Understanding the Rideline on Curved Shears and How to Sharpen it Using the Nanawa Archone

[@garryordener5731]

I enjoy watching all of your videos, Bonnie! The fact that you freely share your knowledge is a true statement of your character.

[@BonikaShears]

Thank you so much!

[@bucko1948]

Professionals have no problem with competition. And worthy competition only enhances their practice.

[@Konardrjosh]

I've got to say, your videos are awesome! I recently got into sharpening for groomers and stylists after years doing knives as a side gig and handling these curved shears has been quite the learning experience! I was about to design and 3d print my own curved blocks and use some gritted cloths but this is way better haha. Thanks again!

[@BonikaShears]

Wow, thank you!

[@mironidesgrego5124]

Innovations This is your name.!!!! I love it and lear more and more,TKS a lot Bonika.!!!! I'm feel blessed each time I see your videos.!!!!

[@BonikaShears]

Thank you so much!

[@pawekaminski9102]

Thank you Bonnie . Very educational video !

[@BonikaShears]

You are so welcome!

[@Keepitsharp13]

I tried the stones and I liked them

[@BonikaShears]

Thanks for the feedback

[@Niafifia]

Thank you! I just ordered one from you.

[@garryordener5731]

Nice video, Bonnie!

[@BonikaShears]

Thanks! 😊

[@jimsbyscit8139]

Hmmm. To buy the new hones ( I have curved hone) or certify...decisions decisions. Great explanations of the curved blade. I see then all the time as high end groomers Re my clients. Way too often goofed up by sharpeners that don't know ... Thanks Bonnie for helping the profession, and the clients too.

[@BonikaShears]

I would get the hone. Better hurry, they are almost sold out and that of course could make your decision. Mystie is ordering more from Japan.

[@wardsone1]

When i visited Naniwa in Osaka they gifted one of the gold stones to me thst was very gracious of them.

[@BonikaShears]

Wow. That was nice. Do you use it much?

[@BonikaShears]

Sweet!

[@ML-vc8zs]

Love your videos...I've learned a ton. I also despise curved shears. Those stones will make sharpening them a bit more tolerable. :-)

[@BonikaShears]

They sure do.

[@SueEnoughIsEnough]

I need an arc hone to sharpen a bird’s beak paring knife. I am going to order it today if I can find one.

[@BonikaShears]

It's on our website bonika.com

[@proegde161]

So all i need is 3 of this stones?I dont need to sharpening curved scissors only use this 3 stones for ride line?No sharpening on machine?

[@BonikaShears]

These stones are for the rideline. You need a machine to do the outside edge.

[@vanlanensharpeningservice4422]

How many wraps of tape do you put around the stones?

[@BonikaShears]

I wrap it once on one side and twice on the others. However, I've quit wrapping the stones. Once you get the hang of following the rideline flat, the tape really gets in the way.

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Very nice 👍

[@BonikaShears]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bucko1948]

Why is tape used for rideline guidance on the curved blades and not on the flat blades?

[@BonikaShears]

The flat blades I’m able to have the whole blade on the water stone with the pressure on the pivot area. The curved shear I must estimate the flat rideline. If you can do this without the tape, that is good. The tape is a helper.

[@zenrazor659]

You should try it on a straight razor with slight smile edge Some are grinded bad !

[@BonikaShears]

Hmmm. Straight razors are not my expertise. I would probably use a flat stone like our Kitayama stone.

[@proegde161]

Everytime i have some long curved shears i look at this video first

[@BonikaShears]

Glad it helps.

[@246trixie]

No cant listen to you

[@BonikaShears]

This is a 3 year old video. I have many newer ones. Before you can understand how to use the Archones you need to understand the rideline. Are you a professional shear sharpener? Don't try this on your shears unless you have an understanding of the hollow and the ride on your curved shears.