sharpened blade to having a razor edge that shaves perfectly in about a minute. This thing is incredible.
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[@traviselton6188]

I have used this system for a couple yrs now. Its one of the best systems I have ever used. A few things that helped me out. I turned the grinder base around so it ran away from me so i could work off the top of the wheel. I could control the knife and the angle better. I used a block of wood and course sandpaper to true up the finishing wheel as it was alittle off. Over all a wicked sharpening system. Takes a little practice but its worth it.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

turning it around was my first thought

[@norman7179]

YES, I prefer the top of the wheel going away from me. I just feel it gives me better control. Just my preference, others may have different ideas.

[@schtazzi]

Great vid! No bla bla, just business! Very rare these days. Thank you!

[@T1Tom]

I've been using this method for many years. I use a variable speed grinder. That way I can slow the speed down if I need to put a edge on first without heating up the edge. I also use cloth buff wheels. My father was a metal polisher for 42 years and used industrial grinders (lathe) to sharpen knives. I have about 40 different wheels for polishing/grinding. Great video.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@davidruiz5383]

I want to sharpen cleaver knifes , what type of stone can I put on the grinder. Thanks

[@getdownfishingcharters1269]

I have not found a faster or better sharpening system than this one. TIP: Turn your bench grinder around so its spinning away from you and work on top of the wheels. Much better control...

[@jeffreydeutsch7336]

Ya beat me to it. A similar video where the guy made his own wheels from plywood and laminated leather went so far as to reverse the base on his grinder rather than work on the back side. You probably can't do that with every grinder.

[@namelesske]

And safety

[@dennisfudge]

@@jeffreydeutsch7336 yes sir I agree. I saw that video also and did the same to my grinder. Reversing the grinder was really straight forward and easy. I also made an mdf wheel and wrapped it in leather. I can get really great results with it.

[@coltonarchie9765]

Instablaster.

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

Agreed! I literally took a butter knife to that and within 6 passes, it sliced through paper like a scalpel.

[@Gpknives]

Great video! Our in-house sharpening guy uses these and they work really well. Keepin' it simple.

[@Simplelittlelife]

sweet. good to know. Thanks!

[@rorylobban4789]

If you spin that grinder round 180 degrees it will be running away from you. Would make life easier I recon.

[@marksinn35]

Simple Little Life

[@ecaff9515]

Thank you Sir...I don't have a lot of time to sharpen my knives, chisels, and irons. You have shown me a system that I must get now...Thanks again and keep up the excellent inspiration.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

My observation is that knife sharpening by hand is like a martial art. I got sucked into this channel because I decided to learn how to sharpen knives using the traditional Japanese water-stone method as a hobby. After spending a few hours a day over a few months, Im still at best, average. I started to appreciate why Japanse sushi chefs are held in such high esteem! Edge sharpening is still essentially "material removal" but on a much finer level. Working up through the grits is incredibly important. I only got my first blade hair-popping sharp when i got a 6000 grit stone. Stropping helps too. Im guessing here, but Ill say that the reason you work up the grits is to save time. It would take an eternity to strop a blunt knife until its sharp.. removing a few metal atoms at a time. This machine basically lets you strop like the bionic man.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I agree. It's an art to sharpen knives that way and I wish so bad I could do it. But I can't so I have to keep snooping around for other ways and this works well.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Well that machine looks awesome and Im jealous. Not to mention that in the field, nobody in their right mind is going to be carrying japanese water stones lol.

[@Simplelittlelife]

TheWtfnonamez haha, that's true.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Did a little research on that sharpener. If its the same wheels they sell on Amazon in the uk, they are compressed leather. So my joke turned out to be literally true: its basically a bionic stropping device. Having just sharpened 8 kitchen knives for a neighbor.. im seriously considering investing in one.

[@Simplelittlelife]

TheWtfnonamez haha, that's funny. I've heard of the leather ones and I think they'd probably be better than these. The ones I have are actually compressed paper. Lot's of people make their own with MDF plywood.

[@rogerwade9141]

Excellent demonstration. Will be setting one up soon. Thank You Sir

[@gordonmajor122]

From Canada i love this channel can’t mess with Canadians the Canucks

[@norman7179]

GO Canucks, DUMP Trudeau !

[@halflife82]

Cheers from Calgary! Grew up in southern Alberta and miss the farm life for sure. Thanks for the great video!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! I was born and raised in YYC and now we’re only 20 minutes out. I like that city 👍

[@halflife82]

Simple Little Life I might have to swing by for a quick visit at some point! I used to plow snow at the Walmart & police station in Strathmore, and occasionally still fly RC planes at the club near there. :)

[@charlesfee6453]

I saw your video on the sharpening system build, and was blown away by the level of professionalism and attention to detail ! You mentioned you don't do or have drawings. Surprising, as this level of execution requires extensive experience AND planning ! WELL DONE sir ! I do such drawings for a living, or did before I became semi-retired. I now help individual inventors with drawings and 3D CAD models for their new idea, as a way to keep my design skills sharp. If you'd like, we could discuss some drawings at no charge, that would meet the need, and would be professional and shop ready, if you think this would be a benefit to what YOU are trying to accomplish. Again, BEAUTIFUL work sir, and best to you ! -C.

[@joetabulka2250]

Made my own wheel from MDF took me about 10 minutes, had some polishing compound and tried it, works like a charm! Made my knife razor sharp in minutes!

[@halberveganer4418]

Joe Tabulka hey hey, nice to hear. Which grid do you use on yor wheel?

[@davidruiz5383]

What’s MDF. Thanks

[@bigal9658]

@@davidruiz5383 medium density fibreboard

[@mgpvii]

I’ve heard of people making their own mdf wheels. How do you put the grit and n the wheel?

[@norman7179]

@@davidruiz5383 MDF = compressed, bonded, wood fiber.

[@lanehill6123]

Thank you very much. I am just starting knife making and this method of sharpening knives by far looks the easiest and fastest way to get it done. Thank you in advance for all the time and frustration you have saved me.

[@larryelford4338]

term of the day....LUBRICITY. love it!

[@icubedm]

Maybe that's a bit late. But you forgot to mention the crucial aspect about rolling directions of the wheel and direction which should knife been set. Thanks. I'm very happy that I found your channel!

[@danwestergren1557]

@Glock D because with a regular grinding wheel you do point the blade into the direction of rotation.

[@ronmurphy2243]

I know this a couple years old, but I appreciate your comments about hand sharpening. I'm a little convinced it is a talent you're born with, not an acquired skill. I love my wheels!

[@JF_Projects]

Great video, I have the same problems with putting an first edge on a new knife and I hate the Lansky set, it's so slow. With this system I think life is a lot nicer to me, thanks for sharing.

[@gabrielmartinez5809]

I just got this in the mail today from Amazon. I can’t wait to try it out!

[@smartypants5036]

I have see a demo just like I have seen here. Same result. Amazing !!! The Demonstrator liked to operate off the top of the wheel so he turned the grinder around. He said it made it easier to set the grind angles. I know this could set a trap in a multi operator workshop but you have to reach over the machine to turn it on.

[@callumclark3358]

I keep the grinder switch on and turn the machine on and off at the wall. Reaching over is really a no-no.

[@mgpvii]

It’s really easy to have the switch on the other side. Take off the bottom plate to access the two screws/bolts holding the base to the motor then just turn the base around and reattach screws…that easy. Takes about five minutes.

[@woodbarber6679]

Your comments on the issues you’ve had sharpening are very familiar. Thanks for the insight. Awesome video. Will subscribe

[@lewisward4359]

Nice. I generally use diamond stones and a strop. However about 15 years ago I bought the Burke Sharpening system. Very similar 3 wheels-two use sandpaper and one uses a leather strop that you put your cutting/polishing compound. Also has 2 cotton wheels one firm and one soft. I use the Burke when I'm having difficulty with the stones. Certain steels/blades sharpen better on the Burke while some sharpen up on the diamond stones.

[@petedetects7012]

I just ordered two sets one for home and the other for my sharpening business. You should get sponsored by this company. Big Mex wishes you luck and success with your efforts.

[@DrewJacobson61]

Great high quality video! Thanks

[@94Elantra]

Glad I came across this video before dropping money on the Spyderco Sharpmaker! I have the Lansky Deluxe system but also just can't get it right. Cheers from Calgary!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hey awesome! These are pretty sweet. Thanks for the comment from my hometown! Always nice to see! Cheers!

[@RadomKidsareme000]

I have the work sharp belt grinder and in order to really get the best performance out of the extra fine 6000 grit polishing belts, i apply a small amount of camellia oil onto the belt. It really helps let loose the metal particles so they don’t get caked onto the surface and thus help speed up the final sharpening. ALSO, please sharpen the edge going away from the belt direction on the 6000. You cannot get a proper point to the edge unless you trail away while grinding only. You will round out the apex going the other direction and you will more likely cut the belt before you get it razor sharp.

[@cipherprime101]

Been a collector of knives in the past been looking into making my own. Saw your channel. Step by step great guide

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! That's actually the reason I got into knife making in the first place. I love knives, have a bunch of them, but once you have several $200+ fixed blades, it's hard to justify buying more. Once you have X number of great blades, it's certainly not something that you "need" more of. So, I started making them. (to be honest though, it really hasn't helped my desire to buy more knives though). The curse of a collector:) Cheers!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I use a Wicked Edge for sharpening very dull blades or reprofiling the edge on screwed-up ones, and a Spyderco Sharpmaker (modified by epoxying DMT diamond stones to cheap knockoff Sharpmaker rods, with varying thickness shims to make the angles shallower for different steels and for making 3 or more angle edges) for maintaining edges on knives I've previously sharpened on the Wicked Edge. The Sharpmaker is just easier and quicker to set up and use if a great deal of material doesn't need to be removed. I finish with KnivesPlus strop blocks, one rubbed thoroughly with a 'medium' (white) strop compound stick, one left the way KnivesPlus sends it (impregnated with a very fine green rouge). Every blade I sharpen is screaming, hair-splitting, touch-it-and-you're-cut sharp and comes out EXACTLY the same way every time, and will hold an edge for a shockingly long time. For axes, machetes, and such, I use a small belt grinder, eyeballing my angles, going up to 600 grit.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! Cheers!👍

[@Bluedoggarage]

Well I guess I know what is next on my list! Can't wait to try it out

[@Simplelittlelife]

oh yea man. These are insane! I absolutely love mine and wish I'd bought one years ago.

[@bartiboguesunset3167]

Have you tried MDF ( Medium density fiber board) wheels with honing buffing compounds. Planing to make and try one.

[@mikelane5425]

Been using this since 1985. Never put a blade on a stone again. You can polish bolsters and back springs with it as well. Make an old pocket knife look brand new.

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

Nice simple setup! Would be awesome to make up a simple jig to hold the knife to the wheel on a consistent bevel. A MDF wheel will do a the same at polishing the micro bevel for any home gamers.

[@jeffstoney6055]

Did you make a jig?

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

@@jeffstoney6055 I’ve made a solid rest that can change angle. No clamps just have to hold it in position and move across the dressing wheel.

[@wespapawcook1496]

The website and Amazon links aren't working, is there a new link? Awesome videos my 12 year old son and I are just getting into making knives and your videos have been a great deal of help..

[@MsGizpie]

By going from coarse grit to polishing without cleaning the blade in between you end up with a good possibility of contaminating your polishing wheel. It's a great system but don't contaminate your wheel by not cleaning in between.

[@Brent_Rolston]

Not sure you'll see this on an old video, is there any issues with humidity effecting the paper wheels? my shop tends to get quite humid in the summer months here in MB.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I haven’t found that issue at all. I actually used these same wheels this past week and they’re still performing great.

[@norman7179]

Try storing your wheels in zip lock bags when not in use ! Maybe add one or two of the silica gel moisture absorbent packs.

[@embeddedautomation2464]

Do you have any tips on re-applying grit to the coarse wheel once it has worn off completely?

[@rodrigoespecialesyagradeci5313]

Great video it looks really good, I use my work sharp and it really works out for me I can get every knife shaving sharp, but this also looks like a great tool. Keep up the good work!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@bearwade3638]

Remember your art/craft is very micro in scope. The more you can zoom-in the better chance we can learn what you are looking at. Love the videos!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks. That's a good point, I appreciate the feedback. I've never thought of trying to get in really close before but I totally see how it is helpful. I'll work on that for future videos. Cheers!

[@raylang2996]

Here is an easy way to make a visual aid for the sharpening angle. Take a flat piece of copy paper and think of it as a circle of 360°. Fold it once lengthwise. Now you have 180°. Fold sideways to make a 90°. Then fold twice from the 90° and you will have 22-1/2°.

[@silvabeach5145]

Thanks for all the great videos. Are you still using this system or have you moved on to something different? Ive just finished my first knife and struggle putting a nice edge on it. Thanks for your help

[@primusoptimus7486]

And others want to sound like sharpening is rocket science with all their expensive gizmos. Way to go Simple. Nice that you were careful with "Stephanie." :-)

[@christinagansman6649]

Primus Optimus w

[@mant1ss]

Thanks! Very helpful. I am with you on the stones-I totally suck using them.

[@tomrobison4274]

Good video nice knives you made there have you ever considered having the wheels spin away from you and using the top of the wheel so if the knife ever got caught or dug into the wheel it will go away from you instead of towards you? Tom R

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

About to attempt my first sharpen on my marine raider Bowie by Ontario. 16 inches from tip to end of handle.

[@kennethcaine3402]

Great video, I have this system on one of my grinders. I have a suggestion, you should turn the grinder around so the wheels turn away from you because it will keep you from catching the edge of the knife on the wheel, I know you don't have this problem but a novice will believe me. Another thing the polishing wheel is not round this is easy to corrected with coarse sandpaper attached to a flat board and touching it to the wheel while it is turning, it will be smoother when it is turned up, and you can do this to the grinding wheel also and put another coat of grinding powder on it when you get it round. Not being critical just trying to help.

[@odemorningode6553]

Kenneth Caine what is the name of grinding wheel product ?

[@tomrobertson4983]

I’ve made those wheels out of fiberboard. I also turn the grinder around so I can work on top of the wheel and see the edge.

[@RoyFernbach]

Love this video and review, something I was wondering about before, but I am sold now...

[@Simplelittlelife]

right on! They work great for me. Cheers!

[@frickinda]

Awesome info sir thank you

[@306champion]

Thanks mate, just the video I needed. I do have a question though. I have a couple of knives made in Excalibur Stainless Steel, being so hard its hard to put an edge back on them. Do you reckon this will do the trick?

[@LlednarHugh]

Can i sharpen an axe or machete with this? Large surface like machete is really annoying to sharpen, so something like this would absolutely be helpful.

[@hoggif]

I use just stones, usually (japanese grades) from #1000 to all way way into #10000 or #120000. All it really needs is to keep the angle constant. It can take a few tries to learn though. I think learning to use stones took something like 6 months of learning initially. After stones I strop with a paddle strop. Initially or partially dulled edge gets up to 1um or 0.5um. After stones all it takes is a bit of 0.25um. Under microscope you can see the edge polish. For shaving a lot of stropping on pure leather after that. If you stop at #3000 you get 90% of the sharpness though. After a good initial sharpening, all it takes is stropping every now and then when you use the knife. With razors I've found they go up to a year if you strop them enough with good technique. My criteria for a shark knife is that it cuts through paper with its own weight. With razors a hair should split when dropped on the blade. Those mdf wheels are a fast substitute for manual stropping. I use sometimes felt wheels but I seem to get better results manually. Probably because I've done that a lot more then with the wheels.

[@rider660r]

LOL!!! Before I spend $80-100+ for this I'd just make my own out of MDF,bees wax,and some alum oxide grit

[@spinningnumbers]

stand the other side of the grinder and use the top of the wheel...you get so much more control. Also...an MDF wheel works really well and costs peanuts.

[@catrionanicthamhais]

thanks so much! great video, awesome sharpening system

[@carolebersole4025]

Great video. Will this work on lawnmower blades?

[@LIE4ME]

02:51 I do the same with my Smits Belt knife sharpener. I 'modified' it very similar to your Work Sharp. I have WS belts on my Smith's now.

[@ed.sol.crafts]

Love this video! What I was looking for!

[@TheElevenBravo]

Thank you so much for your insight! Can't wait to get my own system! Yaaaaayyyy!

[@josephstanley200]

Awesome ty great video

[@chipmcg7766]

I make one with a piece of scrap plywood, 3/4 inch thick. Good video, I run mine backwards thou allot safer that way.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Nice! Thank you 👍

[@jeffsingleton88]

@@Simplelittlelife you should be able to reverse the base on the grinder

[@samlee458]

great information and video as always. thx

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks you very much!

[@JulioRegis]

I got the same issue ... Couldn't find a sharpener I loved ... I have tried this one and yes it works but it doesn't hold an edge ... Ended with the worksharp because the edge is not crazy sharp but holds a working edge longer ... And I use my blades all the time

[@zaheerkader7426]

Same here. Convex edges of worksharp just keep going.. Best solution for me so far

[@josephsenior3076]

Great video!!! Thanks

[@stevesanderson8360]

"You kinda need to pay attention to the angle of the blade" Ahhhh right. The angle is THE most important element of the sharpening process. Hunting (work) knives need far more angle to keep the edge strong.

[@aaronholstrom1971]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@DeepSouthSlingsDarrellAllen]

+ Simple Little Life .....great setup, wow. I bought a Wicked Edge Propack II and love it, but it takes me WAY longer to get the kind of edge you just did in a minute or two......if I go through all the grits I have ( all the diamond stones, all the ceramics, then all the strops ) it gets hair popping edges, but takes a long time.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I've never heard of that system before but it does look quite impressive. Lots of ways to do it and as long as your knife gets really sharp, it's all good. Cheers!

[@DeepSouthSlingsDarrellAllen]

yeah, it's a really nice system, albeit very expensive. The main selling point for it is the vise setup you mount the knife in. It locks up solidly, gripped at the spine, and you set your angles using the LH & RH arms the abrasive paddles slide onto. There is no need to " hand or manually " try to keep the same bevel angle....it does that for you. ( check it out here: www.wickededgeusa.com )

[@Simplelittlelife]

Darrell Allen I'm actually going to check them out. What you described sounds too interesting not to a least have a look at. Thanks for sharing the info. Cheers!

[@12troncho]

Hello Guys, could I ask you what type of blades you are using? I mean, what goes on the grinder? I baught a bench grinder off Harbor Freight but it has different blades.

[@musicman112753]

Is it a rule if thumb to Always True up a wheel even when it comes from Norton or an MDF wheel? Like the way you present and explain your videos Thanks for the help, gary

[@snailwzwz]

This is a great investment, no disposable razors will be needed again!

[@Firekid144]

Cool!

[@ytSaipan]

Hello, great video. How does this sharpening system work on Hamon lines? Does it polish them out?

[@arnoldperez5411]

U encouraged me to make a hook gutting knife

[@Simplelittlelife]

That's awesome! I've love to hear how it turns out:)

[@rottiejakeluke]

How did you determine the angle to hold the blade at? Is there a way to hold the blade parallel the base and then position it traveling across the wheels at a certain degree of the wheel? Have you done axes or mower blades? Thanks

[@intox69]

Saw a dude make these years ago and put it on youtube, can't remember what he used I think it might have been plywood or mdf, the same principle though.

[@regularhumanbeing5211]

Excellent video! What kind of steel is in those knives you sharpened? Curious to know, seems like the S30V or S35VN is much easier to sharpen than a basic stainless steel like 440 or something softer.

[@luizalbertovieiradossantos2691]

Hello! I need to buy a system like this and I asked you:- where can I found this system and do they ship to Brasil?

[@1955DavidH]

Get the Ken Onion model from Worksharp with the blade grinder attachment! I love mine!!

[@billt7283]

Dude as a fellow knife maker, I am the same exact way. I really need to find a better wY to sharpen. May have to give this a go

[@aswingsharif6729]

I watched another channel that the knife got final process of leather stropping for removing the burrs (also, using bench grinder). Could you comment on this practice, is it necessary for the stropping?

[@MrxSheeK]

Hello, I'm from Costa Rica and I'd love to know where can I get that kind of products here.

[@JAM4382]

You already have a couple nice 2x72 belt sanders. You should try some leather 2x72 belts and stropping compound. I use a 1x30 belt sander and various belts from 1800grit-5000grit and I also use leather 1x30 belts and stropping compounds to sharpen all my knives.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I was thinking that but wasn't sure how well they would work. Good to hear they do work well though. Might have to give them a try. Cheers!

[@davidschwartz5127]

Wow, impressive!

[@overland.viking]

Man i love that skinning knife.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks 👍

[@losmoore3358]

Does grinder sharpen razor blades, electric shaver blades like Andis T line, lawn mower blades, axes, machetes, etc.. ?

[@tclukasiewicz]

Do you think it would be possible to hook up a VFD to the grinder and use the 1000 grit CBN wheel along with a slotted paper wheel on the other end, possibly adding a foot control as well? Or is it better just to go out and buy a new low speed grinder?

[@davekorn6516]

that skinning knife is badass where can I get one

[@leathertoolz]

Awesome quality video! I like your videos. What camera or set up are you using?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks you very much, I appreciate it. For this video I used a Canon 70D with a 24mm f2.8 prime for the wider shots, and then I was using a 50mm F1.2 prime for the close up of the wheels. For a lot of my other videos I use the Canon G7X Mark 2. Those are my main cameras and if I had to choose one, I would actually chose the G7X. The audio is so good on it and the picture is great too. If I had the G7X before the 70D, I probably wouldn't have bought a 70D. I use a Rode Video mic for most audio with the 70D, but I do have a few others I use from time to time. Cheers!

[@leathertoolz]

Thank you so much for detailed info about your set up. I do have a leather craft channel. it is small channel right now but I want to keep doing what I like. I do make most of my videos on the desk. Things should be look clear when I hold something on my camera. So I am looking for what's good for my need. so I am wondering, Can Canon G7X Mark 2 really replace your 70D? isn't 70D what most youtubers are using for their clear videos?

[@Simplelittlelife]

leathertoolz yeah it is. And now the 80D is leading the way. The bummer with DSLRs is the lenses. I have a lot of lenses. I did photography full time for over 3 years, shot tons of fashion, won top 25 photographers in Canada a few years ago, and I hate having to carry all those lenses to make videos. Then there is the audio issue. For decent audio you will need an external mic of some type. Shotgun, lav, whatever. But the mic on the DSLR cameras sucks. The G7X MK2 audio is amazing. In from to of the camera, behind the camera, away from the camera, it just picks up great audio. Maybe I should shoot a little comparison video so you can see the difference. I really do think that the G7X MK2 is a better camera for the money by far. I'll do a few video on camera gear and you can see what I have. I'll try and do a decent comparative test so that by watching the videos you can really get a sense of the difference between the equipment. Now, I'm going to check out your channel. Leatherwork is something that I want to learn so bad but I find it to be way more an art than just whipping up a kydex sheath. Cheers!

[@leathertoolz]

OMG thank you so much for answering every detail. I really appreciate your answer. I am leaning toward to Canon G7X Mark2 now. I will wait for your videos and finally pull the trigger. your channel is awesome!

[@Simplelittlelife]

leathertoolz no problem. I'll probably do that video early next week. Cheers!

[@bogusawchwalinski36]

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[@christopherdavisson617]

Question, are there any angle guides available for this system? I am obsessed with getting the angle as correct as possible. I know I could figure this out and make it work but I'd like to know for sure the angle is right. I sharpen my knives and friends knives as a hobby. So I'm not the most skilled at eyeballing angles. Any help on an angle setup for this system would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to avoid paying 500$ for a Tormek T-4. Plus this system seems much faster. Which is ultimately what I'm looking for. I currently have a Ken Onion Worksharp and it gets the job done, but it's not ideal for me. The belts wear out too fast, it's a slower process due to having to change the belts for each stage of sharpening, and honestly my regular worksharp took a dump on me after less than a year. So I am worried about the Ken Onion failing as well. Thanks for the help.

[@OutdoorAdventurecraft]

I always admire the quality of your videos. great lighting. What camera are you using? Did I ask you that before? You autofocus seems fast and sharp

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! I usually shoot on either a Canon 70D, a Canon G7X MK2 or sometimes a Canon Vixia (450?). My favourite is the G7X MK2. The 70D is nice but with requires a shotgun mic or other external mic for decent audio, and then you have to by other lenses. The G7X MK2 is really a bang up package right out of the box and I could should everything on just that camera. Cheers!

[@OutdoorAdventurecraft]

Nice High ISO available on that G7X too

[@playeroflife]

Hi, great video. Can you advise how you are able to grind a top of blade bevel, when you have a lower bevel as well.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Do you mean the little swedge on the spine of the blade? The one found on knives like clip point hunters? I plan on doing a video of those soon. If that' what you're talking about. I usually use tape on the blade (leave it there while grinding) and on the tape you draw a line where you want that swedge bevel to go. That way you can check it, and the tape protects the main bevel from any change of getting knicked or stuff like that. Let me know if that's what you were talking about. Cheers!

[@playeroflife]

+Simple Little Life hi, thks for quick reply. Yes that sounds right, I have been sketching out designs (120 now drawn) and like that look on a neck knife or top of mini Cleaver.

[@Simplelittlelife]

playeroflife good deal. 120 knife drawings! Wow, that's awesome. They certainly do add a great look and can completely change the look of a knife. Cheers!

[@burettou]

Try Wicked Edge system for sharpening. It is best for all sharpening needs.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I should try that some time

[@neilsnow4554]

I use a diamond stone to sharpen the knife and MDF with some nerv-dull I got at Canadian tire to polish the edge like you it takes time but I can shave with it after and like you I have no hair left on my arms to shave off so I use my beard (dry shaving sucks)

[@TheMightyMagno]

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[@RhinoCable]

thanks, great review

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@en2oh]

any worries about over heating the blade and losing the edge?

[@tatkinsful]

You sold me !

[@grussingcustomknives8097]

First I want to say I love the video! What thickness do u take your edges before sharpening? Thanks. I just ordered this setup!

[@grussingcustomknives8097]

And have you tried flipping it around so the wheels spin the other way so you can sharpen up top? Just curious because I see a lot of other guys do that

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hey Thanks! I usually go to about .030" or there about. Depends on the intended use of the blade as well. Also, I did actually flip the motor around on my sharpening system but I really didn't like it. I tried a few blades and I found the for me it just felt better the way I show it in the video. Cheers!

[@KevsGuide]

your links are not working for me, is it still available?

[@tamasmihaly1]

I didn't check the date you published this. Helpful video but the link for the wheel is down.