How to Hand Sharpen a Scandi grind knife EASIEST WAY I KNOW

Owning a knife and knowing how to look after it go hand in hand.
Sharpening a knife can seem daunting at first, I remember back to the days before I was a knife maker and must admit I was a little afraid I might ruin a knife if I tried to sharpen it, but in truth this is an easy skill to master.
Using the technique I show in this video means you will easily be able to keep your knife in top form with not a lot of effort or skill and it's also dead cheap. No excuses for letting your knife get sharp.
Time to hone those skills.

[@glennmurray8037]

Hello, you explain everything so clearly and at a pace everyone can follow.

[@pablocontreras8767]

Brilliant! - I finally managed to leave a shinny, free of spots, smooth-to-the-eye edge on my true scandi grind knife!

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

You sir are a mammoth of knowledge. A true craftsman that us out here can only dream of becoming. Your hair would not offend or put off anyone who has a grain of intelligence. Please keep being you brother.

[@davidkurle5418]

The idea of the welders magnet is a game changer for me. Thank you for this very thorough lesson!

[@robertlawrence7958]

The best sharpening advice I have seen. For me, the top tip I took from here was using the magnet and discovering that it is a welders magnet.

[@deedubbs4412]

Afirm, an Anisotropic welding magnet, cheap as chips in the states - They smell awful when the ferrite melts under the welder though!

[@DB-cx6cb]

Yes me too just went to Amazon and ordered set of 4…..$20.00 50# magnets 🧲 and ordered rolls of sandpaper for my Scandi grind knife on eBay $18.00

[@erikberglund6959]

You are such a generous man and that really makes a difference for people like myself who's stepping into the path of knifemaking. Thank you!!!👊❤️

[@reecearnold2825]

Mate i love learning from these old school Men no nonsense straight foward explained the correct technique without fluffy flowers and rainbows. Legend

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

I’m always amazed at how many people want a bushcraft knife but don’t know what a Scandi grind is. Or they say “bushcraft” and bring out a massive chopper.

[@jezfrench9435]

Thankyou. Now I know how to keep my Morakniv's sharp. 👍

[@mountains_and_moors]

Every day’s a school day... hope you don’t get a lot of your early customers sending you their knives. I learnt to sharpen a cheap Mora before showing my Jacklore a wet stone or strop 👍🏻😁

[@weldeadlobes86]

Don't ever apologize for something like that man.

[@jeetts59]

I’ve always used Japanese wet stones, but that magnet trick is a beauty

[@Elfin4]

Yes, I agree that is a good tip, but I guess only of use if you have a vice to put it into?

[@DirtyRobot]

@@Elfin4 Pretty easy to make a leg jig out of wood or 3d print so you can do this on your lap.

[@barryconway]

Good, sensible, real-wolrd instructional video, Mr. JackLore. God job.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Great video and advice. I personally use a variety of oilstones and a couple of different grit strops. The first strop I use the green compound then a very fine iron oxide one which I believe is 10,000 grit which is designed to be used for shaving razors, then just smooth leather. I really enjoy sharpening my knives and find it very therapeutic. I keep all my knives razor sharp. I also love buying old knives from car boot sales or bric a brac stalls just so I can sharpen them up. I can spend hours doing this. For me it’s a great pass time and a big part of my bushcraft hobby.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Great video Sandy. I had always believed it necessary to sharpen perpendicular to the knife's edge. You opened my eyes! I think your comments about knife sharpening stem from something bigger and deeper. A hundred years ago, there were more facets of being a man that were accepted and had their own rituals. We had more ideals about what it means to be a man and figures we looked up to for various reasons, some were people we wanted to emulate, too. Initiation rites of old have all disappeared so there is only a diffuse sense of belonging to the local adult male community whereas in older days, this would have been marked with recognition from others. I grew up expecting a man to have his own tools and workshop in order to be quite self-sufficient, to be able to fix his bicycle, motorbike or car. Or fix things around the home, a chair, a table, or do things in the garden, grow potatoes, build a wall, level and seed a lawn, paint the house etc. This is how my father lived, and his father before him (he could fix shoes too). Unfortunately only my maternal grandfather hunted (I would have loved to learn this but we didn't live near). Not only was the use of the tools valuable knowledge, but also _care_ for the tools was important. There were no cheap Chinese imports for anything. If you bought a tool it was an expensive investment, so you looked after it properly too. Learning to sharpen a knife is for me an integral part of owning one. BUT in the olden days we would have learnt this latest in our teens and the knowledge would have stayed with us all our lives. Our father, uncle, grandfather or elder brother or cousin would have taught us. Nowadays family unity is being politically eroded, gender stereotypes attacked, men rendered "replaceable" sperm donors and the value of our teachings and ethics go unrecognized, so that boys often grow up nowadays sadly without a father in their life and of course the mother cannot provide the knowledge that an earlier-style upbringing would have brought. So the lore of what it means to be a man in traditional terms is patchy at best and nonexistent at worst. My father died sadly when I was only in my mid 30's and lived abroad since I was 20 so I have been trying to catch up on some of these things for myself: including knife sharpening, shooting, navigating, gardening, wood- and metalworking, cooking, motorcycle & car maintenance. Everything I regard as belonging to adult malehood. But without a mentor it's often an uphill struggle. My own son lives in a different country so it seems the pattern is perpetuating itself; I would be delighted to be able to change that. All the best, Rob

[@fjb4932]

Succinct. Sadly, true... ☆

[@user-oh2ff6nt2t]

Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night kzbin.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

[@WiltshireMan]

Excellent:)

[@dtl5623]

I learned how to sharpen a scandi grind on a Morakniv Basic 511 (that cost me less than $15) & a combo alum stone from the hardware store ($8). Before buying an expensive knife like a Jacklore I encourage people to learn to sharpen on an inexpensive knife & stone! I'm still no expert but my knives are now razor sharp! I became proficient enough to take off the large secondary bevel on my 2 x Hultafors GK knives & reprofiled my Morakniv Robust.

[@sdriza]

exactly - nothing better to learn on than a mora!

[@walkaboutthinny2523]

bloody hell man that was the best knife sharpening i,v seen for a bloody long time i,m 65 and i just learnt a bit more never to old to learn a

[@daz.r1994]

This was great. Now i know how to sharpen my Condor Bushlore.

[@williammurray7632]

Thank you for this informative video. Sandy your hair is fine ,the bandana has a cool biker dude look😁

[@DB-cx6cb]

Very detailed instructions on the Scandi knife! Now I want one! Thanks for sharing your skill set with those like me who as you say don’t need to own this knife if you don’t know how to sharpen it, makes perfectly good sense to me!

[@cocovasquez1]

Thank you Mr Sandy! Be safe and God bless. Thanks for all your knowledge you share with us.

[@kingbernad7345]

Sandy thanks for this. So I have been sharpening my knife the right way. At the moment I don’t have any of your knives but I sharpen my knives using sand paper and a big pencil eraser as a sanding block. I found it to be the easiest way to keep the blade angle especially on the curved part of the blade.

[@josemendes9535]

we never stop learning from you. Best Regards and good 2021.

[@peter236uk1]

I must get one of these knives Sandy, I think for my Birthday treat in September

[@DDan61]

As someone that does a lot of whittling, I know the importance of a sharp blade (vs dull). I normally use a whetstone, but I now know a new way that I will (without a doubt) check out! Many thx for the knowledge transfer - just looking for a magnet at the moment. Keep yourself and your Family safe and healthy my friend! Greetings from Germany!

[@Jackloreknives]

I have whetstones too Dan and they are very good but this method is so easy to keep the angle correct

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

i wish there was a way to give this more than 1 thumbs up!

[@Airik1111bibles]

Exactly...Most people sharpen knives when they only need stropped or a simple pass over a ceramic rod. Sharpening isn't what they are doing they are reprofiling and ruining their knives . I had to learn the hard way now I rarely sharpen a knife just loaded strop.

[@jaamachmal]

don´t worry....you are all the time presentable. awesome work...like artwork👌😂greetings form Germany

[@zorbakorba4180]

I concur, once i started learning to sharpen my hatchet & axe i felt like i earned the right to use them as intended... took a while to start traveling down the path of knife sharpening... stumbling along but getting a sharpness as i practice more and more... thank you for ur excellent example of how to & encouragement... ur right an essential skill.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks for that Sandy, ill give your way a go, looks efficient

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andy, This method of sharpening works well on scandi bevels where the bevel is flat. If your Condor is convex it will turn it into a scandi.:) Just make sure the angle isn't too lean otherwise the edge will not have enough strength.I have a Condor bushlore knife and that one is a convex. If I scadified it, the angle would make the edge weak. Sandy

[@JulioMo]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@martins8914]

You are a legend Sandy. My Wife Jan Silk bought one of your knives a few years ago, my friends are so jelous. I am just about to sell my motorbike and buy all the kit to start to make knives, you have inspired me and many other people with you fantastic videos. Keep well Sandy. Regards Martin

[@ashleycoups3922]

this is soooo helpful sandy and absolute genius - the magnetic pipe clamp is £6, holds the knife perfectly and gives a really good and clear view of the sharpening surface. Transformational. You are such a likeable genius.👍

[@DB-cx6cb]

Hey there, Just got my first Brushcraft Scandi grind and love it. Love your method of sharpening and ordered all your items on eBay. In 2020 the Covid required our Barber shops closed.so I went on EBay ordered what my personal barber used was the Oster Classic 76. They in the barber world refer to the Beast. Paid under $100.00 went to several videos on Utube and learned to cut my own hair. At 25.00 per cut + tip monthly. I have saved a lot of money and quickly paid for my clippers. Being in the US Army I like a military cut. It looks like you have short cuts and May be a good saving for you. But for the pretty boys with long styles they probably need a stylist.

[@damionlowther78]

I've only made 2 knives with scandi grinds. This is the only way I could figure to sharpen them and keep a nice hand sanded finish on the bevel. Glad to see I wasn't far off lol.

[@miguelquazar883]

This is the best video I've come across showing how to sharpen a knife. I have been needing to properly sharpen the the first scandi grind knife I ever bought. This helped me greatly reduce the intimidation or fear of doing it incorrectly. I respect your harsh words. You are so right man. If you can't sharpen your knife, you really shouldn't own one. Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and technique

[@WiltshireMan]

Sometime Miguel you have to be cruel to be kind. I am glad this video has been helpful for you. Thanks Sandy

[@tonyashton780]

Probably best simple knife sharpening tutorial for anyone .I can even follow this I'm going to do it on my Mora.Thanjs Sandy hope your all well and safe.Regards Tony

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Sandy, when your holding blades i promise im not looking at your hair lol, and honestly I probably would have never even noticed lol.

[@TheStickbow]

Hi Sandy, I taught my grandson on Japanese water stones, 400, 800, 1200, and finally 6000,8000 and then on a strop using tormek paste, he used an old cheap mora to learn on until he got the technique. Time and money very well spent I feel as he will own these skills for life. Take care and have fun with the dog.

[@Jackloreknives]

That will give a very fine polished bevel

[@johndivit5869]

Lovely job Sandy! I use Japanese water stones from 325 to 4000 grit on my knives. They are terrific, but cost a bloody fortune to buy! Wish I had seen this video 4 years ago!!! Keep safe matey! TTFN.

[@asc3ndantone]

I'm a beginner knife maker and this video helped me A TON 😁👍 thank you so much good sir

[@grantmoraine9197]

Have Morakniv knives and having trouble sharpening to my liking, You clarified and now my scandi grinds are perfect........Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@user-md3hi9sq5j]

Nice blade and sheath, well done video.

[@simonbragg5888]

Am I the only one who just learned that you don't need to flip up the straw on a can of WD40 for it to work? 😳

[@shannonandsheila1403]

Come on now seriously lol

[@simonbragg5888]

@@shannonandsheila1403 100% true sadly. 😂. I just took the flip up straw can to be an the upgrade on the old type with the straw taped to the can. Every day is a school day. 👍

[@shannonandsheila1403]

Thats right we live and we learn when we stop learning then we are in trouble. You'll get it hahaa! 😉🤙

[@fives645]

🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@DB-cx6cb]

Yep just learned something besides sharpening the Scandi😂❤

[@joeriley5059]

Good looking old school first generation knife.

[@russjordan371]

Hi. Just discovered your channel tonight. I’ve ended up binge viewing. Enjoyed every word - in fact the best compliment I can pay you is that you remind me of my all time hero Jack Hargreaves. I will join the ranks of would be owners and take my chances alongside the other hopefuls.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Russ, I remember watching Jack Hargreaves too. Check out my other channel WIltshire Man for more outdoorsy type videos

[@stevetaylor8446]

Great instructional video on an easy way to solve the problems a beginner would have buddy. So true in what you said...learn the sharpening technique on a Mora to start with. Once you have that mastered, then you're ready to move on to a custom build

[@Jackloreknives]

Thats my thinking Steve:)

[@MuskiRidesOut]

A very interesting video Sandy, thank you for sharing.

[@malcolmcoward7480]

Thank you Sandy, so informative and easy to digest.

[@FrankZoldak]

Thank you sir, for your knowledge.

[@larrybair8074]

Excellent information Jack. Thanks.

[@chrisholt2474]

Another great lesson for me, thank you for sharing. I will definitely try this method out. I always enjoy learning and I’m happy to improve my knowledge and techniques. Regards, Chris.

[@jamesdahl6979]

Thanks Sandy, excellent tutorial.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Some sound advice from the yoda of knives 😁 the finished edge looked amazing and seemed very easy to achieve let’s hope the owner gives it a go and can do it himself next time. Sending love to all the family, your Barnet didn’t look bad at all Sandy so don’t worry 😉 👍☺️♥️

[@Wildernessoutside]

Another cracking video sandy

[@simongriffiths4067]

Looks like a great method! I’ll be giving it a go!

[@kimbullock475]

Very good tuition my friend... That was brilliant..

[@Jackloreknives]

It's easy Kim

[@stephenlodise1236]

Your a perfect gentlemen , you don't have to explain anything , may God Bless You always

[@allenglishknives6823]

Excellent video, thanks Sandy 👍🏻

[@BuxWV149]

Great idea.Thanks Sandy.

[@lanttop]

Thank you for this video! I have a couple scandi grind knives I've avoided sharpening, but seeing this way I'm absolutely going to do it up and make them brand new looking

[@hfrendal5374]

Is a long time since I have seen your videos now old man, I am happy to see you are still doing well. You are an inspiration to those that are older than just regular grown ups.

[@Badpenny13]

Brilliant instruction and presentation, this video is a gem. Got a knife cutting paper just like the video, first time ever thanks to Sandy. Have learnt a lot here.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for showing us, this will help me a lot.

[@Bushpony]

Thank you so much! I am new to this, just successfully sharpened an inexpensive knife the other day for the first time, not a scandi. I've got two moras and I'm basically relying on a strop after use because the idea of having to sharpen them has scared me. You turned what looked like a daunting ordeal into a very understandable process. Thanks for pointing out the difference between getting a "sawing" type edge vs a "smooth" or less toothy edge. I really needed that info! I see your knives on BCUSA (bushpony) and I'm just in love with your work.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals]

I found a video where a knife sharpener used the 3M brand automotive 3000 grit sandpaper. $4 each. Works as well as diamond paste. Or a Strop. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. I'm learning how to keep my Morakniv knives razor sharp after hours of carving Ferro rod handles from fatwood. Not to true saturated fatwood but the nice pretty orange knuckles from deadfallen pine trees.

[@duskhunter3803]

Thanks Sandy. - I think you’ve just solved one of my biggest problems.

[@stevemcnaughton-kb3jc96]

Excellent video Sandy! I was looking for an expert on sharpening my knife, and who do I find but Wiltshire Man himself! Everything from ham radio, camping, bushcraft, shooting, photography and now I see you knife making. Thank you much for giving all this to us!

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Great video mate 👍🏼

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

Agreed Sandy, if you cannot sharpen your knives, you better get up on your skills. I have posted a lot of videos on sharpening on our channel - both Scandi and Convex, and it is really an important skill to work on because if your knife isn't sharp, you are SOL as I say. I concentrate on keeping my knife in top condition in the field - no stones, nothing heavy, etc.... At home if I really feel I need to work over a scandi, I use a flat board with various grits of wet/dry and finish off stropping. My knives are so sharp that it is incredibly rare for me to have to resort to that, usually only stropping during use, and after use. That earlier Jacklore is even older than the one I have (#337). It must have been kind of fun to see one of your earlier knives after a few years of field use. ATB, as always. :-)

[@ScoOutDoors]

Absolutely brilliant video on sharpening thank you very much 👍

[@yeshua1176]

Gonna have to try this thank you👍

[@TheMckenzie99]

I'll be giving this a go, looks quite straightforward. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to get my knives that sharp!

[@wiliie1969]

Loved this video, thanks for posting. However....I had the heeebeegeebees watching it, seeing your finger close to the edge!! Great video, well explained. Thanks again

[@5angels332]

Great advice. You make it look so easy. I've practiced a lot over the years and find that on some knives I just find the sweet spot and then it disappears and I have to start again. I always finish with a strop. Thanks for sharing.

[@ourtechwriter]

Excellent! I need that knowledge. Thank you.

[@richardewer1852]

Hi Sandy hope you and family are well, great advice as always, never seen that way before, yiu explain it so well

[@dwightdickerson2271]

Thank You Sandy for a great way of sharpening a Scandi Blade, My favorite style of grind. Yes if one is going to own and use a knife then sharpening it is a must. Thank You for a very good lesson on how to do this right. I have to get a welders magnet a great tip. Take Care and Thanks Again from Ontario Canada

[@John-oz1do]

Great instruction, many thanks. Keep up the good work

[@davidlackey4873]

thoroughly explained...thoroughly understood...and thoroughly enjoyed, thank you sir.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@philt5782]

I've got a couple of good knives in my work shop that a good sharpen. I've also had everyone tell me the best way to sharpen them too. Thanks for lesson.

[@timleaning6695]

Cheers for the lesson & have a good 2021

[@Jackloreknives]

Same to you Tim

[@standswithfish]

Thank you for your expertise Sandy! Used to keep the stone still and move the knife. Ruined one blade that way years ago! Last couple of years I have been stropping my knives with great results. Some day maybe I'll be able to practice on one of yours!😊

[@danielcortavitartecruz6840]

Buenas tardes Sandy, como siempre, gran trabajo, es un placer aprender contigo. Gracias.

[@rogersleep]

Thanks for sharing such simple way on how to sharpen knives, just done one of my knives with this method and it’s the best it’s ever been brilliant 👍

[@peterfarmer1592]

Thank you Sandy. 👍

[@DB-cx6cb]

Hope one day I can purchase one of your knives ❤️

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@bluejeans8001]

Great sharpening vid. Thanks for sharing

[@duskhunter3803]

Update - this technique is awesome. My blade (TBS Boar) is now as sharp as a razor, and with a mirror polish finish. Thanks for sharing. D.

[@shanerbass]

Ya this has been a game changer for me

[@leeendley8009]

Great method I'm going to get myself a piece of Corian and give it a go on a Condor bushlore I've got which although sharp at some point I've managed to put a secondary bevel on it, I think probably using whetstones that were worn and not flat. I'll try and get the true flat scandi back on it.

[@davidscadlock5569]

Thank you - great tips!!!

[@FREEDOOOOM]

You certainly know your business, Sir. Merry Christmas, Mr. Jacklore!

[@grayintheuk8021]

Thanks Sandy, I have a Mick Spain bushcraft knife and keep failing to get the good edge I've been after. I'll definitely practice on an old Mora as I've never seen this technique before. Really great video and I thank you for showing it. I honestly cannot wait until I'm lucky enough to find one of your sales that you do from time to time. I keep missing them but one day I am sure I'll be sending you my back details for a fantastic Jacklore knives. You are such a craftsman I applaud your real skill and professional nature, thank you. Very best Gray

[@brianjameson8261]

Very informative, thank you so much

[@marksadventures3889]

Relaxing to watch and very informative Sandy. Years of working in kitchens and abattoirs can only be successful if you use your tools correctly and care for them. There used to be a guy with a small van who'd go around all the kitchens sharpening knives for chefs and butchers. I preferred to do my own. I use a stone and strop.

[@philipanderson2627]

I have just ordered my Welding Magnet, excellent video thank you for your guidance...

[@MrDparker69]

Great informative video Sandy. I remember watching you etch your logo on your blades about 5 or 6 years ago. wow were has that time gone.Thanks for sharing. Danny