The Sharp & Spark Brother Pack from Sharpens Best

I have been excited to test this product for a while. This is one handy knife sharpener! #sharpensbest #knifesharpener #sharpandspark
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[@OldFlapper]

Had mine for a couple of years now. I've not bothered with my more expensive sharpeners since I got it. Absolutely love it and can get my knives super-sharp in no time, anytime, anywhere. Nice review.

[@who0icu812]

As a soldier, I must say that sharpener is a life saver, time saver and easly stored.

[@pkealoha76]

Great review! I just got mine a few weeks ago. It shapened right away, but not as sharp as i wanted. I had to learn how to optimize it's use. That was easy because I started using it on every knife we own several times a day. Oh man are the knives nuclear sharp now. I'm sad because there's nothing left to sharpen. My machetes, axes, butter knives, and even my drywall hatchet are Razer Sharp. It's so therapeutic for me using it. I get into a meditative state as i sharpen, and feel every imperfection as i pass it over the blade. My favorite thing about my day everyday.

[@411Outdoors]

Indeed!

[@ctsnider88]

That is actually a great tool. Thanks for the review.

[@brandonhamilton3705]

I've had my sharp and spark for about a year and mine is always in my back pocket, and it'd very easy to learn to use just from feel! Get one you won't be disappointed!

[@erikdewane3319]

Thank you. That was very clear and concise.

[@411Outdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spy-v-spy1848]

Sharpen a knife every day 5 mins a day for 2 years. You will eventually be able to sharpen a knife on anything. No matter how bad you are when you start, you will devolp a feel. This is the key to sharping you don't need to buy anything it will only cost 5 mins a day. In the end you will feel like you can sharpen a bagel on bumper & get it razor sharp. Nothing is a replacement for a life skill you will always find it valuable.

[@miltonjasso5843]

💥You talk and advertise about this sharpener so well that I almost thought you are a Sells representative ,😂👍🏼💥 !! Thank you for your time and effort 👌🏼

[@411Outdoors]

Haha! Thanks my friend! I reached out to him and said please send me one of these so I can review it 😂

[@RichardThomas-lu6ej]

Great video. I am relatively new to your channel. In one of your videos you mentioned this sharpener. I am glad you did and also glad I watched it. I will give this sharpener a shot. Thanks.

[@josephlichtenberger7266]

i ve used these for years once u get it it s awesome

[@ashesofwar9476]

Thank you.

[@wyatthines153]

Ive watched so many of brads videos lol i ended up getting a carbide sharpener from lowes and they certainly do work i found the edges dont seem to last as long as stone edges but for like kitchen knives and stuff it works great

[@411Outdoors]

That is awesome!

[@scottakaswb7545]

I have the mini and poker chips and they work really good. More you use it better you get on how to move the tool and it comes natural

[@411Outdoors]

Well said!

[@kennethswann6458]

I am unbelievably novice and sharpening knives I attempted to do the wet Rock Dale but couldn't figure out what kind of stone I had anyway so I watched the old man and I gave it a try and I bought one and you're right it takes a little bit to figure out how to do it but after watching your video I went through a knife sharpening spree through my entire house including a little bitty tiny sword if you could call it that that I got from Afghanistan thank you basically what I'm trying to say is cuz I was able to really understand what you were talking about about not hitting it too hard and making sure you get the angle right you just happen to be the guy that it clicked for anyway thank you

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing bro

[@georgeronnieburnettburnett4684]

These type sharpeners have been around peoples kitchens forevever.minus the fire starter.

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah 👍People just find new ways to market them. Seems to be a good field sharpener, but doesn’t beat the real thing.

[@georgeronnieburnettburnett4684]

@@411Outdoors Enjoy your videos.

[@BasaysayTv]

That's a nice xmass gift

[@ryanmartin-pp1nq]

I've got the blue poker chip and it's definitely a learning curve but once you figure it out it's hands down quickest sharpener I've used

[@edcgearpocketknife]

I love mine he has a good product. Also check out the speedy sharp it works good too and alot cheaper. The poker chip from sharpens best works good I’ve sharpened an axe using the poker chip.

[@tomquirin4231]

brotha, i am best friends with him n he is great n i have 3 diff ones of his sharpener's , they will last 25 yrs guaranteed , no doubt great stuff , they sharpen anything with a edge out there , great vid n PLEASE spread the word about his great products , thanks > tom !

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing! That’s awesome 🙂👍

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

It would be cool if they added one of those spring loaded cords like they put on janitors keys. Then you could use the sharpener w/o having to unclip it from your keys or unclip your keys from your side etc. Just a thought.

[@mash4fun]

(I've had one for months and it has taken me a long time, I'm stubborn, I know this works, but I couldn't seem to get my knives razor sharp. However I am not able to sharpen dull knives to where they are sharp but still not Brad sharp, I will get there and I love this little gadget

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

Keep at it you will get it

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

Look down on your edge, under light, if you see reflections, it's not sharp. Strop after sharpening for the razor edge that you're looking for. Something I learned in Cub Scouts.

[@ClarkesonTheMarksman]

Backside of a blade gives the best strike for a fire stick

[@411Outdoors]

👍

[@Allan8080]

I'm very impressed, what angle does it grind the blade at? 20.25?

[@411Outdoors]

I try to keep it at 45°🙂👍

[@Allan8080]

@@411Outdoors thanks but I mean the actual blades after sharpening. is it 20, 25 or 30. 20 is a kitchen knife, 25 is hunting knives and 30 industrial knives 30? 20 er jo køkkenknive, 25 er jagtknive

[@411Outdoors]

@@Allan8080 30 👍👍

[@Allan8080]

@@411Outdoors thank you very much

[@SpitSharp]

That’s a handy dandy sharpener no doubt. Go far in the woods with a flat spare tire is risking it. On your long journey home on foot you get attacked and managed to put the animal down quickly 😂 now the knife is dull and you are more vulnerable to getting attacked again due to the smell and fear. I guess one could always use spit on a rock while walking, good luck!😂 Great video ❤

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@edcgearpocketknife]

The only issue is brad won’t respond to messages on social media which is a big down side

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

Oh yes he does. I've never seen anybody get so condescending So quick online. You can get this same thing for 5 or ten dollars online. I asked him why his was so pricey and he just got shitty.

[@SirPraiseSun]

he needs to throw away this blade chipmaker 5000 and come up with a new product... if u use that right angle ur gonna deepen chips... u cant have a honer that has no friction/grit to it, its a joke product, the carbide pull through is OK when ur blade is completely dull and u need a new profile and then u keep that same angle by using the same sharpener.

[@jamesparker6383]

That was a very nice review on that but what's the difference between that and the Speedy Sharp which I can get at home Depot for less than ten dollars?

[@411Outdoors]

I would definitely have to see that one. Very interesting 👍. Probably the additional features.

[@tomquirin4231]

the speedysharp carbide will only last 10 yrs , brad's carbide will last at least 25 yrs guranteed , i have 3 diff ones here n i am best friends with him , he's awesome , thanks > tom !

[@jamesparker6383]

@@tomquirin4231 Their both made out of the same carbide

[@TheMobster450]

Tried this and all it did was ruin my blade. Have no clue how to use it properly

[@411Outdoors]

It took me a long time to review this because I had no clue for the longest time how to use it either. Sorry to hear that happened.

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

That's ok it does take time to learn the technique I watched like 50 videos closely of Brad doing it and alot of practice dont give up you will get

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

😢

[@tyronemorrissey4728]

👍

[@EXSENTRIX]

That's what I need! The gorilla grip one I have is straight garbage. Leaves deep scratches in my blades. Not too happy about it.

[@411Outdoors]

This is very smooth for sure

[@EXSENTRIX]

@@411Outdoors Thank you Daniel! 👊🏼🥷🏼

[@gregmccarter2176]

I love my smith diamond sharpener..carbide removes way too much metal..its for people who dont know how to sharpen..probably okay for a cheap knife..

[@johnbelmore1178]

That's what a strop is for

[@411Outdoors]

Never understood how leather could sharpen a blade but I know it’s a regular go to

[@NeevesKnives]

im sorry but this is a horrible way to sharpen an edge, maybe in an emergency until you can get a proper edge, but a proper edge has micro serrations like a saw blade, running anything in the direction this is going will only cut those off, im not saying it cant possibly get an edge sharper but it damn sure aint gonna last and its not a quality edge. a proper edge holds for a long time, then should be honed to bring back the micro serrations or stropped going in the direction that the micro serrations can be added and cleaned up

[@411Outdoors]

It’s been an experimental process for me. I mostly use my whetstone

[@NeevesKnives]

@@411Outdoors 👊

[@NeevesKnives]

@411Outdoors yeah I understand and I do thinknit has a place in the field

[@lalli8152]

​@@NeevesKnivesI think my problem with this is lets say the touch up part its so short, and such as surface, and how the blade is then ran across it i dont see how this would be better to just carrying pocket size "stone" like i have been carrying diamond coated one, and ceramic rod at times, but i feel they would work better than this

[@thisisMeDM]

If it cuts it's sharp. A tool you use will get dull. You aren't going to sharpen in-between cuts in a real work environment, and a day of work will dull any knife. In the hands of the average person this would do them better than a whetstone. That's not even considering time consumption. You're a knife hobbyist, and your opinion means jack shit when it comes to work. It's obvious you don't do any.

[@mattnobrega6621]

I would give it a go. Keep it in a emergency S.H.T.F pack. It would be better to have that in your tool kit that to have nothing at all.

[@michianabaddriversin4690]

It can't only be me who thinks sliding that flat side down the blade is dangerous AF

[@411Outdoors]

Has taken me a bit to get the hang of but it’s a great touch up sharpener

[@samchavez8994]

if you watch the actual videos you are not using a flat edge at all. you are the sharp edge and it will grab it and sharpen pretty quick

[@archerash6695]

Great tool for throwing knives or cheap knives. Personally I don't think this method is truly the best way to sharpen correctly Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite - Adjustable Knife Sharpening System - Is honestly what you want. Best bang for your buck with sharpening the right way.

[@411Outdoors]

I’ll check that one out. I’m always looking for good sharpening methods

[@Jack_all]

They seem like a gimmicky "as seen on TV" kinda product to me, but. I do love buying American made products. I may have to take the risk on this one.

[@tomsmith6094]

I don't need that kind of sharpener to sharpen my knife when I go camping I use smooth rocks to sharpen my knife

[@411Outdoors]

I like that👍

[@mattnejmanowski631]

Im in to nuclear sharp! I guess if you do thing half ass and want a "just ok edge".

[@411Outdoors]

Nuclear sharp is cool but it never stays that way especially if you’re working with it a lot. A working edge that is sharp enough to do the work is what I’m mainly concerned with. These things work different on different steels.

[@mattnejmanowski631]

I was a butcher who used a knife 6-7 hours a day. If I didnt have a knife that stayed sharp i would have elbow problems and wrist pain. Maybe you dont have the experience I do, but that is why I feel the need to comment on this sharpener that I would not use and your promoting. @@411Outdoors

[@mattnejmanowski631]

I have very expensive vg-10 knives, but at the meat plant we used dexter Russel knives $9.

[@TonyRIKKI]

My comment got deleted really quick, Brad seems like a good guy and I want to like him, but when someone criticizes his product he can be very unproffessional and condesending, I know he gets attacked alot but that's because he's pushing an inferior priduct

[@411Outdoors]

Yes, I have learned that these things are not very popular. It just depends on the knife for me. I’ve got some inexpensive $10 fixed blades that I like to use in these do keep them sharp.

[@bhsouthernoutdoorboy]

Tungsten Carbon is the worst thing you can use to sharpen your blades, especially a pull through, any knife person knows this. I like keeping my blades and not destroying them. It may work, but it’s not for me, I’ll never use on my knives.

[@411Outdoors]

Not really a fan so much of the pull through. I would only do that with certain blades. I mainly like this for doing a little brushing out in the field for expendable pocket knives.

[@bhsouthernoutdoorboy]

@@411Outdoors You make a great point when in the field and that’s all you had to sharpen with. I take it back - lol - I probably would use if that’s all I had and was needing to brush up my knife, especially if I’m hungry, I’d sacrifice a knife in a heartbeat - haha! You make great videos sir, keep them coming!

[@SirPraiseSun]

@@411Outdoors using an edge like that will make chips bigger, needs grit/friction flat or curved.

[@johndoe-gn6nk]

Stropp the knife on a leather belt at the end of the sharpening tool process, stropp 100xs on each side of the blade, it will be sharper then razor/surgical sharpness

[@joshuatitus8717]

How can you recommend something that has such a huge disclaimer such as results may vary this is one of the worst suggestions to sharpen a knife I’ve seen lately. I think you’d be better off with a flat brick with a little bit of water just keeping your angle consistent, and then a leather belt to strap with😅 typically like your content, just disagree strongly but again, hopefully people read the comments and do more research to make up their own mind.

[@411Outdoors]

I believe this is more of a field Sharpener. I use a whetstone most of the time but would use this as a touch up. It’s done well for me

[@johnbelmore1178]

Carbide is garbage and takes more steel from the blade

[@411Outdoors]

I’m primarily a whetstone guy but wanted to try this based on all the videos.

[@StandardAmericanCarnivore]

These might sharpen your knife, but they will never hold an edge. You’re better off carrying a worksharp field sharpener or a wazoo pendant sharpener. Dont be fooled by this gimmick! Thanks for all you do!

[@411Outdoors]

I’ll have to check those out 👍

[@Aa-ron22]

Junk

[@411Outdoors]

I see love and hate for these things everywhere. I’m primarily a wetstone guy but found this interesting.

[@liquiddw2]

You can buy a work sharp sharpener for a lot less and it does a better job than this one.

[@411Outdoors]

Interesting 👍

[@bradbuckner9496]

Try sharpening a gut hook on a skinning blade with your work sharp. @@411Outdoors