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How to sharpen a tracker knife! (convex)

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Survival Lilly

Survival Lilly

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@SurvivalLilly
@SurvivalLilly 2 жыл бұрын
Knife used in this video: APO-1T ➜ USA/Canada: bit.ly/3F51vGT ➜ DE/Österreich/Schweiz: bit.ly/3Ovu1pq ➜ Europe: www.survivallilly.at Jig used in this video: amzn.to/3h0ryH1
@kevinAuman1
@kevinAuman1 2 жыл бұрын
I have to say that this is a very good idea Lilly, I do convexes two ways myself one is just to sharpen it by hand on flat Venev stones which literally takes forever to get the edge right but the second is very similar to your method as I used 3M aerosol spray adhesive and sprayed the back of my sandpaper after cutting it to roughly the size of a bench stone and then I stuck it to a piece of 1in thick foam from an Amazon package I had received and I ended up making one for each grit of sandpaper that I use but I'm still sharpening by hand where you're on the guided system here... Great minds think alike hahaha oh and my APO1T came incredibly sharp for a factory edge but I still stropped it anyways with Gunny Juice and got it much-much sharper although I still have not yet had a chance to really take it out and get some good use out if it yet...
@jessegolden3589
@jessegolden3589 2 жыл бұрын
No not the knife the machine is what I am asking about what is it called I have very bad hands and can't use a stone anymore ....
@jessegolden3589
@jessegolden3589 2 жыл бұрын
Does it work well on sharpening axes
@GAPTEXPLORE
@GAPTEXPLORE Жыл бұрын
*_Just know now how to care for and sharpen the right knife. Thank you, Miss Lilly. Greetings from me_*
@tradermunky1998
@tradermunky1998 2 жыл бұрын
Knowing you sharpen knives like that kinda scares me. In a good way 👍 Thanks!
@idigbebop
@idigbebop 2 жыл бұрын
Lily has a work bench that Santa would admire.
@mr_nice.
@mr_nice. 2 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding? It's exactly what I asked Santa to bring me !🤣👍👍👍
@VideosOffRoad
@VideosOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilly! I got my APO-1T tracking knife from Canadian Prepper about a week ago. My only suggestion for improvement is to replace the simple belt loop on the sheath with something like my APO-1S has, which has two snapping straps that work with MOLLE panels. Otherwise it is absolutely totally awesome! Thank you so much for creating such an amazing knife!
@maxwell9734
@maxwell9734 2 жыл бұрын
I've used a knife to make a living,when I first started working. 15 years as a meat cutter/Chef . One thing I can tell you is,... trying to sharpen a knife and carelessly whetting it across a Stone, or sand paper, at the wrong angle will nearly ruin a great knife! If you can't hold that perfect angle, it won't be sharp.. And, it could actually be even more dull! Keeping the razor thin edge perfectly straight is the only way to get it done right... The edge is so thin that you can't see it, ...you have to 'feel' it, with the fingers.. Files and dowel pins work well for stylish blades that have inconsistent contour. Heavy gauge sandpaper grit, works well.. although using an oiled stone works best. Great video, Lilly. You do an excellent job explaining the proper way an 'Bring-back-edge' You would be an amazing Teacher 😉👍
@kele1264
@kele1264 2 жыл бұрын
I love the masking tape and marker technique you demonstrate here, Lilly! My father was a U.S. Marine, and a very intelligent, clever man. I think he would have appreciated many of your ideas. I still have his razor sharp K-Bar knife, circa 1945. Thank you Lilly!
@JohnDoe-zb7dz
@JohnDoe-zb7dz 2 жыл бұрын
@ 0:38 where top of holder clamps to the rod is flexing. Get you a spare rod and bend it for sharpening convex edges. For not having the right tools you do very well.
@samstewart4444
@samstewart4444 2 жыл бұрын
I struggle to sharpen knives with stones. I have a couple ceramic rods that help me achieve a razor edge. I have seen your jig demonstrated on other YT channels. The trouble with the jig is that it requires a bench. In the field a stone and ceramic rod is still the best option for keeping a blade honed. I like your jig for restoring or establishing the proper angle. Good video.
@maxwell9734
@maxwell9734 2 жыл бұрын
The jig sharpening, actually teaches you how the proper angle feels... When using it, (at the workbench) fully focus on your angle, and how it feels in your hand and wrist. A good sharpening should last a long time. Ceramic rods don't sharpen a knife, they merely straighten up the edge but no actual sharpening takes place. Sharpening, requires removing a little bit of the blade. You wouldn't need the jig every time you sharpen your knife, but hand sharpening takes practice..
@randyripley7527
@randyripley7527 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much❗ From America
@earlshaner4441
@earlshaner4441 2 жыл бұрын
Good evening from Syracuse NY USA my friend thank you for sharing your skills
@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly
@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly 2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you. I was thinking about you and all this morning.
@Feverdream7777
@Feverdream7777 2 жыл бұрын
I used a 1/2inch wooden dowels and taped various sandpapers to sharpen my kukri concave. I even glued some leather around a dowel and charged it with green compound as a rounded strop too.
@robertyoungcarpetcare7306
@robertyoungcarpetcare7306 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly is awsome. I love her style. Wunder schon.
@BlainsTube
@BlainsTube 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly, stay safe, warm and fed.
@michaelporinchak9341
@michaelporinchak9341 2 жыл бұрын
I thinking you need to look for the book "Razors Edge Book Of Sharpening". It will teach you alot. I'm 63 and have sharpened knives all my life. THIS book taught me TONS, when I first read it some 35+ years ago.
@liagg20
@liagg20 2 жыл бұрын
תודה!
@carloseduardo9732
@carloseduardo9732 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lily greetings from Brazil. I liked this knife. Im like your vídeos. Your Chanel is excellent thanks.
@stephensonsimikiss6809
@stephensonsimikiss6809 2 жыл бұрын
I use a lansky jig.. have stones with grit all the way up to 2000 grit. Has a leather attachment to finish your blade off.
@Flashahol
@Flashahol 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is being delivered this week. WOOHOO! Double-sided carpet tape could make this whole process easier. It's actually a Mors Kochansky hack he did with a piece of wood and sandpaper for a cheap hand-held high grit stone... He said you can even remove and replace the sandpaper a few times if done properly. Just don't get the though carpet tape with strands of strings in it like I did... get the flat stuff.
@terryblais9128
@terryblais9128 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration and technique Lilly. I hope that you will visit your super shelter for an overnight soon my wife and I have enjoyed all your visits from the beginning. Happy Trails. Merry Christmas
@newtonburr3123
@newtonburr3123 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Lilly, I just received your APO-1T knife. I love it! You are the best!
@richardthompson1239
@richardthompson1239 2 жыл бұрын
Smart and Pretty ! Great looking blades ! Thank You Lilly !!!
@brianknecht3216
@brianknecht3216 2 жыл бұрын
Well done! Good tips on a cheap solution to expensive stones. On my leather strop I use a little jeweler’s rouge polishing compound to enhance the edge even more. A little goes a long ways.
@OBWanKenobi
@OBWanKenobi Жыл бұрын
Which if you look at her strop she uses the same or similar
@Tents.and.Timber
@Tents.and.Timber 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lilly! This is perfect, we have watched a few knife sharpening videos over the years and have been debating which way that we prefer, but this method we can understand and totally like. Thank you for putting this together and keep up the incredible adventures.
@hidesinlonggrass3229
@hidesinlonggrass3229 2 жыл бұрын
Look into paper wheels. I don't sharpen.... I polish them to razor sharp in under 5 seconds. Sadly I learned about paper wheels at 46 years of age.
@Tents.and.Timber
@Tents.and.Timber 2 жыл бұрын
@@hidesinlonggrass3229 thanks mate, we will definitely check it out! Its never too late to learn, if your not learning your dying...kind of crude but we are always trying to learning something new.
@marknorwood7521
@marknorwood7521 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you putting up a video. Hadn't seen anything from you lately and was getting concerned considering all the Craziness going on over your way. 👍
@dukeman079
@dukeman079 Жыл бұрын
After all these years I never thought about tapping the blade to prevent damaging the finish, thanks for the information, I'm going to start doing that.
@billcotton1551
@billcotton1551 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant sharpening system Lilly!
@ldecotiisful
@ldecotiisful 2 жыл бұрын
I just received my APO-1T. It feels very good in the hand, I can't wait to get this into the woods. I liked the urban carry bag vid. Keep up the great work.
@daveoneill9246
@daveoneill9246 2 жыл бұрын
Received mine a week ago, outstanding blade!!
@whomagoose6897
@whomagoose6897 2 жыл бұрын
To get an even finer sharpening paper. Look for 3M lapping paper. Lapping paper is used to put the finishing honing on precision parts, mirrors, lenses for rifle scopes & telescopes. The Hubble telescope in outer space has focusing mirrors that were lapped to a extremely fine finish.
@rapodejko
@rapodejko 2 жыл бұрын
I got the assortment pack. That . 5 micron... Talk about a mirrored edge. I can widdel hair with any knife when I'm done using that.
@humansustainability
@humansustainability 2 жыл бұрын
My APO-1T has arrived. This thing is a beast! Thanks Lilly
@hidesinlonggrass3229
@hidesinlonggrass3229 2 жыл бұрын
I've never made blades as sharp as when I got my paper wheels.... look them up. I never realized too sharp was a thing. Wow! Nice trick with the 240 grit sandpaper. 👍
@simondutton5413
@simondutton5413 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks lily cool tips 👍
@sgtfatrod8901
@sgtfatrod8901 2 жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend getting a ken onion with the blade grinding attatchment. Makes sharpening recurve blades & trackers super fast & easy as pie.
@theblackswordsman5171
@theblackswordsman5171 2 жыл бұрын
This was informative and relaxing. This will help me improve my tools for general work and save others for emergencies. Thanks 😊
@richardhutchings4799
@richardhutchings4799 8 ай бұрын
Hi,lilly I watch all your videos there very helpful, would you be able to let me know the name and make of the jig you use in your convex sharpening video many thanks Richard
@TheGunsNBlades
@TheGunsNBlades 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Job Lilly!
@koko2bware
@koko2bware 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great information to us Lilly!! We love it!!
@kennethkrieb3018
@kennethkrieb3018 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lilly. Great video
@kelrick789
@kelrick789 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Lilly.I thought you sick.Glad to hear from you.your advies is money in the bank.Your sharpening tool seems great and I will buy one soon. Thanks.
@garybrown6967
@garybrown6967 2 жыл бұрын
Very lovely and extremely clever lady explains every thing beautifully. Thank you for your efforts !
@lisajohnston6422
@lisajohnston6422 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lilly for the video. I already have the jig now I will build those sharpening stones!
@daveexplore3856
@daveexplore3856 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Lilly 👍👍😎
@TwistedSither
@TwistedSither 2 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done! I just might have to get myself a sharpening jig like that. I love the look of the tracker knife. Wicked design.
@whiskeypapa8842
@whiskeypapa8842 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Lilly, you teach me a lot!
@zalleywaalley8227
@zalleywaalley8227 2 жыл бұрын
Well Lily I will save this. I have been following your channel off and on for several years and that is a beautiful knife that you’ve designed. It’s a little too complex for anything I would use it for but definitely a beautiful knife. The sharpening system that you’re using in your video what is that. I might like to see if I can find something like that here in the US.
@jonathanfreedom1st
@jonathanfreedom1st 2 жыл бұрын
Seems Lily's skills align with that of good outdoors people in Tennessee Kentucky and Ohio. I vote to nominate her Honorary Midwestern American. Cheers 👌🙏👏🇺🇲
@Joinordie718
@Joinordie718 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly you are so clever very nice sharpener video 😊
@horstjaeger2569
@horstjaeger2569 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lil! Never seen this methode. But it makes a lot of sens for me!! I will try it out. Servus Horstl 👍
@kingrafa3938
@kingrafa3938 2 жыл бұрын
A new video is up 👍
@metz0545
@metz0545 2 жыл бұрын
As usual, very thorough and detailed.
@papafrank7094
@papafrank7094 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly, do you have a link to the knife sharpener? Keep up the great work!
@SurvivalLilly
@SurvivalLilly 2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: amzn.to/3h0ryH1
@johndegroot3124
@johndegroot3124 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent how-to-do video. Wonderful that you used simple tools that don't cost a ton of money.🏆
@robinfielding1108
@robinfielding1108 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lilly I have this sharpener and don't know how to use it
@cameronmccreary4758
@cameronmccreary4758 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work on the sharpening; I know how difficult sharpening knives and carving tools can be. 😊
@miketranfaglia3986
@miketranfaglia3986 2 жыл бұрын
Use a WorkSharp Knife and Tool Sharpener and you'll get a nice convex edge in no time. Once you get the hang of it, you can control the degree of convexity at will by adjusting the belts and angles.
@terrybest8973
@terrybest8973 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my Lilly your so dreamy lol lots of love little lady good job girl
@garybeckner2991
@garybeckner2991 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like an excellent sharpening tool.
@ronaleck9777
@ronaleck9777 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lilly ,, going to buy one ,,, keep the awesome videos rolling , blessing of safety and excellent health
@lordrassilon7742
@lordrassilon7742 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lily, love your accent.
@Adtysnt_
@Adtysnt_ 2 жыл бұрын
Love your gloves in that thumbnail
@martinerhard8447
@martinerhard8447 2 жыл бұрын
Lily could you show field sharpening? Maybe even using natural ressources?
@andrewjackson5437
@andrewjackson5437 2 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@madamecampsalot6384
@madamecampsalot6384 2 жыл бұрын
You're the stuff, Lilly! Thanks for all you teach and share.
@rodneymiddleton1044
@rodneymiddleton1044 2 жыл бұрын
You can go up to a 3000 grit with the sandpaper which will give you a more polished edge. I use a 2500 grit belt on my 60 inch belt sander but I need to get at least a 7000 grit belt to give it a more sharper edge. Good to see your practising your skills mate
@milododds1
@milododds1 2 жыл бұрын
It's good to know that the APO-1T (Tracker knife) has a convex edge. For most of my knives I use a Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener ($3.98), mostly using just the fine ceramic side and rarely using the coarse carbide side. This way I'm always guaranteed a consistant angle. I find it far more comfortable holding the blade as opposed to making the knife stationary and using this type of sharpening jig. It seems like it would be far too easy to create inconsistant angles. To get the convex edge is obtained via the leather strop to roll off the very fine burr. I've watched other videos and they are going down to about 1,200 grit sandpaper for their final stage before they go to the leather strop, sometimes they're using green polishing material which people use for their buffing wheels. I used to sharpen knives as a small business when I was a teenager in terms of sharpening people's kitchen knives, something my dad taught me how to do by his large sharpening stones. I know how to make a regular blade very sharp and there are several tests you can use to test a blade's sharpness: 1) the fingernail test, 2) cutting a full circle from within a sheet of magazine paper, just cutting strips of paper doesn't really tell you if it is at its sharpest. The fingernail test will tell you where along the blade there are any dull areas. You draw the blade across one of your fingernales (pointer finger works the best on your left hand if you're right handed), if the blade falls off the nail at about 70° angle then you have a dull portion at that point in your blade. I hope this information is helpful.
@thomaschainey3230
@thomaschainey3230 2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Great knives too.
@BraxxJuventa
@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lilly. 👍😁
@luciencaron8003
@luciencaron8003 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilly, I got one of those but I have buy the stone from china 😅(dirt cheap) which are really bad, way to soft, only good for polish! 😂and the plastic ball Bering that the guiding rod go in you can buy a metal one which is smoother. take care! 😀
@MyTube4Utoo
@MyTube4Utoo 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice method. Thank you.
@friskywildthing
@friskywildthing 2 жыл бұрын
That Tracker knife is almost as pretty as the girl who made it. 🥰🌹
@markcdeyoung3118
@markcdeyoung3118 2 жыл бұрын
Girl can sharpen a knife 👍
@be.ndover
@be.ndover 2 жыл бұрын
the foam under the sand paper will deflect rounding the cutting edge . use stone or steal
@maxwell9734
@maxwell9734 2 жыл бұрын
1/8" inch thick foam, Wouldn't have that much variation. Plus, being clamped to the jig, it wouldn't wander around much at all. When she marked the edge with the marker, she could see the first few passes... sandpaper will work, it just doesn't Last very long. But, you're right, Stone works best.
@be.ndover
@be.ndover 2 жыл бұрын
@@maxwell9734 if you watch you can see the sand paper and foam deforming as it passes over the blade in a rounded shape not flat blade profile shapes and angles make a big difference
@DariusOutdoors
@DariusOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I want a sharpening chick in my basement as well!! 😂 Just kidding! I like the idea with the sandpaper on foam. I think this should also work without the jig which makes this the perfect portable sharpening solution? Kinda sounds like something to patent ^^
@zaynevanday142
@zaynevanday142 2 жыл бұрын
I used to work in a Slaughter house we used Sharpening stones
@Tantalo4
@Tantalo4 6 ай бұрын
Gran video! Gracias por los consejos bella Dama! Saludos.
@dennispeltier6142
@dennispeltier6142 2 жыл бұрын
Got my APOS 2 dsys ago. Thank you.
@joex
@joex 2 жыл бұрын
Cool!!!💥💥💥🥳
@TheGunsNBlades
@TheGunsNBlades 2 жыл бұрын
Wazzzzzzup 👊🇺🇸🇦🇹
@joex
@joex 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGunsNBlades
@scottjohndonlan
@scottjohndonlan 2 жыл бұрын
Does it come with everything you need to clamp it to your bench?
@SurvivalLilly
@SurvivalLilly 2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@Outtouradv
@Outtouradv 2 жыл бұрын
Good job sis👍👍👍
@jonnyboat2
@jonnyboat2 2 жыл бұрын
Outdoors55 posted a video years ago using 3M Trizact P3000 3000 grit foam backed auto body sandpaper. I bought mine at Advance Auto parts. I use it in my knife sharpening kit. You can also buy it on Amazon for under ten bucks. You get a few sheets in the package. They offer different grits. I use it as a strop.
@Xlivest
@Xlivest 2 жыл бұрын
I got my blade a little over a week ago & I love it ! Highly recommended, well worth the investment. I have done my study on the steel of this tracker knife (aus8) while some will argue other steels are “better” I can only agree that each steel is better under certain circumstances. The aus8 steel is a defense steel in my best terms will not rust easy, will sharpen more smoothly than others, however has the strength to last for tasks the steel is designed to burden. The APO-T knife is a well round knife that is not cheaply made the best aus8 knife on the market I say again much appreciated.
@James-ke5sx
@James-ke5sx 2 жыл бұрын
Years ago I bought the 'Block Sharpener'. It made my life much easier.
@canadianlumberjack7642
@canadianlumberjack7642 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this...
@carcucov
@carcucov 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly, you are great!!
@dryice-tech
@dryice-tech 2 жыл бұрын
ur fantastic! 😍love you and ur videos 🎯
@donaldeugenealford4080
@donaldeugenealford4080 2 жыл бұрын
I really like that knife sharpener Lilly,pls leave a link to it.👍
@unixpro2
@unixpro2 2 жыл бұрын
Lilly! What a brilliant idea to back your sandpaper with foam to get a convex edge! I use the worksharp belt sharpening system to get a convex edge but I’d like a manual method,like yours. I really like the jig you found, do you have a link to it at Amazon?
@BaconPretzel
@BaconPretzel 2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered removing the swedge from the design? It would make the knife much more durable in the tip area and assist in batoning capability.
@SurvivalLilly
@SurvivalLilly 2 жыл бұрын
I want a fine tip that I can use for gutting. If you take care of it it wont break
@michaeldusso6882
@michaeldusso6882 2 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Does that apparatus come with an attachment that would allow me to sharpen my own mind……or should I get someone to do it for me ?!?!?!
@blackpillrising3164
@blackpillrising3164 2 жыл бұрын
That’s cool.
@305ssmonte5
@305ssmonte5 Жыл бұрын
Those are some nice looking knives.
@jamescopeland5358
@jamescopeland5358 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry Lilly, you'll do fine. We will pray for your well-being. Thx for telling us
@CaptDavesSportfishing
@CaptDavesSportfishing Жыл бұрын
the problem I see right away is having those grits on foam you're not getting the exact degree that you're wanting because it's such a soft surface you're bending around the edge. I'd say get some real stones. I sharpened your APO1 knife for a customer, a knife sharpening customer. of course I use the wicked edge gen 3 pro with diamond stones. it was sharp. and then I made it Wicked Sharp.
@thomasbailey9820
@thomasbailey9820 Жыл бұрын
This is the best sharpening technique I have ever seen.
@wildbillfirehands
@wildbillfirehands Жыл бұрын
Survival Lilly is awesome. A thrill to listen to and learn from. (Great Naked and Afraid)
@mr_nice.
@mr_nice. 2 жыл бұрын
OK, I understand it depends on how you use it, but as a genera rule of thumb, how long will this sand paper sharpening last?
@Yoda63
@Yoda63 2 жыл бұрын
You could probably tape two round pencils together to make your own oval shape also
@Wayne_Smith
@Wayne_Smith 2 жыл бұрын
I sharpen my knives, with other knives. Really, I don't like my knives too sharp. I only have one sharp knife in my house, and it sits in its own drawer with those rotating amber beacon lights and a klaxon that goes off when I open the drawer. It's so sharp, if not carefully used it could split a beer atom.
@Nazgul07
@Nazgul07 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
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