Daves Fast And Easy Sharpening Methods For Bushcraft And Survival Knives

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

You're a very nice man to be thinking about what kind of content viewers have been asking for, and then film it when you get the chance.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Doug! I figure if folks ask, they'll be more likely to watch! Lol.

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Where to get the compound?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@genemyersmyers6710 Amazon is the easiest place

[@brianlykins6663]

Hello, Dave. Cold rainy day, only thing better than a nap, is to sit down and sharpen knives. A guy I used to work with said his grandad called his stones "worry stones" if you got troubles, just sit down and sharpen a knife and after a bit your worries are gone. Never thought about it till he said it, but it's true. It's like praying, when your done, your problems aren't near as big. Love ya'lls videos. Doesn't matter if it's in the gear room or out in the woods. God bless ya'll and ya'll stay safe out there in this crazy world.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brian and I'm glad you liked it! You have a very good point there. Often times if there's anything bugging me the solitude of the gear room and sharpening makes it all better! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@gunterbecker8528]

Hi Dave, it's always nice to have a refresher ! Since it's summer here I go a lot camping and sharpening is high on the agenda . Thanks for another tutorial 😊. Regards to Nick,stay well u 2!

[@MrAjusog]

I like your explanations of multiple different sharpening methods, not only the "how" but the "why"

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the way I did it

[@ONThree]

Hey there Dave! Another excellent video. This man is genuinely a kind individual. I hope all is well.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Jason! Man its great to hear from you and Im glad you liked it! I havent been to the blade show in about 8 years but Im going to try to go this next time.

[@steveturner3999]

Thanks for the tips Dave! I have never been good at knife sharpening. 50+ years ago when I used to deer hunt with my dad my grandfather always checked our knives after lunch between hunts. He would use a stone and a strop that was just a piece of leather tacked on an old wire brush handle. When he was done with our pocket knives you were scared to open them! Razor sharp! I’d gladly ship all my blades to you to sharpen! That old saying about "teach a man to fish" comes to mind. You sharing the technique with us is "teaching us to fish". I love your dedication to understanding why things work and how to maintain them. No better way to spend a cold rainy day than in the gear room!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Steve and I'm glad you liked it! Man all our old school granddads were magically more skilled with simple items than we ever will be with fancy modern systems. I do believe tho, the more you sharpen the better you get at it. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother Steve!

[@IntenseAngler]

Excellent video Dave! By far one of the best knife sharpening vids that I've ever seen... bar none! 👍 Really love how you emphasized (and demonstrated) stropping. Always better to keep 'em sharp than to have to completely resharpen 'em, eh 👍 Hope all's well over your way my Brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it brother John! Yep, that is my main thought. Keep em stropped as long as possible to keep em off the stones. All is well here, I'm ready for winter to be over! Take care and thanks for watching

[@IntenseAngler]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Always a pleasure buddy! Oh man, I definitely hear you there... I'm sooo ready for springtime myself! Take good care my Brother!

[@GutiTheJ]

hope you never stop uploading dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ill do it as long as I can, making videos is the most fun Ive ever had! Thanks for watching

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Dave, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and thanks for watching!

[@blademan175]

In 1985, Guinness record holder, John Juranich, wrote a book. The razor edge book of sharpening. I had made a few knives at that point and had quite a few knives. I was a full time maker for 6 years…hundreds. I thought I was a decent sharpener but had knife about 65+rockwell c, took forever to get an edge but held it long. I read his book cover to cover, open minded, grabbed that hard knife, used his technique and in a minute I was shaving my arm! Nobody has microscope eyes so you have to understand what edges look like microscopically. I always enjoy your videos, thanks for another great one Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments and I really need to read Johns book! Take care and thanks for watching

[@mjhill72]

Good info! I'm looking that book up now.

[@tikkidaddy]

I have that book. I think its the one with him shaving his face with a double bit axe on the cover!😂 Great book

[@MrDkgio]

So glad you brought up stropping, most just go straight to sharpening when all that was really needed was a good strop.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Exactly!

[@yakfishin4912]

A million videos about knife sharpening on youtube. 1 to make them worthless. Thanks dave. So many questions answered bro.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you!

[@TMc348]

I have SERIOUSLY learned more about everyday sharpening from this video than I have in my entire 53 years of living. Keep it up Sir !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@beerhunter272]

Hey Dave. I like your 4x4 strop. Great idea. One of my favorite things about your videos is that you never beg for likes and subscriptions with those annoying pop-ups. Nothing ruins an enjoyable video quite like those. You do these videos for fun and learning/sharing. So thank you for keeping things simple. I look forward to your next one. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and you know me well! I never beg for subs of likes. I figure if folks like what I do theyll come back for more fun with Dave! Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching

[@adamstevenson2485]

I’ve been sharpening knives for 40years the wrong way 🤷. Mostly. Dave I love your videos for many reasons but finally figured out another one. When you talk it relaxes people. You should have been a Chiropractor. You could teach your patients how to build an outdoor kitchen in the woods and then pop their necks while their still relaxed 😂👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, maybe I should be a life coach for anger management? I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Adam!

[@flashgordon2816]

Bushcraft style chiropractor treatment table made from tree branches & rope...🤣

[@maryusa8526]

Dear Mr Dave, thank you for all your videos. You have a healing voice, and your friendly presentation makes for a pleasurable learning experience. Wishing you and yours a healthy and prosperous 2024!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! And you have a happy 2024 too!

[@nickmartino2839]

I've ALWAYS loved your gear room.... thanks for the content.....and i love sharpening and stropping my knives and other cutting tools... the more you do it the better you get at it...say hello to nick for me Dave!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Nick! Yep, the more you do it the easier it gets. Nick say hello and thanks for watching!

[@ColinNew-pf5ix]

Thanks again for sharing n 'splainin' Dave. Great system. As you know, a blunt blade can be a dangerous blade, due to having to force the blade.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! And I agree

[@alphanumeric1529]

563 comments 13 days after the video! Dave, I think people are finding you... after 10 years? More? Lol! Congrats to the nicest bushcrafter on KZbin. You're an absolute gem. Anyway, I bought and used that same King Stone, did every knife in the household, it was great... then one night I was sharpening, and got called away on a family issue. I was hoping to get back at the blades I was in the middle of sharpening, and didn't want to have to wait to re-soak the King Stone for a half hour, so left it in a tub of water soaking... 8 hours later than I thought I would return, and the King Stone was mushy. I couldn't sharpen with it, I'd cut into the stone it was so mushy. I was crestfallen. So, I dried the King stone out for a couple of weeks, then soaked it, and it was still mushy! Not as bad as before, but the stone dished out half way through one knife. No Bueno. I'm now looking for a splash and go combo stone that I don't have to soak, that won't dish out as easily as my abused King Stone. If anybody has recommendations, I'd appreciate it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I'm extremely happy over how well this video did! Ah man I can't believe that stone got mushy! I've been told over and over never to leave them in water but didn't know what would happen to them. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@charliemcelwain8874]

You make my day every day thank you and God bless you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Charlie! And may God bless you too my friend

[@woodsinme]

Everybody that sharpens has their own way. There's a bunch of ways to do it. I'm a student. That 4x4 strop though, man! Might need to up my game! I appreciate you David. Catch you later.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree! Try different methods and see what fits you best. Thanks for watching

[@markledford4370]

YOU ARE A LIVING LEGEND THANKS CHEF DAVID.⛺🫕🛶🗡️🇺🇲

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Mark!

[@MrBearbait75]

I love the 4x4 idea!! Instead of 5 short strokes on a regular strip you get it done in one pass on the big one. I may have to use that technique! 😀. As with others, I always learn something! Thank you for all you do for us! Blessings

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I first started using the bigger strop for machetes, now its pretty much all I use! Thanks for watching

[@richardparkhouse9571]

man i been watching your channel for years now you never fail to educate and bring a smile to my face the twang in your accent and the down to earth way you come across is pure magic dont ever stop

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Richard!

[@georgsiefkes593]

Secrets from the Dave cave 😉 That was half an hour well spent. Again I learnt a few things. Thanks a lot and greetings from Denmark!

[@steveturner3999]

Dave Cave! I love that! Greetings from Alabama!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@steveturner3999 lol! Hey Steve!

[@sosteve9113]

Lol Dave Cave good one

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

Not only do I like the information in your videos but admire how well organized you keep your gear room, knife sharpening accessories etc. Trying to label gear, locate gear and keep it kept so well maintained would drive me absolutely nuts 😂. Maybe I'm a tad ocd. Cool stuff Dave!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Years ago most of my stuff was in piles and scattered. When I started making videos I felt like I really needed to be able to find stuff! Lol. Thanks for watching

[@ligitmuffin]

Dude i love the "hey everybody" at the beginning of your vids it so genuine and wholesome

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@michellehiggs60]

Used to watch my dad sharpen knives brought back memories. Great video Dave cheers.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that Michelle! Thanks for watching

[@alancope1094]

Thanks Dave great video. Love the vacuuming in the background 😂😂😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Lol, man you have good ears! Thanks for watching Alan

[@Richard-y7q]

Excellent video bud,especially on different blades.thanks very much. 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@RickKepple]

I'm elderly, don't get out in the woods much anymore. I always learn something new from Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that Rick!

[@RickKepple]

@@Reallybigmonkey1My assistant, a woman, she's watched some of your videos and she's big into the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@RickKepple That's great to hear that Rick!

[@mjhill72]

I _really_ liked your technique and those extra long strops. I've seen a lot of knife sharpening videos and yours is the most instructional for me.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that man!

[@JAB671]

Great video! I use a leather belt to strop and don't use compound. That is because I just strop as a very last stage in honing or if the knife edge just needs a little 'polishing'. If it needs more than that I will go to a ceramic rod and/or steel before the belt. Sometimes, if it needs a little more, I go with a couple of passes on a really fine/smooth stone to start - still not sharpening but kind of a little more aggressive honing. You can do almost the same thing I do with the belt by using section of the leg of your jeans that is just above the knee (while wearing them), also with no compound. So in my method I don't want the strop to have any, real grit to it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Some leather is smooth and hard, so is soft and almost abrasive in nature. For burr removal I can see not using compound, for polishing a micro bevel I gotta have compound. Denim is slightly abrasive, lenin fabric is extremely abrasive and never needs any compound

[@scotthaddad563]

Well, you are a valuable asset to the outdoors community. You are an apparently down to earth person who really cares to convey knowledge to those who seek this type of information. It is refreshing to find a channel with no agenda. Thanks for that. By the way, your backdrop reminds me of an outdoor equipment store. Hahahahaha, love it!!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much Scott!!!

[@jenky1044]

Another great show. Thank you, Dave. This is very useful for people with many different types of hobbies that need sharp knives and tools and how to keep them that way.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@terrillfloyd]

Good video Dave. I'm sharpening knives. I learned something every time I shopped and I have, I made them worse. Thank you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Terri, Im glad you liked it. Ooooh, sometimes we can make a knife worse off, it just happens. Thanks for watching

[@LaoSoftware]

Thank you, Dave. This is very helpful. I've learned so much from you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and that's fantastic to hear that!

[@tarrolmckee5414]

Thanks Dave for more great work. Maybe sometime you could show us how you polished that old axe to look almost like a mirror. Bless you and yours, thanks again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. I did that on a bench mounted power buffer. I never showed that on video but I will one day! Thanks for watching

[@bladesmith3]

Dave, you would have made a great HS shop teacher. 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, man now that would be a fun job! Thanks for stopping by brother

[@maryfrederickson9400]

Thanks so much. I have a machete that belonged to my Dad that needs sharpening and now I know exactly how I am going to improve its edge. That large 4 X 4 is a great idea too.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@mccoyburgess844]

Now I see how that WorkSharp is worth its price. I can see the value. Worksharp should ask for your permission to us your demonstration. Thank you for a superb video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh its worth every penny! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching McCoy!

[@richardhenry1969]

Always a pleasure to see your videos pop up.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Richard!

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome demos! Hey, if you're happy with the outcome, I'm happy. I've always learned from you. Thank you for that! All the best.👍😎🇨🇦

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Marian, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great video, Dave. I've always had trouble sharpening my knives. What a great idea having those big strops on a 4x4 and bigger pieces of wood. I made my own strop on a small piece of wood. I'll have to try that, seem like it would be so much easier with the big strop boards. I'd like to get one of those Japanese water stones and that Work Sharp sharpener too. Thanks much, brother. Take care. 👍🏻👍🏻🔪

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jeff, Im glad you liked it. That big 4 x 4 strop has made life much much easier! Thanks for watching

[@unfi6798]

G'day mate.! Another great indoor class from the master. While you are freezing your butt off we are melting ours. It gone above 40 degrees Celsius. Your technic is so user friendly & simple enough for us normal folks to understand. Excellent idea collection the shavings for future projects. By the way we (3 of us) have started carrying pencil sharpeners as part of our bushcraft kit. Thanks to you cobber.! Happy Lunar Year to you & Nick. Stay warm mate from Australia. BTW that sound you heard from sharpening is from the vibration of the pan.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and Im glad you liked it! I was always amazed at how our seasons are opposite. You carry pencil sharpeners? Did I influence that? Should I be happy or sad? Lol. If they work then carry them! Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching

[@richaroodledoodle]

Good techniques for sharpening all your blades . I like your 4x4 idea and being able to use two hands to keep the angle right . As always like your views and ideas for making our bush crafting more fun when we're in the bush : )

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Richard, Im glad you liked it. That two handed stropping is also THE ONLY way to go with machetes. Thanks for watching

[@paulbeck71]

OMG, the gear room! Im giving it a like before I've even started watching!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Paul!

[@paulbeck71]

Knife sharpening as mindfulness! Stropping is particularly hypnotic, what with the repetitive motion and being at one with the knife and strop both. It's my 'go to' for a mental break (used to be polishing my boots). Thanks for this great change of pace, Dave. I really appreciated the whole video.

[@Walterliquori]

I have a one inch leather belt for my belt grinder with green compound oh man that gets my knives crazy sharp. Great video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's amazing what stropping can do! Thanks for watching Walter

[@missannie8012]

My mom just loved watching your videos with me. She died on Thanksgiving 2022. So its a nice memory.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah, I hate to hear shes gone! I'm glad y'all got to watch while y'all could.

[@missannie8012]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I still love to watch. Your voice always cheers me up. And I've truly learned a lot.

[@brushbum7508]

Good Evening ! Have a great weekend. TAKE CARE..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks and you have a great weekend too!

[@marciannanderson5075]

Thanks for such an informative video Dave! I have no self confidence in sharpening my knives, but after seeing your video, I do feel a little more confident! I have to admit that I didn’t like using them too much because I didn’t want them to go dull! Crazy, I know! You are such a wealth of knowledge. I can’t say that enough! Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you found this helpful! Try it like I do and see how it goes. Take care and thanks for watching Marci!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Excellent tips for basic sharpening Dave! Of course everyone has a million different techniques they swear by, but the basics remain the same. Thanks for sharing with us and always #keepitsharp 🔪

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I agree. Everyone has their own way but the end results are all that matters! Take care and thanks for watching

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

great I learned a lot I like the homemade strops

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Great to hear that Ronny! Man they work good. Thanks for watching

[@tanjarott7535]

Thanks for this very timely video, Dave! It's really been on my mind a lot that I need to up my sharpening game. It was so nice to see a new video from you today. :)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and Im glad you liked it. The more you sharpen, the easier it gets! Thanks for watching

[@ianmickelwright4136]

Thanks for the video Dave. 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching Ian

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Nice job with the explanations. I'm liking the features, expecially the clamp of the "Worksharp" fixture over the one that I own. You have me convinced.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Barry, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@BarKingWuffSpider]

Very informative, Thank You. Learned to free hand sharpen at an early age.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Learning young is the best way to go! Thanks for watching

[@BarKingWuffSpider]

The first thing I sharpened was a lawnmower blade that was round as a finger. My dad handed me a Bastard file and the blade and showed me how to sharpen one and turned me loose. I had to meet his standards before I was done. Hard Man, Good Man, that taught his children how to think and do for themselves.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@BarKingWuffSpider The world needs more Dads like that teaching kids

[@BarKingWuffSpider]

My Father was a WW2 Veteran, Combat, Born in 1925. I was raised very Old School. My Father taught me how to think, critically, by showing me what he wanted done and let me beat myself into getting it done.🤣🤣🤣😜 Seriously though, he would make me think my way through something before I acted. Horse Sense as he called it.

[@hondolane3125]

Excellent compilation of sharpening techniques for different needs. My methods have changed over the years as well. I now use a one inch belt for heavier profiling, such as new knives with a bad profile and other people's abused knives. I also have just about stopped using a strop in favor of a six inch buffing wheel. I know that is controversial, but the difference in time is amazing. But I always warn those who want to try it, that anything that can do a great deal of work for you in a short period of time can also ruin an edge even faster from one bad pass at too steep of an angle. I have also shifted to using silicon carbide papers over a stone for the finer (1500 - 2000) polishing before strop/buff. It's super economical for folks on a budget as well, and I made my mobile touch-up card from a blank credit card, double stick tape and 1000 grit on one side, 2000 grit on the other - Sharpie dots in the corner to identify which is which. Keep up the good work, my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I use a power buffer to slick up my axes but not the edges for just the reason you mentioned. Ya gotta be careful. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Excellent Demonstration. I have the same Work Sharp, same Marble Stropp, and Wet Stone. And they all work outstanding. Thanks for Sharing!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and that's cool you have the same stuff!

[@troybranaman316]

Awesome informative video as always Dave!! I've always had problems sharpening my.knives . My.dad would get them super sharp . So many things I wish i.could have learned from him before he got to sick . Take care and stay safe my friend!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Troy, Im glad you liked it. Often times we just dont think we need to learn certain things from parents. As we age, theres always that " I wished I would have asked" syndrome. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

I have also used pieces of old fire fighting hoses for a strop. Keep up the good work brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Really? Ive never thought about using that. Thanks for watching

[@Davidautofull]

hey friend, my uncle, married to my dads sister was a life long barber. our family would drive to the town about 20 miles over every Saturday to have our hair cut. he gave me my first shave when i was less than 10. barbers have a strop hanging off their chair and they hone their straight razors on them. i thought that was amazing. except for having black hair he was a Santa looking ol guy and you know the barber wit. every time i got up there he would put a hand on my shoulder and lean over close and with the smokers voice say, "hows your wife". i would blush and giggle. sorry, i went on a time travel there.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man that is so cool! thanks for sharing that David!

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Tack you ! Nice video ! Never get upp ! 😄Sun rice every day ! Gretings from south of Finnland ! Snow about ,,, you need boots that cover the knees. The temps , well we talking about celsius . 0 c ( zero ) so we are blessed😀. Have a nice weekend ! Sorry my poor english...All the best !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Dennis and I'm glad you liked it! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching

[@peterappleton5213]

Nice one Dave, lots of good tips in this video,thanks all the best from South East England 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@danielpeters3760]

Nice work Dave. I hope you and ole Nick are doing well. I always enjoy your videos. I'm like you brother I love my cutting tools. Enjoy life. Keep doing what your doing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Daniel, we are glad you liked it. All is well here and thanks for watching brother

[@bosweg10]

Thank you Dave. I like your calm no nonsense approach: Just you sharing your knowledge. the different strop ideas you are using are great. Greating from the Netherlands

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@jth56]

Dave thanks for the video. I have struggled with this for a while. You have definitely helped me on this! Have a great day.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@michael-outdoors]

Hi Dave, thank you for showing this detailled information. All the best, enjoy live and outdoors as well as equipment maintenance, Michael

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Michael! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for watching brother

[@jimssurvival4994]

Thanks Dave very helpful video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Jim

[@nancykrull2151]

Enjoy your knowledge for sharpening a knife, very good video, really enjoyed it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Nancy! I'm glad you liked it

[@EatCarbs]

I also like waterstones. All my knives need a touch up.. maybe this weekend I'll get to them. Thanks for the video brother

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Touching up knives is a great bad weather activity! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother Mark

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Really Enjoyed Your Demo & Thoughts On This Sharpening Process Davey ! Much Enjoyed ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Terry, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@brendawood8611]

Fascinating gear room and thanks for the great videos, I'm really crappy at sharpening knives!❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. That gear room is my man cave safe space. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@brendawood8611]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 🥰

[@twenchtowers3894]

Thanks Dave. I just got back from the woods with a blunt knife so this was a very timely video. Sharpening my kitchen knives on a whetstone is something I do with complete confidence but doing the bushcraft knives always seems too complicated and mysterious. My little Svord pocket knife is now in tip-top condition ready for the next trip out.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@oscarparedes5308]

You never disappoint your fans Dave. Awesome video. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Oscar!

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Good morning, Dave. Let's sharpen up those knives

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Doug and sounds good to me!

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Dave, Great Video 📹 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@neva.]

Excellent information. Knife people always like listening to other peoples tips and techniques. Knife sharpening is like sharing our love for the tools, that we hold dear to our hearts. Less time on the stone and using bluejeans is great advice. Your workshop station is a big time saver. Is there a compound that you could recommend for polishing the wooden handles to shine like a mirror? Thank you, Dave. Enjoy your weeks end.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. My best guess for polishing up handles to a mirror like finish would be to use a buffing wheel on a bench grinder with some white compound. Thatll really slicken them up! Thanks for watching

[@neva.]

Yes, a slick handle is dangerous! @@Reallybigmonkey1 Thank you, Dave.

[@trooper2221]

Thanks for the denim jean strop idea!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked that!

[@edithofr.i.emeraldisle5042]

Sharpening has always been a mystery to me....thanks....you are a natural teacher and a pleasant personality.I am a northener....so do enjoy your accent. :-) (Where do you buy those abrasive bars/ stroping compound)?? Thanks again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Nothing mysterious here. Once you figure out what works just keep doing it that way. I usually get my strop compounds off Amazon but I think you can get them at Lowes or Home Depot

[@Bushpony]

Excellent video! Now I know why I’ve had so much trouble with my Worksharp.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it! To me the biggest part of not clogging up the stones on a Worksharp is a splash of distilled water. Thanks for watching and see ya on the forum!

[@JohnDavis-tj1bl]

I have made myself several strops but never had the good sense to use a 2 foot long 4by 4! Gets the blade up off of the bench and waaaay more surface area to drag across! Love it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! That larger surface makes it so much easier. Thanks for watching John

[@cordellkent4790]

Thanks David. This video was highly educational, and encouraging. Well discussed topics. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm happy you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@scottmccafferysr.9902]

Love to see how you sharpen your knives and giving us a new perspective of doing it a different way or what we may be doing it wrong Thank you brother

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Scott and thanks for watching brother!

[@raymondmorehead9650]

Love your down to earth attitude, I have picked up many great ideas from you over the years. I like your experimental ideas that you share. If you ever make it out to the Pacific North West please Let me know. Love to meet up with you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Raymond! So far I've never made it out of the South but I'd love to visit the mountains of Washington and Oregon. Thanks for watching brother

[@davidohmart1336]

Good video I always learn something from you videos thanks

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and that's fantastic to hear that David!

[@markluke8447]

Great ideas, thank you for sharing this information.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Mark and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@silaslongshot941]

Hey, Dave, thanks for another sharp and to the point video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@victorchinchillvas]

Thank's for sharing the knowledge, Dave!🙏🏽🗡️👍🏽

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching

[@OregonMikeH]

i'VE NEVER BEEN SO WELL TAKEN THROUGH THE AT HOME PROCESS, DAVE. THANK YOU MY MAN, IT WAS SO EFFECTIVE, SIMPLE AND REPRODUCIBLE. JUST A SUPPER FINE JOB DAVE AT HELPING US NOT ONLY TO LEARN IT, BUT UNDERSTAND THE REASONING BEHIND A PROCESS METHOD EASY TO REMEMBER AND IMPLEMENT. I'LL BE COMING BACK TO THIS VIDEO AGAIN OF COURSE, SO THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH DEAR FRIEND. HAVE A GRAND DAY. MIKE.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Brother Mike! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@melbeer9957]

Lots of great information.From the Canadian Rockies thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@TerryC69]

Hi Dave! This was helpful to me, particularly the stroping. Thank you for demystifying the process.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Terry and Im glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching

[@jerry2york]

I also love knives and sharpening them. I recognize the large amount of thought & effort you put into your equipment, this was a very enjoyable video, Thank-you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jerry! I'm glad you liked it brother

[@Ifitallfails]

This is awesome, ive never even thought of doing this for my knives with leather and compounds.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it my friend!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Dave. 😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Gary-k9h]

Well, you done it again. I am on my way to buy a stop and compounds. That tip about the "blue jeans" was a new thought. I use blue jean material for char. Work's great. I should tell you, that while I have the big Marttiini, I bought one of the Little classics and it works great for a neck knife. You see, you need to be TEACHING A School, for us bushdummies. Your mentors would be proud of what you have done with their teaching. Later

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and learned from it! Hard to say why but some blades get a better finish off leather and some off denim. Keep both and use both. I'd love to teach full time after I retire from my day job. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@flashgordon2816]

26:35 = "IDK what that squeaking is" = Excaliber's song of approval .... 😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol!

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

We’re late to the party after TGIF naps. Amanda curled up with me , Coffee and a new episode. I think I reversed the order of her enthusiasm there. Amanda said ‘ We need a basement like Dave!’ I remind her, We’re on the second floor of our apt building. Then, she wanted see all your different knives and thinks we need more. But, you have two and I’ve the one for camping. She replied SEE! Sorry, no single sisters. Chris and Amanda

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Man I think every camper needs a gear room. What else is there to do during horrible weather? Stay inside and maintain/drool over gear! Yall have a great weekend and thanks for watching!

[@thomasraney6553]

Liked your video, and I learned a thing or two. Good job. I appreciate it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Thomas and thanks for watching

[@vyacheslavioffe5132]

Hey Dave !!!)) Distilled water is a genius idea !!! I'm going to use it from now on !! Straps ... on scandi gring I use compound on hard wood , because leather or soft wood chabging angle on edge , convex grind I strap on leather !!! Hollow and flat grinds I don't realy like those , specially hollow even on my kitchen knives !! Essee 6 is awesome knife even with flat grind !!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Years ago I used hardwood for stropping but realized the stropping was often what created the micro bevel so I just stuck with leather. Thanks for watching

[@budwilliams6590]

I have purchased all kinds of sharpening things over the years. Water stones, diamond stuff, ceramic things, holding fixtures, etc... My go to is still the Buck sharpening stone kid (soft stone, hard stone and oil) I bought when I was in high school 48 odd years ago. The only thing different now is I use compound on a strop whereas before I just used my belt without compound.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me