The best $10 DIY Diamond Sharpening System ever! + Victorinox Venture Pro sharpening system !!

In this video i show you how i use the shaprening system from the Venture Pro. If you are not happy with the corrundum rods, i show you how you can change them to a diamond solution. And at the end i show you my favorite way to sharpen a Venture. This DIY System you can also adapt for other knives.
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[@Randoker67]

Another benefit of the piece of wood and the drill. You can glue a piece of leather on the other side and make a strop. Everything you need

[@FelixImmler]

perfect idea!!

[@sosteve9113]

Good thinking

[@MrArray1967]

Another idea could be to use eg. a tube of PVC, PE, aluminum etc. a little bit longer than the diamond rods so they could be stored inside the tube while having room for a plug in each end. The outside diameter could be the same size as the flat drill. Cap or plug each end with metal or wood. One end cap or - plug having two threaded holes for the threaded diamond rods. The other end with an eyelet to attach a lanyard. Drill a hole in a tree stump for usage or simply hold it in one hand and use the other to resharpen or hone your knife.

[@mareuil68]

Génial comme d'habitude 👍

[@HaJoSchatz]

@@MrArray1967Look at the Lanskey sharpener on how 2 holes, another piece of wood and a screw can be used to make a storage system for the rods 😄

[@Ronin-ke5wm]

Once again Felix, you have produced another great tutorial

[@FelixImmler]

thanks a lot for watching!

[@peterdoring7521]

Simpel, effektiv und kostengünstig: Ein top Tool! Danke, Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Peter!

[@alfonsedente9679]

As Seen On TV!!! The new and improved instant bushcrafter cosplay kit! Just in time for halloween!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@sojournerdelaterra6144]

This video is timely. Such ingenuity is just as much needed to survive this changing modern world as it was 'back then'. Great coverage.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a. lot for your compliment!

[@chaswarren7239]

Felix, you are a genius ! Love it that you use cheap budget saw power tools too !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@JoseReyes-wo2lm]

( I was taught to sharpen my knifes on a stone, it's the method it's done , and it works well , extremely well!)

[@misterpontypine]

Hi Felix, another excellent video. You are a born teacher, and your enthusiasm is infectious. I always find your videos make me smile while I am learning. Thank you for the time you take to share your knowledge and skills 🙏

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@robthompson1399]

I 100% agree with this statement.

[@leslieaustin151]

Always learn something or see different ideas on your videos, Felix. Thank you for your work. Les in UK 🇬🇧

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching my videos!

[@Jib230181]

Great video Felix.

[@countrycraftsman5110]

If one makes a shorter thicker guide block with the correct angle. Then clamp it to the block your drilling. Then the drill bit can be held against the angle block and then drill the hole.

[@henryganzer4685]

ich liebe solche "einfach und nützlich" projekte 👍👍👍

[@Gruin]

Excellent, Thank You

[@orange010]

Thanks Felix 💖💖💖

[@SpartanJohns]

I like how you show these solutions and also include drawings and simple tricks. I think you could drill a storage hole in the base and store the rods there. That would make it more "on the go". To be honest I dod not know about these rods! Very good tip also for hand sharpening. Might require more attention but they can so easily be stored in a sheath or pocket. Good suff, as always!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot brother!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Always interested! Great video thanks for sharing!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Mike!

[@micha5645]

Hallo Felix, deine Tipps werden immer besser! Eine längere Holzleiste, mit Bohrungen in verschiedenen Winkeln, mit Zwingen auf der Werkbank festgespannt und schon hat man ein unschlagbar günstiges Schärfsystem. LG Micha

[@FelixImmler]

Gute Idee 👍

[@ChrisDraussen]

Oh man I was waiting for your video. Thank you for your efforts.

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für' Schauen!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Great info as always. I really like the simple but very effective design of this diamond sharpening system.

[@Vince26010]

Thank you Felix. Very informative as usual. Have a great week end. See you next Friday.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@taranscott155]

Another excellent suggestion - I may make a hinged set, where the hinge can't go beyond the pre-set angle, and put them in my pack.

[@FelixImmler]

Super idea!

[@girak2]

That is an excellent idea! I've been mulling over how to design a packable sharpening rod jig. I like the idea of it being hinged. Edit: However, after trying to design and print different prototypes, it's more complicated than I hoped. I'll probably revert to a smaller fixed hole design without a hinge. Maybe you can design a more elegant hinged base for sharpening rods

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Wow real Swoss engeneering !! Genius!

[@keithwaite5026]

Awesome as always , thanks for the great vids ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️👏👏👏👏👏👏👊

[@FelixImmler]

Thansk a lot for watching!!!

[@davekelly9657]

Outstanding Felix. Keep those great ideas coming. You are the MAN 💪💪💯

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@nathanwhite5602]

Great job on the video 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@HarshmanHills]

works awesome

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@sosteve9113]

Great and simple project Felix thanks for sharing

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching dear Steve!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Greetings Felix. Some times simple is the best way. Excellent video, thanks.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much my friend!

[@zo1574]

Bravo Felix 😁🏆

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@AleksandrFedot]

Как всегда-не дорого,просто и функционально 👍. Феликс,спасибо за видео 🤝

[@janrobertbos]

...fein gemacht, gratuliere!!!😀

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank!

[@filipsalapa]

Awesome content! 👽

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Very cool idea. I already have some of those diamond rods somewhere in my tool shop. I have plenty of scrap wood, so I’m going to make your sharpening rig. Thanks !

[@FelixImmler]

Super...thank you!

[@almal7361]

this is not good advice due to the wrong direction of sharpening

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Felix, thanks for sharing, God bless my friend !

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot dear Michael!

[@rostamr4096]

Thank you, I have become a fan of your videos...

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy!

[@msakmaxyblasco6921]

Fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@wilelee]

You amaze me! Seeing how you stabilize the sharpening tool is simple and effective. Thanks again for more good tips and tricks!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@wilelee]

@@FelixImmler Always welcome, Felix!

[@wilelee]

@@FelixImmler I thank you for the time you take to make these videos to keep us so well informed

[@almal7361]

this is not good advice, it leads to rapid wear of the blade, rapid dulling and the need for frequent sharpening due to the wrong direction of sharpening

[@martinstrazay]

What a perfect teick ... 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@forendetta8164]

Omg very good.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks you very much!

[@VinlandAlchemist]

**BRILLIANT** !! 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@WARPSPD]

Victorinox called me asking for references for you and I gave them 👍👍😂

[@FelixImmler]

well done😂

[@johnduffy6546]

Genius!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@j.l_vqtqv9908]

Si señor muy buena opción me a gustado este sistema que has buscado de afilado 👌 sencillo y práctico como siempre gracias por compartir saludos amigo mío 🇪🇦😉

[@FelixImmler]

¡Muchas gracias por el lindo comentario!

[@Limicola1]

Brilliiant!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@magbpocketknives]

Excelente Informação! Obrigado.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@giuseppeiaria6564]

Thanks for the video Felix, you're always a great source of new tips and ideas. Did you inspired from the Lansky portable box sharpener?

[@liamtimcke9023]

Hi Felix! Amazing video! Well done! Can you please make a video on how to make a shelter out of wood. Keep up the good work!

[@Surroundedbyevil368]

Always interesting and helpful another reason I have to look forward to Fridays. I watched your video while eating my chicken of the woods I found this morning thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this interesting message 😅

[@Surroundedbyevil368]

@@FelixImmler chicken of the woods mushrooms.

[@stevestumpy6873]

sharp

[@FelixImmler]

Yes...

[@RatdogDRB]

Simplicity is what makes things work well for the average person.

[@FelixImmler]

I agree... thank you very much!

[@willikebari5478]

Eine tolle, einfache Sache um ein Messer im richtigen Winkel zu schleifen.👍 LG aus Wels!

[@FelixImmler]

Das stimmt 👍 Vielen Dank Willi

[@user-tb1sp5se8b]

Как всегда отличное видео👍👍👍. Спасибо за совет, мне очень понравился и я сделаю себе такой🌸🌸🌸

[@FelixImmler]

Super... thanks a lot!

[@lisuk66]

👋🔥✌️Hello, Felix. Thank's a lot 👍!!

[@DerRadler]

Felix Du hasts einfach drauf!!!👍🏻👌🏻 Schöne Grüße ind S🇨🇭hwiz.

[@FelixImmler]

Dankeschön..liebe Grüsse zurück!

[@namelesske]

You just made the 🕷️company and ws company obsolite and lit on🔥 in a single video. 🇨🇭

[@gelartab]

Thanks for your videos! You are the best. A tip: You can use a Welding Electrodes (3-4mm diameters) also because of pressed stone containment 😉

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this interesting tip!

[@almal7361]

this is not good advice due to the wrong direction of sharpening

[@eliodeck]

Felix du bist ein Fuchs🦊🙏

[@FelixImmler]

😂😂 Dankeschön

[@balmungt5759]

😉👍Wie immer top....super Idee...🍀 und ich habe ne große Tormek gekauft....wärste mal früher mit der Idee um die Ecke gekommen😉

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa, ja an die Performance einer Tormek kommen die Chinastäbchen nicht ganz 🤣🤣

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Another of your very interesting engineering projects. There's no doubt the proper company can be contacted to injection mold the rod holders . Thanks for your video and all the best in all future endeavors.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@CDXRK]

Wow. You are a genius, if you could tuck a small drill bit the width of the diamond files in the sheath, you could use the knife to split a branch to use instead of the block, throw in a laminated angle guide n u can do it anywhere

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your inspiration!

[@Kankudai69]

I like to clean my stones with Paradontax toothpaste. Works great. And, I have made a similar sharpening device with aluminium square rods, wich I wrapped in sandpaper. Worked great. And many diffrent grids available,,

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much for your valuable inspirations!!!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Slick system.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@ChrisDraussen]

I bought a DMT sharpening stone with fine and extra fine grod especially for ceramic knives when I am on tour. It os really good and sharpems all of my knives very well, as Inhabe somnwith Rockwell 62 and above too besides my Victorinox Venture pro. Nice explanation though. And one thing: You need to get your muscles trained for the right angle. It takes some time but pays off in the endm

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@ibmoosed]

Genius

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@christophersherratt7299]

Felix cut the Leather the same then cut 25mm strips of wet/dry paper any grit you need put 25mm double sided tape on the back of paper on smooth side of Leather wipe very clean stick paper to Leather simple and very lite weight

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your tip!

[@oliverfrutiger519]

Danke❤Hallo a alli 🇨🇭

[@FelixImmler]

Dankä Oliver!

[@Fbiking40]

I just build mine with 2x 600 diamon rods, 2x 2000 diamon rods and a 3d printed part with 15° / 16,25° / 20°. And I cut one of my fingers ! 😂 It's really effiency !!!! 👍👏👏👏

[@stephenjohnmcgeoch]

Looks like a great cheap system, I'm really noob with all of these , what angle would I need for a sak ? That's all I have for now , thanks

[@anthonygarner6194]

i think some phones have a spirit level on them you could use that on your drilling table to get the correct angle

[@FelixImmler]

Yessssss, what a great idea!

[@MartinAhlman]

How di they make that in the old times? I think you can do it with a sharpening stone. I'm not telling you are wrong, but when you have a knife and a some sort of stone that you sharpen your edge, you pick that! I'm not a fan of daggers, I prefer the knife, it's a great tool! And I think I can keep it sharp like my ancestors. I'm sure you can do it more effective with modern knowledge, but I love the old fashioned ways. Lots of love from Sweden!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Martin. You are absolutely right! but they didn't had 59 Rockwell knives.

[@gizmocarr3093]

That is is a great tip to make a knife sharpening jig. Thank you for the idea.👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment my friend!

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Hi, Felix! The minus of Victorinox sharpening is that leaving scratches, it must be done very carefully. Waiting for the ventura.

[@FelixImmler]

You are right you have to be always carfull

[@Michael-jp5bu]

классно

[@ernstandersen979]

👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Ernst!

[@dgalloway]

Thanks Felix! Would this Venture sheath angle also work for standard 91mm SAK knives?

[@FelixImmler]

yes and no... the venture has 32.5° the SAK has 40°. But you can try to sharpen a sAK 32,5°. But you have to be careful with it.

[@XoNasX]

2:08 Can one generally say that wet wetstones take off more material than dry ones? I have once heard something similar, but im unsure. Awesome video as always!

[@FelixImmler]

No... but you get a paste on the surface of the stone from water and grinding dust. This paste helps that you get a nice result.

[@mrhalfstep]

I think that the water floats the metal particles out of the stone to keep it from clogging. That makes it cut the knife's steel better and holds the stone truer to its grit rating. I think I've seen that, as a stone gets loaded up, it actually begins, at some point, to act like a finer grit stone. If you ever use oil on a stone, you will never be able to get it to absorb water, later, so stick with water.

[@sosteve9113]

I think you mean the diamond sharpening stones,they intend to take more material of the blade, If I remember correctly

[@mrhalfstep]

Actually, I think it applies to all stones, regardless of their composition, including the one that you might find laying on the ground and have to use 'cause it's all ya got.@@sosteve9113

[@fluxpistol3608]

Is this knife heat treated?

[@adamvali8627]

👍👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@bobpadrick7718]

At 2:34 your fingers are directly over 3 holes in the molle attachment. What are those holes for? Can they by modified to hold the diamond rods? Or, can 2 more holes be drilled directly in the molle attachment to hold the diamond rods? Maybe in the bridge?

[@FelixImmler]

They are to attach a Tek-Lok. Thanks for your inspiration

[@dennislindenpellinge]

😃

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Dennis!

[@admindonk]

Hallo Felix, hast du evtl. schon einmal darüber nachgedacht die kleinen Hölzchen auf dem 3D Drucker zu produzieren? Viele Grüße und mach weiter so Günter

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, das ist eine geile Idee!!! Kannst Du das?

[@marcelgraf9271]

@@FelixImmler Gemäss der Skizze im Video, wie wärs damit: urlr.me/G27Rn

[@girak2]

Already did it :) Designs are posted on Printables@@FelixImmler @admindonk Ich spreche kein Deutsch

[@girak2]

I just uploaded the parts on Printables :)

[@girak2]

Just updated the sharpening rod adapter model. I realized the 6mm hole should not be a through-hole.

[@sudoroot5457]

nice, but I don't think I can find a place for it in my survival kit - I appriciat it

[@desmo5514]

Watch your fingers making little diamond rod blocks on the belt sander Felix, 😱

[@FelixImmler]

Sorry for that 😂

[@jameswalter3136]

Great ideas! I looked for these rods on Amazon in the US but did not find any. Can anyone link to some? TIA

[@FelixImmler]

I would google "diamond rod 6mm knive"

[@fhollhuber1622]

Felix, die Stäbe schauen aus als ob man da auch Schweißelektroden nehmen könnte. Wie hart wären die? Persönlich mag ich am liebsten billige Nagelfeilen aus dem Drogeriemarkt. Und zwar eine weiche mit 6 verschiedenen Körnungen, und auch die Schmalseite einer Glasfeile...

[@akbychoice]

I see someone 3D printing them little block adapters.

[@FelixImmler]

What a great idea!!!!!

[@jakeaurod]

Of course, it's still only as accurate as your hand can keep it vertical.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes!

[@michaelkeller5008]

what's your advice to those (like me) who can't manage to keep the angle of the blade to the sharpening-device stable?

[@FelixImmler]

I recommend this system! Everyone can hold the knife more or less vertically.

[@michaelkeller5008]

i'll give it a try... luckily i have a "very used up" SAK08 in my posession that is in dire need of some TLC ;-)@@FelixImmler

[@jasholden9741]

I would prefer to get a slab of aluminum and drill and tap holes at the correct angle(s) to screw in the diamond rods.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes!! That's for sure a good idea!

[@pisotones2348]

It's the first thing I thought when I saw this video but on a second thinking I noticed this approach is not that good. The rods will screw in always a the same point so the sharpening surface will always be the same. With the Felix's approach each time the rods are inserted in a random position.

[@karlbesser1696]

Wenn du die Stäbe aufeinanderliegend kreuzen lässt, brauchst du das Messer nur mittig durchziehen. Dies geht mit Augenmaß ganz gut. Gruß Karl.

[@FelixImmler]

Ich möchte gegen die Scheide schärfen und nicht mit der Schneide wie bei einem Durchziehschärfer.

[@karlbesser1696]

@@FelixImmler Verstehe, du bist Oppositionsschärfer. ;-)

[@opotime]

I like that the Playtime is 1337 any importan video shoud have that :-) Btw. this comment is for the Google AI xD (Great information about sharp objects and maintaince them)

[@hartmutthomas1607]

Wenn ich es ansehe , einfach und klar wie Kloßbrühe, aber darauf wäre ich nicht gekommen. Deshalb, danke und danke für das Teilen nicht nur dieses Geistesblitz.

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Kommentar macht mich glücklich .. Danke!

[@Zloyster]

Как всегда очень полезно. Спасибо Феликс. Россия Санкт-Петербург смотрит.❤

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@smoklares9791]

16° is very little for a forest knife. Wouldn't 20° be better?

[@Hungrybird474]

Eraser or some bartenders keep cleans up ceramic or stones awesome 👏.

[@FelixImmler]

🤣👍

[@mrhalfstep]

Are you talking about the product that Paul Harvey used to promote called "Barkeeper's Friend"? I use that all the time for other stuff, but will try it to clean my ceramic stones if that is the product you are alluding to. I currently use Ruby Red erasers.

[@Hungrybird474]

@@mrhalfstep the powdery kind , like comet or bartenders keep , nothing expensive . It really cleans up the ceramic really good . I’ve been using the same ceramic rod for a few years .

[@mrhalfstep]

I think I understand what you mean, I'm just not familiar with the term/brand "bartenders keep". Back in the day we generally called products like Comet or Ajax scouring powders. "Barkeepers Friend " is a specific scouring powder that I have found, over many years, to be superior the all the others on the market. I will try it on my ceramic rods and thanks for the tip.@@Hungrybird474

[@christhesailor]

Vielleicht können die beiden Korrund-Stäbe durch einen Holzstab ersetzt werden, welcher die beiden Bohrungen von 32.5 Grad aufweisen. 🤔

[@FelixImmler]

Sorry. ich checke deinen Vorschlag nicht...

[@christhesailor]

@@FelixImmler Die Aliexpress Schleifstäbe passen ja zum Handbohrer ins Etui. Nun braucht es die beiden Korrundstäbe nicht mehr. Weg! Im frei gewordenen Fach kann der Holzsockel für die Aliexpressstäbe so zugeschnitten werden, dass er reinpasst. Ich sag mal: ein 12mm Vierkanntstab mit zwei schrägen (32.5’) Löchern . Keine Ahnung, vielleicht funktioniert es 😅

[@erfanensari8]

Hello sir I have a victorinox officer knife snd its plastic handle side is broken by me.. Can you send me one pair of plastic cover I did not found them in my country pakistan

[@robertmunguia250]

Says not available!

[@FelixImmler]

January 2024 Victorinox launch a new series!

[@almal7361]

It is strictly forbidden to sharpen a knife by moving along (parallel) the blade. This is done only by moving perpendicular to the blade. At least at an acute angle.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@muchachomatthias4808]

06:30 The Market Plattform "Temu" is in big critical discusion about a lot. Some Marketing tricks they are illegal in Germany, for example the countdown wich starts again after ending. Countdown is only legal, when you end the sale after the countdown got to zero. Additionaly were there some technik gadgeds with very bad electisity securety and faked certificates. the critical discusion was so big, that more youtubers made videos about it at the same time. And we have talked about it in School today. just wanna say, that the plattform is not a good one for a lot of people here (where i live)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your honest feedback! I am happy with the diamond sticks so far...

[@muchachomatthias4808]

@@FelixImmler I can totaly understand. I think i go to the marked in my city. I need new cloves all well. By the way, i am trying to make a costum own kydex sheet for my venture.