How To Sharpen A Scandi Grind

Join Tom from Sharpening Supplies as he dives into the world of Scandi grind knives, sharing his extensive experience and expert techniques for sharpening these unique tools. Whether you're a bushcrafting enthusiast or a professional carver, this video is packed with invaluable tips on maintaining the razor-sharp edge of your Scandi grind knives.
🔪 What You'll Learn:
- The characteristics of a Scandi grind and its advantages for woodworking.
- Detailed guide on the optimal sharpening angle for Scandi grind knives, including those with a micro bevel.
- Step-by-step tutorial using any bench stones.
- Tom's personal method for making the sharpening process quicker and more efficient.
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[@HWCism]

Thanks. I enjoy my Tormek machine so was glad to hear you mention it.

[@kens4741]

Well done video. I especially like the combination grind with a Tormek shown at the end. Keep up the good work!

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Thanks, will do!

[@obirato]

interesting there is good knowledge in here! thanks

[@elikalman9066]

Brilliant presentation, thank you!

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loungelizard3922]

Nice stones, I have Chosera 600, 1000 and 5000 grits and love them. I started on a no-name Indian oil stone from a hardware store, Choseras are quite an upgrade. Thanks for the sharpening vid, lots of succinct advice here. I have watched a lot of sharpening videos from Korin and JKI but they are old and waffley compared to this vid. Great work.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Very cool!

[@JoseReyes-wo2lm]

( I don't sharpen a knife! I just put a point , and she cuts well!)

[@JoseReyes-wo2lm]

( it's called setting a knife 🗡️🔪!)

[@brandonkramer4894]

What knife jig are you using on the Tormec? I’ve never seen that one before.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

It's the Small Knife Jig (SVM-00). It works in conjunction with the KJ-45 knife jig.

[@Chris-de6rm]

Do you use any compound on the strop?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Yes, that strop has green honing compound on it: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/collections/strops/products/green-honing-compound

[@craig1825]

What benefits do you believe using a tormek then a stone give you? Rather than just using a tormek and then the honing wheel.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

I'd be concerned that a full hollow grind would be a little too delicate for the woodworking tasks I do. I've got a couple Morakniv 106 knives lying around, so I might test a full hollow against a flat over hollow.

[@craig1825]

So your thinking it improves durability? Please let me/us know the results.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

@@craig1825 For sure. I also find it quicker to go to my stones for light touch-ups, rather than getting my Tormek out and setup. But I'll definitely share the results on this channel.

[@craig1825]

I have a question off subject, do honing steel’s rough or smooth remove the burr after stone sharpening? Also does it matter if you finish on a rough or smooth stone?.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Yes, steels remove metal from the edge, often creating a microbevel (depending on the angle used). Science of Sharp has a great article on it: scienceofsharp.com/2018/08/22/what-does-steeling-do-part-1/ Because it creates a microbevel, the final stone you use might not matter so much. I've seen a few folks sharpen with coarse grits (around 400 grit) and then go straight to stropping and get good results. It's not something I've tried myself though.