Stationary Blade Sharpening: A must Know How for Everyone!

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[@danielsweat2591]

"Create a relationship between the bevel and the stone" . I like the way you word things Dan. Stay in the woods!

[@davidvaughn7752]

I have an ax head I ordered from Europe... an old German Woodsman ax head. I'm making a handle for it and restoring the blade, and is going to be sharp as AF! Thanks for the tips! Have been silently enjoying your channel for about 6 months. So much learned. There are so many punks out there who would make so much out of so little. No complaints here - keep up the good work

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother thank you for sharing your adventures

[@sacwriter7400]

Had a friend who carried a little Falkniven sharpening stone in the woods, along with some tiny brass nails. He had filed a slot on both ends of the stone, so he could tap in the brass nails on a log (didn't have to be an end piece) Then he'd just slide the stone between both nails and go to work. He told me that he learned this from a Ray Mears episode

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

Grand Dad showed me how to sharpen an ax/hatchet by laying the stone down on a damp rag. Doesn't slip, and you can remove it fast to dip it in water and rub it on your pants leg to clean it. When I got older, I just grasp the stone in my hand for sharpening it. That was about 70 years ago, when they had GOOD Steel...! (I learned to careful, as that old Solingen Steel gets mighty sharp!) Lol...

[@jasongarling20]

The good ole days. Still use AF everyday! Great tip.

[@dhellbusch74]

Just ordered the T6 zero yesterday. I’m really excited to get it and take it to the bushcraft meet here in Nebraska at the end of next month.

[@johnwyman5939]

Dam good idea for holding stone !! Gonna put that in my toolbox. Nicely done on video!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@deroesch]

Dan, that little stone you sell on your site is the best all around pocket stone I’ve ever used. Perfect size for very fine control, and easily transportable. Gotta buy a few more to throw in my drawers and bags.

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

Just be careful with it in your drawers; it may chafe.

[@normanyacob4235]

As always, straight to the point practical advices and tips that are easily put into practice in the outdoors. Thank you very much! Cheers...

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks Dan. Take care.

[@Blacknstraight]

I’m not in the bush right now but I have the urge to sharpen my axe.

[@rocar716]

Nice to see you get it sharp as puck. 😮

[@terryqueen3233]

Yes sorry buddy that is one of the best ways to sharpen your Edge. And you are absolutely right the weather is wonderful my most favorite time of year especially once the leaves get to changing. Everything will be great if that hurricane goes out to see before it comes up here we could use some of the water or at least I won't complain because it puts water in my well. Thanks for the video Dan there's probably many people that need to know this and I'm glad you put it out there like this. Stay vigilant and keep Yee powder dry

[@blackwillowbushcraft5632]

Yes I remember that people went crazy over it,and that's why I say it also and it's funny AF 🤣. That's cool I just did some sharpening up of my Coalcracker knifes and Appalachian trappers axe yesterday. Another awesome video as always brother 👍💪

[@eloravanwaldkatze4594]

I love the wooden "nails" :).

[@jeanwegner5684]

Great timing. I just got a sharpening stone so I could sharpen my hatchet.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

In the Eastern U.S., Honey Locust and Black Locust thorns work really well as a substitute for nails, especially if they're fire hardened.

[@danielkutcher5704]

Nice! Might as well use what nature gives us! Hawthorn might be even better.

[@federicofusco353]

Sharp As Flint

[@davidfountain5264]

That’s cool AF.😊

[@arthurlambart7115]

Great tip thanks for the video

[@larrywise8109]

Thanks Dan for the advice. Your the only other guy ive found in Pa. Maybe I should just look harder, lol.

[@globyois]

You know, I never thought of the technique you showed. I’ll try it, sounds logical.

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Thanks Dan!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Aaah, I again learned something new...yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks😁

[@davidneal6920]

Excellent information thanks

[@glennfyfe1357]

Good video, thanks.

[@618bushcraft]

From your experience (if you’ve experimented with it) is the finer side of a puck like that or a lansky suitable for use on a knife? As in it won’t eat away at the metal as much as the “knife” stones like you were holding at the very beginning of the video?

[@escapetherace1943]

The way I do it is by nailing down wood that holds your sharpening stone/puck, so the nails don't touch it and risk shattering the stone and while they are out of the way

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

I've dried both and both works pretty good. I'm more of a using my hands and eyes. Question though. What kind of all purpose outdoor knife would you recommend for someone on a budget? One that's reliable that would get the job without spending too much but not cheap where it won't last too long.

[@teeflo2757]

Mora Companion, Heavy Duty version is worth the few extra bucks. should be able to find one for less than $20.

[@waynejackson2182]

Just came across your channel a couple of months ago and I love how informative you are about all you do. I’ve seen a couple of videos how you sharpen your axes and was wondering if that would be the same as with knives. Another question is what kind of stones do use to sharpen your blades. TIA

[@venomrubiconjku2816]

Great video what grit of stone would you recommend to get

[@Tequilamonster-iw4qs]

Dear sir, I was a stone cutter for years. I cut granite and marble for a bit in life. In my opinion. The best stone for sharpening any blade is granite. you can get granite pieces free at or around a granite fabrication place. granite gets to the fabricators with a polished side a diamond cut side a rough cut side and a raw side. I believe its the best stone to sharpen all blades

[@garyprice9015]

Some good info thanks

[@rioguzmanc]

Great video. Thanks! Stay in the woods and away from jabs.

[@JimmyJusa]

I bought a set of stones off Amazon and when I tried using them my blades were just taking off stone material. Is there any use for these stones?

[@brianmaxey7568]

I always keep thumb tacks with me to lock my puck in while sharpening in the wilderness, i always figured the plastic wouldn't hurt my blade any if I came in contact..

[@kennnuthatch5724]

I'd like the link to that vid for the retrievable pulley etc. from a high branch, while still on the ground, Please!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Interesting POV.

[@scottengh1175]

Trained in Boy Scouts by army Sargent to pound 3 wood spikes in ground for a vise. Sharpen just like axe is in a workbench vice.

[@jaydenjohn3240]

so good thank you for sharing

[@grey9524]

Any tips on sharpening something bigger like a machete or sword?

[@JD-gn6du]

Keep the blade steady and move the stone along the plane of the blade that keeps a consistent angle and can be mirrored… I have in the past have had a different blade angle between my the tip and the guard of a machete as I had different needs for different parts of blade

[@toddsullivan4463]

So,do you know about wet stones? The powder from the stone is not good. Just dipping it in some water works well or spit. Good info. 👍

[@danrundell3615]

Not to nit pick but it's a whet stone...whet is ancient way to say sharpen...the confusion comes from the fact that a sharpening stone should be lubricated to work properly and most common substance is water or spit but honing oil works best jmho...cheers!

[@erichjalmarson6429]

@@danrundell3615 the liquid that is put on a stone for sharpening, be it water, spit or oil is to clear the metal particles away so it dose not get plugged up and continues to cut. If you use water never put oil on that stone and the other way around as well. I like the diamond stones best (just personal preference) I have one that is 300 grit on one side and 1000 on the other. I use water for the lube on it and dry it we’ll have every use.

[@toddsullivan4463]

Yes it is. Thanks

[@stillme4084]

My girlfriend loves the sound of a knife being sharpened. I mean really loves it.

[@debwoods6011]

Cool thanks

[@randybeeson3424]

I wouldn't drive nails with the stone in place unless I wanted it broke. Other than that, great info.

[@brianmaxey7568]

I always used thumb tacks to hold it in place..

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

if you have the dmt mini stones. they fit in the pack.

[@feellnfroggy]

A good video would be about the need for stone flattening. You can see a puff of stone dust and not everyone knows that when your stone divots, you can flatten them.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

If you don't have a horizontal stump, just pocket the stone into the dirt.

[@robertschillaci4077]

Loved all you videos, go back to the original intro please

[@tomsmith6094]

My grandpa used a rock to sharpen all his tools i learn by him all my knives are super sharp I'm teaching my son like My grandpa teach me

[@woppyjawdoutdoors6860]

When did you tattoo your knuckles ?

[@kcarsonphoto]

AF...... don't talk to my daughter's... they be pirates

[@richardholmes3381]

Too funny brutha.... Keep up the great edgamation.... A lost bunch of great skills

[@tag1462]

Of course simply honing your knife goes a long ways on keeping that edge.

[@joefrank7159]

I don't know. But all that is just to make something easy and make it as hard for you as you can. But if you are injure this will help.

[@Bob-lt5hf]

I am a carpenter! I like my women flat like a 2 x 4 so she is easier to NAIL!

[@HalfWarrior]

Fuck is a fantastic fucking word! Thanks for the video!

[@wesvan6]

How is the employee search going?

[@butchgreen5295]

What is that round Stone you have in your hand called? I’m asking this question at the beginning of the video. I need to get a good sharping edge on my knives. Hope you can help??? And, where can I find a Sharping Puck, as you called it??? I’ve never seen one before.

[@JD-gn6du]

Search for an axe stone or axe puck on amazon. Plenty of results

[@butchgreen5295]

@@JD-gn6du Thank You 👍🏻

[@KENFEDOR22]

Dan's website sells them for $15. Isn't Bezos rich enough?

[@guynemer53]

What's your opinion on using a rag and file to sharpen an axe or hatchet like Alex did in a video? I can't recall his channel's name off hand.

[@allenclayton4162]

I think it was Felix Imler who first described this technique

[@guynemer53]

@@allenclayton4162 that's the guy, thanks.

[@yesican2012]

@@allenclayton4162 Thanks. Will check out Felix after this.

[@cerealchild166]

Hey Dan! Where can I get stones like that?

[@guynemer53]

I got mine on eBay. They're like $10-15.

[@cerealchild166]

@@guynemer53 thanks, do they sell them on Amazon, or no?

[@guynemer53]

@@cerealchild166 I'd be amazed if they didn't.

[@KENFEDOR22]

Dan's website sells them for $15

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Hey I have that puck!

[@gregchambers6100]

Yep. A dull tool is a dangerous tool.

[@jamestoole3614]

What brand is that shirt?

[@kevinschmith9379]

Thanx

[@billg7101]

👍 AF

[@DKHomestead]

Are you using a dry puck?

[@davidvaughn7752]

Did you see him water or oil it????

[@DKHomestead]

@@davidvaughn7752 Nope, he just started sharpening and the sound is dry as well.

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@DKHomestead Precicicely... It just seemed rather obvious to me that it was dry. My stones I use water but pucks I've rarely seen oiled or watered. I use a 4x1 inch "Viking" stone in the field which I carry in my molly- pouch. I have conditioned the jade stone with a fine and course side for my knife and hatchet... I water it when i need to touch up my blades in the field. What do you use?

[@DKHomestead]

@@davidvaughn7752 for my regular stones, oil. For my puck, water.

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@DKHomestead Fine job. Thanks.

[@Paul.Douglas]

AF? I was in the AF. Nothing wrong with AF. I liked the Air Force.

[@urbaniteproductions.4391]

What stone is that?

[@dancronin5513]

Curious about the meaning of the tattoos on your fingers

[@adkmtns5726]

Variation on "Coal".

[@phillipdavis4507]

I challenge you to beat my axe! My axe is as sharp as a turtle's back 😁

[@freddyoutdoors]

Ace watch mint tips

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

How to sharpen Swiss army knife classic SD

[@johnmabry9728]

Or just set it on a damp towel

[@dameongray6412]

Don't use headphones or ear buds while watching is what title should be lol

[@danielkutcher5704]

People need to f-ing lighten up! They also need to learn how to employ more definitive adjectives 🙄. They probably spend more time stoned than stoning... Great tips, Dan! Thanks.

[@stevestumpy6873]

How about a grinder?

[@teeflo2757]

a grinder is fine for rough work like reshaping an old, beat-up axe. a sharpening stone is for sharpening. besides, you’d need a very long extension cord to use your grinder in the woods. 😂

[@stevestumpy6873]

@@teeflo2757 mine is battery operated

[@kart_monkey]

I saw the thumbnail and I thought it was a fucking landmine

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Ok good

[@kennnuthatch5724]

Seems odd they'd report you for an "AF", seeing that Corporals Corner does it pretty much every video...guess his viewers have thicker skin...

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Sharp as what? SHARP AS WHAT! 😂 You never finished the sentence I have no idea what you were going to say it cut out to soon! Noooooo!

[@MiscMitz]

👍😆👍

[@danielhuff1397]

You sort of remind me of Uncle Ted. 😆

[@oneparticularlysmartape]

6:14 "... As fuck."

[@sandstorm6605]

Oh noes, bad words…

[@howarddoerksen6552]

I agree with the comment from Carolee. The content has been so very helpful to me, but I simply cannot tolerate the questionable language that others think are cool and funny. This is the reason why I am unsubscribing now.

[@jimjasinski4861]

Let's leave the yard and do something new 🙄

[@ricksolomon2448]

Hey colecracker that knife that you endorse by Gerber called the principal is a piece of junk it literally fell apart and I have to return it I'm just wondering why you would endorse such a product are you out just for money this knife will forever be associated with you I hope you know that unsubscribe

[@caroleelagrone9729]

If you do speak that language I will quit watching you! I HATE Foul Language!!! I don't Think it's funny!!! So what đoes AF stand for??? 🤔

[@imgadgetmanjim]

It is unfortunate when good and entertaining information is marred by the use of foul language. I like to recommend channels to others but has to be kid friendly for me. Content is not up to me but whether or not I view and recommend is. I have enjoyed and learned a lot from this channel so hoping it will be family friendly so I can share with my family and others.

[@1kbs11]

Social Media involves the entire country and parts of other countries. Meaning culture clashes. I think morals and ethics are important, but so is acceptance of others and their way. You do have the freedom to isolate yourself from the world, but the world and the problems that will always exist is part of everyone's life. You heard of: "You can run, but you can't hide." You may have also heard: "To each their own." Or "Live and let live." For you to police others with an option of cleaning up your mouth or else it is wrong; is also wrong. Allow others to be who or what they are. Everyone has something to offer. You are here for other reasons than to police people for language. I am not saying you are wrong to "HATE" foul language. I hate the word police. So am I wrong for suggesting you may be wrong? I respect your choice. I would love it if you could do likewise. Thank you for your input. Have a nice day!

[@imgadgetmanjim]

@@1kbs11 As I said “content is not up to me.” I am not telling (policing) anyone. I have been watching this channel for months and have learned a lot and been entertained. However I will slip away quietly when any channel is not family friendly. That’s me- not telling anyone else what to do.

[@1kbs11]

@@imgadgetmanjim Again; to each their own. Have it your way. You Tube is a representation of the real world. Therefore; you will do as you please and so will everyone else.

[@Djejjcjqjjwjfkckcje]

“How dare you say ‘AF’!? I’m so offended!” “By the way, what does AF mean?” Lol amazing. 😂

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

the main thing then is not to sit on this stump with nails

[@marcuspoe9353]

at 68 the eyes dont see like they once did, even with glasses, and being left-handed throws a curve too :)

[@Niobium23]

Golf tees.