RADA Cutlery R119 Quick Edge Knife Sharpener (BEST Knife Sharpener Made In USA & Under $10)

[@karenfarmer8709]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm 57 and I've never sharpened a knife until after I watched your 'tutorial' just now. I've always bought cheap kitchen knives and just got new sets when the old ones became unusable, though that seemed so wasteful. A couple years ago my last knives had become as useful as butterknives so I asked my dad how to sharpen them. (Before I saw him again I'd ordered more through Amazon.) The next time I saw him he said 'here' and handed me a bag with this RADA and a stone...as if I would have a clue what to do with them, lol. My new knives arrived and they were so new and sharp and made everything so much easier I just put his 'gifts' into a drawer. Thanks to the pandemic (and a desire to lose weight) I've been cooking at home almost exclusively and my new set had gotten to the point of barely cutting my garden tomatoes (and watermelon rinds were giving me trouble) so I pulled out the stone and this RADA sharpener, and was back to not having any idea about what to do. I found this video, sharpened my knives, and easily sliced up some grape tomatoes instead of squishing them. It's so easy once you know what to do. I know my cheapy knives won't last as long as better sets, but now I definitely will be able to extend their useful lifetimes! Thanks again!

[@gungrabber970]

6+ years on and I still love my RADA!

[@WWGWGA-bi2rv]

Thank you for this video! I recently bought a couple of RADA knives. I did so because they are made in USA and made well. Had to get this $10 sharpener. Never sharpened my knives myself. Would take them to a kiosk in a shopping center. I could not figure how to use the sharpener. Your video is much appreciated. Now I sharpen all my knives and I do a much better job myself with this little thing.😃 I always have very sharp knives.

[@reginajason4031]

I watched your video just to learn how to use this sharpener specifically and thank you!! I just received a set of kitchen knives that are Rada and my sharpener came with my set. The knives are really nice and work great too.

[@jdnotariano]

These are good to get more use out of old kitchen knives 🔪 and basic user knives. People talk down these, but they work great as a first step to reprofile a user blade.

[@flintmcmanly]

Somehow, this is still the most effective and easy to use sharpener I've found. A couple of shlops through the wheels and it's arm hair shaving sharp. Great for butchering and filet knives. You gotta experiment a bit with pressure to take a little metal off the blade and get an edge on it, then lighten up to take the burr off.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

Stropping the knife on a leather strop after using this would be the best way to remove the bur, and guarantee the blade stays sharp longer.

[@gwarrichmond6232]

*New subscriber, I've been using one of these for the last 6 yrs....not a bad product.* 👍🏼

[@FULLradiator]

Love this sharpener for my duct knives and insulation knives. Basically your full tang utility knives.

[@coryames1170]

I just bought the large Sharpfinger this past weekend. Great knife.

[@markennes5208]

There appears to be hidden genius in the design, but it all depends on the user angling the handle correctly, relative to the sharpener. It is similar to the Brod & Taylor technique. Handle up would be coarse sharpening (grinding), and handle down would be fine sharpening (honing). And of course, the downward pressure is important. What I'm not clear on is what the knife bevel angle is supposed to be. It appears to be quite wide.

[@crestfallenwarrior6996]

Glad you’re still making content my friend, after all these years

[@nohnnadda]

Yo man! My other KZbin acct. got deleted, so happy I found your channel again. Much love bro 😎

[@blackopsexpert001]

I have the schrade old timer 2017 limited edition that came with the matching canoe knife. It was a gift from my unlce for my... Maybe 15 birthday. Loved it wver since.

[@knifeguy9134]

I have 3 sets of RADA knives in my kitchen I love them!

[@dman8585]

I have this ,I use it to remove the Burr after sharpening/no pressure just blade wait and works great for me, then I strop, again ,for burr removal . can't say I drag knife through like this just no pressure burr removal

[@benkeegan9966]

I have a bunch of RADA cutlery,the salesman came through our knife shop,still love my RADA kitchen knife,has lasted and lasted,very sharp,easy to sharpen,tough nife.

[@Brandon_Davis97]

Jeff, I've been watching your channel for 10 years and I'm enjoying the daily uploads! Thanks for the great content over the years

[@larrybailey9427]

I absolutely suck at sharpening but I love my knives and I love collecting them for the o es I use a lot I’m thinking about using the spyderco sharpening system .. tell me why I shouldn’t.. I use a stone and just full and scratch the knife !!

[@BaritoneMonkey]

Get the worksharp precision adjust system!! Just got one and my knives have never been sharper. Constantly sold out on Amazon and on their website. It's only $50 and gets you way better edges faster!! Edit: lmao I am not a bot or a shill btw. No kickbacks for me here.

[@planejet42]

Thanks for the video Jeff! I’m glad you like the sharpener. I agree, it is a good utility edge. It’s not precision hair slicing sharp, but it’s plenty good for most. It’s simple enough for anyone to use, and cheap enough for anyone to purchase. They do say a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. I actually drilled some holes and mounted it to a piece of wood so it’s easier to use. I’ve had some good results with a light drag through sharpening it without peeling off too much metal. I have used some that only work with hard pressure and remove a ton of metal, so this is definitely a better option. Thanks again

[@05generic]

Those round wheels are going to create concave (hollow) mini bevels on the edge. And I can tell by the sound that they're creating a course edge. If you're okay with that it should do the job for you. It's probably decent for some task.

[@otroflores91]

Any recommendations for a decently priced sharpener?

[@05generic]

@@otroflores91 Victorinox and Worksharp make some effective lower cost options. Type knife sharpener into KZbin and you'll get a ton of videos.

[@thymii]

@@otroflores91 Just get a couple different grit diamond files and that'll get you far

[@skinfiddler]

would stropping help after some passes through the wheels?

[@Fricker112]

This video is really good. Keep up the great work and have a great day.

[@aly.9782]

thanks jeff, Rada is a hometown company and they are for real. i would say as genuine as their reviewers, i try to buy a rada product whenever i see one and the sharpener is one I might try...

[@DannieDecentVlogs]

I definitely need this , great video

[@clintonlewis1261]

Looks like a nice cheap knife sharpener!

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Not too bad for a quick "fix" !!! Thanks for sharing.

[@preblecs]

I love the sharpfinger pattern but I can't stand the low end steel you find in the Schrades and the clones. Bark River makes a sharpfinger pattern in 3V.

[@brandonlapine5174]

Running the knife thru that sharpener hurt my ears and eyes lol

[@dianeschultz8984]

Great...but for me, a little more light would be better. since the sharpener is black.

[@Sartana1899]

Great for really cheap knives you don't care about. It takes off a lot of metal and will ruin a good knife edge faster than you can imagine. I had one and got rid of it when I realized how damaging it was.

[@jaymatthews03]

My wife used Rafa knives and she loves them. I keep them sharp for her with my SteamBoat Super Sharpener. She get the metal handle version. She uses them mostly for peeling taters n maters.

[@larrybailey9427]

Dull fright auto correct

[@axeavier]

You might wanna give Accusharp a try, not only was it recommended on america's test kitchen, but even projectfarm the YT channel tested it. It is dirt cheap for a pull sharpener compared to something like a 50 dollar chef's choice

[@Fricker112]

Now there Jeff, that's quite neat.

[@brodyberry6253]

Morning brother! Good video.

[@cutlerylover]

thanks have an awesome day man :)

[@justinshiltz1097]

I have one of these in my bag in my truck, just in case I need a quick sharpening, all my knives are users even my most expensive ones at least to me (200 to 400 dollars) and I would only use this in an emergency, since the lansky turn box is so portable that's what I'll use.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

Cool. 2 washers and 30 cents of plastic for under 10 dollars. What a bargain!

[@markennes5208]

If you read the description and study some of the vids and photos, you'd can learn and see that it's hardened carbon steel discs with 90 degree corners on the edges. The base is nylon.

[@TylerSnyder305]

RADA has been making aluminum handled kitchcutlery for a long time. I might use this to keep the edge honed on one of their relatively soft knives, but of course you know it's not going to work on or be good for anything.

[@chukzombi]

it does what it says it does, but my god, the sound the metal makes when grinding , i would never ever ever use it.

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Use your more expensive knife on it like s30v or better and how does it do with higher end steels. Lol 😂 jk

[@alpine1600s]

Unless the blade is really rolled or chipped, if you don't wet stone, then pull through. BUT if you stropped a kitchen knife after each use, you would have consistently sharp kitchen knives.

[@wrightfamily5625]

My good knives get honed not sharpened

[@VinEllis]

I used to have one of those. It was awful lmao

[@jobyEN]

This type of sharpener works great if you don't care about your knives...

[@thymii]

Yeah, I would never let that thing touch my blades...

[@tomcosper9228]

Dude what kind of idiot would use that sharpener on that single bevel knife? Yes that knife you have is a single bevel knife. Ive had a dozen of them so I know.

[@AntwonDaBusiness]

Sharpeners like that fucking suck. Just learn to sharpen with stones.

[@thymii]

This is just abhorrent, many actual sharpeners out there for the same price point made wherever you want.

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

That sharpener is kinda cringey.

[@jgbullen]

I have a couple of gizmos that pioneer ladies kept in the kitchen in the 1800,s This is based on those primitive systems. I would not touch this to any blade I own, Go find a rock.

[@CrowManyClouds]

This should be embarrassing, but somehow it's not. If you want a cheap, easy, idiot style sharpener get one with crossed ceramic sticks. All of these style sharpeners ruin edges and make the job of actually sharpening that much more work. I won't even use these to rough in a new bevel on knives that need to be totally redone.

[@tikkidaddy]

While most pull thrus are evil, I have to say that I have a new respect for Corona pruning sharpeners like the ones people use on Ferro rods. Match the 90 degree corners to the bevel and VERY lightly stroke much like using a Spyderco Triangle free hand. Excellent hone doesn't eat or peel metal unless you are using way too much pressure. Its like using a small artists brush. Its when too much pressure is used that we end up with screwed up edges