Smith's V shape Ceramic Rods and how you use them.

I've shown this system in my sharpening kit for years but for some reason I've never made a video showing how it's used 😳 Well today I'm showing everyone how it's used 👍 This is a great system for use around the home to keep your cutlery sharp 👍 As longs as you keep it clean, it will last you many many years, I've had it for more than 20+ years 👍

[@vulcanscross4416]

Neat system to keep your angle the same through. Thanks.

[@RealMash]

Howdy Ray! Most interesting! I need to get me something like that! Never heard of an Naguro Stone, useful to know it exists! Thanks for sharing! You had a haircut ;-) Looks smart ;-) Cheers, Michael

[@SurviveN2]

They work great Michael 👍 That Nagura stone is good for really fine stones to get the metal shavings from sharpening knives out of the pours of the stone Michael 👍 I try to always keep my hair this long, the other times it's been too long 😜 LOL Take Care who sits across from you at tables 😳 I'll catch ya L8tr Ray

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Review Of Your Stone, Seen Good Reviews On This, Thanks Ray. ATB T God Bless

[@SurviveN2]

Thanks Terry 👍 I'm really happy with this system, it's really easy to use and does a great job 😉 Take Care my friend 👌

[@HD-J.R.]

I purchased the same Smiths set in 1984 for 29.99 at a local hardware store. I carved the price and date on the underside of the wood base at the time. That was a lot of money for me at the time. I still use that set to this day. Given the use, not so expensive after all. Its a 20 degree angle, I believe. I have some other sets that are 25 degrees. Add a leather strop for a few strokes and I can get it razor sharp with these. I've always cleaned mine with a 3M green scuff pad with water and dish detergent. Never knew of another way.👍

[@SurviveN2]

I don't remember what I paid for mine at the time, that's been tooo long ago 🙃

[@sarahwidhalm4300]

Thank you for posting this video; I just found a sharpening set like this at a thrift store and was looking for instructions on how to use it. Will be grabbing a Nagura stone as well to keep the rods clean.

[@SurviveN2]

Glad I could help 👍

[@MMGDIY]

Hey ol' friend! I'm back on the tube again... How have you been? I hope your doing well. I deleted the old channel and I am starting over from scratch. I Never would have thought I would be even thinking about making videos again. I hope to see some new posts from you soon Ray!

[@maccabeus-everydaysurvival5828]

Thank you SurviveN2 Stay safe

[@SurviveN2]

Your Welcome guy 👍 You stay safe too Mac 👍

[@Prove.]

found these in a drawer and was a bit confused, thanks for the help

[@SurviveN2]

Glad to help 👍

[@MybitofHistory]

Well you taught this old dog a new trick Ray... Never seen one before - always used my wet-stone and keeping the blade 22 Deg to the stone for that perfect angle - I can see that by using these, then you at least know the blade is always at 22 Deg so long as you keep it verticle to the rods ;)

[@SurviveN2]

Your lucky and caught me sitting at the 'puter Michael 😜 This makes things easy to keep a good edge on blades 👍 I very seldom have to drag out my wet stones, I just grab this and in a few passes....the blade is back to scary sharp 😜 It's good to hear from you guy 👍

[@karenchakey]

Hi Ray, just checing in and i noticed your last video was a year ago, i hope you are well and i pray everything is ok.

[@SurviveN2]

Hi back to you Karen 👋 I just got tired of spending time on videos and not many people watching 🙃 Thanks for checking in, I'm doing fair 👍

[@PandA-yx5ne]

@@SurviveN2 I recently purchased a IBNS and wanted information about them. Your videos were excellent! Thank you.

[@daltonrabago4962]

Hey just wanted to say straight up badass video man keep it up

[@SurviveN2]

Thanks 👍 😊

[@martarekas]

😊 thanks for this video Ray:)

[@SurviveN2]

No problem Marta 😉

[@joshcovell4129]

My wife just brought this set home from thrift store. Nobody knew what it was,git it for a dollar lol. I didnt know what it was but saw the smiths name and knew it was for sharpening something. Mine has 3 holes 1 is on other end with same angle. I got 2 black rods which i figure are the coarse ones? No nagura stone but, a small wooden stick black in color and the same diameter it fits the holes. Any idea? And thanks for the video. I believe my set is a lil newer than urs.

[@markparson3568]

Good video...thanks

[@SurviveN2]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@MybitofHistory]

You have a Merry Christmas Ray ;)

[@SurviveN2]

Thanks Michael 👍 Merry Christmas to you and yours guy 😉

[@fendermustang6537]

Are you makin anymore videos

[@wxpm]

Will it cut and is it razor sharp ?

[@SurviveN2]

Of course you had to chime in too huh 🤬 Hahaha !!! Yes it will and who cares 😜

[@wxpm]

@@SurviveN2 cheers Ray

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Will it cut?🤬👍😆🍻

[@SurviveN2]

I see everybody is having fun with this one 😆 Hahahaha !!! No James....it won't cut crap...you want to come over here and let me show you 😜 👍

[@CorsairTrainers]

But is it razor sharp???

[@SurviveN2]

You just had to say it huh 😜 Hahaha

[@maccabeus-everydaysurvival5828]

Hahaha

[@stevegertz3902]

Not the best video sorry

[@SurviveN2]

I can't please everyone.