How To Sharpen A Knife With The Warthog V Sharp II Knife Sharpener

[@crazyhorsetrading8655]

I bought my V Sharp classic 2 about two weeks ago. It took my half an hour to sharpen my old kitchen knife knives. They haven't been this sharp in years. I bought the ceramic hones for it as well, that really added to the sharpness. I was so impressed I ordered their Multi Edge sharpener. That arrived late today, I haven't used it yet but it sure looks like a high quality unit. I'll be sharpening the Workshop fabric scissors tomorrow. Great quality and fantastic service. Well done Warthog.

[@9999Michigan]

Well. I'll be damned. I've been using my Warthog V4 for two years at 25 degrees and never was able to get past the 'sort of sharp' stage. After watching your video, I tried flipping over to the steel side, set the angle at 30 degrees and after about 25-30 swipes I was shaving arm hair off like a pro. Thank You!!!!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad to help

[@johncrea9395]

For sure, get the finer diamond sticks as well as the ceramic ones. Once you get done with the 320grit, you can stay with the 600 or the 1000grit diamond, finish up with the ceramic. Night and day John

[@fastvega]

Kygunco has these on sale. Was thinking about getting one til I watched this video. Changed my mind.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad to be of service.

[@ArcheryDad2024]

I'll stick with either Lansky or Worksharp

[@teorror8729]

You're missing out. I've never gotten a knife so sharp, this easily.

[@royberg328]

I have one of these for about 2 yrs now. Works very well, but you need to make sure you get your angle correct

[@Palmotron]

mix this sharpener with Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpening Diamond Rods from spyderco and there was a perfect system. if necessary, change the angle 15 and 20, 25.

[@reaneya]

You put me off buying one of these.

[@masterp3598]

Thanks for letting me know what NOT to buy

[@wp4565775]

Thumbs up for an honest review. Use the ole magic marker trick to find your angle.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@Genethagenius]

I think the issue was the changing of the angle from 25 degrees to 30 degrees. Next time try the same angle for both. For a similar sharpener, that has always given me great results, I would recommend the Spyderco sharpmaker. Great for most folks needs, and easy to use. For more advanced sharpening, you can’t go wrong with a Wicked Edge. However, it has a high entry price point and fairly steep learning curve.

[@zugmeister314]

30 degrees is what you sharpen axes and such at. The wide angle gives you better edge strength at the expense of sharpness. 20 degrees OTOH will give you a weak but very very sharp edge, all other things being equal. Sharpening to 25 then honing at 30 makes no sense at all, even after listening to his explanation.

[@BrosephRussell]

Looks like a great product i think once you have your knife all done sharpened up then it would only need a few swipes and your done

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

Project farm did a test on sharpeners...i would check that out, before i bought anything

[@user-qh1qj6jy5r]

Lately, your videos seem to be mainly commercials.

[@gregoryjenkins4020]

Well, I knopw what I ain't spending money on....

[@mrsimpson2022]

hahahahahaha..lets do it 15 times,,,,,ok thats 30....well that didnt work here 100..crap ok maybe a few more...27days later..ok still not there

[@philbrownred6500]

I was thinking about buying one of these but I'm not now.

[@jeffjackson5331]

That’s pretty cool. I saw a devise like that awhile back at our Walmart. It wasn’t as nice as yours though. Thanks for showing that to us. Becareful, be safe, stay well and God Bless

[@FishingWithHeath]

That specific knife needs 25 degrees both sides of the stone. 30 degrees is more for camping axes and stuff like that.

[@unclebob7875]

Hey could you clarify this, you do the the side with the red first right?

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great item for your bench, Thanks, Bryan ! She's Sharp ! Stay Safe & Well, Friend ! ATB T God Bless

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks, you too!

[@tomdumay3885]

Hope that wasn't a sponsored video. Work Sharp for me.

[@lauriewilliams8221]

Hi Bryan, just a little suggestion: go into MOM's KITCHEN TABLE, put the sharpener on the table, you stand on the other side of the table, then we don't see (mostly) your arms in-between the camera & what you are trying to show us. Nice looking plaything though. I'll have to look up to see if they sell them in Australia (I don't know how to buy them over the Internet. CHEERS. p.s. Your Guitar playing compensates for the blunt knife. You had great reviews under your music Vid earlier.🎸🎸🎸🦘🦘🦘 🔪🔪

[@rodneypayne2431]

I really enjoyed your guitar work on the background music! 👍

[@semco72057]

That sounds like another made in China product and it probably won't work on some of my knives which require a 15 degree angle when sharpening them. I purchased a sharpener made by Chef's Choice which will sharpens both pocket knives and kitchen knives and I love it. That sharpener was recommended by the people on America's Test Kitchen and they said it was the best in their test.

[@TheRealJayGutta]

I beg to differ, this had been part of my knife and machete collection for about a year now and it has done wonders to all of my fixed blades.. even kitchen knives! Btw, this isn't made in China... that was unnecessary.

[@Oilfieldscout]

It's made in South Africa.

[@phillo1818]

As long as I have electricity I’ll stick with my Ken Onion Work Sharp. I can do a scande grind that’ll make paper cry, lol...and their other sharpeners are pretty good as well.

[@chiefkirk]

Phill O, I have been toying with the idea of buying a Work Sharp Ken Onion edition. Would you recommend it ? I'd prefer a word from someone who is not trying to sell one.

[@fldiverjc4496]

@@chiefkirk I have a multitude of sharpening systems.....I would easily recommend the work sharp Ken onion....if you pull the trigger try and buy the blade grinding attachment...it's a game changer!

[@chiefkirk]

@@fldiverjc4496 Thanks brother.

[@fldiverjc4496]

@@chiefkirk more than welcome. If you have any questions reach out. Overall it's a very versatile system....just follow the directions and go slow....once you become comfortable with system you can develop what works best for you.

[@chiefkirk]

@@fldiverjc4496 Thanks pal.

[@docbrown6550]

Those Types of Sharpeners will only eat at the Blade, Over a Period of a Year of Sharpening the Same Knife you will be able to Tell. The Only Real Reliable Sharpening Stone is an Oil Stone and will not Eat up the Blade Like a Wet or Dry Stone. I have used All Three Types, I have been Sharpening Knives Almost 50yrs One of my Hobbies is Collecting Knives. I have Found the Oil Stones Do a Lot Better Job than any of the wet or Dry Stones. The Blade will stay Sharp Longer and have a Lot Better Edge, and it will Shave the Hair off your Arm Very Easy and Smooth. If Someone had a Knife they Cared a Lot about the Oil Stone Should be the Sharpener of Choice.

[@clifficus]

Makes perfect sense to me, because watching this thing trying to sharpen a knife was really hard to watch as apposed to the smooth action of an oil stone, 😃👍

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

What type of oil Stone do you use and what grit is it. I have the old Arkansas Tri Stone

[@docbrown6550]

@@JamesWhite-tg4kw I have the (Arkansas Type) Three Stones start out with rough, then Medium, then go to the Fine Stone then I found and purchased an ( extra Fine ) Stone and finish with it, I use honing oil on all of the Stones, after I finish I hit it on a Long piece of Leather. The Stones ( Does not Wear your Blades Out ) and you have to be extra careful using the Knife or you will cut yourself Bigtime. After you sharpen a knife this way they stay sharp a Longggg Time. On another Note I only depend on Buck Knives they have the most Dependable Metal in the Blades. Works awesome on Pocket Knives and Full Tang Knives. I have been doing this for 50 years and they have never Failed me yet. Mine are Three sperate Stones the same as the Tri Stones........I have used other types of Stones but they have a Big tendency to eat the Blades up and I can't see using them when to me they just Destroy a Good Knife.

[@sgav8r]

What a piece lol. And this thing is more money than a worksharp Mk2

[@DoverPipes]

Not very convincing. I'll stick with my stone sets...

[@christianforshaw3143]

tell me youve never used this sharpener before without telling me youve never used this sharpener before ,the hone edge you need to do at 20deg, not 30

[@tom_olofsson]

To paraphrase Doug Marcaida, "It will sharpen."

[@adnanmaharaj324]

I prefer a wet stone, never really endorsed these sharpeners. They take to long to sharpen my knives and I'm not happy with the finished product but maybe that's just me.

[@Airik1111bibles]

I've used a ton of sharpening systems but IMHO ceramic rods seem to work the best for keeping my knives popping sharp. I think some folks just let their knives get to beat up and then have to go to town on them removing a ton of life off the edge. Good maintenance on your blade like a quick swipe on a ceramic white rod and leather strop will save you money and time.😉 I know you already know this and probably keep most of your favorite blades in prime condition.

[@ee222]

i'm not a spyderco fan-boy (don't particularly like their knives -- not sayin' that their knives are junk, just sayin' i don't like them) but when it comes to the spyderco sharpener, i'd buy it long before i'd buy the "warthog". the "warthog" sharpener seems to have 2 major issues. 1. it takes forever to get a good edge when compared to the speed of the spyderco and other similar sharpeners and 2. the sharpening steels of the "warthog" removes too much metal and will drastically shorten the life of your blades. i'd much rather use ceramic rods (like on my spyderco). the spyderco's ceramic rods produce a much faster and sharper result, is easy to use and costs less $$$ too. just my opinion. there are times when carbide steels are needed (like when doing a re-profile or needing to resurrect a severely damaged blade), but those times should occur sparingly and not for regular sharpening/maintenance.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

there are no carbide steels in the Warthog. The sharpening stones have a 325 grit diamond side and a smooth "butcher steel" side.

[@RS-cb7nm]

They don't make paper like they use to.

[@davidmorris9545]

Hi Brian, I have a few different sharpening systems and with all of them either water or oil has to used to create a slurry which takes away metal fileings that the sharpener has removed, but in this vid I havent seen you use any liquid, when you were dragging the knife through the sharpener it sounded very dry which would mean no paper cutting edge no matter how many times you drag the knife through. Ive watched your vids for years and they always perk me up keep up the good work

[@johncrea9395]

You don't need water or oil with diamond sharpeners John

[@lolwhittingham]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to do a vid on these. I was going to buy one so i came on here to see how they work and to be honest, I really was NOT impressed. I thought i'd be amazed at watching cut through paper but was not to be. thanks anyway. Lolwit

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I have been a little disappointed with these myself. I had high hopes but nothing seems to work like a good old fashioned whetstone.

[@Ralphdill]

Please do not use these sharpeners if you treasure your blade cheeks, the process distributes filings onto the guide, which in turn land up destroying good blade faces/cheeks.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I like to kiss my blades on their rosy little cheeks

[@Oilfieldscout]

Humm...read a lot of Blade Forum postings. This device will not ruin any blade worse than any other system including bench stones. It is not the tool, it is the person using it.

[@MP-em1wk]

I'll stick to my stone😂😂😂😂

[@hendrikbreed7253]

I have one. I would recommend for kitchen knives. Not your showcase stuff..

[@peterkapusotto777]

Interesante maquina 👍

[@TheRealJayGutta]

I can't believe people get online at 6am and thumbs down videos. Is it the item that they don't like? The video was well made and edited, so it cant be the video.. Chuck Norris would approve.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Europe is 6 or more hours ahead .. but that still is no reason to downvote the video!

[@lauriewilliams8221]

Try using Printer paper - 500 sheets for the price of a cup of Coffee.

[@cerescop]

11410To outfitter

[@aiken314]

Hold the paper straight, careful not to cut yourself, between fingers. With the paper straight, a sharp knife will cut smoothly. A dull knife will not. It's not how the knife is used. It's how the paper is held.

[@randyscj429]

Hey Bryan, How do you know what the edge degree is? Different for as many makers out there I'd guess! Ever get my email on that silver Buckmaster? Thanks, be safe, take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy.

[@charlesdriggers199]

It will eat blades if you used it too much. Nice concept, but would be better if it used ceramic. But still is usable .

[@johncrea9395]

They have a cermaic add on stones as well

[@michaelbaldwin7156]

I think you should send it back to the company. It was better before you started to sharpen it

[@joerhea5785]

If I dont have anything nice to say I will keep it to myself.......

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Fair enough!

[@jasonjolly7546]

What a load of rubbish that thing is

[@Gazzaivey]

ha ha it don't look too good . Maybe use a more acute angle !

[@cbrookb]

I own this sharpener and it works great. However, I would highly recommend a promotional video that shows far better results than this one. I would call it a fail. (Big time) The sharper is far better than this video reflects. Get different paper, use a different knife, talk about and show the different sharpening stones.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for the feedback

[@SauceMiller69]

It doesnt work at all i have one

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Mine works OK.

[@LIE4ME]

It would've cut after the first sharpen buddy. You gotta know how the grain of the paper flows. Whenever you cut paper and it rips like that, turn it 90 degrees and try it again. Your slice technique is not as good as your knife balance and orientation skills.

[@steve219big]

Thanks for convincing me not to buy.

[@jackbailey3421]

Epic Fail !

[@moobutt]

It shaved the hair right off his arm.... That equals sharp, how’s it a fail?

[@martybauza4293]

I USED ONE IT TAKE TO LONE TO SHARPEN KNIFES, I LIKE THE LANSKY BETTER QUICKER

[@scottholmes8374]

Sorry mate 😂no disrespect but I think this was a review video lol

[@adtatatumtemporis7111]

Horrible video, always on the way of the camera. Unprepared, talking long for no reason just to fill the air... Disliked and not subscribed 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@j.dsanchez9267]

“Really does work” 🥴 can’t cut paper 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@robertbraun4708]

Paper test total fail. Looks like a gimmick/toy 2 me. Use a Lansky Deluxe diamond stone kit. Makes a petfect edge with way less effort bro!

[@MFD00MTR33]

I just don't think you're good at cutting paper. Its not as simple as it looks, of course a sharp knife helps. Since yours shaved arm hair it should cut paper ok. You seem to be slamming the blade into the paper. You have to put the edge on paper and then cut it in a slicing motion or if your knife is really sharp just a push cut. I don't use regular paper for sharpness testing, ill start with phonebook paper or a receipt then move to a paper towel and toilet paper. Also if a knife shaves hair by gliding it above the skin you know its pretty sharp. Personally I would never use this sharpener but I can see how it can be nice for everyday Joe's to use.

[@roberts3942]

I could this better and quicker with a $5 whetstone. Sorry, this is an overpriced gadget that I do without.

[@ไพรัชมีสุข]

I don’t buy this sharpener

[@fgallogallo7]

If you could shave hair off your arm that is goodbye me. That is the best test you could do LOL stay safe and healthy Brian.

[@jamesvitale3325]

You talk too much

[@gmotionedc5412]

Doesn’t seem too good

[@peterraab3411]

NOT impressed 😕.........

[@yasistasarse1627]

It's a POS. Save your money

[@lewismoquin6793]

Nope.....

[@paoyang7621]

No good

[@awesomeaxel1]

These pull-through sharpeners literally make me cringe. Something like this is fine if you're using a cheap knife that you wouldn't mind throwing away eventually... PLEASE don't use anything like this on knives that have any value, whether it be sentimental or monetary, this will absolutely wreck your blade.

[@Oilfieldscout]

No it won't. Any sharpener is capable of wrecking an edge. But it will not ruin the knife. That is Blade Forum Bullshift.

[@kshatriya1414]

Looks like a glorified Knife honer to me. I might be totally wrong though!

[@tikkidaddy]

Interested in how it would work with FFG and thicker knife blades