sharpening on abrasive paper

sharpening on abrasive paper, I use old worn grinding belts and micromesh strops to put a razor sharp zero scandi grind on a pukko I made. You can use the same technique with wet and dry paper.

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Sharp way of showing how to sharpen.... so many get it wrong but you make it look so easy...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Lots of practice!

[@kennethcarter5720]

Did not understand why when stepping my scandi blunted. Thanks for making the point of not using a loose strop. I had given up on my knife but will give it another go. Thanks

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Very impressive sharpening technique with the micro mesh, Rob!

[@kentgreenough75]

Thanks for effort and details. Good stuff!

[@thankmelater1254]

Thank you, Sir!

[@leemichel8199]

I have watched this a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it ,its one of the best tutorials I've seen on KZbin. I'm really surprised that it has not had more views. Or even subscriptions. God bless 🙌 🙏 Lee

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Lee, guess my face dosen't fit the KZbin algorithm!

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍Handy again thanks Rob👍👍👌✌🙏😊

[@jamesmiddleton6464]

After 26 years of more than normal amateur use, I had to replace my DMT diafold set this year. They still work to some extent but the old ones are really worn out for the most part. New set is fantastic. My micro mesh pads also had to be replaced after " only " 8 years that stuff is expensive but saved me hundreds of dollars over time and gives excellent finish. I now use one set for metal and another for wood. A little soap and water when they get clogged with material and they perform like new again.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Can't beat DMT and micromesh. 👍👍

[@henrymoreland8719]

Thank you.

[@magnusengelmark]

I love this method myself. I always use abrasive paper of 2 grits and then the strop with polish and then dry. Works so good! Got the idea last year from Kyle Noseworthy (Weiderfan). Love your channel man! God speed. /Magnus

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks. I just sharpened two knives funny thing. DMT and ceramic this time!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

It wasnt boring for me, I enjoyed watching your technique. Thank you for sharing, your a master at your craft thats for sure.

[@Tom_Bee_]

I thought this video was very useful and informative. I've been meaning to try this for ages. I'm thinking that with a little skill and imagination, I can use the paper to turn my little strop board into a working replacement for my DC4. Much smaller and lighter... Hope this works out for me!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Can't see why not.

[@jamesortiz5388]

I used 2000 paper to put a true scandi on my mora basic and stainless companion worked out excellent.

[@omadon7331]

Actually, it wasn't tedious at all. Just couple of weeks ago I saw some video with a guy who was sharpening Mora on abrasive papers (forgot the name of the channel), and thought that it would be interesting to try, and feel difference comparing to stones. And now you've posted that re-edit, reminded me of it, and also offer opportunity to see how you are doing it. Well, thanks for sharing Rob, and thumb up!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers, thanks

[@waynejones9500]

Good video, I love going to the pool I do. 😂😂

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

And to the shops...

[@christiaankruger3713]

Great stuff, I am so glad that I can learn a lot from KZbin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have never even heard about micro mesh??? Will do some more research. So much to learn. I appreciate your time.

[@mattyp80]

It's been used in engineering for decades as a polishing cloth to get a metal surface as smooth as possible 😉 v. expensive though 🤔

[@perebird]

Nice one Rob....it’s always good to compare our own techniques with an experienced operator like yourself and we inevitably learn some adjustments we need to make 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Stu. I'm getting excited for my new axe!

[@wyrdwulf]

Good vid Rob. Sharpening properly like that is pretty much an art form in itself and I bet there’s many knife owners out there who don’t know how to do it properly. Best way to learn is watch somebody who knows what they’re doing 👍 diolch

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's surprisingly how many people buy expensive knives but can't sharpen them.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Takes a lot of skills and time to do that not just anyone can do it

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Practice, practice, practice!

[@ChrisSurrey]

Yes Rob! Thanks for this. I'm shit at sharpening and my roger Harrington woodsman is dull as f*^k 👌 will give this a go over the weekend pal. Nice one.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good knife.

[@mattyp80]

Was going to add Simon abitw as he was the one who put me on to you and your lovely knives 😉

[@mattyp80]

Rob, I think you need to maybe do something about the above two posts? Not relevant to the comments or vid! Also, unless you're up to no good, why would you hack into anything?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Done, I thought I'd removed them yesterday, obviously not, thanks for the reminder, scumbags!!!

[@krisshh1587]

nice video mate i enjoyed it! i was wondering could u someday make a video about sharpening convex edges on the micro mesh would love to learn from that! have a great day.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

When I need to sharpen on I certainly will.

[@krisshh1587]

@@RobEvansWoodsman great, will definetly be tuned for that!

[@mauricioruiz9021]

I use the same method for sharpening any blade. It usually gives a slightly convexed edge, specially around the belly of the blade, even when sharpening scandi grinds. Does this happen to you as well?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not on a scandi, I'm very careful

[@descattysBushcraftbydescattys]

Good stuff

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Des👍

[@MrJarred78]

Yeah, don't neglect the tip...; )

[@jamescherry2082]

Oooo! Sid you are a one hehehe 🤭

[@jongjoorhee931]

Get it wetter and wetter still? Naughty boy, Rob! Good thing that this is not a family oriented channel. Only for the grizzled old men like us, huh? I guess KZbin cannot demonitize you. Only demonize you. I wouldn't worry about it too much though. Heaven will be much too nice and boring for us. Good tips, my welsh friend.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

My channel is set "unsuitable for children!"

[@jongjoorhee931]

Well since your channel is unsuitable for children already, you should swear and cuss up a storm when you split logs. Would be a great release. Might even be liberating. I will cheer on, Go Evans!

[@Zenmastersean]

Great technique, beautiful edge. Do you at the belts on the machine too? Thanks for sharing

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not sure what you mean buddy

[@Zenmastersean]

@@RobEvansWoodsman sorry.. Do you wet the belts when you run them on the belt sander?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@Zenmastersean no mate, that would be very messy! I dip the steel in water or grind several blades in rotation so they don't get too hot.

[@Zenmastersean]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I thought so lol sorry for stupid questions.. you had me doubting myself. Thanks for taking the time out to explain. Appreciated. Just got a little 1x30 belt grinder and I thought I was doing it wrong lol.

[@wolfdogslife1083]

Hi Rob. I am also located in SouthWales and I don't know where can I practice bushcraft which places are legal to do so etc. Near to Bridgend and Swansea. I want to spend just a weekend in the woods relaxing. Cook my food set up my sitting and my bed and forget about everything just spend a time with nature. Please give me guidance on that. Thanks buddy. Well done sharpening well done I will use that.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

OS maps and Google earth are your best bet mate, quite populated down your way and I'll assume that most nice wooded areas get lots of traffic, I'd aim up the neath valley/brecon beacons , find a suitable spot or two on the map then find it on Google earth, take a day trip to check it out. I'd look for something near a spruce plantation with a river/stream not too far away and some mixed woodand. It won't be an easy search. Camping on the beacons is an option but not much good woodland around.

[@wolfdogslife1083]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks a lot Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If you find somewhere closer to home (Merthyr Mawr?) There will probably be farms around , you could go and see the nearest farm and ask permission big it's their land, if it's not and they don't know who owns it and they don't have a problem with you then say fuck it and enjoy yourself, leave no trace and be careful with fire, especially where you site it , you don't want s ground fire , that's bad news. Two things and I didn't tell you this, forgiveness is easier to get than permission and acting thick can get you out of the shit. And always be nice to people in the countryside, don't look shifty!

[@wolfdogslife1083]

@@RobEvansWoodsman all appreciated matey really good advice! I think I better starting with someone then can do my Solos myself

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's more fun with a friend.

[@victoriatsavdaridou6725]

Hi Rob!!!!thanks a lot for all the videos and inspiration!!!!! I wanted to ask you about the glue you are using to stick abrasive paper on the sea-wood. For abrasive paper I use Smirdex (waterproof) with numbers P550-P800-P1000-P1500-P2500. So is it a simple glue for woods? Of something more specific?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I use double sided carpet tape, 2" wide, perfect size

[@victoriatsavdaridou6725]

@@RobEvansWoodsman You are the best!!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@ChrisSurrey]

Hey Rob mate. I got this setup going now and really happy with it and your technique. Just a quick one though, I started going through some old mora knives to give them a bit of treatment and a couple are old, very blunt and a but rusty on the carbon. I look after my knives but found these two old clippers (or are they companiobs now?)id like to revive them but not sure on how to go about dealing with the rusty bits etc. Any advice welcome buddy 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Rusty bits are badges of honour! I've been on the lookout for an old style companion (chequered handle), is that what you have?

[@ChrisSurrey]

@@RobEvansWoodsman haha OK cool, that's decided that then. I'll just give them the Rob evans sharpening treatment. One has a black soft grip handle and the other is solid green plastic. I know the one you're talking about. A mate if mine had one years ago so ill ask him if he's still got it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Just rub the blades down with the same grits as the sharpening process, don't go nuts as they are cheap knives .

[@ChrisSurrey]

@@RobEvansWoodsman enjoying it to be honest and it's relaxing. Been watching your DMT sharpening video too. Also really useful.

[@clitaiulian4497]

Amazing sharpening tutorial. Learned a lot. This is invaluable, especially for a beginner like me. I have only one question: What type of micro mesh are you using? AO, Regular, MX or MXD? Very curious about this. Thank you again, sir.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry but I can't help you, I didn't realize that there were different types of micromesh.

[@clitaiulian4497]

@@RobEvansWoodsman No worries, check this link if you'd like to find out more: micro-surface.com/micro-mesh-types/ Judging by your video, I think you have the AO or Regular ones. AO are with aluminium oxide and Regular are with silicate carbide.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Mesh-Abrasive-Polishing-Cloth-Sheets-9-Grades-7-Sizes-Available-/333641208471?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Here's the one I use

[@clitaiulian4497]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Regular ones. Thank you very much. I bought the Regular and MX ones. MX are more abrasive. I love your videos. Keep them coming. Cheers.