A.G. weighs in on the question of using Oil or Water on your sharpening stones
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@zedwms5 жыл бұрын
3:14 "In my twenties, I cared about what people thought about me. In my forties, I didn't care what people thought about me. In my sixties, I realized nobody was thinking about me." (Thank you for this whet stone tutorial)
@nowonmetube5 жыл бұрын
Who said that?
@rkf27463 жыл бұрын
"In my sixties, I realized nobody was thinking about me." LoL!! Isn't that the damn truth!!!
@davidmarzolino71597 жыл бұрын
"I've not had a need to impress people in a long time" Thank you sir, I will remember that quote.
@jeremibourassaphotographer50586 жыл бұрын
That line actually made me click like on the video. Was impressed. XD
@JPuckett896 жыл бұрын
Loved that line for sure. Brought a smile to my face.
@MasterofPlay75 жыл бұрын
well cuz he's out of business for a long time...
@738polarbear5 жыл бұрын
MasterofPlay7 His company is thriving . What you said is not true at all
@unglaubiger56455 жыл бұрын
wise and inspiring words
@blakefairchild10547 жыл бұрын
I bought my first handmade knife from Mr. Russell in 1977. At that time he was working out of a very small shop, and a small showroom. After that first purchase of his Morseth 6" Bowie, I subsequently bought more than a dozen of his knives, in various lengths and styles. After using his knives as a U.S. Marine all over the world for the last 40 years, I can honestly say that buying his knives were the best investment that I have ever made.
@bluehornet1975 жыл бұрын
And what is his brand of knife called? If a Marine is saying a blade is good then a blade must be good cause well you guys are trained how to use and maintain weapons
@WishfulWanderers5 жыл бұрын
Don't think I've ever felt so comforted by hearing a person talk. I didn't even need this video and I still watched the whole thing 😂
@LocoPhoenix-rn6so9 ай бұрын
Ditto. 😂
@jpjeffery178 ай бұрын
I love this guy ..... Wish he was my grandpop! I'd know everything!
@dhutch123452 ай бұрын
He has that voice that relaxes you as you listen to,he could be a good hypnotist,his voice takes me back to a time when things were more peaceful.🦅🕊️✌️
@jasonpoe53606 жыл бұрын
I clicked on this bc I knew this guy: A. Has experience and wisdom. B. Wouldn't blab a lot bc he loves to hear himself talk. C. Is no-nonsense, bc he wears suspenders.
@gbwildlifeuk82694 жыл бұрын
bc? You mwan because? Why make a quiz for people to solve when communicating? Talk English you cretin.
@jeramybearamy85394 жыл бұрын
gbwildlife uk from the person that spells “mean” with a w ;)
@SaMpl3_T3xt3 жыл бұрын
the suspenders are like 99% of the reason people click, i'm sure of it
@alangeorgebarstow2 жыл бұрын
@@SaMpl3_T3xt In the UK, suspenders are what women wear to hold their nylon stockings (hosiery) up. Men wear braces to hold up their trousers ("pants").
@desertfoxxx983 ай бұрын
Braces.
@mcpatticakes3 жыл бұрын
". . .because I've long ago given up splitting hairs." A most delicious pun. I feel I must be an old soul to have picked up on this pun. Your delivery sir was superb. Thank you.
@jaytw72876 жыл бұрын
Big thanks! Mr. Russell, your calm and quiet disposition reminds me so much of my daddy. When I was a kid I used to love to watch daddy sharpen the knives. From a little step stool in the kitchen, I'd stand on that thing and get tall enough to see the counter. I'd ask him "can I try"? to which he'd respond "One day when you're older, but for now just watch." So I would watch. When daddy finished a knife he would laugh and say "See how sharp it is? You can cut your finger off if you don't know what you are doing or worse yet you can ruin a good knife!" Fast-forward fifty-five years: I've got two hammer-forged Hickory knives. Because my daddy taught me well (and because I learned the hard way too) I don't let anyone know where those two knives are. No matter how many times I've said "get that knife off the wet counter" , I'd find that knife on the wet counter. Folks these days don't appreciate good knives! I came totally unglued one day when my housekeeper put ALL the Hickory knives and other wooden handled knives in the dish-washer (on high heat!) When I opened that stainless steal dish-washer two days later, all I could see was a coat of rust on the inside door. Then I saw all of my Hickory knives along with every other kitchen knife in the silver-ware rack - nice and washed and rusted! They had been through Calgon and JetBreeze! I've taken enough of your time.
@Sphinx-sk6bg6 жыл бұрын
Terrible story about the dishwasher...
@bluehornet1975 жыл бұрын
I have a rule when it comes to kitchen knifes wash and sharpen them by hand if it's normal cutlery then yea throw in the dishwasher if it's meant to slice and dice then i wash and sharpen by hand
@LocoPhoenix-rn6so9 ай бұрын
Horrible story. Horrible housekeeper. Lazy, disposable society we live in . Shame.
@stuartwrightn.d.94835 жыл бұрын
Bless Your Heart, Sir.
@inurwife17 жыл бұрын
More youth need to access and respect those with a few more years of actual life experience. Thank you Mr. Russell.
@der0keks5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this guy is legit and to be listened to. Unfortunately he is few and far between.
@codemans224 жыл бұрын
Did you as a youth? They do it they're bought up rite mate
@jamespeters5913 Жыл бұрын
This man had more knowledge in his head than all of us together will never be able to read about...amazing!!😮❤
@jeffthomas43212 жыл бұрын
I have to say, you impress me while not giving a care of wether you impress me or not! You have more knowledge in the tip of your pinky finger than most have in their whole body. Thank you for passing on you knowledge, I know I truly appreciate it as I’m sure others do as well.
@richnittinger6671Ай бұрын
I always feel blessed learning from an Ole timer. Bless you friend
@laius60477 жыл бұрын
theres so many videos on youtube about sharpening blades, but this 6 min video probably my favourite :) that old bastard sharpened blades for eye surgeons, you can't argue with him about sharpening :D
@thejoker73utoob6 жыл бұрын
Ice Carpenter so true he's a master of his craft
@donjuanmckenzie48973 жыл бұрын
Watch me
@738polarbear6 жыл бұрын
Words from the master.Probably the best and most genuine vido on You Tube.about sharpening.
@TheReddog19797 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Russell for sharing your knowledge.
@glytch57 жыл бұрын
haha, this guy is awesome. Using the coarse diamond paste to dress a stone is a very interesting idea.
@BuckingFastard3 жыл бұрын
Damn, just be known Russel, you’ve inspired many. Your art will continue in big numbers as the years pass and your contribution will forever be remembered among those who know what handmade really means.
@excat2 жыл бұрын
This gentlemen here is such a treasure. Thank you for sharing some history and the wisdom of your experiences.
@user-fs3iy7em2t2 ай бұрын
The amount of History & experience that this Gentleman has towards his specific profession is probably second to none when it comes to his wealth of knowledge in this industry... It was an honor to hear you speak Sir, and thank you for clearing that up... Now I gotta figure out if my Alum Oxide Sharpening stone, that my grandfather gave me, has been used with water or oil??...any advice on that??
@koh98945 жыл бұрын
I love that splitting hairs comment too.. "I've not had a need to impress people in a long time" . Perfect!
@mikloshejjas114Ай бұрын
Oil-soaked stones can also be used with water after cleaning them out. When submerged in boiling water for a longer period (30-60min) it will slowly purge out the oil from the stone. You may have to repeat it once again after cleaning up the stone. To be clear, it is not something anybody would do on a monthly basis, at least not with a sound mind.
@scotttucker53316 жыл бұрын
Reminds me so much my grandpa's ,The wisdom these men and women had sure could teach us all ..
@omar1s16 жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciated and your lack of "need to impress people" is impressive in it's own right and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your accumulated wealth of knowledge!
@expressyourselfist6 жыл бұрын
Oh man ,you are a treasure in todays world, you have a knowledge of the trade and you are able to pass it to others in unprecedented way.
@Evie33312 ай бұрын
I love that, "I've not had a need to impress people for a long time." Isn't that a great life lesson right there 😁
@MH-53EАй бұрын
A good and very wise young man...
@larrystorm63746 жыл бұрын
I too have not had a need to impress people for a long time either! Well said my friend!
@MimiDidi1216 жыл бұрын
It's somewhat ironic. I'm sitting here with an A.C. Russel knife that belonged to my late brother and an Arkansas whetstone like my papaw carried in his pocket looking for videos that show me the proper technique.
@thiaancoetzee62506 ай бұрын
You do impress. Thank you for being so humble. Would love to have known you
@robert5742 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I really enjoyed listening to you talk. You're a natural born speaker.
@hojoinhisarcher5 жыл бұрын
Thanks old man.You are impressive.As a young man I used oil on my carboundrum stone then tried water with terrible results.As an old man I have just bought a new hone setup for my woodwork chisels as I replace my worn out tools and always wondered if I could use water on a carboundrum stone.
@bluracer76610 ай бұрын
54 years old and I'm tired of trying "Miracle Sharpeners'' with only mediocre results, I'm going to retry my 2 Arkansas stones with some mineral oil.
@rembiszclan17 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@NanoGh0s1Ай бұрын
You are entertaining, sir. Thank you for your time 👍
@BlueLineofthesky5 жыл бұрын
I love and respect this man.
@TheUncleRuckus5 жыл бұрын
Great wealth of knowledge here. Thank you so much for clearing that up, much appreciated.
@bassxpro7 жыл бұрын
i want this dude to be my grandpa
@elhorrendo70262 жыл бұрын
Ditto that!
@TheCulturalCompass2 жыл бұрын
Lol ❤️
@Resolute900 Жыл бұрын
So calm and collected, so full of experience and wisdom. Soothing to the ears. So good, you could fall asleep
@kimfielding80102 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this ol' gents knowledge all day n best part of the night Thank you sir
@clems69894 жыл бұрын
This is the 1st video of yours i have watched. And I must say, I'm impressed Great Job and thank you s for sharing your knowledge!
@lorenwoodson91644 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I wish I had known this when I chose to use oil on my arkansas stones decades ago. Water seems to be easier to use and clean up.
@randallwilliams96634 жыл бұрын
You can still switch to water with that stone. Just soak it in hot water to clean it. And then switch. That stone can be switched back and forth. It is not ruined
@lorenwoodson91644 жыл бұрын
@@randallwilliams9663 Thanks, very helpful
@kareno86347 жыл бұрын
I Now Know Much more than Water or Oil on a Sharpening Stone. Thanks so much ~ peace
@Isack42 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful, insightful and exactly the type of video that gives you the confidence to throw yourself into it!
@justindunlap12352 жыл бұрын
It's funny I should come across your video while researching whetstones, I just purchased one of your carbon fiber and sandalwood Damascus folders and absolutely be love it.
@roughroosterknifesharpenin55317 жыл бұрын
this man speaks great knowledge.
@stillwater622 жыл бұрын
I grew up using Arkansas Oil Stones, but later in life I discovered Japanese water stones and have never looked back. All of my kitchen knives, along with my pocketknife, are sharpened on water stones, and I have a large selection of makes, and grits, natural and manmade. Not because I need them, but because I like to collect them. They will put as sharp of an edge on a knife, that is practical for it to have. I really enjoy using mine.
@AGRussellKnivescompany2 жыл бұрын
Japanese waterstones work a bit different from Arkansas Stones, but they are definitely a very good option, especially when you want to get into the ridiculously sharp realms.
@michaelstevenson86126 жыл бұрын
This guy knows his stuff!
@garyclaunch63626 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather showed me and he would spit on his stone every few minutes then use the bottom of a ceramic plate and then a razor strap and he could shave his arm hair! I enjoyed yer video sir!
@bluehornet1975 жыл бұрын
Oh you mean a strop year i thought it was a strap to but no it's a strop
@Mabaz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Russell
@SI-tm3cc Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help.
@Fireworxs20127 жыл бұрын
*Living legend people..Listen up...This Man knows his business*
@jomphoto32434 жыл бұрын
what a top bloke. geday from 'straya
@timmiehawkins10735 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir I always look for the older 2 give me information because they know more than us young ones do thank you sir
@freecheese41433 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir. I learned stuff I've wanted to know for years on that topic. For outdoorsman I see now what water.
@Y_N_K_8887 жыл бұрын
Whoever disliked this video must be intimidated by this apex grandpa.
@8329kelso5 жыл бұрын
No you couldn't make that comment 200 years ago because you were not here. Sorry you walked into that I just had to.
@izodmartin3 жыл бұрын
I like this guy... more information in 1 video then the 10 I watched today.
@SpaceMonkey231012 жыл бұрын
Interesting point at the end about not needing to sharpen knives to the point where they can split hairs. I've found this too - there really isn't any point taking an edge to that level. It won't last more than a few cuts, so why bother? It's a party trick.
@abebeaku83692 жыл бұрын
Unless you are sharpening a cutthroat blade for shaving
@jeremychmelik7952 Жыл бұрын
As a wood worker I can tell you the sharper you can get your chisel the cleaner your joints will be. I want these stones.
@Perspari2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, what a gem
@dunesurfermt50043 жыл бұрын
Nice guy, honest as can be.
@renzo42963 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much sir for your tutorial and wisdom, I really enjoyed this.
@caelanshpak20072 жыл бұрын
I was never sure what stone to use when sharpening I've used them both and personally I prefer water and stones mostly just because they're less messy than oil
@CleverGuyTrevor-mz6df5 ай бұрын
A) Thank you for sharing your wisdom. B) Unsolicited request/ opinion- PLEASE start a new channel: A.G. narrates literally anything. It would be a bonafide smash. You sir, have got yourself some Morgan Freeman caliber vocal goods, I could be perfectly content listening to you read the label of a shampoo bottle. C) I think A.G. might be the only person on the entire internet who doesn't give an individual hoot about impressing anyone... Ironically, I find this delightfully impressive. Color me satisfied A.G. I appreciate you. ✌🏻
@jjjoooojjj Жыл бұрын
"I don't have need to impress people for the long time" - My man ..!!
@arisskarpetis Жыл бұрын
What a dude! Lived through the Stone Age all the way to the Laser Age.
@XanderFrederick4 ай бұрын
This Man could be dead wrong but im hanging onto every word as the gospel. He's the embodiment of "wisdom of elders". I would listen to him explain anything. Lol
@cfcreative14 жыл бұрын
I like water better it doesn't gum up the stone. I am using a super soft stone that came with my Stanley kit to sharpen my chisel.
@Diplorable Жыл бұрын
I'd much rather learn from my predecessors who have many years experience plus I have nothing but respect and love for these guys! It's a dang shame people don't respect their elders as much as they used to! I'm right there with you I don't feel the need to impress people I really don't care what people think!
@arxangelmixael2 жыл бұрын
alcohol, glycol, Magnesium based soap, ultrasound to clean the stone.
@RenaRoo123 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!!
@sarcasmsociety95174 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my grandpa. Like most videos on KZbin , it seems like it’s takes an hour just to get the ******* point of it all . I love this video best of any video on KZbin. It’s honest , his OWN opinion. I noticed people now a days don’t form an opinion about anything anymore due to the fact that they are stupid . They will use someone else’s opinion . “Why” ? If you ask !!??..laziness in my own opinion. Nobody wants to think anymore . They stop making authenticity. People be original. Be you . Stop being someone else ,and have a .....thought of your own . Wow did I end up here ??...wtf ???...on that note video was straight to the point unlike this comment: peace ✌️
@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj55615 жыл бұрын
Wow. I just use my stone dry and then wash/clean it afterwards. Been doing so for a couple years with no issues
@nowonmetube5 жыл бұрын
It gets the job done but water or oil is superior in every way
@bluehornet1975 жыл бұрын
It will do the trick but if you want a sharper finer edge use water or oil it gives the blade something to drag across reducing friction but if it works for you then keep doing it but try other methods i prefer water to oil cause water doesn't make a mess but i know guys who prefer oil over water so it all depends kn what you personally prefer
@gunner35484 жыл бұрын
Same here. When I sharpen free hand I use my stones dry, and then I strop. My blades are razor sharp.
@daibhiseaghdha153 Жыл бұрын
I boiled the oil stone in soda crystals in water to get the oil out. it takes a few times
@henryskinner1092 Жыл бұрын
You should be like this grandpa. Everyone should.
@scottbrown34443 жыл бұрын
thank you. very cool and informative
@rakus-ilmu3 жыл бұрын
Thanks grandpa...
@Nonunusmultorum3 жыл бұрын
He is still sharp as a tack
@nickk9487 жыл бұрын
Thankyou sir. You're a fountain of knowledge .
@onearnedbandit3 жыл бұрын
Complete respect sir
@C-NoteMac7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting!
@KingLuigi.saidso24 күн бұрын
I like this old man I hope he's all right
@erinslack54055 жыл бұрын
very impressive!
@lz_3774 жыл бұрын
First time I’ve heard splitting hairs meaning actually taking a piece of hair and splitting it in half.
@MrMawnster3 жыл бұрын
"splitting hairs" hahahha funny guy. Thanks for the info!
@friedegg19366 ай бұрын
or you can use them dry.
@mikerollins71516 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@joecoffee9682 жыл бұрын
Forgive my ignorance but I have never understood why it is necessary to use either water or oil when sharpening. Long ago I began using a little sharpening kit with a one course and one Diamond set of rods that can stick up out of a piece of wood at an angle. I don't use any oil in my knife gets pretty Sharp. However obviously there is some logical purpose for people using oil or water on a whetstone. Can someone tell me why or what is the purpose of that? Thank you.
@AGRussellKnivescompany2 жыл бұрын
As you sharpen, small pieces of metal (and sometimes the sharpening material itself), called Swarf, is released. If you sharpen dry, this material will clog up your sharpening stone and significantly reduce your "cutting efficiency" (the rate at which material is removed from your knife). Sharpening wet helps keep the stone clean, makes clean up easier, and requires less maintenance on the stone. Stones sharpened dry often have to be resurfaced. Traditional wisdom is to always use either oil or water on your whetstone. Diamond stones are said to be able to be used either dry or wet - though tests may indicate wet is better - even ones designed with Swarf Holes. Ceramic stones are typically used dry. -Jake
@joecoffee9682 жыл бұрын
@@AGRussellKnivescompany Thank you so much sir. Very informative video.
@MimiDidi1216 жыл бұрын
Don't you use spit? lol I'm only half teasing. I'm an Arky. I wish I'd watched my papaw closer as he pulled his whetstone from his pocket, added a little spit and sharpened his pocket knife and tested it by shaving the hairs on his arms. He did a lot of wittlin" just for fun, not making anything special unless it was a tooth pick or a piece of wood to fix something in the chicken house or the milk barn!
@kitsune_surge7 ай бұрын
thank god for gramps
@2753692 жыл бұрын
The heck with wanting him as my grandpa! I wanna be him. Have his knowledge, have his experience!
@eova2 жыл бұрын
When you know your shit, you leave the impressing thing to the insecure newbies! Well said master
@OthO676 жыл бұрын
Hello from Maine, we have the same last name.
@barbecueddeer3953 жыл бұрын
I bought a $25 tri stone from walmartits smiths 6 inch 3 stones. I used oil on all 3 of them then ran out can i use water on it now.
@AGRussellKnivescompany3 жыл бұрын
Nope - water won't work nearly as well once oil has been used.
@barbecueddeer3953 жыл бұрын
@@AGRussellKnivescompany thank you i have already used water on it but could I go back to oil and can I use gun oil.
@AGRussellKnivescompany3 жыл бұрын
@@barbecueddeer395 Gun oil can be a lot of things - but I'd probably lean towards no. You want an oil that won't gum up the stone. Best bet is to get some honing oil. Sewing machine oil or mineral oil can also work. agrussell.com/knife/Washita-Honing-Oil--WM-OIL3
@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique Жыл бұрын
Mineral oil works faster for me when sharpening. 10 strokes each side of the edge
@Gorkilein6 жыл бұрын
I got a question... If I have an thuringian stone like Escher. All say you can't use them with oil, they will clog up. But the former manufacturer told me you can and I think I saw also an old Escher label saying use with water or oil. So can I? Can't I just rub fresch oil on them and whipe the surface to get old remains iff them as on my Turkish oil stone?
@AGRussellKnivescompany6 жыл бұрын
Once oil soaks into a stone, it is permanently an oil stone - typically. Continue to use oil on them.
@Gorkilein6 жыл бұрын
I know but do you know if you can use Escher or other Thuringian stones with oil without problems? I dint want to ruin such rare and expensive stone by using oil on it.
@AGRussellKnivescompany6 жыл бұрын
The manufacturer usually knows best. And there are always exceptions. But for the most part, Escher or Thuringian stones should be used with water only. With the Thuringian stones especially you want to build up a bit of slurry while sharpening. If you aren't getting the results you want, that's an indication you may need to lap the stones.
@nowonmetube5 жыл бұрын
fresch? 😂
@bluehornet1975 жыл бұрын
@@AGRussellKnivescompany i do need to ask my whetstone says on the box to clean it with kerosene couldn't you theoretically soak it in kerosene and wouldn't the kerosene take the oil from the stone?
@gregoryjohnson36272 жыл бұрын
Nice video. 1.5x playback speed.
@Trac3r.3 жыл бұрын
Sir I would be very interested in buying a set off you I’m in the UK though I’m a sword collector and want a new set of stones and you’ll sell me a set I’ll need
@AGRussellKnivescompany3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we are not currently shipping internationally. We will announce on our Facebook page when we plan to resume shipping internationally.
@Trac3r.3 жыл бұрын
A.G. Russell Knives that is perfectly fine by all means as I said I am going to need a full set of stones I have Jiang straight long swords hand forged always demands extra care and top kit so I’ll happily wait until you resume shipping.
@wross59613 жыл бұрын
dunno never a big deal to leave a honing oil bottle in the fishing box for oil stones
@user-fs3iy7em2t2 ай бұрын
If Eye surgeons come to you for a need of "Sharper tools"... Then you are well beyond the need of impressing people for sure! 😳
@randallwilliams96634 жыл бұрын
I disagree. I soak all stones in water then, I put oil on them as I sharpen. And it works fine on all stones! But, sometimes I use only water and sometimes only oil or both like I already said. It all works fine! He should know this. Which he does. No disrespect. But, this is something that everyone will learn as you sharpen for yourself
@asahoura27984 жыл бұрын
This wise old gentleman sounds just a bit like Jimmy Stewart.
@BruceNitroxpro4 жыл бұрын
I'm only 78, and I must agree with you. Not only do I not try and impress people, people tend to be impressed by idiots who do it for pay... they are called politicians.