If you want to see more day to day stuff I do have instagram @alexgarland_outdoors55 I do the occasional live stream there as well that's always fun! Thanks for all the support over the years! Its definitely appreciated!!!! Because I get asked here's links for the camera stuff used⬇️ camera amzn.to/3vgCRfY Lens amzn.to/3veZVeR These are affiliated links and I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
@jasonedwardledburynewzeala98973 жыл бұрын
Alex could you please post a link to the 500 grit diamond stone you used in this exellent video. Thanks jason.🙂👍👏👏👏
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Its one of our prototypes and not available yet😔 Cov** shut down some of the production train so they have been delayed but we will have them available at some point 👍
@SmokeRingsPipeDreams3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thumbs way up!
@tikkidaddy3 жыл бұрын
Ok brother, so I had this Himalayan Imports Ang Khola that I use in place of a hatchet or small axe. I know its a bit slow but I used a DMT Serrated edge rat tail diamond hone and then a giant crock stick. Laid it across my knee and pushed the rods away from the cutting edge, got a burr on both sides and removed it. That thing is UNGODLY sharp and considering it weighs 1.75 pounds, I'm really careful with it now...what I'm doing worked but I just wanted to clarify...you are saying get a burr on BOTH sides and then strop or did I miss something? Please forgive me guys its 0115 here😂...that somenalitch will hurt some wood!
@stevemilk45263 жыл бұрын
@@tikkidaddy same question Alex. Normally I see form a burr doing so many passes on one side then do the same number of passes on the other to get a burr on the side. However, this video seems to contradict that. You appear to be going form burr on one side then just remove the burr on the other. Alternate passes after and strop. Would this be correct? Im worried that with out forming a burr on both overtime the edge would be off center. I could be wrong you are an amazing sharpener so any input is appreciated. I love your videos and I’m hoping you reply the subscriber engagement part of KZbin is a huge part of what we love.
@Matt-wc7bl3 жыл бұрын
0 clickbait, 0 filling, 100 quality... Thank you.
@joesmith9423 жыл бұрын
When I saw the video length of 10:04, I was sure there would be two minutes of intro babble that sharp knives are good, but there wasn't. Best video on the topic I've seen.
@gunnaralv3 жыл бұрын
You are both slow. How many times did he explain "burr"?
@scotthale78573 жыл бұрын
@@gunnaralv what r u tkng about
@_AnakinSkywalker3 жыл бұрын
@@gunnaralv enough times for me to understand what a "burr" is
@Demian13 жыл бұрын
xD
@mattwilliams34563 жыл бұрын
Sharpens a knife to a level it will cut someones soul from 10 paces away but doesn't sharpen the pencil...
@doz3r9433 жыл бұрын
At least there's no smoke detector going off in the background
@Rusiputki3 жыл бұрын
For that you need to go to ma man David Rees, he is the Max Payne of pencil sharpening....
@Co-SS3 жыл бұрын
@@Rusiputki you mean the John Wick of pencil sharpeners.
@Runedragonx3 жыл бұрын
Why sharpen the pencil when there's still good graphite to be used? You think the man's made of money? Sharpening a pencil while it can still write, that's absurd. (it's a joke, don't get mad lol)
@NaihanchinKempo3 жыл бұрын
Dr wako/ virtuovice oon youtube A japanese hunter and water stone expert can do an even finer sharpening job then this .. he used a microscope on his edge and it was smooth as glass
@chesshooligan12823 жыл бұрын
No waffle, no annoying intros, straight to the point, and top-quality camera work. 10/10. Every KZbin video should be like this.
@theclockworkcadaver70253 жыл бұрын
No waffle? The majority of this video was waffle. The same amount of information and visuals could be shown in 3 minutes.
@kodours18353 жыл бұрын
@@theclockworkcadaver7025 don't be salty, he elaborated every detail/tip in the video, and it's mostly real-time
@bl.edxardo3 жыл бұрын
@@theclockworkcadaver7025 He has to get paid somehow, 3 minute videos will make significantly less money than 10 minute ones. And its only 7 extra minutes
@Otherhats3 жыл бұрын
I skipped the majority, mainly waffle.
@irrdnt3 жыл бұрын
I love waflles! :D
@trini-rt6xn10 ай бұрын
This is literally one of the best videos I've seen on any platform on sharpening knives. What makes it so outstanding is the ability to articulate what's happening at each step of the sharpening process, and to zoom in to demonstrate finer details. Prior to this video, I only understood the concept of a burr, but I couldn't visualize it. I also learned for the first time ever that, with the very same sharpening stone, varying amounts of pressure can be applied to yield different results; more pressure yields more wear on the blade, and it's good when starting off the sharpening process, but less pressure on the same stone is needed right before stropping, or the stone will mar the metal of the blade too much (and you'll have to restart the process all over again, possibly wasting time and wearing doe and the metal of the blade). Exceedingly good video! Keep up the brilliant work!
@RandomEngineerMan3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why this was recommended to me. I don't know why I decided to watch this. But what I DO know, is that this was a quality video about an intresting thing I never knew about. That comparison between the tip of the pencil and the edge of the knife was also pretty nice. 10/10, wholesome video by a clearly passionate man.
@duncan71533 жыл бұрын
Jesus he's mr passion orite.
@charlesissleepy3 жыл бұрын
jesus, how very humble but every carpenter sharpens his own tools, he didn't say anything you didn't know lol
@josiahcarter36423 жыл бұрын
This was sick. From here on out this will be the video I show to anyone to explain knife sharpening.
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate it!
@johanneswerner11403 жыл бұрын
This. So much. I think I never saw a real good closeup shot with good explanations at the same time. No, the elements are not new on their own, but as is so often remarked the whole is more than just the sum of its parts. One question: woodworkers usually use either water / windex or oil on their sharpening diamond stones. By the sound of it you yours is dry? How do you get rid of the sharpening residue / metal particles on the stone?
@oh0stv3 жыл бұрын
yeah, i watched dozens of knife sharpening videos, and never saw this!
@oceanwaves833 жыл бұрын
I waa thinking the same thing. Most people that have been using and sharpening knives for years don't even know about the burr. The burr actually feels sharp, so they think they're done. Then when they go to use the knife, the burr breaks off and the knife becomes dull quickly. Then they say "I'm never buying ________ again, this is junk" lol
@robe.24243 жыл бұрын
@@oh0stv He’s very innovative and this helps tons. Having an idea of what the edge looks like makes it easier to imagine how you’re shaping your blade. I love unique content like this and he explains things so well too.
@marcst-antoine42383 жыл бұрын
I give sharpening classes for a living and understanding the burr and how it can be used to get to the apex has always been the center point of my teachings. You've captured it in a way I've never seen before, it was really interesting seeing it from up close. Thank you for your work!
@cironicholas5262 жыл бұрын
You can make a living giving"sharpening classes"? Man, I've been in the wrong line of work my whole life
@govinda1020002 жыл бұрын
Incredible that so many people lack the knowledge. In my experience, only great chefs know how to sharpen knives and even they still discard/change them after a year if they can afford to after so many times sharpened.
@cironicholas5262 жыл бұрын
@@govinda102000 I've been a professional cook for years and most chefs and cooks I've worked with don't know how to sharpen knives at all. The majority, at most, use honing steels and call that start sharpening. It's sad really
@BobC592 жыл бұрын
Awesome - I’d go. I have never gotten a shaving sharp blade in all my years. Even after being shown in person (different sharpening tool). This is fascinating, but I think it’s all in the technique, which isn’t really demo’d here. Angles, while way to rub and how much…
@shabadooshabadoo4918 Жыл бұрын
@@BobC59 Yes for sure. But also its about awareness of the blade. Since what you are doing to it is basically microscopic changes if you don't know how to test for different stages then its hard to advance or know what you did wrong.
3 жыл бұрын
Its mindblowing when you think about the "resolution" difference between your eyes and fingers. I can make out the burr in good lighting due to reflections, but fingers feel it 99% of the time with no double guessing.
@poitsplace3 жыл бұрын
This video makes me miss my old microscope-like vision. I'm 52 now, and it's getting hard to focus up close. When I was young I could focus in on things that were close enough to touch my nose.
@philholman85203 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show us, that blind folk can see some things better than eyes!
@Beycrash3 жыл бұрын
I see what you mean but i would consider that statement not to be true. Youre eye has for sure way better reselution if you talk sensors per area. If you lay your finger on the edge you have no chance of feeling anything same thing for looking at it. Its way beyond the reselution of both. The thing is it indroduces a new "cutting" edge which is perpendicular to the normal cutting edge and its that "cutting" that you can feel. Same thing why can see the pattern on the strap. Its cutting our finger like its cutting the strap and you can feel the cutting but also see it so i think this disproves the theorie of the finger having a better reselution,I hope you can understand what i mean and im sure you agree i just felt like explaining it a bit further :) (sorry for bad endlish ^^)
3 жыл бұрын
@@Beycrash I completely agree, and this is exactly why resolution in my comment was in quotes, its not the right term to use, but it portrays the connection well enough. "Resolution" sounded much more elegant than having a long winded explanation of sensory scale difference between fingers and eyes. Its basically the same scale and accuracy difference between eyeballing a bag of potatoes and actually weighing it.
@neilreid22983 жыл бұрын
@@Beycrash Respectfully, I must disagree. I can definitely feel burrs with my fingers but no way can I see them with my eyes. I've also used a microscope while learning to sharpen and I agree 100% with the Outdoors55.
@lostpyper3 жыл бұрын
This is the first real time visual depiction of the burr I have ever seen. Perfectly explained. Well done, and thank you.
@Resolute900 Жыл бұрын
You can see the knowledge, skill experience and passion this man has for this art. Great video, Great camera work, Great explanation. Thank you sir.
@MrSQAUD3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most instructive video about sharpening that ive ever seen on this platform! thanks so much man!
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Oh wow great! Hope it helps someone🙂
@lukearts29543 жыл бұрын
@@OUTDOORS55 someone? This helps EVERYONE! All we can do is echo what has already been said: this video brings the important essence in a simple condensed and understandable way (much unlike my messages hahaha), and there is none like it on YT so far. You filled in a huge blank! Might look like a tiny silly video to you, but don't underestimate yourself and your genius...
@danielruthenberg82493 жыл бұрын
I agree this video is great and very informative.
@genecatcher13 жыл бұрын
No matter how sharp a knife is, on a microscopic level it will always look like a saw.
@robertsuitsjr61173 жыл бұрын
Not so with flint knives (or arrowheads/spearpoints)
@Baronstone3 жыл бұрын
Part of his problem is the rough stone he is using. He needs to go up the grit range from the 300 grit he started with into the 30000 range if he has the stones for it. If he did that, the damned thing would be glass smooth
@Stuie4443 жыл бұрын
@@Baronstone If he wanted a true "razor" type edge...yes. But the microscopic serrations will actually improve the feel and cutting power of the blade depending on what the final purpose is. Most people prefer this on a kitchen or utility type blade.
@CanadianCuttingEdge3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the magnification rate.
@SPACECOWBOY_Hej3 жыл бұрын
@@robertsuitsjr6117 Or obsidian knives
@surq07843 жыл бұрын
I've been sharpening since I was a kid but I have the utmost respect for you and your videos. Not only are you a master of your craft, you're teaching others. I love your videos and I'm not ashamed to admit that despite having years of experience, I've learned some new things from watching! I truly hope your channel continues to grow; you truly deserve it!
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! Just having fun and learning myself in the process! Thanks for the comment my friend! Really appreciate it!
@surq07843 жыл бұрын
@@OUTDOORS55 I truly mean it, too! I used to sharpen knives for the guys in my unit and occasionally, other joes passing by as I was working. I honestly didn't understand what exactly I was doing, I just knew I could get a knife reasonably sharp. My technique has been refined more and more throughout the years but it shows that we're still capable of improving. It was thanks to your mini forge video, that I was able to work on knife blanks, since I couldn't swing a hammer anymore. I'll wrap it up by saying I love knives more than any other craft I've dove into and I'm impressed by everything I've seen in your videos! Best of luck to you and I'll continue to watch and support your content!
@LangstonDev3 жыл бұрын
@@surq0784 I've gotten pretty good at sharpening over the years but still learn new stuff from this channel all the time.
@armandhammer96173 жыл бұрын
Anybody wish the pencil was sharpened?😁
@brucemcclary32603 жыл бұрын
Seems like you’re still just guessing at a repeatable angle after you’ve formed your burr
@nevyns92853 жыл бұрын
i just started stone sharpening and was having trouble getting the blade sharp but didn't know about the burr until a different video mentioned it. After learning about making a burr and looking for glint it helped immensely. This is a really great visual for just how tiny the burr you feel actually is and how the stone sharpening and stropping effect the edge geometry.
@altuspienaar7679 Жыл бұрын
I have also sharpened without feeling for a burr and it's like doing it blind. Hit and miss, sometimes I got a reasonable result and other times no matter how much time I spent it just does not get sharp. I realized now that when the bevel angle does not match your stone angle, it can take a long time to grind down enough material to get to grind right up to the cutting edge. The burr is the only way to know for sure you have got to that point. I also see many people alternating the side frequently. This naturally keeps a good burr from forming although it keeps the two bevels more equal. I believe the best approach is to establish first if a lot of material must be removed in order to get rid of knicks and chips or whether one just want to recondition a clean but slightly dull cutting edge. In the first case taking material of evenly as you go along will be a good approach but looking for the burr until you see all the chips are removed is meaningless. Only at this point can one start to feel for a burr which is best established by working the one side till the burr is formed across the entire length of the cutting edge. Only then does one flip it over and do the same on the opposite side. I also never see anyone pointing out to check that both bevels are even at this point before moving on to the finer stones.
@TruthFrequencyNews3 жыл бұрын
For educational or how to videos, you just beat the best one (how to fold a fitted sheet). The details (images) of WHY one has to do as instructed, will be remembered forever! Thank you for this!
@geekmp33 жыл бұрын
I see a magnified view of a blade edge... I hit like. I don't ask much in life. This makes me happy somehow.... AND I learn something! Nicely done.
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
There will definitely be more to come! We are just scratching the surface 😉 Thanks for watching!
@surq07843 жыл бұрын
@@OUTDOORS55 Was that pun intentional?! 😆
@Jaster_Mereel3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the most educational videos on the technical aspects of sharpening that I've ever seen.
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
I hope to get better equipment and learn how to use them better in future videos as well. Thanks for the comment 👍
@eltiobry38593 жыл бұрын
That close up look of the burr is amazing, never seen anything like it and i love it
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Great! More to come!😉
@mikemcaulay95072 жыл бұрын
This is so great! I’ve recently joined the knife world and had been working on understanding sharpening. I pulled out a cheap pocket microscope I had and looked at the blade at each stage using the Work Spark Guided field sharpener. And it made it so much more intuitive. I’d never sharpened a knife to that sharpness before. It made me wonder why I didn’t see more videos about using something like a microscope to get a sense of what’s actually going on. I think many experienced people wouldn’t need it so probably wouldn’t think to use it. I’m naturally inquisitive so just wanted to see. I didn’t really expect it to make the whole thing so much easier and obvious. So thank you! I was considering trying to do a video showing the microscopic view, the way you have here. I don’t know if I will now given how well this is done. I just wanted to share though and say for new people this sort of thing can help make all the difference between understanding and Black magic. Great work!
@ceasarspartacus3 жыл бұрын
Good gravy...ive never seen precision like that without more machines. The grind lines are perfectly spaced and parallel....not a single degree of error. Magnificent, sir. Quite lovely
@laurenttremblay31783 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing visualization of a sharp knife. I honestly think this video is doing justice to your personality and passion for sharpening! Ps: been watching for a while and this single one video helped me realize, more than any other, at what scale a knife can be considered sharp
@KnightsArmory3 жыл бұрын
Man I miss your videos! Just got a notification and got very happy. You rock brother.
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad to see notifications still work and your still around to click them👍 Always appreciated 👍
@spookymulder49603 жыл бұрын
I really love how you are able to make the process of knife sharpening accessible to the normal guy. Lots of other channels have a rather snobbish tone/approach to it. Also great visualization of the burr and how to handle it
@patrickrobinson25203 жыл бұрын
Best explanation and demo of knife sharpening for any skill level. You finally did what no one I've ever seen. Broke it down to the basics. Great job.
@neilreid22983 жыл бұрын
I learned more from you on knife sharpening than any other YT vid. Really appreciate your direct style, and especially the proof's of your technique's with the microscopic images. Outstanding and thank you!
@tristonevanko57263 жыл бұрын
You are back yay
@kongandbasses87323 жыл бұрын
Nice to have you back! Actually it was you that brought me into stropping. Thank you for showing me how sharp a knife can get.
@AzimusVonQuaq3 жыл бұрын
I've been sharpening my knifes for years just using a sharpening stone and a leather belt. I usually get my knifes shaving sharp but they are kinda rough, but after seeing this I'm sold on the strop. You are awesome, keep the great work up 💪👏
@briandetrick26882 жыл бұрын
I use blue jeans on a 2x4. I can spit hairs
@thegreatestshowcries238010 ай бұрын
Finally! You explained and showed me what sharpening actually looks like and is. I’ve been moderately successful but really had no understanding beyond a thumbnail sketch perspective- now I’ll be able to shave my back with my machete!
@peterblacksmith38173 жыл бұрын
As someone just getting into learning blade skills (using and maintaining) this has been one of the most useful videos i've seen. excellent camera work.
@1804unclesam3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome, so happy to see you back. My free hand sharpening sucks, I just don’t have the steadiness to keep the angle, though I keep trying. I use the KME system and when I get a burr, I can feel it but also if I rotate the knife, I can see the slight glint of the burr.
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Yes! Light can reveal the elusive burr to the naked eye 👍
@DB-cc5vg3 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up for this video. It's the best graphical illustration of sharpening principles that I've tried to instill in several friends and my nephew. I've long used a lighted magnifier and 2 jeweler's loupes to more closely inspect the burr for spots that my finger or fingernail can't detect where the burr has not been fully formed. I always finish sharpening with the strop no matter the grit of the final stone. It makes a huge difference in sharpness, this video illustrates why.
@ryanharnell92683 жыл бұрын
Just setting up a camera to show that level of detail was a triumph brother. Really cool.
@airtow67662 жыл бұрын
I’ve been collecting and messing with knives for 35 years. Seeing what you can usually only feel is ultra cool. Thanks!
@aledirksen0117 күн бұрын
Thanks to you, I spent the least amount of money and quickly learned how to properly sharpen a knife. I came back because it was not easy to remember every detail and I made a few mistakes like deburring in the wrong direction but due to the different perspectives and repeated exposure to your content, I can now also produce hair witling sharp knives
@BoPatterson763 жыл бұрын
With your guidance, I’ve put the sharpest edge on a blade I’ve ever seen that wasn’t a razor. Excited to get some compound and load up some quality strops. Thank you for the informative video!
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Glad i could help👍 Thanks for watching 👍
@seerai-423 жыл бұрын
honestly this is such a simple yet incredibly effective explanation of how to properly sharpen a knife, thank you for the help!
@GOxHAM3 жыл бұрын
I'm lazy sometimes and don't sharpen to a true apex, especially when I'm just touching up a knife. I see why my knives don't get as sharp. Achieving that true apex is super crucial!!
@caldonsharpening9643 Жыл бұрын
years of you tubing sharpening vids and you are the best I've found. You know your stuff for sure.
@russn7995 Жыл бұрын
I sharpen professionally and this is the best video I’ve seen explaining a burr. It’s the most important thing to know about sharpening. Well done! 👍
@ozcampnhuntdan78583 жыл бұрын
Concise, no bs, full off pertinent info, perfect thank you.
@macgyver51083 жыл бұрын
Cool video. One thing I was always taught about using ANY types of stones, always buy two of the "same" stones that way you can rub them together (wet!) using the same grit/side of the stones to level and face them every so often to keep them perfectly flat. That way they don't get a "bow" in the middle with high spots on the two ends from wear and keep your knife edges more uniform, makes things a HECK of a lot easier to get a good edge! I'd imagine that would help smooth out and polish up even your brand new Diamond stone too so it performs better out of the box.
@littlejackalo53262 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't rub diamond stones together. You can rub any other type of natural stone on the diamond stone to smooth out the diamond stone a bit, but not another diamond stone.
@TechieTard2 жыл бұрын
@@littlejackalo5326 There are no diamond stones in the way you are referring to, there are diamond PLATES. The gentleman is 100% accurate as it pertains to sharpening stones. You flatten them with a lapping stone and are "SUPPOSED TO" then condition them with an identical grit and stone. Rub diamond plates together and you will dislodge and remove the diamonds from the plate. It is why, on a diamond plate, the forward stroke must always be very light pressure.
@TeteBruleeFR3 жыл бұрын
A great quality video. Very well explained, and with a lot of effort put into filming the blade really up close. Very informative and visually satisfying. You deserved a like! :)
@bubbyhardy61353 жыл бұрын
Crazy informative. Ive made knives for a few years but have never seen such a well broke down explanation with visual backing. Well done sir.
@JesusOurSavior7777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the amazing lesson my friend. You have a talent for teaching without a doubt. You’re clear, precise and knowledgeable in your instructions. Keep up the great work and God bless!
@jwatersphd3 жыл бұрын
I've found stropping with leather (there are also rubber-like surfaces), usually charged with chromium oxide (and there are similar powders/bars with finer grit down to .5 micron, often used more in the optical industry or polishing) works well, because, as you drag the blade backwards across it, with some pressure, it sinks down into the springy, softer material. As you pass, the pressure is gone and the springy material curves up a bit. It then wraps up over the edge very slightly, maybe 1/8 the thickness of the blade or less, and removes the wire edge/bur quite nicely. It also seems to polish, I suspect (though haven't tried your method), more than a non-flexible strop could. I never need to do "light" passes on another stone before stropping, though admittedly I sharpen down to the micron level . . . not because you need to but just for the experience of pushing the limits of the blade material. At that grit grade the wire edge has very little substance so doesn't need a diamond stone. (I'm presuming your diamond strops are not springy/soft, but I haven't heard about them.) You could also get, if you really like diamonds rather than Cr 2O3, diapaste or other paste formulations of diamonds, and put that on leather. Great optics in your video and I'm impressed by your ability to maintain a consistent angle by hand. I can't, so use various jigs, like DMT etc. Thanks!
@michaelvoorhees59782 жыл бұрын
That was really fetch
@N3wbMa5t3r2 жыл бұрын
If you form a burr on 1 side, you need to do as many passes on the other side. If you form a burr on 1 side, the other side needs to be sharpened too. 💀
@epicmage823 жыл бұрын
Very informative, and helpful. I really appreciate the magnified walk through. It really helps to wrap my head around what I'm trying g to accomplish. I've always been a visual learner.
@percyvandermerwe1853 жыл бұрын
Hi, like many many others, we told you: we’re not going away. Got you notification at night and immediately watched this very informative video. Thanks for going on🤗🤗keep your great videos coming please. Greetings from SA.👍👌
@insaneomen253 жыл бұрын
I have seen precisely 1 video from you and it is this video. I am now subscribed; this is an immaculate piece of work.
@stevestarcke26 күн бұрын
This is the best explanation of knife sharpening I have ever seen! This method really works. There is no hair left on my arm.
@kirkendauhl69903 жыл бұрын
It’s videos like this that make it obvious why he puts a watermark on the screen. This is top notch information and I’d want credit too.
@aksalaman46893 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Hope you get settled into a new place soon, we can't wait for more knife videos.
@jacksepticeye_fan0843 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Welcome back, my friend!
@johnburnside73162 жыл бұрын
Really good video for me. Seeing the edge closeup "opened up my eyes" to what is going on during a knife sharpening process. I'll sharpen my knives differently now. Thanks.
@leerogers64233 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to explian this to young chefs for the past 40+ years , excellent instructional video.
@13_13k3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see you back making the most informative, explained in layman's terms videos on all aspects of knives. Looking forward to more videos
@JDCarterMusic3 жыл бұрын
Oh we're interested! I want to see the difference of the edge from a 3 micron to a 1 micron strop.
@tylersingleton92843 жыл бұрын
My great uncle taught all the boys at a family reunion this when I was young. He would use a circular motions on the rough to smooth whetstones then unbuckle his belt and pull the blade backwards along the leather. He would roll it on the back side of the blade to avoid touching the edge with the leather. His knives, scissors and shears were always shaving sharp and had smooth rounded backs. So much knowledge was lost when he eventually passed.
@stilldointime3 жыл бұрын
Sounds made up..
@stewartw.91513 жыл бұрын
My Dad shaved with a "cut-throat" straight razor and used to sharpen it only on a purpose made leather strip of heavy smooth leather.
@Lightning_Microwave3 жыл бұрын
@@stilldointime bro that is just harsh. you're just looking for attention, how desperate people get nowadays disgusts me.
@stilldointime3 жыл бұрын
@@Lightning_Microwave Huh? What’s that poo?
@glynnjackson42583 жыл бұрын
You had a special Great Uncle, Tyler and fortunately, you were sharp enough to realize it. Enjoy his teachings.
@Boris-Vasiliev8 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was really helpful. I didnt have fine sharpening stone to sharpen my knife, but understanding the process at a microscopic level helped alot. I've used a wooden cutting board to polish the burr and my knives are now sharper than ever.
@bwasman84092 жыл бұрын
I bought my son-in-law a sharpening set for Christmas and this video had to go with it. It explains sharpening so well it ought to be mandatory. Thank you!
@Loren.C3 жыл бұрын
Finally someone made this video I didn't even know they made diamond strop. Thought strop was made out of leather. Keep the informative videos coming. Thank you!
@briandetrick26882 жыл бұрын
Their not as good as leather and jewlers rouse. I don't care what anyone says
@Nonunusmultorum3 жыл бұрын
He lives! Thank you for posting again
@OUTDOORS553 жыл бұрын
Im definitely alive and glad to be! Thanks for watching its always appreciated 👍
@marshallcollins86343 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how many videos I have watches on knife sharpening that don't say a word about this. I learned this when I was about13 or so from my grandfather. I watch videos to learn something, because I think you should try to learn at least 1 thing every day. You must keep an open mind to do that. With that said there is one thing constant about knife sharpening, you need to get to the burr. How you get there may change but you need to get there. This is possibly the best no nonsense video I have seen on this subject. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
@melchiorwankowicz3 жыл бұрын
This is the first and the last video you should watch about sharpening. Perfect.
@jesusllanas93183 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back
@farm73793 жыл бұрын
The notification is like caffeine to just-woke-up me..... welcome back, Alex.....
@capncurby6713 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Welcome back!!!!
@altercaze3 жыл бұрын
Saw some people sharpening knifes on KZbin, but no one explained it as clear as you do.
@beowulf59823 жыл бұрын
Spending just 10 minutes of my day to watch this video i have learnt so much. Bravo sir.
@Lucas-nf7uj3 жыл бұрын
This inspired me to take out an old microscope I got when I was probably only 10, and wow! Seeing it for myself is very cool.
@BBQDad4633 жыл бұрын
You demonstrated that the edge is sharp enough not only to shave, but also to cut "treetops." I.e., the edge is good enough to slice through an unsupported hair. Beyond even that, you showed that the edge could whittle a hair. I consider that you have proven conclusively the truth of your assertions through undeniable, empirical evidence. Thanks for this video.😎💙💛💙💛
@SheepyHollowCanada3 жыл бұрын
I always prided myself on how sharp I can get a knife. Now, I take this to a new level. Great video and I knew about the burr but seeing it makes all the difference. I'm making a strop out of one of those BBQ grill wood paddles and a large piece of leather I'll glue it on there. Also, I already purchased the polishing compound to apply to the strop and noticed when I was buying the compound they had 5 levels of it. Thanks again for showing this.
@Jimgoodwin846 Жыл бұрын
Thank you fo this very informative video. I have sharpened knives for years and never ever heard of a burr except with scraper blades. Thanks again, you’re a very good instructor.
@spjdmk2 жыл бұрын
outdoors this was a great vid. been waiting for something like this visually for a long time. you are the man.
@kongveal3 жыл бұрын
Legend comeback 👍
@RealWunderBanana3 жыл бұрын
Ayeee! I’ve been wondering where you went!
@CrimeVid3 жыл бұрын
I know when my knives are sharp enough, when slicing on a cutting board (lightly) you can feel the edge drag slightly as it touches the board, if it’s not sharp you won’t feel it !
@sondang032 жыл бұрын
I watched many video, this one is the best, very well explained.
@MattMarshallUK11 ай бұрын
I have learnt so much from this channel just by being showed close up results.... so good!
@JemilMarcosTyC3 жыл бұрын
447 entities are so useless that doesn't need to sharpen anything... In my case, insta-sub! And very helpfull video. Thank you good sir.
@hagott3 жыл бұрын
Посмотрел, встал из-за стола, подошёл к окну, закурил... Много думал... Плакал...
@AutumnsArmory3 жыл бұрын
cool video!
@addisongardner19892 жыл бұрын
WoW! The best, most comprehensive, most intelligible explanation ever of the sharpening process. Fantastic job!
@Life_Forged2 жыл бұрын
I nearly never comment on KZbin but you deserve this at minimum I've been through at least 100 different sharpening videos and non that I have found before you has made the whole process so clear concise and to the point no hudu voodoo no magic angles with 80+ years of experience no you need to get these 500 dollar+ stones if you want sharp b.s. just a guy making a knife sharp
@murnahan3 жыл бұрын
I want to see this super close up view when you whittle some artwork on the hair with a 1 micron stropped edge. 🤣
@geraldfrost47103 жыл бұрын
Yes! show us how to carve a gear with 1 micron teeth!
@irishpotato88163 жыл бұрын
Now I want to know what a mirror edge looks like under a microscope.
@beanosmeanos86503 жыл бұрын
You can still see a lot of scratches with it
@mescellaneous10 ай бұрын
all these close ups helped so much. i thought that my knife was screwed and couldnt get it sharp with a honing rod. but all your talk about 'apex' and seeing the close ups and about applying only light force helped me restore the edge. it's not that i dont want to eventually sharpen with stones, but i felt i wasnt really using my kitchen knife in such a rough way. before i was applying way too much pressure. now i am able to fully understand reaching the apex at least. and using my clothes to strop the edge.
@jessesands30302 жыл бұрын
Because of this man I sharpened my pocket knife to hair whittling sharp for the first time. And my dad is greatful for having his fillet knives actually sharp now. Thank you again. Every time I need to learn something about sharpening knives I come to this channel. Is this even Damascus ?
@mdavis300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. To be able to see what a burr looks like, how it fits into sharpening process and smooth removal with a strop was very helpful for me
@sharukhanklesaria23653 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best knife sharpening explanation video I have seen o far - super insghtfull! very detailed, well paced and very very good explanatioon with visuals! thanks so so much !
@krosser2123 Жыл бұрын
Got recommended by KZbin and am glad I've watched it. Such a great demonstration!
@Passionforfoodrecipes3 жыл бұрын
Best knife sharpening video I've seen, and I've seen a bunch! Thanks!
@grumpy_cat13372 жыл бұрын
Understanding the burr, how to form it one side, then flip it back and then get rid of it on the stone and with stropping, was the key to razor sharpness for me. Yours and one other video helped me to understand it. And 10-15 videos I watched before were almost useless, all of the duded in those videos did alternating strokes when sharping, never actually forming a proper V-shape and managing the burr. Thank you!
@mikemorgan50153 жыл бұрын
Thought I knew what sharp was until I learned about stropping. Made a couple out of old leather belts and glued them to a 3ft stropping "sword" of red oak. I charge it with green polishing compound and use it like a huge file for fast polishing or the old standard back and forth flip for light work. The tomatoes slice themselves in fear at the sight of my chef's knives. It really takes it to another level. GREAT VIDEO. Shows that all knives are "serrated" to some degree. Nice work.
@Boats_2001 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this channel. High quality genuinely good information mixed with humor and honesty. Thank you for this content
@olimpather3 жыл бұрын
Alternate title: Simplified how-to properly sharp a knife This is why I subscribed to this channel it's because of 100% effort, and quality.
@Adam-1183 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation of the burr my friend. Many sharpening videos never bother explaining the burr. Oh it's the most annoying part I always find myself sharpening all the knives after woman use them as can openers..and screwdrivers and pry bars....even though they have access to each of these tools, my blades are forever can openers on their eyes.
@michaelstenberg4353 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. Excellent! My Grandad showed me how to sharpen a knife, axe & chisel. I never knew the details. If it sliced a newspaper effortlessly, or you could shave with it, it was sharp
@arthurmoore9488 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It seems like most sharpening videos miss this important piece of advice and why it's needed.