How to sharpen a hook knife with Robin Wood

[@flitgun5715]

I've been struggling with sharpening my hook knife for months, almost gave up hope untill I sat and tried your method..it works so well! carving my spoons is such a pleasure now when before it was a drag. liked and subscribed!

[@sullysullivan9320]

As a carver on a budget its good to see a sharpening system that doesn't cost a fortune. Thanks Robin 👍

[@henrievanrooij2974]

Superb demonstration. Calm, clear, and reassuring. It is wonderful to discover I do not need to spend several hundreds of pounds on expensive stones. So far, everything I have seen on your demos is of the same quality. Genuinely inspiring! Many Thanks!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A great demo, very insightful and good to see how others go about sharpening. Many thanks for taking the time to share this Robbin ~Peace~

[@Shadow_Wraith]

Wow you get everywhere you do lol 🙂

[@trentnichols5075]

Good little video! Right to the point & no fluff!! Thanks 👍🏼

[@howarddavies3744]

Thank you Robin, very clearly explained.

[@apesonegotrips7]

I just happen to have some of those ceramic rods that someone gave me but I never used because I knew nothing about them. Until now. Wow. Simply wow. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@friedolino7801]

wonderfull - had a great time watching thanxxx !

[@Woods2Woody]

Many thanks Robin. A nice clear and informative video. And I love those glasses.

[@boozoochavis7506]

Robin, You are worth your weight in gold mate - I have to take the mickey and say you got as much autosol on yourself and knife as you did that broom handle! Well done that man - good bits this and keep carrying on!

[@yellowmuginc]

A great lesson to a easy and cheap perfect edge. Thanks!

[@micahdavis214]

Empowered great video live this guy

[@trevorwatson2586]

Many thanks Robin, you explain it well enough even for me.

[@MNgunhead]

Thanks for taking the time to make a great and informative video. I'm looking to start making spoons when I'm out camping. It looks like fun.

[@brettmanvalleyvan]

Great video man 👍🏻 thank you very much ❤️🙏🏻

[@ossu.entertainment5761]

Great video! Very very good advice, well edited and presented. Could be out of a dvd. Thanks for bringing those to us!

[@christophermckinney984]

This may be an older video, but it lead me to up your website, which led me to buy a carving axe (large version), a sheath for the axe, as well as a (short run) deeply curved hook knife. Unfortunately it’s a bank holiday where you are, so I’ve got to wait even longer before you get a chance to send it, across the ocean to me in the states!

[@snowwalker9999]

Best hook knife sharpening video. I have tried the same technique using both oil and diamond stones followed by metal polish and got an amazing edge. I also ordered some of your spoon knives :)

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Bought this knife from you a few year's ago 😊, I've not said so before but ,what a lovely knife it is too. Following your guide to sharpening it , it remains beautifully sharp and cuts like a dream . Also have your carving 🪓 axe ,im over the moon with that too. One question though, there is just a little looseness between axe head and handle 🤔 what should I do to remedy this problem. Many thanks Les.

[@craigmckinney2219]

Great, clear demo. Thanks

[@robdevenney]

Thanks. Excellently presented video that explained everything perfectly.

[@trevpackerphotography]

There is something very appealing with the sound of carving wood from a hook knife. Thanks Robin, new Sub from Dave Canterbury Channel. Trev

[@tpobrienjr]

Very good! Thanks - now grandson and I will try your method!

[@raincoast9010]

Thanks for the demonstration.

[@debgreffe]

Excellent video!!

[@sandihester]

great video Robin - very helpful!

[@michellehughesdesign261]

Thank you. I use Pfeil lino tools but it's very helpful for those too. I've been to scared to ruin them so far.

[@rickschuman2926]

When you say "so little effort", beginners should understand that you have probably carved thousands of spoons and your hands are in much better shape for the work than someone who is working on their first dozen or so. The sharpness, when you have that skill in hand, will minimize the effort needed. Mostly then, do not get discouraged if it doesn't just come right off for you. Poco a poco. A little at a time, you will see your skills improving. But first, baby steps. This video is an excellent start. The ability to sharpen well allows you to get the ability to carve well.

[@SlackingQuahog]

Thanks Robin-wicked helpful!

[@peteswright]

Hi. I've just found your channel and subbed. Im 67 and just taken up Whittling on basswood as a hobby. bought some Helvie knives from the US and am currently only stropping the edge. I have a King 1000/6000 stone and had a play with it plus watched videos. All seem slightly different in approach and I would like to see how YOU would sharpen a detail knife. Can't find a knife demo on small straight blade sharpening in your vids hence this request. Thanks from Sheffield.

[@elliottdmann]

I feel empowered! Many thanks.

[@sswmetalhead]

Another good way to tell if you have ground to the edge is to use a black marker on the side you are sharpening. It removes the black ink where you have sharpened and indicates where you have missed. I use it when I check the angle when I sharpen blades. Good video my friend, thank you.

[@206coconutz]

Well demonstrated and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@katapilaro1823]

Thanks, that was very helpful!

[@cvcoco]

very nice, thank you!

[@tidybushcraft6145]

Thanks for the tips😁👍

[@Hatchmade]

Thanks for the demo.. I’ve been afraid of my hook knife because I was worried about how to sharpen it.

[@hobbexp]

thanks, i always have problem to get them sharp, fredde

[@WoodToolsSheffield]

Hey Fredde good to hear from you, hope things well in Sweden

[@hobbexp]

yeeaah, things are good here,

[@ellsworth5841]

Thank you.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I have started a "Robbie" file, lol. Your videos are just so informational and in a very easy presentation. Thank for that. May I ask how much pressure do you use when going through the swipe of the blade across the sandpaper? Or is that a learned thing?

[@dpaterson3]

Great video Robin, very helpful. I wonder if you would do a video on how you sharpen a straight blade on your waterstones. I've just purchased some and it looks like there are a lot of different techniques out there and any advice would be appreciated. I seem to get a good edge initially on my mora knives but it doesn't last that long. I strop every 45mins or so when carving, and am careful not too roll the edge over. I'm using cherry so its not that hard. Cheers

[@Michalis_Karakostas]

Robin you don’t use angle in sharpening at all? Just flat sharpening outside and inside also?

[@nidge2822]

Hi rob can you use car cutting compound such as fericula ?

[@szkjpx]

Hi Robin! I tried sharpning a hook knife last days but it was difficult... Saying more correctly, it is hard to find out if the knife got sharpen or not. It can carve the wood but I think it is not so good. Then I ordered your open curve hook knife! I am looking forward to comparing their sharpeness. Thanks!

[@hannahstreetimes1140]

thanks for that, Robin! would you mind saying WHY you dis-advise to use dowel-and-emery for the inside? ta

[@BernhardHofmann]

Superb, thank you so much. I assume that's just Aluminium Oxide abrasive glued onto MDF that you used before the polish. I've wondered how I would sharpen mine and the methods I've tried have been awkward. Your palm-up approach looks natural and easy to find a repetitive motion. Thanks again. :)

[@WoodToolsSheffield]

I learnt that palm up technique from Fritiof Runhal, probably the best spooncarver in the world right now.

[@armedhippy7685]

Great video! thanks for you time. Its a big help to see such good videos. :)

[@antilles27]

What are you using to sharpen them and how did you make it?

[@LiveFreeAndBushcraft]

Thanks for the demo and simplifying it. Which make and model knife are you using in this vid?

[@WoodToolsSheffield]

This method works for any hook knife but the one I am using is the one I make and sell myself the right hand open curve model

[@timsn3064]

Thanks for all the great videos and instructions! :) Which loupe do you use?

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Would love to try and review this spoon knife on my channel 😁

[@Ogur1981]

Any car polish will do? And you put it on a wooden plank?

[@stefanlindner2348]

thanks for the instruction clip - I got a few more aggressively curved blades .... that means the more artistic I have to move my wrist .

[@charliehobson33]

what is the last black block he uses for the outside bevel? thanks :-)

[@joemiacca]

charlie hobson it's just a plain piece of mdf, the colour comes from repeated polishing

[@enkognetoe9673]

Whats the hook knife he's using?

[@Munisk52]

So im not supposed to struggle intensly with every pull of my hook knife, only to carve away a jagged sliver of wood?????

[@bekimmuzlijaj3241]

Hello robin hud😊

[@davidjessop491]

Great video, thanks. How would you alter this technique for a much tighter curved hook knife?

[@slurryoffagrape]

Superb video on this. Experience always shows although not everyone can pass it on quite as well. {:o)

[@leonardedgarsr2014]

Once a carver learns to use a power strop, they will understand what "sharp" truly is and how fast it is to achieve it...

[@cravensboughner2425]

I made it by myself. I used woodprix woodworking plans for that.

[@AirstripBum]

Now I'm totally confused. Some say to sharpen the inside of the hook and some say the outside. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYKpdmiepLmYp5I I've been doing the outside and getting the burr off the inside afterwards. (Just stropping so far - It's new.) What am I missing?