Knife Sharpening - How To Sharpen A Dull Knife

How to sharpen a dull knife and get a razor “popping” sharp edge. Franco demonstrates this step by step on how he sharpens our knives by running a belt grinder in reverse. Leave a comment below👇 to stand a chance to win this knife. A vacuum system is used to keep the blades cool. This is very important because if your blade heats up it changes your edge’s heat treatment and destroys the cutting edge.
It is also important to run the belt grinder at lower speed to give you more control and prevent heat build up. We use 3 belts in our sharpening process. The belt sizes that Franco use is 1” wide and 78-3/4” long. The first belt is a #80 grit belt and the second belt is a #220 grit belt. The last belt is a custom made leather belt. It is a piece of bovine leather glued to an old belt, which prevents the leather from stretching out. We apply a polish compound on the belt so we can hone the knife to have a razor sharp edge.
Competition Rules - In order to be part of the draw you must do all 3 below.
1 - Comment below to stand a chance to win the Rhino knife with spalted maple handle.
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The Winner will be announced in the comments on September the 3rd 2020.
The Rhino knife will be shipped free of charge!
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About Arno Bernard Knives:
We are 4 brothers from South Africa making knives in our small shop. It has been our passion for the last 20 years ever since our dad started making knives in the 90’s. We design and handcraft our knives using a superior quality steel in combination with authentic South African materials to create unique handles. Our designs are simple, yet beautiful. Our knives are tough enough to use yet nice enough to collect.
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[@mikesummers8141]

Great explanation of how you sharpen your beautiful knives guys! Love seeing hands on videos like this.

[@robchros]

Thanks for the helpful video. I've just come upon your brand of knives and I can't wait for my first purchase!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Our pleasure

[@milepost55]

I have the pleasure to own several Arno knives. A dear friend asked me a knife recommendation for her husband for a retirement gift. I showed her a couple of my Arno's and she loved them. I helped her pick out one and her husband absolutely adored it. Huge surprise! Thanks for the superb craftsmanship and quality. Best wishes.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Hi Robert. Thank you for doing this and giving us more exposure. We greatly appreciate it. Also for the kind comment.

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

Very good video. Thank you for filming this.

[@daveome8612]

That first 10 seconds. Felt in my bones! Great video especially the safety emphasis of grinding away from the spine, not toward. The result is a sharp edge without the risk of damage to the blade, equipment or body.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you

[@Paul-RSA]

Over the years I have purchased three Arno Bernard knives for myself and some close friends, there's no better knives!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Paul and for the support!

[@JCJBlades]

My favorite custom maker! So happy you all have a channel now

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Chris means a lot. We plan to make nice content👍

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

Thank you. Very good video.

[@jimborremans2202]

Good information and entertaining!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Jim

[@carinvanwyk]

I haven’t had the pleasure of using one of your knives yet, but it is the dream!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

👍Thanks

[@christikriekkriek4177]

Also living in your hometown, i am proud of what you guys achieve. Keep up the good work.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Christi!

[@jawadnr]

Wow you guys is awesome. I learn something new today from this Chanel ✌🏽👍

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you

[@RonRandolph]

Owned an Arno Bernard knife for about 5 years. Love it.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Ron

[@hermanrodriguez3037]

Congratulations on your new channel. Also, thank you for showing us around and the lesson.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. You're welcome.

[@steveknapp7993]

Congratulations on your first video. Great Job !! Looking forward to many more.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Steve. We hope to post every week:)

[@rhomanubis]

Dulled with a file, wow. Really nice to see the process.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks. It was Arno's idea.

[@louisbergman7589]

These are extremely sharp exquisite knives with beautiful African horn and bone handles. I’ve utilized this knives on hunting trips.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Louis:)

[@paulh1800]

I own may AB knives and they are the best knives I have ever used in my outfitting business in Texas.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Glad to hear Paul!

[@JudgeAG]

Great video. Great knives.👍👍👍Greetings from Germany to South-Africa.🙋‍♂️

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks!

[@rceme411]

you folks are "second to none GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Bob

[@davidlawrence4741]

Great video, thanks for sharing your sharpening process

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Pleasure and thanks for commenting.

[@travishoover8042]

So great that you are making videos. Thanks.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

It is hard work but it's fun👍

[@laddjm]

Excellent presentation of your tremendous product. I look forward to your future uploads. 🍻 cheers

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Jerry

[@bradleywilkes8837]

EXCELLENT!!!! Can’t wait for the next video. Excited to see the food and Africa

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Bradley

[@markkostelic485]

I enjoyed this video. Thanks much!

[@shawntracy7328]

Thabk you for posting this video. I'll take any insights I can get on the knife making/sharpening process. Please keep posting.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Will do:) Thanks for the comment

[@bernietucker2306]

Great knives from a great company Congrats on the new channel!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Bernie

[@jtucci5711]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW CHANNEL. CHEERS!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks!

[@stevenairn2267]

awesome... been looking at your knives over the web.. particularly like the ones with giraffe bones...beautiful knives!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Steve.

[@dixiereptiles6194]

We have 6 of your knives and love them,also video is very informative. Thanks

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you, we appreciate the comment. Hope you are happy with the knives:)

[@travisstiles4158]

I sharpen my blades in a similar fashion. It works great!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

It surely works the best if you do have a grinder.

[@Propane_Propane]

I originally saw an Arno Bernard knife in an upscale knife shop and it stood out from all the others as something unique. I wanted one for a year after that. I finally got a 2019 exclusive skinner and to this day the steel and everything about it is unique and oh yea beautiful. I can’t wait to get another. Hopefully the one in this video!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Brandon, appreciate the kind comment. Remember you bought a handpick with banksia pod.

[@milesatkinson1413]

Wise words indeed! Now the proud owner of a great white and it’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to add more from Arno Bernard - maestros!!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you very much for your support

[@ЯНОЖ-у1ч]

Cool knives and cool channel start! Greetings from Eastern Europe!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you👍

[@TocilarulTimisorean]

What's the RPM of that grinder?

[@messerdepot]

Great job my friends... I will share this. Greetings Sven

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Sven, we will appreciate it!!✌

[@MarioDemaio1]

😍. Thanks for showing how the pros do it 🔪 🔪. I own a squirrel and I am very happy with it. 🙌

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Appreciate the comment Mario! Glad we can share some of our knowledge and skill

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Mario

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

Ek hou julle dop vir meer. Baie dankie, gaan so voort.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Dankie. Ons beplan om meer die jaar uit te bring

[@brandoncash9689]

volume was really low. awsome instructional video! love to get my hands on one of those!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks for the info Brandon. We will definitely improve on the quality of sound in the next videos!

[@tamjam52]

Great video on how to safely sharpen your knife!! Would you call this a"toothy edge"? Thanks!👍🙂

[@boliver524]

I have several AB knives, have had them for years, Love them, my EDC for hunting.I always make sure to find them in Atlanta at the Blade Show.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks. Sorry we missed you this year but hopefully we will see each other at Blade next year

[@OzMan9989]

Congrats on the new KZbin channel. I own one AB knife and love it.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. What model do you own?

[@OzMan9989]

Bushbaby Galago with mammoth molar. Beautiful.

[@rosshartwig9938]

Great video. I can’t wait to get my first Arno Bernard knife one day.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Ross. Let me know if we can be of any assistance in your first purchase.

[@thomasfranklin7093]

Awesome idea with the leather

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks. After years of sharpening Franco eventually figured out the process.

[@danielbeyeler3079]

Great video, super excited about this channel!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Awesome! Hope we don't disappoint.

[@tomewhiteway6799]

Brilliant and fun channel! There is no finer knife for the money, and I give them as very special gifts but it is hard to part with them. I clearly need to invest in some tools😬.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Tom. Hope you can be the owner of one again, especially the iMamba folder coming in the next few months.

[@danielwoods8819]

Great idea with your new channel. So far, I just know your great knives, now I see the persons behind them and some great tips are coming from your proven knowledge. All the best with your channel, I already subscribed!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Daniel

[@ghiromax59]

I own a Squirrel. Wonderful small blade perfect for EDC. Great job guys, and thanks a lot for the highly informative video !

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Our pleasure Massimo. Thank you for the comment and support

[@greatlakesheatingandaircon6963]

Bought my first of your knives when I was on a safari. I just pre-ordered the imamba and can hardly wait for it to ship! Your knives are amazing and I enjoy your videos. If you don't own one of these knives you have never owned a good blade.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you very much. Will keep you up to date as we progress with the iMamba. We plan on making much more videos this year. First one to come in the next week👍

[@outbackladas]

Great sharpening technique, love your videos.Regards from Down Under.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. We plan on bringing out more videos in the next 6 weeks.

[@robertosantillanes9108]

I love how you sprain

[@Brisco1983]

Great video! You guys are my favorite knife makers. I carry a Rinkhals in my pocket at all times.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you so much. Glad to hear the Rinkhals is your edc knife.

[@gustavochiozza6465]

Great

[@bigash217]

I just bought my first AB knife! Love it!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Fixed Blade?

[@gregawallace]

Im a huger fan of your knives, and love seeing what go in to making them. Keep the videos coming the sharping and scabbard videos were great I’d love to see a handle video as well.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

We are planning to do an exotic handle one later this year.

[@davidmayo9123]

Great knives, i have many of them, you guys are awesome craftsmen, DM

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you David

[@TyJack91]

Had a chance to see some Arno Bernard knives in person at country knives in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Unbelievable works of art!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you very much

[@bogrit8156]

Great knives! I hope to own one of those knives! Like your new channel.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Rickie

[@christophersmith4966]

Your family are masters i have an orca and this is the best flipper I have held great job amazing knives

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Christopher, appreciate your kind comment

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Congrats Christopher on winning the knife. The random picker selected you as the winner. Please email me your physical address and we will ship the knife to you. My email is in our about page on KZbin.

[@christophersmith4966]

@@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804 i will email

[@christophersmith4966]

Okay guys cant wait

[@jeffisgro4199]

Beautiful shop. Your knives are beautiful

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Jeff

[@rickbradley5205]

Congratulations on the new channel!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Rick

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Rick. We have some exciting videos planned for the year. Just have a lot of work ahead but after that we will start shooting

[@miquelcastillejo1084]

beautiful knife and amazing sharp!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Miquel

[@abrahamthomas4882]

Looking forward to all the videos :)

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

👍🙂

[@southerncross100]

That's going to make a wicked skinning knife. 👍👍

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

It sure is. Also has a nice grip

[@ezramel]

great video only the grids of the belt was not given , this makes it hard to try to sharpen like him .

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

He uses a 80# and then a #220. Then the leather belt buffs the cutting edge making it very sharp.

[@noelbadger1506]

I have one of your knives and I’m looking forward to more.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Great!

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

i own 2 of you're knives i just bought the orca i cant wait for it to come!!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks for the support Jay!

[@lloydmoran225]

Great video guys, beautiful knives.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Lloyd

[@tankcrowe5417]

Bought an Orca folding knife with wart hog scales about a year ago, it has become one of my favorites. You South Africa makers seem to have an edge on the competition. ( No pun intended!)

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Hi Tank. Thank you very much. The Orca is actually my dad's folder and is not part of our catalog. He makes his own knives. We are making the iMamba flipper folder coming June. I will tell my dad as he has no social media or website👍

[@tankcrowe5417]

@@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804 I will definitely be on the hunt for your iMamba in June, will you be at the Blade Show in Atlanta this year?

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

@@tankcrowe5417 I am not sure if we will be able to leave the country and if our iMambas will be in time for the show. If all goes well we will attend otherwise we will be there next year definitely.

[@malcolmwatters8292]

Enjoyed the video. Would sure like to view one on making the imamba or the rhinkhal

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

I plan to make one in the future.

[@raymondfletcher7756]

Amazing all African hunting knives! Tough enough to use, beautiful enough to collect!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you

[@amo757]

Impressive facility.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks

[@Sonytran7]

My Rinkhals came incredibly sharp, great stuff guys

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Sony. Glad you are happy about the sharpness:)

[@sirpsychosexy555]

Ohh, that hurt seeing you run that file over the edge! I love my little Gekko from you guys!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

I know. Especially filming it but luckily it's razor sharp again:)

[@ridhwaanjogiat1708]

'n man met 'n dowwe mes het geen lewe nie😁nice informative video,looking forward to seeing your future videos.👍👐

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

True! Thanks for comment

[@patjehhh]

Very beautiful knife, although everything in SA is beautiful. It's our regular vacation destination! Baie dankie voor deze video :-)

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. Yes our country is very beautiful. We hope to produce more videos in the coming weeks

[@alexchin6074]

Rhino looks like a beast for skinning. Nice belly. Beautiful handle too!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank Alex. It is actually light looks heavy. Has a great balance

[@gertlaubscher1784]

Wow that's beautiful and interesting

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you

[@dannyfontenot2988]

Love your knives, I own 1 and it is awesome!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Danny

[@markeckhart4615]

Good I've been looking for a good deer antler Bowie knive

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

👍

[@buddyblankenship4186]

Beautiful blade , can’t wait to win it /lol . I was just looking at your knives on DLT & got on KZbin & this video pops up . One way or the other I will soon have a Arno Bernard knife . Really like your videos/btw .

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. We were very busy the last few weeks but hope to produce more videos soon.

[@charlescowden3843]

Keep the mustache looks super. All kidding aside I'm saving for one of your fin and fur love what you do.

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Charles. It suited Franco:)

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks Charles. We will be uploading beautiful knives onto the website in the next 10 days. More videos also to come in the next few weeks

[@michaeldaruwalla8717]

Technically excellent blade shape, just curious why you chose n690 over one of the "super steels ^ like magnacut or m390

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

It performs really well and easy to resharpen. All the customers that bought one of our knives are more than happy with the performance of the knives. We do consider making a new fixed blade in the future with a super steel so we can have a line for customers looking for a super steel version.

[@anthonyblakeney932]

I own two arno knives. Works of art. What polishing compound do you use on your strop?

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. We use p1 cutting cremé from Bulldog Abbrasives. They use it to polish cars.

[@danwerkman]

I just found your channel. Look forward to seeing more videos..

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you. We plan to bring out a lot more next year

[@danwerkman]

@@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804 what is your instagram handle

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

@arnobernardknives

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

WINNER!!!!!! ------ Congrats Christopher Smith for winning the knife! ------ WINNER!!!!!!

[@christophersmith4966]

Hey guys thanks I've the knives

[@southerncross100]

@@christophersmith4966 Congratulations Christopher. 🥳

[@thorsmjolnir7031]

I have several of your knives Saving for something in Mammoth tooth next

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Thors for the support. Mammoth is a special handle material and always beautiful.

[@ck7629]

Just picked up an eland at blade show!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Awesome👍Hope you like it.

[@MrCharlesO1960]

Cold War Steel from Instagram here. My exact procedure as well

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

That's great. Good to know someone also uses this method👍

[@christinenorriss9675]

Thats great man, unfortunately I can't afford a belt grinder like that, I wonder how many beginner knife makers out there can, good to watch,but don't forget us beginners will you!!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

We build it ourselves but a guy helped us with the motor. But will keep in mind. Our channel will focus on what is possible and how to get there someday. It took us 15 years. As long as you learn something and maybe apply some technique to the tools you have.

[@337CPA]

Love it!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks

[@ibme4251]

nice blade!

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thanks

[@100BearPaw]

Can you tell me more about your belt grinder please?

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

We build it ourselves and someone helped us with the motor. Something specific you wanted to know?

[@100BearPaw]

@@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804the frame, and tension/tracking system. What you used. Can I see it better?

[@bennorton7239]

I carry a kudu in Olive wood as my edc and for special occasions I have a kudu in with croc scales...... And for extreme special occasions I have the squirrel with mammoth scales.....

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Great handle options and I like when you carry each to specific occasions

[@DTKcustomknives]

Nice demo guys,pretty much what I do but my final test is with a Bess sharpening tester,I achieved 12 grams of pressure. I aim for under 100 grams of pressure to cut the media,but 12 grams is my PB . Regards Davy Thomas

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Awesome thanks. Do you know where we can get one of these? Would love to know how many grams of pressure our cutting edge is.

[@DTKcustomknives]

@@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804 Sure you can get them from Multitoolsproducts Europe, speak to Jon I am sure he will be able to help you guys out. Regards Davy Thomas

[@richard1thorne959]

RICHARD THORNE 🇿🇦 Aarno my brother I've been watching knife videos for a long time now last night for the first time your video came up I'm so glad to see some home talent As you can see I don't text messages and I don't know how to I send voice messages So please be patient and bear with me where are you based and what is the name of your videos please please please excuse my punctuation I really don't do this much BEST REGARDS RICHARD

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Hi Richard, We are based in Bethlehem in the Free State. Our channel’s name is Arno Bernard - knives food and africa. Thank you

[@richard1thorne959]

@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804 RICHARD THORNE 🇿🇦 THANK you Aarno all the BEST my brother 2 u and the WHOLE FAMILY I'm going to search now 4 a few videos 👍 👍👍

[@march966]

Nice shop

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you Marc

[@nevsurnevsur2502]

I hope to see more, Kind regards from Germany to all my Friends in ZA , Good conzept Knives, Food ( i hope isee some Brai and Biltong Stuff) and Africa clips

[@arnobernard-knivesfoodafri1804]

Thank you and you will definitely see some biltong in die videos

[@VMAUK62]

Sehr interessant! :)

[@dirklouw2030]

Bair goed