Sharpening at Farmers Market (Aug 2022)

[@simezra]

Thank you Cliff, these videos are so informative and fun to watch the way everything flows is mesmerizing.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

No lie, I watch my own hands sometimes in 3rd person...

[@ivansirko6951]

Hi Cliff, I want to start the same business in Ireland, could you help me? I am interested in what equipment is needed at the start and how do you provide electricity in your van? I will be very grateful for the answer!!!!! thank you

[@walleyedbc1914]

I love these sharpenings at the farmers market!!! It’s helpful to watch your workflow, and how you interact with the customers.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Glad you enjoy it! I do miss the action there. Always a good time. I may go back some day but also its nice to sleep in on a Saturday now n then.

[@alone9568]

May i ask, what’s your take on the razor sharp edgmaking system, that uses 2 MDF wheels one covered with 180 grit silicon carbide used for making a bur after applying wax and the other wheel is just plain MDF used to polish after applying jewellery rouge on it I wanna buy it for home sharpening cuz in my area there is no places for professional sharpening I want your opinion on the effectiveness of it aside from its cost

[@JoshuaCassella]

Mo Cliff is mo betta! Thanks for sharping bro!

[@marke.1021]

Have yet to find a video you've done where I'm not staring closer and closer to see your magic. Love that you continue share so so much information.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Aprpeciate that Mark. Feels super good to back sharing and now we got so much new stuff going on!

[@normanblack9502]

I also sharpen at farmers markets and for restaurants, Your videos are great! They help me to refine my methods and give new ideas for techniques and tooling. Thanks so much for the very well done videos.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Really great to hear it!

[@K3Flyguy]

Cliff, one more question if you would. Do you use any wet grinders at the farmers market, and are you ever asked to use or if you can use wet grinding equipment on clients' knives? I hope things are going well for you Sir!

[@gothamantiquities2595]

Cliff, awesome work and footage as always! I use a whetstone most of the time with my knives. I found it interesting how you worked on the area between the cutting edge and the tip! You always take care of us your KZbin Family and appreciate the shared knowledge! I wish you were in NY for an expo. Stay safe and be well my friend!

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I would love to visit East Coast someday as Ive never been that far over! I do teach once a year in Ohio at a Sharpeners gathering there and we may have a new event in California next year Ill be teaching at. HMU to discuss

[@jeffconley819]

@@CurryCustomCutlerywhere in Ohio. My son LOVES sharpening knives and he would love to attend. We are in Dayton Ohio but originally from Cleveland .

[@davidross8668]

I am interested in a similar setup as yours and these videos have been invaluable. My question is could you show how you power all you van equipment, I'm assuming a generator or some kind of inverter? Fantastic video's, than I s for sharing them.

[@jeffconley819]

If it was me I’d out a solar panel on the roof and run lithium batteries

[@bobnaylor5930]

Cliff I love you videos of Saturdays at the Market. Please keep them up.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Uploaded 2nd half yesterday...not as long but pretty clear recordings....enjoy Bob!

[@jamesrowe6389]

Really enjoying your videos. I am playing with some knives from friends and family trying to develop a sharpening skills. I would like to make this a hobby that could make some money. Time will tell.

[@trainwon5699]

Do you ever worry about burning the edges or taking the temper out using belts and not cooling between passes? Great job on the video and info thanks

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Alot of that concern is an overhyped myth that is handed down and spread around. We are going at half speed, with belts that run 30% cooler, and applying it to the belt for fractions of a second. Even microscopically this is no where the conditions that the "belts burn blades" mantra was created under but it makes whetstone guys sure feel better. I really need a video on this!

[@jesterskull38]

Thank you for your service, I have been dreaming of the van setup, been sharpening for customer’s on the side for a hand full of years, stay sharp

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Van tour and inverter setup walk thru is on my list of videos also.

[@oldstersoutside674]

That was fun to watch, and informative. Thank you.

[@Jeffrose_]

I could watch this for hours 😊 I'm a fan and a new subscriber.

[@bigrickg7332]

Hey cliff, when are you going to have more of the 15mm drive wheels available? I bought the consew motor and need a drive wheel. I enjoy your videos and all your content. Thanks and have a great day my friend

[@wms7745]

Love your market videos. How do you power all the equipment in the van?

[@324bear]

I've definitely saved your website on my cellphone and laptop!!! I look forward to purchasing tools and equipment from you!!! Bill

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Awesome! Thank you! I still try to answer customers and Im happy to take questions.

[@Insomniac01100]

Awesome Video...Thank You

[@munckmb]

Thanks for the insight. Really like to see your operation. You work FAST!

[@safecracker45]

You are a good visual instructor

[@ALXSHARPEN]

Whats the brand of the machine your running your leather strop on that's all stainless on the far left? Send a link if you can

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

found it on alibaba....search around there are alot of them. Look for 25mm as that is 1inch width.

[@ALXSHARPEN]

@@CurryCustomCutlery Thanks Cliff

[@joeortiz330]

Any eye protection??

[@joshuarosenblatt]

appreciate all your videos. i am trying to figure out which 1X309 I should invest in- or if I should get a Tormek. right now I only freehand sharpen and use a TSPROF seriously considering doing this as a side hustle as I enjoy it so much!! have learned SO MUCh from your videos thanks again!

[@mattpaisley8706]

I’ve been considering the 2x36 multitool attachment for some time now…. Worth it?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I use mine everyday. Needs to me mounted on a good motor like a palmgren digital speed control unit. Maybe the hardest working tool I have

[@ericwiltse8054]

First time watching. Great vidoe ! What is the machine your using for the Scimitar?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Moving all the way back around to building some new 2" wide belt machines...Stay tuned!

[@WeberSharpening]

Wow. You are a freehand master. Whenever I freehand my left side tip is always slightly different than my right side. How do you manage to stay consistent on both sides?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Id say by checking as I go....also maybe from doing it 1000hrs on both side you get to not have a dominate one so much? Maybe?

[@jonathanpartsch]

Cliff, what is the angle guide you are using here on the course 120 grit belt. It doesn't look like the standard one, maybe cut from a door hinge or something?

[@adventuremanintheclouds8968]

You're a braver man than me for not wearing safety glasses. I won't operate any grinder, saw, or sander in my shop without eye protection.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

It's bad form and I apologize I usually do

[@rrmerlin3402]

close your eyes when you watch......you'll be safer

[@ttonAb2]

What kind of mods have you done to that 1x30, is that a heat sink behind the belt? And did you start using a different angle guide?

[@TheMangrovejack1]

very informative, i use a wet grinder ,similar to the Wren ,Sabre style , then to a 600# oil stone then to an MDF wheel with white metal polishing compound to hone and polish the edge. your system is faster than mine , but the concept and execution is similar, and results are the same. I am retired and this is pocket money for me , and I am not mobile , but do this in the garage at home. I am always looking at ways to streamline my sharpening, many thanks for your insight. ohh ,I'm in Australia

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

We have more then a few friends from down you way and even got to visit a few years ago. Lovely place n people

[@jeffconley819]

I retired several years ago and NEED to do something. Think I’ll take your lead mangrovejack and start doing this for pocket change .

[@zbarz7918]

Thanks for the video Cliff. Tight setup but efficient! How are you handling the dust besides the odd fan? zig

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

For normal everyday I have fans, vents, a vacuum system and wear a mask when needed. Great question I get alot. Video is on the list showing new full van setup.

[@bobcoleman3400]

Avery helpful video. Thanks

[@K3Flyguy]

Nice setup! Thanks for taking us along! May I ask do you normally use any breathing protection while working in your van? I realize you can't when your talking and filming. Again thanks, well done!

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

For normal everyday I have fans, vents, a vacuum system and wear a mask when needed. Great question I get alot

[@arictjlover2093]

Whats that stropping compound your spraying on your leather belt? I have a 1x18 im using on my ken onion. Im currently using white compound.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I prefer 3u Diamond emulsion because of the lack of a compound residue to clean off after...

[@arictjlover2093]

@CurryCustomCutlery good tip, thanks for the reply.

[@brians.4488]

Got a question for ya. The work sharp ken oinion edition or a modified harbor freight belt machine ? I am a beginner. I think the new fixed blade work sharp is nice but Damm who wants to spend that much time to sharpen knives!!!

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

The 1x30 platform like a Rikon 50-161 is the most bang for the buck you can get. It can do world class sharpening and even some light restoration work. Its also a tank and super heavy so not portable like the KO worksharp so tradeoff.

[@brians.4488]

@Curry Custom Cutlery thank you for the response!! I believe the 1 × 30 ur using is not available any more from harbor freight. It has been replaced with a differnt brand/model. If u get any feedback from the new ones from harbor f. Maybe u could put out a video on em. I'm interested in using this style sharpner with aftermarket wheels and bearings and a reversible variable speed motor. Just would hate to buy the wrong 1x30 to start with. Lol

[@LouietheKnifeAddict]

Can you do more with name brand folding knives. I like watching you sharpen. It's almost like your playing an intranets. One to the next and so on. In the Pocket knife workd there are not any good videos on sharpening them with these kind of machines.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I havent forgotten you man...video is gonna be coming

[@redangrybird7564]

Hi Cliff, you've got so many new toys in your van, nice 😁👍

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Maybe a new van tour? Also have a couple new machines I can review too for sure

[@redangrybird7564]

@@CurryCustomCutlery Thanks, a review of the new machines would be great.

[@gm7tx]

Good video, Cliff. Thanks!

[@tomsmith6094]

Wow this cool video Sir if I want send you my knife to sharpen were can I send it ?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Just Google...

[@mikeleahey9190]

Just found your page a few days ago. My question relates to your power source as I don’t hear a generator running?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

When I was fully mobile in my little van I did a tour video and it showcases the inverter and 2 batteries I run. When vehicle is turned on it charges the batteries just like an RV. Hope you can get some good info here to help!

[@PatrickBesanson]

Are you spraying a diamond suspension on the leather honing wheel for the knives?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Yes!

[@justinnemeth8931]

Cheers Cliff, that leather belt machine at the end is that one of those off Ali for about $500? What do you think of them? Have you felt the need to make any mods to it?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Its a smooth runner and Im happy with it. Video is on the list todo showcasing it soon. Cheers man!

[@richardf9137]

Great Setup!!

[@rixjennings7711]

Hey Cliff, I see what looks like a mod for the angle guide and flatten on the Harbor Freight rig. I have made some attempts to do that so I can do small blades that need support without the gap the guide we all use has. And I've thought there could be a better platten, but my attempts so far have not been promising. Any suggestions. I love the new wheels and the Consew motor. Thanks as always for these real life videos! Rix in Houston

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

So thats an easy topic for the edge leading sharpening video coming up. 😉

[@rixjennings7711]

@@CurryCustomCutlery I’d love your thoughts on smoothing out the tracking with the upgrade kit. I don’t know if the uncrowned drive wheel makes centering more vulnerable, if there’s an easy fix with the tracking wheel. All the belts show the same tendency to start running to the outside, left, not respond to the adjustment until they move very suddenly to far in, to the right. It’s hard to find a stable middle. I’m sure you’ve figured this out. I second all the replies about how generous you have been and how important it is to the community. Your explanation about edge leading in the Market video was exactly what I needed to hear. That’s a neat machine you are using for stropping. There seem to be lots of variations from China. Thanks once again. Rix

[@brians.4488]

Man u make this look soooo easy !!!!!

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

1000s of hours. Working on a training course for later this year but lots of demo and tutorial videos already on my website

[@nckchrkzn1436]

What grit scotch brite wheel or belt are you using for polishing/removing the scratches? Thank you.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

believe its a #180...Im still trying to source my own directly to compare and offer the best to you guys.

[@coreyzinberg3784]

What’s the make on that first grinder on the right?

[@gm7tx]

Cliff, what is the make and model of the small grinder mounted on the pegboard to the right of the Palmgren, the small one you are using to drive the Scotch Brite wheel?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

There is an expensive name brand version that I never thought was worth to buy...these versions are the same but cheaper. www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z3TCMS4/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_255?th=1

[@gm7tx]

@@CurryCustomCutlery Thanks...$79.00 is certainly reasonable for that package.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

17 degrees I think is the sweet spot for hunting knifes and pocket knives.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Anywhere in there is good I wouldn't go higher to be honest. Machetes can baton coconuts at 18°

[@cole8557]

What scotch Brite wheel is that?

[@brianhoffman5367]

Hi Cliff, what grit are you spraying on the leather?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Loving the 6u 😉

[@TheBeefSlayer]

I’m surprised you don’t tell everyone picking up be careful they are lazer sharp. I’ve got someone cut before cause I sharpened their kitchen knife. Seems they would know but lots of people don’t expect just how sharp they can get if they don’t use a butcher’s steel at home.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I have not had that problem much other then the usual poking thru the bag etc...most people seem to understand that they are being handed back a giant razor blade.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

@@CurryCustomCutlery cheers

[@mattnejmanowski631]

Custom tension spring. Im thinking about trying to do that with mine.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

at least half the pressure is all that is needed to avoid stretching out the leather belt

[@kevindesilva4588]

Interesting where did you get the what looks like a sharpening poster ??

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

amazon...just search knife poster :D

[@TheBeefSlayer]

You need protective pad for your diamond plate bench so you don’t scratch handles and such.

[@jeffconley819]

I’m pretty sure it’s made of rubber. I have the same bench top

[@gaetandesroches5713]

le guide d'angle peut on le mettre sur une 1 x 42 de viel S-5

[@mattpaisley8706]

Bro! I need to know about that little 1x30 that looks like a mini 2x72!! I look at it at least once a day on Amazon lol

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Works great....smooth n solid little build. I did have a controller go out on me but just bad luck.

[@mattpaisley8706]

@@CurryCustomCutlery plan on doing a vid on it? Appreciate you doing what you do.

[@r.e.sharpening991]

What is the motor brand that you’re using on your red 1x30?

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

Older Penn State Industries. I was set to release this info 3yrs ago but they stopped making the affordable 1/2hp just as I launched.

[@r.e.sharpening991]

@@CurryCustomCutlery thank you

[@TheBeefSlayer]

I have that 3 knife set. 37:29

[@dalevanderzee4086]

Why are you not using safety glasses? You only have to have a one time event that can impart your vision for the rest of your life

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I actually do often when doing work that is dangerous. You "see" the thing is for knife sharpening you typically arrange to work so that dust, sparks, and sharp objects are all going directly away. I do wear glasses regularly but its difficult when teaching. I will try to do better...thanks

[@sm1340]

I can't believe your not wearing eye protection.

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

I do actually most of time. I wear prescription glasses.

[@gravediggermaxvabeachva]

i like it........

[@JoeROLLINS-kh7eq]

I wonder if he thinks about what he gets in his lungs

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

He thinks about it alot....I had a vacuum setup on the tiny van but dont use it at the market since the doors and windows are all open. New shop has full dust collection installed at every station. Video coming soon

[@frankdodd884]

Come on wear some safety glasses for goodness sakes!

[@pitdawg6418]

WTH, $10.00 each scissor to shapen in seconds? She's better off buying Brand new SHARP scissors from the store. Hahahahaha

[@CurryCustomCutlery]

good talk