How To Sharpen a Knife

[@GoughCustom]

Links to the system I use in the video: Standard sharpening system ($22): amzn.to/1yx5eHa Diamond system, shown in the video ($55): amzn.to/1NgDs2N Stand for the sharpening system ($8): amzn.to/1rFAdwc

[@gunhawk22]

Gough Custom where would I get a small peice of leather such as that?

[@lylelarson7020]

Gough Custom land sky systemm

[@DiegoJimenezMx]

What is de Best Lansky system??

[@1guncrazy1]

@@gunhawk22 just about any leather store. Tandy leather sell bags of leather remnants. It wasn't mentioned in the video but some jeweler's rouge isn't a bad idea either. Rub that into the leather and strop.

[@darthhaider4187]

Im a knive noob, can i use the system for all types of grinds? Hollow ground, Flat ground etc?

[@SH-kh4bq]

I'm a knife noob, and this is probably the best tutorial I've seen on how to sharpen

[@GoughCustom]

+S Husain Excellent! I hope it was helpful!

[@GoughCustom]

+ford fairlane If you have the regular lansky I do recommend using oil or water. Either will work fine, but once you've used oil once you can no longer use water as the oil in the stones stops the water from soaking in.

[@GoughCustom]

+ford fairlane I like water personally as it cleans up easily.

[@GoughCustom]

+ford fairlane Put a little bit of black marker along the edge, then take a very light pass with the stone in each slot and you'll see where it's hitting the edge, choose the angle that hits the most of the edge. Sharpening angle is a matter of personal preference. 20º should be fine for most pocket knives.

[@Max-hs4vu]

+Gough Custom I don't have a kit can I sharpen with anything else?

[@simonsanchez6283]

My god 😠I've been autisticly watching watching KZbin videos on how to sharpen for literally FIVE YEARS this is hands down the BEST video on sharpening I've ever seen this man deserves much praise 😤😤😤

[@GoughCustom]

Haha thanks mate! Glad you like the video!

[@Ratlins9]

Outstanding, I just purchased the Lansky sharpening system. The step by step video offered the methodology to put a fine edge on my knife. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ashleymaclennan3615]

You are a creator/maker that cares deeply about the success of others. I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial.

[@GoughCustom]

You're very welcome Ashley! I hope it was helpful!

[@climbingberliner]

Never been able to cit pepper with a knife like that. And I have been using the lansky system. After following your video I was able to take a pocket knife that couldn't cut butter and was to succeed in cutting papper like you demonstrated. First time I was ever to accomplish that. 🎉

[@urbanjungle9600]

As a newbie to knife sharpening this is by far the best video I have found to start me on my sharpening journey! Thank you for you effort and patience in compiling this video.

[@GoughCustom]

No worries mate! Really glad it was helpful!

[@dylana.601]

I remember watching this video back in 2015 and purchasing my first lansky sharpener. I’m now back 9 years later watching this video to learn how to use it again. Thank you man hope you’re doing well.

[@paulgranger6887]

Aaron, thank you so much for making this video. I have been using the Lansky System since about 1988. I love it. I've had so many ask me over the years how I get my knives so sharp. I get them to buy a Lansky, then come back for my 5 page tip sheet. Now I can just send them here. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this!

[@GoughCustom]

+Paul Granger No worries at all Paul, glad it's been helpful!

[@WaIIyMaven]

Agreed, lansky is the bomb

[@j.n.8549]

well done sir... no fluff, informative, superior filming skills, unmatched closeups - thankyou

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much mate!

[@lightspeed72]

Best video on how to sharpen knives using the Lansky system. The rest of the other videos were just unending yammering before getting to the point. Thank you!!

[@GoughCustom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EctopicElm00707]

I've been using a Lansky for the past eight years and this is the best instructional video on KZbin! BTW your knives are gorgeous.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@christophrrharkin3924]

Am assuming you can use the lanksky to sharpen kitchen knifes also

[@tenbroekekruisermazzel1699]

@@christophrrharkin3924 Yes. Watch the video with sound on and you will hear him telling this.

[@bogomir67]

My diamond stones wore out quite fast, so I switched to the actual "stone" set, and I had it for at least 8 years. I use it on all knives, including my wife's kitchen knives, chisels, my axes and my hobby knives. I do things a bit differently, though: - I always use a small drop of oil. Normal machine oil is fine, It doesn't have to be the Lansky oil. - I always work towards the blade, not off it, to avoid any burr. - To check which part I have to sharpen more by checking the back side - if it picks up oil, it is OK. If not, that part needs some more work. - I always make sure the clamp is in the middle of the blade, by measuring with my fingers - I tighten the metal screw first, and then adjust with the hand screw, so the two prongs are aligned parallel to the surface of the blade - I found that tape on the tip tends to affect the angle of the blade, so I don't use it. The clamp is aluminium, so it won't scratch my knives - I always start with the lowest angle possible (without catching the rods on the screw) - The last grind, with the 1000 grit stone, I also give the edge one or two strokes with one notch steeper angle, which makes the edge more durable. I don't do this with XActo blades, here I stay with the lowest possible angle. - for blades over 5" (12cm) in length I use two positions of the clamp along the edge.- Otherwise, the angle of the edge will be too shallow at the tip and at the back (at the back of the edge this is OK, but the tip will take damage while cutting, when it is too thin). But hey - everybody has their way that works for them - what ever makes your knives shave hair off your arm is good! ;-)

[@Moatazbahr]

been looking through youtube on knife sharpening videos for a complete beginner and this is the only video i found that i can actually follow

[@angoraacres]

Thank you for the detailed and clear video. I have a Lansky system, gifted me by my late husband. I have never sharpened my knives, he always did that for me. I can't say I'm confident about this, but I'm going to give it a try and hope it works out. I do my own processing of my goats and sheep for meat and pelt and sharp knives are crucial as you can imagine. Just for reference I have been using a KI (?) Mora Sweden Stainless 125S. I have three of them plus a wood handled BIG knife that I use for bones, etc. Okay, wish me luck! Update: I don't have stropping leather at hand, though I have no doubt my husband had some, can't find it now. And not sure what I'm supposed to be feeling as to a "burr". Anyway, can easily cut through phone book paper as you demonstrated. Woo hoo! Three more to do..I feel confident now. We'll see how they work next week! Question for you, how often will I need to do this type of sharpening? And what is the long round sharpener that I see professional butchers have hanging from their belts? Should I plan on using one?

[@GoughCustom]

+Angora Acres How often you'll need to sharpen will depend on the quality of the knife, and the quality of the edge you need... No real rules that can be applied there unfortunately, just sharpen whenever you think it's needed! The 'hones' or 'steels' that butchers use (the round rod) can be useful, it would be worth trying one in your application to see how it works. Note that they don't actually sharpen the blade, all they do is re-align the edge to make it appear a bit sharper. On knives with softer steel they work reasonably well, on a knife with good quality hard steel they really won't do too much!

[@futuresonex]

That was a superb tutorial! If I may, though, I'd like to add to it a bit. One piece of advice that I always give to someone asking about the Lansky Guided Sharpening System is that, if at all possible, get the 70 grit extra-coarse diamond stone to go with their kit! Whenever you use a Lansky or a similar kit on a knife for the first time you have to reprofile the edge to match one of the angles on the guide, and, depending upon how big the difference is, that can be a bit of a chore, but it is ABSOLUTELY VITAL!!! Fail to do this and you will never get that blade sharp! The 70 grit extra coarse diamond stone does it much faster and much more easily than the standard stones. It's still a chore, just not as big of a chore. I used to sharpen semi-professionally, and this is the #1 mistake I saw people make when using those systems. They don't fully reprofile the blade first, and the stones never reach the apex of the edge. It's just wasted time. Adding one or both of the 1,000 & 2,000 grit polishing stones and a leather stropping hone (or four) will also help you get a nice edge. I've seen guys get a true mirror polished edge on their blade using the Lansky sharpener. It's easy to do that with one of the high end sharpeners like Edge Pro, KME (the one I use) or Wicked Edge, but if you're willing to put the time in you can do it on a Lansky too, and for a fraction of the cost! (You need the 1,000 grit Ultra-Fine Hone, the 2,000 grit Super Sapphire Polishing Hone and a set of their Leather Stropping Hones treated with various polishing compounds to at least the green 0.50 micron paste to get the true mirror polish on the edge.) One other worthwhile upgrade you can make to a Lansky system is to get rid of the Lansky angle guide/knife clamp & stand, and replace them with the angle guide/clamp & stand from Gatco. Not only is it much more stable & more comfortable to use, but it also gives you six angles to choose from to the Lansky's four. That may not seem like a big deal, but, in addition to making the system far more stable & far more comfortable to use, it also means that there's more of a chance that the edge on your knife will match one of the angles on the angle guide, or at least get close enough to reduce the amount of reprofiling you'll have to do. That being said, stick with Lansky for the stones. Not only are their stones very high quality, but there is a very wide selection of stones to choose from when your favorite knife needs a tune-up. There are standard stones, diamond stones, serration stones, natural Arkansas stones, round stones for sharpening recurved blades and even leather stropping hones for getting rid of the burr and putting that nice polish one. No other kit in this price range has anywhere near the selection of stones that the Lansky system has available for it. It's not even close!

[@futuresonex]

That got a little longer than I intended. Sorry.

[@GoughCustom]

+Gunslinger454 I agree regarding the extra coarse stone! I don't like mirror polished edges personally, as I generally like my edges to have quite a bit of tooth to them!

[@futuresonex]

+Gough Custom It really depends on what you're doing with the knife. Polished edges excel at push cutting while toothy edges are better slicers. My standard practice is to leave a toothy edge on tactical/self defense knives and on any knife that's going to be used to cut food, whether in the kitchen or the hunting fields. I want those knives to be good slicers, but if the knife's main purpose is cutting wood, like a 'bushcraft' knife, I'll give it a good polish. When I had my sharpening business I had customers coming in all the time who wanted that mirror polished edge on everything. I'd be like, "you're better off with a coarser edge on that knife," but nope. They wanted a mirror polish, and there was no talking them out of it! A polished edge just looks cool, and that's what they wanted, even if it did cost nearly twice as much. :-)

[@GoughCustom]

+Gunslinger454 Yep, I totally hear you about 'horses for courses'! As you said a polished edge on woodworking tools is how it should be! I leave everything else at around 800 grit (using a worn 600 grit diamond stone), and then strop on a piece of polished hardwood that's been charged with a little bit of green chromium oxide buffing compound. I've found it's a really nice compromise that produces an aggressive edge while still feeling very smooth! In the past I've done some experimentation with really coarse edges, bringing a blade to a really nice apex but at only like 220 grit... Those edges are frankly terrifying! You can still shave hair with them (though it's not pleasant) but the way they bite is amazing... Cutting through thick rope with a knife sharpened like that is an eye-opening experience! I still find it amazing how many nuances there are in a 'simple' thing like sharpening a knife...

[@renatod.o.2930]

thx for the info!

[@brittthomas7618]

Just ordered my Lansky Deluxe Kit this morning. I have always preferred manual sharpening, so that I have total control. Great video, good info!

[@GoughCustom]

Cheers mate!

[@bandofbrothers1964]

Three hours after I watched your video, I was able to get my knife sharp by following your techniques. This is my first sharping knife that I did without paying someone to do it. Thank you, thank you ! By the way, I have subscribe and share your video with my friends.

[@GoughCustom]

Nice mate! Glad the video was helpful!

[@bobbybowery9651]

Thanks for taking the time to produce the best tutorial video on the Lansky sharpeners.

[@GoughCustom]

No worries at all Bobby! Glad it was helpful!

[@iversonjcameron]

I did something similiar to this to my 27" machete......it worked beyond my expectation.....absolute incredible results....GREAT VID

[@GoughCustom]

Glad the video was helpful mate!

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Literally the best and one of the very few actually useful sharpening tutorials. Great job. Thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

No worries at all mate, glad it was helpful!

[@jp3mcpherson]

This guy produced a nice vid. Thumbs up.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks JP!

[@itempthekiller979]

This video is the worst i have ever sine and that type of sharpening will destroy ur knife

[@d.h5741]

@@itempthekiller979 psssshhh what do you know about knifes

[@bradleyruhberg8626]

This maybe, and likely is the BEST video on how to use the Lansky I’ve seen to date, thank you.

[@leecasseday4424]

Awesome demo! I just happened to buy this system and was having trouble using it. But this demo definitely helps point out some of the mistakes I was making. Thanks!

[@GoughCustom]

+Lee Casseday Excellent, glad to hear Lee!

[@stuartnsharpe]

Best sharpening video on KZbin. Dusted off my Lansky and going through all my knives.. Thank you sir

[@GoughCustom]

No worries at all mate!

[@caholmes31b]

Just stumbled onto this video after not being able to get super sharp knives with the lansky. Very helpful thank you for taking the time to make it

[@jont3227]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I got a Lansky a few months ago and apparently had no idea what I was doing. It took me two hours to put a mediocre edge on my knives because I was doing everything wrong. I did what you showed and had an even, hair-shaving edge in a half hour. Serious props to you.

[@joshdsm1]

Jon T I followed another video an it took me an hour to get a good edge. Would shave hair but wouldn’t cut paper good. It was an all upstroke process vid. I’m gonna try this guys way, you said you had better results?

[@GoughCustom]

Excellent! Really glad to hear that the video was useful!

[@jhtsurvival]

I work with a Jon t. You should check by videos oit

[@JoeGP]

probably one of the best knife sharpening tutorial videos anywhere

[@GoughCustom]

+Joe G.P. thanks mate!

[@billbreeding797]

Owned.the Lansky Sharpener 10 years....finally someone taught me how to use it. Thank You

[@GoughCustom]

No worries at all Bill! Glad the video was helpful!

[@wordreet]

This method makes complete sense to me. I've worked with metal for around 30 years (precision engineering components) and already knew that you would get that burr when you started moving the sharpening stone back and forth. When we de-burr a work piece with a fine needle file, you still leave a smaller burr if you don't move it correctly. A metal work tutor will always tell you to move the file along the edge or at least to only use the push cut as much as possible when de-burring to reduce any final polishing work, before the job is finished. I use a diamond lap to sharpen my kitchen knives and a very fine diamond lap to sharpen my hobby knives, for cutting foam and balsa wood. I like that device and will have a go at replicating it. (because I'm cheap) ;¬)

[@GoughCustom]

Slow response here :) I hope your version worked out well!

[@wordreet]

@@GoughCustom You got me I haven't tried it yet. 😬🤭

[@cheetang9494]

I bought one a year ago and I demonstrated how it works to my boss. He was really impressed with the results and got me to sharpen all his knives (133 total) from his chain of restaurants. He paid me £500 extra for the job. I'm so happy with this product and I'm going to buy a few more for spare. Thank you!

[@GoughCustom]

+Chee Tang Nice mate! Glad it worked out for you!

[@ronaldthomas3528]

Chee Tang wow! How long did that take??

[@perpetualconfusion5885]

@@ronaldthomas3528 So maybe 5-10 minutes a knife. Now times that by like 133

[@ronaldthomas3528]

@@perpetualconfusion5885 that's insane! 😁

[@sanctifiedsurvival]

This Lansky guide is perfect, it's more helpful than the guide provided by Lansky themselves, and that says something! We just got this kit and we'll be doing a review in the coming weeks, thank you for this, much love!

[@GoughCustom]

Glad it was helpful mate!

[@SpaceCaptainLord]

This, with the bevel grinding diy video he did, are seriously the best things I’ve ever seen. I thought making knives was WAY out of my price range. After watching some of these videos I see now that’s not true. I can actually do it for a pretty dang good price

[@GoughCustom]

Glad to hear you like the videos mate! Best of luck with your knifemaking!

[@urbanfireblade]

Amazing intuitive video. Wish i had seen this one to start with instead of the other 20 or more i watched. Simple yet functional sharpening tool. Well done that man!

[@GoughCustom]

+urbanfireblade Thanks very much mate!

[@ryanmorman7253]

Agreed! 100%

[@chrismcdonald6481]

This is definitely the best Lansky tutorial I've seen on YT. I see my technique is a little different than yours, but I'll definitely try this way out after work. Cheers

[@GoughCustom]

Glad you liked it Chris! Hope it's helpful mate!

[@denniscraven8438]

THIS was excellent! The info was concise with no filler. I've been struggling with stones and having little results. Liked AND subscribed.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked the video!

[@utkf16]

@@GoughCustom Agree with Dennis. TBH Im sick of failing with stones and I know its my fault not them but time for a Lansky. Ive been putting it off but this video made the final decision, Thanks

[@kbagger8865]

I hate anyone in the comments being mean about him being cross eyed. ANYONE WHO IS MEAN SUCKS.

[@kbagger8865]

Also, this is an awesome way to sharpen a knife 👍🏽

[@GoughCustom]

+Kyle Bagg Cheers Kyle!

[@HarbardWild]

+Kyle Bagg I agree! I didn't even notice it before i started reading the comments. Who the hell cares if he's cross eyed. People need a life lol

[@VerticalWit]

but you are being mean to them

[@Uncle_Red]

I didn't even notice, but I also have a lazy eye from a brain tumor and its surgeries. =D

[@TheSighphiguy]

been using this kit for 20+ years. simple, cheap,...but works like a charm.

[@kalijasin]

Lansky has an ultra fine and polishing too.

[@triune_blades]

I purchased this sharpening system. Mine came with a 150, 200, 320, 600, 1000, a ceramic polisher and a strop.

[@rowanfernsler9725]

Triune Blades what sharpening system did you get? Lansky doesn’t have a 150, 200, or 320 grit stone, I don’t know about the Arkansas stones, but still.

[@GoughCustom]

They do, yes! You can certainly use them ,just depends on the type of final edge you want...

[@desertsavagery]

Holy crap there's a stand for this thing? I wish I'd known that when I first started using this kit two years ago...

[@GoughCustom]

Yeah it really should just come with the stand eh...

[@reidwitt1168]

Gough Custom where did you buy your stand. I have a mill so I can make one but mine didn’t come with ine

[@3605Josh]

Bolt and a board

[@christopherrogalski8997]

I’m in the same boat. I’ve used this system for a decade and never knew there was a stand.

[@Tess_untamed]

You can buy everything from the lansky web site.

[@samhouston1288]

I bought the diamond set, and followed the instruction that came with it. It got the knife sufficiently sharp, but then I watched your video and tried your way of doing it. The second knife I sharpened was noticeably better. Thanks!

[@GoughCustom]

No worries!

[@MC202zipper]

Hi Gough! Definitely best video I've seen on the Lanski method, and a lovely camping knife too!. Thanks!

[@GoughCustom]

Cheers mate!

[@skikat2726]

An excellent video! I have been using the Lansky sharpening system for some time but learned some new tips from you such as feeling for a burr and alternating directions with the stones. Also, your video quality is excellent--clear and close. I also like the way you fast forwarded through the repetitive portions. I will keep watching your site!

[@GoughCustom]

Cheers mate! Glad it was helpful!

[@ericlanglois696]

I have all three kits . I have been using a lanky for 35 years. You are rite about tricks to sharpen. I like to run the finger screw all the way down first and then tighten the small one . I only go from tip to heel once the knife starts to get sharp. I also found that it's only works with knives with flat spines, of the back of the knife has a bevel it will teter in the holder. Great vid.

[@GoughCustom]

+Eric Langlois Cheers mate!

[@fiegled]

Just ordered my Lansky system. I have used the Smiths alternative and liked it but I wanted something a little better and that has a stand which I ordered as well. Thanks for the demo!

[@GoughCustom]

No worries mate, hope you like the system!

[@omarkhan9966]

Clear and concise.....good job.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks Omar!

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

I think I've learned more from you than any other tutorial. No one has ever explained the apex or the burr better than you. I'm going to subscribe.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much mate! Welcome to the channel!

[@benmartin3563]

i wanted to start by saying this is one of the most informative videos on sharpening iv been able to find you did a great job. My question is with this lanskey sharpening system how would you go about putting a micro bevel on a knife?

[@conglacious]

Incredible video, very well done, thank you so much for taking the time to make this! I have used the same system for a couple of years now and my biggest problem was trying to PREVENT the bur instead of using it as a great indicator of even sharpening. I also really like the tip of holding the top of the guide with your finger, to get it to be more even. Great product, fantastic guide, and extremely well produced!

[@GoughCustom]

+Cole Purbaugh thanks mate! Glad the video was helpful!

[@TheSilentEaglesNest]

Watched this video many years ago and went out and bought a standard lansky kit. Loved sharpening knives ever since then and the exact same lansky setup plus some stones and a little maintenance work kept me going until now and probably could another 10 years. Looking forward to putting together a new hapstone setup tomorrow. Lanksy is far in a way the best entry guided sharpening system on the market, getting hair splitting edges for years with just a couple extra stones strop and knowhow. Hope the knife business is still going well for you Gough Customs, used to watch you're channel religiously.

[@grovesy333]

It’s very good to experience all this also stropping does help but you don’t always need to strop I know one lad that has a sharpmaker which is a brilliant system and he’s able to achieve a razor sharp finish on all his kitchen knives without a strop done it for years he says he doesn’t want to keep a strop conditioned 😅

[@boyturtleuk]

Great video, thanks. As a result of this, I am going to get one of these sharpeners. I have 2 questions: 1- how do you know where to attach the blade in the clamp? If it is in the wrong place, surely this will throw the angles all out? 2- Have you considered using the Lansky leather strop tool, if so is that any good?

[@wrxgeneration]

good question, I would like to know as well.

[@jkherberger]

Ahmed Khan I use a black sharpie on the edge of the knife, pass the stone over the edge a few times and if it removes the marker it has the correct angle. If the angle is off a bit, adjust the clamp. Also note that you angle will be less as the stone moves from the center to the tip and the hilt. This is not the perfect way to sharpen, that is why hand sharpening on a wet stone is still better.

[@David-hm9ic]

The angle doesn't change as much as you might think so the exact clamping point is not that critical. With a little experience you will get a feel for the optimum clamping area of various cutting edge shapes. I have always used the Lansky oil but will try sharpening dry as shown here. When I use an Arkansas stone I have quit using oil and now use water with a little dish washing soap to help it wet out and keep the stone from clogging. I get much better edges with soapy water than oil. Any strop is way better than no strop. It's the difference between sharp and REALLY sharp.

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

Gough, thanks for this video! You saved me money and gave me great tips! I have an Ontario RD9 that I've been struggling with putting a shaving sharp edge on. I'm thinking you answered all my questions!!! Thanks again!

[@GoughCustom]

Excellent mate! Glad to be of help!

[@HananjaZakarja]

Because of your excellent presentation I decided to purchase the same sharpening system, and by following your guidelines, I now have a pocket knife and a kitchen knife that are sharper than what I've ever experienced before. THANK YOU!

[@GoughCustom]

Very glad to hear that mate! I hope you still have lots of sharp knives!

[@twowheeledsmurph]

Great tutorial! I think i've been using my Lansky incorrectly for a decade.

[@GoughCustom]

+twowheeledsmurf Glad it was helpful mate!

[@billmottinger7246]

Wow! What an excellent tutorial video you produced. I'm ordering a Lansky today now that I have seen how to sharpen knives. Thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

Glad it was helpful Bill!

[@bignedau]

great desription on the Lansky system great vid, allways good to how others work an edge, cheers mate.

[@GoughCustom]

+magillasviews Cheers mate!

[@rekozma]

Don't care much for the shaping set up but I would like to say that's one nice knife you made there mate. One I wouldn't mind having one my side any day of the week. But it would have to be just like that one same color and all. Wonder looking piece.

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

Great demonstration on the lansky system, thanks now I need to share it with my friends Don & Aaron Gough

[@GoughCustom]

Glad it was helpful mate!

[@ryoonofdeath117]

I cringed when you took that file to the edge

[@GoughCustom]

Understandably!

[@OKOK-hm2is]

I screamed))

[@rollothewalker5535]

I had a panic attack.

[@exkibuff9009]

I shat my pants

[@Maxxon89]

I dropped the nuke

[@Dave51262]

Excellent video on sharpening! This is very well done and easy to follow. The close up shots really help and I like the idea of reversing direction to see scratch removal. Thanks for this. Very cool looking knife too. You do great work.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks Dave!

[@chinashorts1491]

I've seen a number of different tools and kits for sharpening knives professionally. This one has the best approach I've seen yet and the price point is amazing. Since is has a guide for the angles, I believe this is the best starting system on the market. I think I'm going to have to buy it.

[@GoughCustom]

Glad you liked it!

[@FoxWhisperer]

Good vid mate

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@johnstilley5063]

The diamond system costs more, but what is the advantage over the stone/standard system? Is the major difference needing to use oil? I believe I've heard stone get less "flat" over time.

[@paulgranger6887]

+John Stilley They both have their benefits. The diamond system will remove metal faster. I find this especially useful in the extra-coarse and coarse grits when sharpening a knife on the Lansky its first time; to set the angle of the edge. The diamond hones will remain flat. The benefits of the stone hones are cost and durability. The grit on diamond hones will not last as long as the grit on stone hones. The stone hones will wear and become low in the middle like a sway-back horse. But they cut longer. When they become too worn, however, they should be replaced, as that changes the angle of the hone upon the blade, thereby defeating the purpose of a set angle bracket knife sharpener. I hope this helps...

[@wallabing]

+John Stilley Diamond stones removes metal faster, but the edge will never be as sharp as stones and ceramic. If you look microscopically at the blades edge sharpened by diamond hones , the diamonds will gouge and tear away at the steel, making it jagged and wavy like.

[@jmuench420]

+John Stilley The diamond also helps with harder steels. I bought a knife with s90v steel and found the diamond stones and diamond stropping paste to be pretty much required.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

+John Stilley Im no expert but from what I understand the diamond system is for harder steels. Like the CPM154 The steel is to hard for stone systems to get the scary sharp edge, but if you have a standard 1095 carbon steel knife then your stone system would work fine for that. 1095 is a much softer steel for the stones to remove material where you would need diamond to remove the stainless steels. As far as the "flat" or flatness of stones, you should "true your stones" before every use if you have the stone system. The diamond system you wouldn't need to. I hope this helped. Until next time, take care. Brian

[@mattwodziak1750]

I’ve owned the Lanskey sharpening system for over 20 years. You gave me some good pointers here. Thanks!

[@GoughCustom]

Glad to hear Matt!

[@offtherailsminecart2378]

Y'know when literally every knife on your shop is out of stock that lets me know one thing! They are really worth the money ;)

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@rcmaniac7794]

love the vidoe, I love sharping knifes and looking videos up on how ppl sharpen there's on youtube

[@tdbsnr]

Best vid yet, thanks mate. Mr Lazybones here uses a horizontal sharpening wheel with angle guide, and finishes off with 1,2, or 3 diamond oilstones, knife clamped & hand finished with angle guide. And the shave test.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@JuggusNawt]

That fingernail trick is going to help me out so much!

[@GoughCustom]

+JuggusNawt Nice! Hope it's been helpful!

[@lordrussell666]

most amazing tips and great thing to add links makes for helpful finds :)

[@sergeysavrikov7541]

very nice guide! i owned lansky for years but hated to sharpen knives with it and ruined few also. Now I sharpened a new knife with this tutorial and it is perfect. Thumbs up!

[@GoughCustom]

Very glad to hear mate!

[@kristianrudlarsen5004]

You are just awesome man keep on going👌

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@mick09983891]

Bloody legend! Great video, hugely informative. Thanks

[@GoughCustom]

+Michael Auf der Maur Cheers mate!

[@bartspaan118]

Thank you for a very good instruction. Bought a Lansky today and I managed to get a beat up Cold Steel Recon Tanto back to being capable of shaving hair of my arm again.

[@GoughCustom]

+Bart Spaan nice work!

[@StanleyKubick1]

you should definitely finish shaving that hand

[@jayoliver2562]

If he did, he would not have hair left to test the other knifes. LMFA

[@redangrybird7564]

This is when having a hairy legged girlfriend comes handy.

[@bruhhhbeast3761]

@Frank Rampersad OCD!!!

[@nSmatic]

as a chef, i use the polished edge.

[@maxw89]

+RossLinden97 Who cares?

[@nSmatic]

Max W 80% of chefs. :)

[@peopleofpeople9347]

+Max W I prefer a mirror finish using a 200,000 grit diamond "cream" on the last phase... so yeah 81% of chefs

[@peopleofpeople9347]

30mate you used a comma instead of a period...

[@WillieTwoShirts]

+Cory Wolfe A lot of countries use a comma instead of a period.

[@wadebrewer7212]

Just bought this set. Getting used to it and already like it. Have some practice yet but your video is a great resource, thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

No worries mate!

[@MineOfTheLegends]

Thank for the good tips

[@matthewclara1]

Thanks. I've been using the Lansky system for years, yet sometimes have trouble getting it razor sharp, as you have here. I'm going to try your technique and see how it works. And buy a strop, apparently. Also, do you use any compound on your strop?

[@GoughCustom]

+matt clara Hey Matt! On soft strops (like leather) I prefer not to use compound as I find it takes too much toothiness out of the edge. These days I use a hardwood strop loaded with green chromium oxide compound and that works very well!

[@matthewclara1]

+Gough Custom Thanks again! I went home last night and broke out the Lansky, used your technique and I swear you could have shaved with those things when I was done, even without the stropping. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge: it helped!

[@GoughCustom]

+matt clara Looking good Matt!

[@mikenone6328]

I've been collecting and honing knives for closet to 50 yrs now. You made a very good video that tells the truth on honing edges. One of the better one's I run into on the web. I free hand knives all my own knives and micro bevel them. But I also own a lansky and a few diamond lansky style jigs for resetting the edge angles.That's really the only time I use them. Usually on other peoples knives that have really messed them up or the occasional reset of factory edges on new blades I add for daily carry..I've bookmarked it so I can send people to watch it when they ask of how to sharpen correctly and easily..

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks Mike! Glad you liked the video mate and I hope it helps the others get great edges on their knives!

[@philochristos]

I use something similar to the Lansky system. The problem I'm having is that the metal fragments put tiny little scratches on the sides of the blades. I'm not sure how to avoid that.

[@GoughCustom]

+Sam Harper Hey Sam! Are the scratches where the clamp touches the blade? Or elsewhere? I've seen marks from the clamp, but I haven't seen scratches anywhere else... Are you sharpening at a very shallow angle?

[@philochristos]

+Gough Custom The scratches aren't from the clamp. They're little scratches on the primary bevel. The first time I noticed it, I assumed it was from the iron dust that accumulated on the blade followed by me wiping it off. The next time, I tried to blow it off, but I still got little scratch marks. Do you get iron dust build up on your blades when you're putting the initial edge on your knives?

[@MUKnives]

+Sam Harper I have experienced something similar. I now coat my blades with nail polish before shapening them with the Lansky system. It's annoying and takes quite a lot of time but is the only way to prevent my knives from getting scratched!

[@GoughCustom]

+Sam Harper I get iron dust on the blade, but no scratching... There has got to be some difference in techniques that accounts for this but I can't think of what it might be...

[@philochristos]

+Gough Custom It could be that I'm using too much pressure and getting bigger chunks of iron. Or maybe I'm spending too much time with the rougher grits.

[@twizz420]

After you filed the blade off, your knife still cut better than mine do after I spend half an hour "sharpening" my knives lol

[@GoughCustom]

Haha yes it definitely takes some practice!

[@markdraper4087]

Some of the best knife making/sharpening videos on the Internet. Thank you for your skill and effort.

[@GoughCustom]

+Mark Draper thanks mark! Glad they've been helpful!

[@victorinoxlove]

32 dislikes ? Stupid people. Nice video man.thank you for ideea

[@shadowremorse]

i wont use this for a kitchen knife though, take out too much material and it will change the cutting edge

[@TheKimjoh560]

Its too time consuming to sharpen kitchen knives with this system for my taste so I generally use water stone. However a 17 degree angle is sufficient for most if not all kitchen knives. and you can even do a 20 degree microbevel if you want to. This method of sharpening takes away as much material as you decide to take away, no more no less altough I would agree diamond stones such as these are bit to agressive for most kitchen knives.

[@woodywood1951]

and today you get 666 dislike. I don't think they are all idiots. what do you think?

[@yeyelaman465]

Alin

[@Flatliner04]

Maybe the dislikes could make a video.

[@pablynescobaryoung8095]

my mother will be very happy. :D

[@siriosstar4789]

Really excellent video . Concise , lucid , no rambling . just one instruction after the next in perfect sequence . the clarity of the visuals with excellent lighting and the addition of very clear sound so we can " hear " the burr .

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Very glad the video was helpful!

[@michaelsdvandorn9323]

I see many of the videos where you guys shave arm hair. I won’t be letting any of you cook for me.

[@GoughCustom]

Well we wash the knives after :)

[@wursthunter]

I see what you did there... and there.

[@GoughCustom]

Knifey things?

[@swadchowdhury1718]

lulz

[@shizellkeith1371]

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[@iNezerroth]

Gough Custom it's what you call black humor. Guess you're used to it.

[@danjones2]

Excellent video! Answered a lot of questions! I been doin' it wrong. And thanks for not sabotaging your presentation by filming it outside with the ever-present wind noise!

[@GoughCustom]

Very glad it was helpful Dan!!

[@noahkoenig4447]

NOOO! my earbuds broke halfway through

[@Sarrienne]

Switch the subtitles on.....

[@texasblaze1016]

Unplug your headphones

[@burnoutboy8991]

Thank you so much! This is the best how to sharpen video out there

[@georgejudd1640]

Many thanks from a beginner knife sharpener, I use the Lansky Sharpening System, but for the life of me I couldn’t get my knives sharp. I watched various videos on sharpening but to no real avail. After watching your video with it’s emphasis on getting a burr and finally reducing the burr a result, sharp knives. There is still room for improvement, but thanks again, at least now I am on the right path. All the best with your knife making. George Watson at 12.53 BST on Sunday the 25th of November 2018.

[@GoughCustom]

Glad to hear the video was useful George!

[@mikemason4792]

The best demo of this system that I have seen. I use this and will do it your way next time. Thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardmoore5919]

I have the lansky system- but I learned quite a bit from your demo. Thanks!!

[@GoughCustom]

+Richard Moore No worries Richard!

[@GunTech]

Perfect instructions that can be applied to all sharpening methods and sharpening gear.

[@GoughCustom]

+Gun Tech. Thanks mate!

[@ryanmorman7253]

Excellent vid!!! I recently bought this same system and have been hesitant to use because Im a noob with this and do not want damage any of knives. So Ive been watching tons of vids about how use this sharpening system properly and your vid is the absolute best one! You have helped me greatly. Thank you sir!

[@GoughCustom]

Glad I could help Ryan!

[@cavdragoon]

Man I love your knives and your videos. Most of all as a veteran I love that you are a Canadian company. One day soon I will own a piece of your art. Take care

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much mate! I'll look forward to making a knife for you!

[@rimmy9054]

I just got my kit today! Did the first one on my own and got a marginally improved edge. Watched your video before doing the next one and it made all the difference. It just glides through the paper! Thanks!

[@GoughCustom]

+J Rimtastic glad to hear mate!

[@bessiebraveheart]

hi from england. just got one of these lanskis. followed your instruction and bingo, one sharp knife. thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

+John James McCartney Excellent mate, good to hear!

[@jamesrowe6389]

I know this video is old, but was very useful to me today. I have been using this system with ok results. I am much improved after knowing these tips. Thanks for taking the time to put this out.

[@GoughCustom]

No worries at all James, glad it was helpful!

[@jackbello3377]

I bought standard course and followed your steps, I feel like ima PRO now. Thank you so much mate....

[@GoughCustom]

Haha no worries Jack! Glad it worked for you mate!

[@garrettgannon962]

Thanks for the video. Got the 5 stone setup and your advice helped immensely. Took an old Gerber knife that couldn't cut butter and now its able to press cut paracord, which I wouldn't have believed.

[@GoughCustom]

+garrett gannon Nice mate! Glad the video was helpful!