How To Sharpen a Kitchen Knife - Beginner's Guide to Knife Sharpening

[@davidpeel8336]

That was better than watching a movie. 17 minutes later and I know 900% more about knife sharpening than I did before. Well done and thankyou sharp edge dudes.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you David, that's a really kind compliment from you! Glad to hear our video was informative.

[@subblegum]

I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm kzbin.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much for your kind review. Hope that the knives will be super sharp! 👍

[@grantaramkillianph.d.9608]

Unbelievable the best sharpening I have ever seen

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much! Hope that the knives are super sharp! Let us know if you will have any additional questions. 👍

[@DarkZtorm]

But most important, change shirt after every step.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Most definitely! :) Integral part of knife sharpening -> look sharp! ;P

[@levo75]

having a real moonwalking bear experience here.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@levo75 Hahaha, true! 😅

[@jamessethmoore]

This is far and away the best beginner video I've ever watched. Thank you.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Patrick, thank you for your kind words, we are very happy to hear you liked it so much!

[@qualudia1]

Excellent...I now fel equipped to have a Tombstone "knife fight".. LOL.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

😂 Thanks for your response! We believe that with such a sharp knife you could easily win that fight!

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

The music makes me feel like I was watching a good spaghetti western...

[@SharpEdgeshop]

hahaha, indeed. Sharpening a knife is an adventure! ;)

[@1Mannco]

You needed to dress like Clint Eastwood like in the Good, Bad and Ugly, lol.

[@AGC828]

The guy sharpening has the beard too of the bad guy in Good, Bad and the Ugly. :) wa waa WA WAA Wa WAAAA!!! :)

[@rubenskiii]

The Sharp, The Dull and The Burr.

[@captainsh1thead]

@@rubenskiii unfortunately Ennio just died and can't compose the original score 😭

[@funnygenieM]

At the end 'Practice makes perfect. A nice tutorial. Thank you.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Indeed 👍. Glad to hear you liked it!

[@igorcesar7229]

Brutalan video brate. 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@tlakoyoualehekatl3940]

I watched the global knife tutorial for whetstone. If I thought that was informational well then damnit, this is a history lesson. Thank you so much.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! That is what is all about, to share all our knowledge with the rest of you! Hope your knives will be super sharp! 👍

[@Bob_Adkins]

I could have sharpened over 30 knives in the time it took to watch this video. 20 seconds per knife). I use the tip of a nail to feel for nicks and burrs to save my manicure. I use thin, crisp paper to determine sharpness. Good video, 2 thumbs up!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks! Hope that your knives will be super sharp! 😉

[@cbwx34]

A gazillion knife sharpening videos out there... congratulations on making one that is educational AND entertaining! Well done!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks! We are very happy to hear you like it :) A lot of work and thought went into the making of our sharpening guide, so thanks for the compliment. It's just what we wanted - educational AND entertaining! :)

[@lukagrmovsek7688]

Thanks cbwx34.

[@anth0ny__]

Best sharpening video! Thanks.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope your knives are super sharp! 👍

[@fischek]

my Bunka ZDP 189 is on its way to me, so I have a feeling I will be coming back to this video a lot :) thanks! :)

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much for shopping with us. Hope you will be pleased with the Bunka. We think it is an amazing knife. 👍

[@robertlester4569]

I've watched several knife sharpening videos and learned something from each one. The nail test is a definite take away for me as I was having a hard time figuring out how to detect a burr. Thank you and great job.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you very much. 😀 We are happy to hear that you learned something new. Which stones are you using for your knife sharpening?

[@robertlester4569]

@@SharpEdgeshop Smith's dual grit combination sharpening stone. Time for an upgrade perhaps? Question, is there any reason to use honing solution vs. water?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

​@@robertlester4569 If the stone is still thick enough and you like the quality of the stone then no need for an upgrade. You can however add more fine/coarse stone to your collection if needed. Honing solutions usually include some rust protector and stone cleaning agents. We just use old plain water, it works the best for us 😀

[@rohanaothman1136]

I felt uneasy and harrassed whenever he put the knife on the nail. 😥

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Yeah, we've heard that before 😊. For some it's indeed not pleasant to watch, but the fact is that according to our experience, the nail test is the best indicator of the lever of burr/sharpness. There are many other ways to test for it, so go ahead and see if any of those work for you! Cheers! ✌️

[@p_khale07]

Same here.

[@Myhalamanz]

i can feel it in my own nail

[@annotoole5864]

I had to look away each time while my body produced heebee jeebee shivers! :O

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Harassed?

[@MrHerceg1969]

Thanks

[@zulmi9431]

i like your quote " practice makes perfect ".. thx for the education

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you, glad to hear you found our guide useful!

[@linnieo9717]

Recently I started doing blade sharpening for my parents and grandparents. This video really helps and it contains 999% more knowledge compare with other videos.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hey! Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy that we were able to help! Cheers!

[@bigc4544]

Yeah that nail test is a no go for me lol

[@perniciouspete4986]

Just don't use your own nail. 😊

[@jplieurance]

Excellent!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Jeff, glad to hear you liked it!

[@alcalina636]

Please do more videos. I failed miserable but I will try again And waiting for the intermediate course and ultra easy(dummies guide)

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much, we're very happy to hear you like our video, and also for your feedback on what you would like us to create. Very soon we will have our advanced video guide ready, and then we start making a new one! But no worries, Rome wasn't build in a day, and our first knife was also not very sharp the first time we tried it :) Just keep it up, it gets better soon!

[@TheAlltrader]

This is the single most informative sharpening video guide that explains ALL the basics in one video I've seen so far. Thank you.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Wow, now that's a compliment! Thank you, we're glad you liked it.

[@joonies82]

I love cooking and the outdoors, also collect knives, so have become fairly adept at sharpening knives of various kinds - through trial and error, and some scratched up knives along the way. I really wish I watched this vid when I started out, it really covers the basics and concepts excellently - it would have saved me a ton of time and pain along the way. Plenty of sharpening vids out there, but this presents the basics very well and explains some of the key concepts and principles you need to know, without an hour lecture. Only thing I thought could do with is a strop section, as it usually my go to method for more frequent maintenance and used more than my stones. Highly recommended for those starting their sharpening journey, really will fast track your technique and process. 5 thumbs up SharpEdge!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Joon, thank you so much for your extensive feedback and for recommendations, we are happy to hear you like our video! Indeed, regular use of the leather strop is important and recommended, like a honing rod it significantly prolongs the sharpness. We're also glad to hear you still have all 5 thumbs to point them up! 🤪😉✌️

[@SatyamTyagiMV]

This is definitely the best one for us beginners!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you so much, glad that our video was of help!

[@PredragCiric]

Super ste ovo odradili, odlično objašnjeno, malo humora, lagan tempo. Bravo

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hvala Predrag, drago nam je da se vam svidja!

[@PredragCiric]

@@SharpEdgeshop jedva čekam da odgledam obećani nastavak 😊

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@PredragCiric :) Malo smo u guzvi, ali dolazi za 2-3 mjeseca ;)

[@russellhesse7067]

This knife sharpening video is simply the best,and most informative I've had the pleasure to watch! I have been sharpening my own knives in a similar fashion and those of friends for many years, and I have often watched many such videos on KZbin. This video is by far the best and most informative ever. It is my opinion this is the best knife hand sharpening video on KZbin You've even explained simply and in detail, what might look obvious to some. however, for some I'm sure many people don't realise these are a necessary and essential steps. (If somebody doesn't understand what I mean, then it's better that you play this video again and listen very carefully to the words.) I love your technique and your patience shows. You taught me some interesting and helpful nuances today. For that Luka and Cedo, I thank you sincerely. By the way, the accent of your voice man is so good tool. PS: I must admit though that like few other comments here, I found watching the knife running over his finger nail gave me an unpleasant sensation. So I tried it myself, and now I no longer get that sensation. Thanks again.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Russel, thank you so much for such a lovely comment. We're very happy to hear that you like our sharpening guide. A lot of work and effort went into it, and comments like yours make it all feel worth it! We understand that the nail test makes some people uneasy, it's not a very common thing to do with the knife, but we're glad that you gave it a try! It's all we ask for, to try it and see if it works for you :) While it might seem intimidating in the first place, once you try it, it's not a big deal. Plus, it's the best way (at least for us) to try for burr levels. All the best!

[@lindts]

what a detail!! good video!!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you, glad to hear you liked it!

[@patrykkaminski1180]

It was great video!! Thank you a lot!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Great to hear that, we're happy that you were able to learn something new!

[@LuisXGP]

I feel shivers every time he put the knife in his nail, even if he doesnt move it.

[@zorigttumurbaatar2112]

Thank you very much for such a nice video for beginners. If this is the beginner's guide, I can not imagine the next level.

[@rikarudo5]

Awesome and detailed video of the basics of sharpening

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you very much! We are also preparing some advanced sharpening videos, stay tuned! 👍

[@mckav2358]

Best most comprehensive guide for beginners ive seen. Each step clearly & precisely explained

[@soulsbourne]

This video and background music combined to make the pen knife i was sharpening feel like i was a cowboy sharpening a japanese katana in texas in 19th century

[@SharpEdgeshop]

😂 Hope that the knife was super sharp after all! The setting was perfect for it! 😉

[@PHanomaly]

😅😂

[@mad666maxrx8]

Best sharpening video i ever seen, 👍

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you Maxime, that's quite a compliment! We're glad to hear you liked it! ✌️

[@richardreiter9821]

Thank You Very Much. Lots of food for next sharpening session on kitchen knife.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

You are very welcome! 😀

[@scottholliday5022]

Excellent video. I really like the infographics and microscopic images to explain concepts. Pace and clarity really helps to follow and understand. Thanks!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Scott, thanks for your feedback, we're glad to hear you enjoyed our video!

[@michaelhutchinsknives5502]

I needed a pure quality-made hunting knife for my grandfather as he is a hunting lover. I got the knife and thought that the knife was just amazing. Grandfather also liked it very much and he said it cuts smoothly and perfectly. I will buy one more for my father. I bought it from Almazan Knives.

[@electrasonic]

Awesome video !! thank you

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Keep 'em sharp! ✌️

[@English_Daddy]

Thank you.

[@melvinshelton8448]

I used to have no trouble working up an edge without a problem - when I was a kid. No more. But this sounds so good it makes me fer sure sicker than hell's best bituminous. Soon as I get my knives back, I'll you know how it comes out!

[@paulbourke2686]

Great video👍 In your opinion, do you think Whetstones are better then diamond stones?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Paul, glad to hear you like our video! We dont think one is better than the other, they are different and we use both whetstones and diamond stones when we sharpen our (customers') knives. We really like diamond stones, they last for such a long time and are very useful for very damaged knives, for knives that need to be thinned, and to flatten whetstones. Whetstones are important for general sharpening since they can be of much finer granulations. We would suggest that you first invest in some whetstones, and after a while one diamond stone (140-400 grit). Unless you have *really* damaged knives, but in that case we'd recommend that you have them fixed by a professional.. I hope this helps. Let us know if you have any further questions. Cheers, Grega

[@darrensomerton2405]

What a great video, i'm a total newbie when it comes to sharpening & this has made me feel a lot more confident about things ☺

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hey, thank you so much for your kind words! Hope you will be happy with the results! 👍

[@darrensomerton2405]

@@SharpEdgeshop fingers crossed 🤞

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@darrensomerton2405 Let us know if you will have any additional questions! 😉

[@darrensomerton2405]

@@SharpEdgeshop I’m actually very interested in learning the skill with a view perhaps to setting up a little business one day, any recommendations on how to go about this , are there courses & qualifications ? Thanks

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@darrensomerton2405 Our best advice would be practice, practice and once again practice. Try to sharpen as many knives as possible. That way you will encounter different profiles and different shapes and different materials and will become a better sharpener for it. Try to watch as many online sharpening videos, Instagram posts and websites on tips on how to sharpen the knife. Ask if you have any questions, usually the knife community is very helpful. 😉

[@theojimwoodart]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I loved the shooting , the technique and everything was understandable.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi! Thank you for your comment, very happy you liked our video! Now to practice! Keep them sharp ;)

[@Felgope]

nice tutorial .. also 8 japanese shirt design was cool ..

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you!

[@raffieb762]

Tried the nail thing, it actually works!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

That is great to hear! We knew we were on to something 😉

[@raffieb762]

@@SharpEdgeshop yeah, skeptical at first then said what the hell, but not until after the final polishing, if it is smooth all the way through its sharp, if it snags a little, run it through a few more times👍

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@raffieb762 Yeah, you can try this also during sharpening to find spots that need a bit more work. 👍

[@gloubinka]

I... LOVE... THIS ... Thank you!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

We're glad to hear this! ☺👍

[@dimitrispolitis9393]

turning away whenever I see him do this on his nail.....

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Yeah, it's a cringe moment for some viewers, we hear that a lot.. There are definitely other techniques if you cant stand the nail test, so you're welcome to use those. 👍

[@kcrawford3123]

Yes really freaky

[@brianmagnuson8362]

Excellent instructions! -Thank you

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Perfect! We're happy that you liked it 😀

[@ZenoDiac]

Very very informative

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you, we're glad to hear you liked it! 👍

[@NajdebljiDecko]

Excellent video, really amazing production and attention to detail. Very pleasent to watch and also educational. Drago mi je vidjeti i da sa balkana moze doci ovako dobar video na engleskom, bravo! Pozz iz Hrvatske 👍

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you Boris, much appreciated! :) Drago nam je, da se vam svidja! Kad budete u Ljubljani, posjetite nas! Pozz, Grega ✌️

[@maheboobshaikh5402]

Great sharpening knife

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! Which knives do you sharpen? 😀

[@bukowski6667]

Hello Sir, where did you get your case? The whote case where you have your stone. I looked on the website and didn't find it there.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

The case is DIY 😁. We got the plastic container at a local IKEA store. The outer wooden box is from a local home improvement store.

[@khalidmkhan]

love the music!!!!!! love your video!!!!! Thanks for uploading.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you, we're happy to hear you like it! The music is like a Japanese version of the western movies music, haha ❤️

[@bilvadala]

Like watching movie 😀. Learned couple of testing methods. Thanks for such a passionate video.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

That's great to hear, we wanted it to be a bit of an adventure :) Thanks for watching 👍

[@williamcrawford4529]

Great video! Very informative & entertaining.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you William, that was indeed our intention :)

[@lvenegasp]

Great instructional video ..., are there second or third class ??

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! We're preparing a new video, a more advanced one that will focus on sharpening single bevel knives. Coming soon, please subscribe to our channel to be notified when it's out :)

[@lvenegasp]

@@SharpEdgeshop thanks for your response, already suscribed 👍🏻

[@eddyvideostar]

To Sharp Edge: This is highly technical and more involved than I thought. Maybe this is the reason my scissors are not satisfyingly sharp: I had researched, watched other videos, believing the tools I have, would suffice. I wanted to get that razor-thin blade type of cut. Question: What do you think of those automatic belt sharpeners in the marketplace?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Eddy, we're glad to hear you liked our guide! I hope your scissors got the edge that they deserve! Belt sharpeners produce a lot of friction and heat during sharpening, so they are not the best choice for Japanese knives, as the chemical structure of the steel can change due to the heat which can make the knife more brittle. Water stones are better because water insulates the heat.

[@cjc9719]

Awesome! I wish I had found this video first. After watching over a dozen knife sharpening videos on here, I was starting to think I could make a decent sharpening video - and that is a scary thought! After experiencing the damage to knowledge and common sense one is capable of when armed with just a camera and computer, I finally came across a truly informative and professional video - funny and entertaining to boot. Your video is in a league so far above the others on here, clearly I crossed into an alternate universe at some point. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to share your knowledge with us in a truly informative and awesome style. This is one damn sexy knife sharpening video! Well done brother.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi CJ, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for some good laughs! :) Stay put, we're in the midst of making a single bevel sharpening guide! 😊✌️

[@cr7rulz97]

Very masterpiecey video 😳🙌🔥

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Jose, we're happy to hear that you like it! 😊👍 Are the knives sharp already? :D

[@HovhannesAsatryan]

Looking forward to the advanced sharpening video :)

[@mo8748]

In my opinon the music is only a distraction to a very good voice over and video!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

We'll take that into account on our next video! 👍

[@jeffmacrae4633]

A very good video...and I have watched many others... definitely in the top 5...and definitely top 3 in the beginning sharpening category... I am anxiously awaiting the advanced video... Keep it up...

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Jeff, thanks a lot for your comment! We're glad to hear you liked it! We'll be definitely working on more content. ✌️

[@martinvandervlies8247]

@@SharpEdgeshop a q q q

[@ExelArts]

Have a question I bought a whetstone ket it says to soak grit 400/1000 but to never soak any grit over 3000 am I still supposed to wet the 3k stone down ?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hey, depends on the stone. But usually higher grit stone don't that need much soaking, maybe just the first time. Most of the higher grits are just splash and go, which means you can pour some water on and the stone is ready to use. 👍

[@ExelArts]

@@SharpEdgeshop thanks a lot

[@RubenRC94]

Verify informative video. Been sharpening for a few years myself but just picked up my first Japanese knives. I've never sharpened western knives asymmetrical (60/40 70/30) I'm guessing. Not a fan of the angle guide myself but for beginners it will be useful. I'm looking forward to the advances video

[@ervinisimo]

The neck test is also well know

[@CarlChaitanya]

Thanks that is the first knife sharpening video that has truly helped me to learn. Look forward to seeing more advanced ones .

[@SharpEdgeshop]

That's so nice to hear, thanks for your nice comment, we're happy our guide helped you with your knife sharpening skills! We'll be rolling out new sharpening videos in the summer. Cheers, Grega from SharpEdge ✌️

[@martintaus2212]

Yess! Perfect demontration. The best video about sharpening knives I've ever seen.

[@konopsner4567]

Great video ❤

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks! Hope your knives are super sharp! 👍

[@haraldledabyll6261]

Wow very cool

[@davidv.l.hriatzela6295]

Great video sir. If im not mistaken, you are using a Taidea stone which is a budget stone made in China... Is it a good stone for the money? Can you do a review of the Taidea stone of different grit up to 8000 ? I would love to know how it made of it

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi David, thanks for your nice words and for your question. Lik @se loh already said (thanks for your input too!), the Taidea stone is a good stone, we would say it is a very good economy stone. There are definitely better stones out there, like King and others. For our knife sharpening service we use Naniwa stones (Super Stone collection), but we rather recommend Taidea stones, as well as our own branded stones (also made in China) because they are cheaper so sharpening beginners dont need to spend a lot to start learning. Later on, when you are more experienced, we recommend going for more professional stones, as those are of better quality and they also last longer. ✌️ Here's the link to our stone: sharpedgeshop.com/products/sharpedge-sharpening-stone-1000-3000 Here's the link to Naniwa stones: sharpedgeshop.com/collections/vendors?q=Naniwa

[@davidv.l.hriatzela6295]

@@SharpEdgeshop thanks for the advice. I am planning to start sharpening my knives and i had bought Taidea combi stones #250/1000 and #3000/8000... So i feel relieved that i made the right choice... And thank you @se loh

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@davidv.l.hriatzela6295 Great to hear, good choice! Now it's time to start making knives sharp again! ;)

[@grahamtaylor9915]

Where do you purchase angle clips from, I know you’re in another country from me, but maybe you can give me a website possibly,or can I purchase from you, many thanks,look forward to reply , love your videos excellent,Cheers 👍👍👍.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

We purchase angle clips in China. You can contact us at [e-mail] for any inquires about ordering.

[@vishnudas3328]

IMPRESSIVE T SHIRT COLLECTION

[@SharpEdgeshop]

😀 Thank you very much! 🥰

[@kuehnel16]

Love the spaghetti western music. I can feel Clints presence as you pull the blade across your thumb nail 😅😅😅🤠

[@SharpEdgeshop]

😂 We are sure his knives are super sharp! 👍

[@milchpulverkakao4917]

The nail test works well with dull knifes but when you have a hair splitting edge you will cut trough your nail easily the paper test is way better and safer to determine sharpness

[@SharpEdgeshop]

We notice that when the knife is sharp and completely polished, it slides on the nail easily, without any resistance. We've never cut through our nails, but you indeed got to be careful and apply almost no pressure.. The paper test is also a good option, but to really "feel" the sharpness, for us the nail test still works better.

[@ohnaw5181]

I dont know how this channel got so small subscribers, I think this channel deserves more than 100k

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you for your kind comment! We're just starting our KZbin presence, so we're going to expand on our content in the future, and hopefully also grow in subscribers :)

[@visualsbysanga5523]

Excellent video, the best I have seen on basic sharpening.How ever the nail test seems a bit too scary.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! Give the nail test a try, just dont put any pressure on the blade and your finger will be just fine :)

[@americanodavid]

Excellent ☺️ I am 70years old and finally a good fantastic 📷 video

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Great, we're happy to hear you like it. We hope the knives are sharp too☺

[@jkj1459]

NICE AT THE END OF THE DAY LEARN SOMETHING IN LIFE

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Great to be able to teach you something :) Thanks for your nice comment!

[@kirkjohnson9353]

I can't wait to try this- as soon as my Japanese tap water arrives in the mail.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

That is actually a whisky bottle. But now it these harsh times we had to scale down from whisky to regular Japanese tap water. Hope it arrives soon 😉

[@lestariabadi]

Cool T-shirts...all 9 of them...

[@SharpEdgeshop]

yeah, we love them too! :)

[@TaeboLucie]

Where can we find them? 😬

[@Ripper7620]

Thank you very much for making this knife sharpening tutorial, I appreciate it, and learned something I can use. I'm first and foremost a student of sharpening, and always looking to make improvements. The bulk of my sharpening experience is with the Tormek sharpening system, with German steel knives. I'm just now getting into Japanese knives, and using Japanese water stones for sharpening, and getting the basics down first is what is most important to me at this present time.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi Isabella, thank you for your kind comment, we're glad to hear you learned a new technique! We also have a Tormek in our workshop which we use for some repairs, although we just got ourselves a belt grinder, so we're super excited to learn how to use it! :) Keep up the good work, the whetsones are the best way to go!

[@Madkent94]

The fingernail test is a really great way to feel the edge of your knife. But i recommend dragging the tip of your nail along the edge rather than sliding the edge along the top of your nail. I feel you get a much better sense of the edge that way

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks, we'll give it a try ;)

[@TheGaurangga]

Gracias or Arigatou Gosaimassu???

[@SharpEdgeshop]

De nada! ;)

[@TheGaurangga]

@@SharpEdgeshop Obrigado.

[@pg1144]

Really enjoyed your video nice one

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@flyurway]

I think they just love showing that burr test over and over! When I learned to sharpen a knife in boy scouts over 50 years ago we learned how to check sharpness by only resting the knife edge against a nail on an angle and seeing that it didn't slide off if it was sharp. We'd never thought of actually drawing the knife across our nail, that was creeping me out here!!

[@alfredomusiol]

Fantastic

[@pdlister]

Wow. just wow.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Keep them sharp! :)

[@Ro88ysan]

Good technique...

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you very much! 😀 Do you sharpen the knives by yourself?

[@Ro88ysan]

@@SharpEdgeshop yes, i do. I am learning from your video. It’s very usefull.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@Ro88ysan That is great!!! Let us know what you think when you are done sharpening! 😃

[@zubairejaz5188]

Outclass👌sharpening session for begainners exelent job😍

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you, we're glad to hear you like it! Keep them sharp! :)

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@SharpEdgeshop ... for beginners*, excellent* job.

[@chrishord8140]

Where can I find that wooden stone holder holder tank thing?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

The wooden box was actually bought in "home depot" store, while the plastic box inside was bought in IKEA 😉 They were a perfect fit, so I suggest you look in such stores for it. 🙂

[@chrishord8140]

@@SharpEdgeshop How about the sink bridge?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

@@chrishord8140 So sorry, forgot to add the link to the sink bridge. sharpedgeshop.com/collections/stone-holders/products/adjustable-sink-bridge-stone-holder

[@randomcatontheinternet2771]

meanwhile, I just want to know do you put strong pressure while sharping or gently do it

[@SharpEdgeshop]

you can put a medium-strong pressure on it, especially on the lower grit, and then reduce it to a less strong pressure on the higher grit.

[@harisyoung4110]

When the advance sharpening video will be released ?

[@SharpEdgeshop]

We hope that it will be released very soon. We are working on the final detail and voice-overs right now! 👍

[@chrispetersen2376]

He is the second most interesting man in the world

[@SharpEdgeshop]

😂 Next to Clint Eastwood? 🧐🤪

[@heni63]

Thank you guys! Great video! :)

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks, we're happy to hear you like it! :)

[@Zippermaze]

This was just awesome! I have all the sharpening tools here to get going. One stupid question is how long should I be working on one side of the blade before working on the other? I did a practice run and was pissed with my result. Your guide is fantastic though.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Jason! My baseball coach always said there are no stupid questions! ;) Unfortunately I cannot give you a concrete answer because it depends on so many factors (like the condition of the edge on your knife, which steel is it made of, how much pressure you apply, etc). I'd recommend that the number of strokes on each side should be equal. Do 20 strokes on one side, then 20 on the other, see the result (nail test), then repeat. It also depends on the granulation of the stone - with which stone did you start with? If the granulation is too high, you won't get very far..

[@rayadelic4327]

An excellent tutorial!!!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! We're happy you liked it!!

[@galaxismtg7722]

Nice T-shert!

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thank you! :)

[@harrydavis6903]

Very well done. Thank you! I am a new subscriber.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Thanks Harry, we're glad to hear you like it!

[@apurbabanik1993]

Hi I just now bought a 3000-8000 grit wet stone, this is my first time using one, will it be enough to begin with? Please suggest.

[@SharpEdgeshop]

Hi! We would actually recommend getting another combination stone, a 1000/6000 grit whetstone. 3000 grit is already quite fine granulation, so it will be very difficult to learn to sharpen a knife on such a fine stone. We'd recommend that you start on 1000 grit (like in our video), then finish on the 3000. Once you are comfortable with these two granulations and satisfied with the sharpness, start experimenting with the 6000 grit and only when you master 6000, go to 8000. It also depends on the kind of knives you have, but 8000 granulation is usually reserved for carbon knives and razors. sharpedgeshop.com/collections/two-sided-sharpening-stones/products/sharpedge-sharpening-stone-1000-6000