Is this the best thing for Hand Sanding? Part 6

Hand sanding is the bane of every knife maker but in this knife making video, Harry Gough of Gough Cutlery shows us some super pro tips on how a beginner can do hand sanding in the best possible way, but it also shows some advanced tips and tricks for hand sanding if you're a knife making professional! Getting better food release and sanding quickly is some of the tips shared here so watch it all the way until the end!
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[@UKBladeshow]

Love the passion and work from Harry? Check out his work: instagram.com/goughcutlery/

[@littlebear1520]

One nice thing about hand sanding is you can control the edge geometry a lot better than with other sanding or stock removal applications sometimes it's best to go back to the old ways to do some of the things you need to do. The geometrical format is called the isosceles triangle is actually your blade formation you need to have what is called an equilateral triangle unless you're doing a chisel edge on a knife

[@Hazehellivo]

I used to do hand sanding this way , very tedious and slow, until i discoverd CS Boride stones.

[@UKBladeshow]

Great shout! Thanks for sharing!

[@armingyongyi9139]

yes, we would like

[@UKBladeshow]

Cheers Armin! I’ll definitely add up some pro tips on the next videos! Thanks for taking time to comment!

[@thomasgaze9454]

Yes please 👍

[@UKBladeshow]

Cheers Thomas! Speak to you again soon!

[@harwoodblades3633]

I use an old Nicholson file with two golf balls either end and it's flat one side and leather on the other.. wrap it in sandpaper and go for it 😉all the best Lincoln 🤙👍

[@UKBladeshow]

That actually makes sense - does it really work?! Sounds interesting!

[@harwoodblades3633]

@@UKBladeshow works a treat 👌

[@wittenhenderson875]

Neat! I like the knife making tips. I would definitely have made the dead spot mistake if you hadn't mentioned it.

[@UKBladeshow]

Thanks Witten! I will definitely add some tips/fun-facts at the end of the next video and see whether you guys like it or not. Appreciate you taking time to comment! See you again in a few days 🥰

[@_jaeger_fabian]

Great craftsmanship! Great guy! Thanks to him for sharing his knowledge 🤙

[@UKBladeshow]

Harry is absolutely amazing! You should check his work out if you haven't done so yet: instagram.com/goughcutlery/

[@realbroggo]

Thank you so much for the explanation of the blade geometry. Have always liked mild convexed edges but this helps explain exactly what's going on. Great vid.

[@UKBladeshow]

Thanks David! Nice to hear you enjoyed the vid! Hope to see you again on the other videos!

[@andyc750]

excellent, another great vid, some things to think about in there I hadn't thought about, cheers for the info

[@UKBladeshow]

Cheers Andy! Nice to see you back! What do you think about the idea of me adding some tips & tricks at the end of every video (as an example, adding special info/history/fun-fact on hand sanding as this episode was about that)? Thanks in advance

[@andyc750]

@@UKBladeshow I think it is a great idea

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

👏

[@UKBladeshow]

Thanks Scott!

[@danielbottner7700]

Thanks for sharing . . . I consume a lot of sweet potatoes which are a challenge to cut. I am interested in your preferences for blade geometry of a kitchen knife optimized to cut high density fruits & vegetables. - Primary/cutting edge ... ? ( Angle & Thickness behind the cutting edge. ) - Secondary Grind ... ? (Angle or maybe easier to measure the thickness of the blade 1/8" & 5/16 up from cutting edge.)

[@UKBladeshow]

Hi Daniel sorry for the late reply! I don’t know the answer but you’ll be pleased to know that we have an upcoming video on knife geometry (and potato slicing actions too 🤩🥳)!

[@scasny]

Just wondering if someone who is not manually skilled, never sand anything or sharpen a blade fully understand what is he saying. I am in such sync with these guys, no bullshit ,no shortcuts just hard work, dedication and time. Also about those tips and tricks, i am sure people will like them but do them in first third of the video or in the middle. When you done it at the end people will click away because the seen the bulk of the contend and lost interest.

[@UKBladeshow]

Thanks for taking time comment again TooM! The weird thing is, that’s why I only wanted to save the tips and tricks is to reward them for watching all the way until the end (like for you 🤩🥳🤩🥳)! If they miss it, it’s their loss, not for loyal fans like you mate 😃

[@scasny]

@@twatmunro i meant someone who dont do anything around knives and metal. But good to know as a skilled craftsmen its sometimes difficult to know if people understand what i am saying. Have some instances were i have to explain it 2-3 time and still dont get it.

[@marcoaureliosilva9335]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALMOST EVERY KNIFE MAKER DO HAND SANDING WHEN IT CAN BE DONE WITH THE BELT GRINDER EVEN TO MIRROR POLISH.

[@Northknives]

What's your process for that? I do like the long straight lines hand sanding can give but I'm keen to get away from hand sanding to save my hands!