Introduction to Whetstone Sharpening - [NLH 1]

This is episode 1 of The Newfoundland Hobbyist, originally aired on Eastlink TV, February 15th, 2018.
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[@redghost1994]

What a great into to sharpening even those of us that are more experienced you still showed me some new things i really enjoy your channel, you are so genuine and down to earth. I love how passionate you are about your craft without being pretentious. Thank you for being awesome and all the effort you put into your videos.

[@frenchyqbec]

Hi Kyle, My father was a barber, like his father, my grand father... also as my godfather. Me, I married a hairdresser, my lovely Carole... My father had a barbershop on McGill street downtown Montréal, near the banking district and he was very proud to be an excellent before meetings shaving barber, every midday my father would shave businessmen before there important meetings. He used a strait razor with the strap to keep it extra sharp ! Thanks for showing us your collection !!!

[@voxvictoria2769]

NICE

[@portfolio91]

Ah... I've been sharpening for a bit, but watching him and his little tips along the way was pretty educational. "That's what I'm doing wrong.." i kept on telling myself.

[@MrSzymonurai]

Best video I've seen so far. Ordered a very cheap dual stone on Amazon $27. Getting it Thursday. Gonna start practicing on some cheap kitchen knives I got from Goodwill. All great info

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Good luck, and have fun! Pay attention to the little details while sharpening!

[@TyMalhoneson]

Amazing new show. I am happy I found your channel almost as year ago. You have helped my sharpening immensely.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I am so glad. Thanks!

[@danhargrave1811]

Cheers for the video Kyle. You've inspired me to learn proper knife sharpening. I bought myself a 1000 & 4000 grit whetstone and had a practice after work today. It's gonna take some time for sure, but I do have a basic understanding of the science. Plus, as a professional Arborist I pride myself on my ability to get my chainsaws razor sharp, so I reckon I can master the knives too!! Thanks again.

[@mr.delacruz559]

You did an awesome job Kyle!!! Congrats and your huge accomplishment & I look forward to more episodes!!!

[@Stoney327]

Kyle I've been on the edge of my seat waiting for this new show. I don't get Eastlink TV (I''m not in Canada) but that doesn't mean that I won't watch!!!! I've loved your posts since I first subscribed. I've been a knife maker since 1966. I've used an original Lansky system for about 30 years AND wet stones. Now I may have to rethink just wet stones? :~)))) "Kinship", I'm a retired teacher ( Vocational Technical high school). you never disappoint. Good luck, God bless: Stoney

[@DCPorter71]

Well done Kyle. You did great. Been following your channel for a while & it's nice to see you progress. Enjoyed this episode

[@kyle_noseworthy]

thanks so much DC!

[@agaralpha1842]

I always sharpen all my knife with traditional whetstone sharpening

[@gentlemensedge5503]

So I just found your channel. Excellent stuff. Just saw you work the Mora. I was pleased to see you have a straight razor hobby. I've been shaving with straights for 12 years now and have a small business honing straights and doing complete restorations. My finish progression is 12k Naniwa, 12k Chinese natural with a slurry, 20k SUEHIRO and I finish off with a 60k lapping sheet for that perfect, comfortable shave. You should see my edge under a 400 times magnification! Nice work on that Spyder. I'll be watching...

[@crypto_pinto2660]

You just sold me on wet stones I picked the setup from Amazon so thank you love the videos keep them coming. I'm home a lot on disability and I've been picking up the wrong Hobbies

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks for being honest. Picking up the 'wrong hobbies' happens to so many people who find themselves without a routine and purpose. There are so many great things you can learn to replace those bad hobbies. These new hobbies, sharpening and leather work for example, can be done sitting in a chair, and can even offer a side income if you practice!

[@crypto_pinto2660]

@@kyle_noseworthy when I mention wrong Hobbies I'm talking about black rifles there comes a point when you just have more than you really need also you can only Tinker with them so much before it becomes too much. I've been looking at leather crafting and find it easy to understand I can't say that it's easy because I haven't began the practice but as I observe I feel it is something that I can turn into a side business with some practice so thank you again. I'm only replying because I did not want anyone to assume when I say wrong habits that I was referring to narcotics or anything disturbing to that effect. the AR-15 platform can be addicting

[@FosterandBoys]

Great vid and nice first episode! Synthetic stones are the way to go for sure!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Foster!

[@ChadMorgan709]

Good job bud. I'm glad you're posting them here. I don't have eastlink tv so this would be my only way of seeing them. Keep up the good work and see you on the next one!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I'm glad I have the rights to be able to post them here as well Chad! Makes it so much more worth creating the episodes. 2 audiences!

[@blather_0n]

Important to point out that the maintenance of the objects of the hobby is also a rewarding part of the hobby.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Absolutely!

[@Exist_Outdoors_]

Thoroughly enjoyed the first episode bro, thanks for sharing.

[@n9oqu]

I just bought two choseras. *00 grit and a 3000 grit. i think this is all I need to learn how to hand sharpen. BUT I really like that 1000/6000 combination stone. I think it would make a good portable stone for backpacking/travel.

[@inewfinlanderi]

Great content Kyle. Look forward to next weeks episode!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@buki7474]

26 mins of Weiderfan-ness. EPIC.

[@inverted311]

Fantastic bro, congratulations again 🎉🎉 I like the technique with the shadow.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Stephen!

[@JustinBarbournlexplorer]

Great work Kyle! I enjoyed it man. Don't have cable so it was nice to catch it here. All the best buddy.

[@spider5001]

Great job!😀 I am just getting into sharpening. All I have done before is strop. I bought a diamond stone though😕 it is double sided 300/1000. I have been practicing on my moras. I dinged my ltwk off a rock😩 I’m hoping I can fix it. Just small chips on the edge but it’s my favorite knife

[@kyle_noseworthy]

best of luck! Patience and concentration, and you'll get the job done!

[@seamusmcseanloigh7183]

How do you avoid scratching the non edge portion of the knife? I've taped but invariably I'll get some scratching? Super vids. Have boosted my free hand tremendously.

[@mickeywk]

wow, congrats Mr Noseworthy!! Great show!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks so much Michael! Hope you're doing well buddy

[@jstorer1980]

I like the video a lot, it's really informative and you have awesome collections. How do you feel about diamond sharpening plates? I have a set of 6 inch DMT plates that work well for me. I find that they don't need much maintenance at all.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Jason. I don't particularly like diamond plates, as I find they lose their effectiveness pretty quickly compared to synthetic stones. That's in my experience. BUT, they stay flat, and they cut incredible fast when new! I'll give them that.

[@jstorer1980]

@@kyle_noseworthy That makes a lot of sense, I just take care of my own knives. I never realized that diamond sharpening plates would wear out, since diamonds are supposed to be harder than anything else.

[@robroy4058]

Great man, looking forward to next weeks episode!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

thanks bro!

[@roberthatcher2773]

Excellent stuff Kyle, I learnt a lot, thanks!

[@rogersrabbithole8417]

Great pilot show Kyle. Yes I'm guilty for using the Lansky sharpening system.. but guess I have my reasons. again Two thumb's up & a pat on the back !!!!!! See you next week.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

All preference Roger! :-)

[@rhino5419]

Nice one Kyle. Congrats on a great first episode.

[@janivoutilainen2610]

Great stuff, will there be episode about axes?

[@lenhowl]

Lots of good tips there, thanks for posting.

[@willk5413]

I'll finish this just in time to watch Steven Crowder's live stream! Perfect!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

That means a ton Will! I hope you enjoy it. I'll be checking out the live stream as well! haha

[@willk5413]

Kyle Noseworthy - Weiderfan I think I have my Thursday evening routine all set! Haha

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha excellent! maybe some weeks we will overlap ;-) For example, my upcoming episode on a firearm customization project! (Don't tell anyone! that's private information! haha)

[@willk5413]

Haha, looking forward to it!

[@willk5413]

I'd say that was one of his better shows. He nailed it right on the head when he was talking about the root issue is that humans are evil. The left loves to blame guns because their worldview states that humans aren't evil. Taking God out of schools and society removes morals. The West needs Jesus!

[@davisdone]

I would like to see you sharpen a longer blade, say 6 or 8 inches, to see how you adjust your technique.

[@willk5413]

I've been looking forward to this!!

[@moecantileverjr]

Thanks Kyle. Nice show By's

[@thatotherguygreg]

Just a heads up Kyle. The small Nagura stone is for cleaning and making a slurry, not for flattening. I love your videos and they are top notch. Just wanted to point this out for the newbees. Cheers and congratulations on the new T.V show! Thanks for all you do!

[@kenc5156]

With a small amount of research (about 2 minutes) I have found that it is actually used for both. Us newbees would like to know that.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

As @Ken C stated, a nagura serves as both. Just think about it: a nagura helps clean the stone because it wears away surface material, hence, wearing down the high points on the stone. It isn't as effective as a flattening stone, but it does help some, when used regularly! Thanks for watching!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

right Ken!

[@thatotherguygreg]

Sorry but the Nagura 600 is a "dressing" stone, It won't flatten anything less than a 600 stone due to the grit. It is a dressing stone only, the slurry it produces will aid in polishing the blade. It will clean the surface of a 400 grit stone or higher but will just clean up the small filings left from the blade like an erasure. Yes, it will bite into an 800 grit and higher but when you're getting that high in stone grit you should be flattening with a stone that is equal or greater than the surface area of the stone being flattened. I didn't mean any disrespect with the "newbee" comment.

[@thatotherguygreg]

I don't mean any disrespect here and am not trolling. I'm just stating a couple of facts is all...

[@n9oqu]

Kyle could you explain the different types of stropping compounds and could they actually replace whetstones?

[@desertrainfrog1691]

Very good videos on sharpening. I've always wondered why some of my edges just aren't that shaving sharp. The back and forth strokes + removing that wire edge are kind of new to me. As well as the drawing a knife through wood after finishing up. I'm curious about improving an average factory edge. What could be done to a fresh out of the box pocket knife to improve it's edge further? Any tests you can do to determine what to do with it to make it a bit better before use? (Ex: go through the stones starting from 1000 grit because it cuts paper, but not well) or something like that. Just curious where you'd start.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Great question. Factory edges are usually fairly coarse, so I would attempt to refine that edge. You could start somewhere in the grit range of 400-1000, and begin removing those rough grinder scratches. Then repeat these steps until you have a polished edge :-)

[@desertrainfrog1691]

@@kyle_noseworthy Awesome, thanks for that.

[@crypto_pinto2660]

What stones do you recommend for beginners for sharpening a mora knife and some cheap knives on a budget

[@desertrainfrog1691]

Too late now, but I'd say just find a decent ($35) 1000/6000 grit whetstone from Amazon and use that. It'll work fine, even though they're cheap; they still do a fair job. Especially for softer steels.

[@wilfwilliams5780]

Congrats on the show. Great job! See you still have that Kershaw I sold you. Lol. Once again great job! Cheers!

[@swiggamortis5521]

I would be curious to see a difference in your final product if you stopped lightly vs bearing down on it.

[@mickaelo466]

I have troubles with the shadow method for the angle, it seems I have to lay my knives flat to make the shadow disappear.. I have tried with a bugout and a coldsteel prolite.. So I sharpen them following this method, looking for the burr before moving on, and dewiring them by making fewer and fewer passes on each side at the end but the result is not very good. I think I may have my angle wrong, do you know other ways to figure out the angle or is there a tip for the shadow method ? Thanks a lot !

[@HOTRhuntinontherock]

Nice! Now thats how you put the edge on me knife!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Yessir!

[@trevorfillmore698]

Great show Kyle i have a few wet stones but you make me want more i think its time to treat my self.

[@shavefan12]

I’m having a tough time with my norton water stones. I use the same exact technique as I use with my Arkansas stones but I can’t get as good of an edge as I can get with my Arkansas stones. My Norton’s are flat and I’m using the same technique. Any idea what could be wrong?

[@Uncle_Red]

What grits are both the oil and water stones?

[@MDKDAF]

I have the same 8k grit king stone. My elderly neighbor gave me it years ago when I helped him put a freezer in his basement lol

[@kyle_noseworthy]

sweet deal!

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

I have been so excited waiting for This! Ok, gotta go, your show is on!😁 Let you know what I think after I finish watching!!!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha enjoy! I hope you like it!

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

OK, I done. That did not feel like 26 min! You are so natural on camera. I have already watched your sharpening vids so it was nice to see them on a long form introduction to sharpening vid. Pulling out my stones to sharpen my kitchen knives.😁 It's your fault! GREAT JOB! (as always) Can't wait for the next one.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha enjoying your sharpening session my friend. I felt that this was a good all-inclusive 'get you going' video, as you said. Thanks for watching!

[@joshblalock6953]

i use the lansky on my EDC's but i free hand my kitchen knives

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

How much USD for the beginner stone you have

[@markvincent4921]

I recently purchased a Benchmade Griptilian 551 with 154cm steel. I did a little extra fine sharpening to touch up. One thing I noticed in your video- or another, was that you advocated the necessity of a uniform look to the whole bevel. When I sharpened my knife, I used the shadow angle technique which I already have learned, but the stone was not covering the entire grind, but covering a hairline portion at the Apex. although it looks exactly the same on both sides. I believe my angle was right. Would this mean the grind is concave?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Mark Vincent i believe your angle was incorrect. Too steep!

[@markvincent4921]

Well, it's as shallow as I will go, because that's already 34 degrees inclusive. Benchmade claims that the knives come with 20-24 dps. Weird I think, but I have 17 and 20 degree guides on my stone and 17 is as close as my edc will go. Can I get your email to send you a picture? It might help some, because it still doesn't make sense. Thank you for getting back with me. Mark

[@markvincent4921]

I was just playing around with it and I believe I found the problem. It is the coarse grind on the edge. I used a sharpie to see where I was hitting and the sharpie revealed peaks and valleys just like you ground off on your "dream knife". The grind is not so coarse at the Apex which would explain everything. Thank you for your help.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Glad you figured it out my friend. These knives are sharpened pretty quickly in factory. They aren't perfect

[@Lars1540]

Hey Kyle - Great video but I feel that the Japanese scrubbing method of sharpening is rather limited. It's all well and good for when you can take the tool to the stone, but what happens when you have a heavy or very large tool and need to take the stone to the tool? Then this technique goes out the window. Ideally you want a sharpening technique that never changes no matter what you are sharpening or whether you need to take the tool to the stone, or the stone to the tool. This creates more consistency, and consistency of technique is great. Furthermore, the Japanese scrubbing method also requires the user to have a steady, non-slip platform to place a stone on. It also requires the use of both hands to sharpen. These are both flaws in my opinion. What happens if you need to sharpen something but don't have all the accoutrements you need, like a flat stable surface, or your rubber stone holder? Or better yet, what happens when you use something like a sharpening rod which doesn't afford the user the ability to use both hands to guide the knife because you are now using one hand to hold the rod? Or what happens if all you have is a 3" pocket stone? All of these examples cause that Japanese scrubbing technique to fall apart IMO. Not trying to troll at all; just stating my own experiences with that technique because it was the first one I learned (from Murray Carter). Just out of curiosity, how to you sharpen large or awkward tools or tools that require the user to take a stone to the tool? Thanks

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I have to disagree with you Dan. The fact that you gave all that criticism without suggesting a better method implicates that there is no better method. Name a single sharpening method that will work for all edged tools? There isn't one. A sharpening stone is, in my opinion, the only sharpening item that is capable of sharpening pretty much ANYTHING you throw at it, consistently, affordably, while being transportable. Stones can handle knives, plane irons, chisels, axes, drawknives, spoke shaves, and nearly anything else that doesn't have a severe concave like a hook knife. To further debate, whetstone sharpening can EASILY be done with one hand, and it absolutely does not need a non-slip base. I used my stones for years without the holder that I have now. I'd lay it down on whatever I had. To address your last sentence, I do just that: I take the stone to the tool. A whetstone is easily held in one hand, gripping the tool with the other. It's especially easy when using stones that are a little smaller, like the Council Tool Arkansas stones. I feel I have broken down all your arguments, so unless you can suggest a better option that fixes every one of these issues you described, WHETSTONES WIN :-D

[@Lars1540]

Kyle - I think you missed the entire point of my comment. I'm not criticizing the sharpening tool (I love stones), I'm criticizing the Japanese scrubbing "technique". So you really didn't shut down any of my points... In fact, your response seemed as though you were inferring that I was in favor of jigs or controlled angle sharpening systems. This couldn't be further from the truth. I feel sharpening systems are nothing more than a crutch. I personally believe freehand is always the best way to go. Skill > Tools. So as I stated earlier, my problem is with the scrubbing technique. As I stated, it's very limited in what it can do and thus necessitates abandoning the technique in favor of something else when any of my aforementioned scenarios happens. You also asked what my answer is. I personally believe that sharpening using circular motions alleviates any need to ever change your technique while sharpening, no matter what sharpening implements you use (rod, benchstone, pocket stone, coffee cup, etc), and no matter the size or weight of tool (pocket knife, sword, axe, machete, shovel, scissors, etc.) the technique always works. The only drawback (if it even truly is one) is that it doesn't leave a "pretty" scratch pattern at lower grits, but scratch patterns don't matter much anyways as long as you reach a true apex. In fact, Murray Carter once explained that the reason why the Japanese sharpen with a slurry is to create a random scratch pattern to limit carbide pop out. Sharpening using circular motions achieves the same effect. Using circles is also theoretically the fastest way to grind steel on a stone because the blade never stops moving, whereas even with a Japanese scrubbing motion (which is fast), you still have to stop and change direction abruptly at the beginning and end of your strokes. It doesn't seem like much because it's fractions of a second, but over hundreds of sharpenings, that adds up. But using circles, the blade never stops moving until you need to sharpen the other side of the blade. Using circles is also more sympathetic to the stone and the blade. Using circles allows the user to not only target specific portions of the blade to sharpen, but also target only specific areas of the stone as well, which allows for less dishing. Conversely, scrubbing motions have a tendency to flatten (straighten) blades with curvature or bellies whereas using circular motions makes it much easier to sharpen, follow, and blend blade curvature as you sharpen. Not saying it can't be done using scrubbing motions, but it's much easier to mess up and create flat spots on a curved blade.... (there's a reason why all Japanese curtlery ends up looking like a wharncliffe or sheepsfoot over time; it's because of their sharpening technique). So that's my 10 cents. Like I said, I wasn't trying to troll or start an argument, although your response sounded rather salty. Either way, I enjoy your videos and hope you keep doing what you love! Take care.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Hey Dan, no saltiness intended, but it may have come across that way. I may have sounded abrupt, but it's probably habit due to defended myself regularly on here. At this point, I usually assume negative intend from the commenter! I apologize, I did misread your comment. I thought you were arguing against freehand sharpening. I have use circular techniques, but I changed to my current method for various reasons. When sharpening a drawknife or axe, I use circular motions. When sharpening something like a plan iron or chisel, I usually use what you call a 'scrubbing technique'. Thanks for the info! All is well my friend.

[@Lars1540]

Hey thanks Kyle! You mentioned that you used to sharpen using circles but switched to your current back and forth (scrubbing) motions for various reasons. I'd love to understand what your reasons were! I'm usually more interested in knowing "why" people do what they do rather than just "what" they are doing. 😉

[@stefanforrer2573]

how are you supposed to use the same technique when you're taking stone to the tool instead of the other way around? that is such an inane point to criticise... it's like saying "driving a car is a bad technique because you can't use it if the car is turned on its head"

[@yogi.photos5494]

Would you mind sending us a link t the green stone ? Just recently got the Woodstock 6000, STOKED.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

www.paulsfinest.com/Naniwa-Super-Stone-Japanese-Sharpening-Stone-400-grit-S-404.html

[@МиташкиГочев]

Does it matter if you leave the slurry on the 3000 naniwa or is it the same as you wash it away I only have some king stones 1000/4000 so I am not an expert :) Love your videos

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Great question! In this case, you can wash it away. I like the way the stone cuts with a fresh clean surface. You're off to a great start, and I can tell you're thinking on the right track!

[@frenchyqbec]

I absolutely love your strait razors !! My Father was barber, my God-father, as wel as there father, my Grand-father were barbers ! They all used this instrument, I call it an instrument because giving a hot share to some one is an art, anyway that what my father said... He was a barber in the banking district of downtown Montréal, the top bankers & busyness men came to my father for a mid-day shave before the afternoon meeting or for some pleasure with his secretary... I remember spending a day in the barber shop, sitting on the old dwarf shoe-shine chair and seeing him sharpening that razor with the strap ! Your collection reminds me so much of my dad... thanks !!!

[@voxvictoria2769]

NICE again same viewer

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

Where do you get your water stone

[@rjungquist1978]

Kyle, I wish I could do that. Sadly my hands have a pretty good tremor due to a childhood injury that gets worse when I try to be steady and also when I apply constant pressure. Thus I had to go with a sharpening system. Despite my physical limitations, the tool did free me to take care of my tools. I can do axe heads, because it's a more circular pattern. However, when it comes to knives, do you have any advice to possibly use my body rather than my arms and hands to move? I know it is a specific request. But I would love to be able to do this by hand.

[@nicholasdesnoyer8505]

I am having a problem sharpening my knife.... I messed it up when I started learning and now I can't get my knife sharp at all. I'm pretty sure it's more dull that when I started. I need some advice.

[@paulstanley3868]

Excellent first episode Kyle. Those water stones look like such a pleasure to use compared to my old oily stones. Keep up the great work.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Paul! They're a joy to use!

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Hi Kyle, hoping all is well. Upon opening the lower drawer , the center knife at front, with brass at both ends and dark handle between , what is the name of it ?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Buck 110

[@Hockeyfan9884]

@@kyle_noseworthy Great collection , now I have to try and get a buck 110. Very informative videos , thanks and produce more , Cheers .

[@daveslifeover65]

Great video.

[@sosteve9113]

Well done

[@simplyoutdoors1321]

Kyle, I have a question, how long do you soak the stone prior to use? Thanks, love your videos!

[@111raybartlett]

I usually soak for 5-10 minutes, or wait till they stop bubbling. Some stone manufactures use a resin that doesn't like to be soaked just wetted. But between kyle and I we have Naniwa, King, Coticule and Norton stones. (maybe a few I forgot: ) All of these don't mind being soaked, however those brands may have a line/version that does. So just beware of the specifics of your particular stone. Hope this helps!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Ray is exactly right. for me, it is usually 5-10 minutes. However, you might notice that my combo stone bubbles significantly more than the others in the video. It is quite porous, and likes a good thorough soaking before use. Get to know your stones!

[@simplyoutdoors1321]

Thanks Ray!

[@simplyoutdoors1321]

Thanks Kyle!

[@shavefan12]

Awesome video. What grit is your nagura stone?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

600

[@grandriver3152]

Frikkin eh Kyle!

[@joedelaney1629]

nice job

[@Mr.Radiopants]

Wicked job buddy loved it, making want to pick up my stones and put down my lansky

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Put the time in Matt, and you won't regret it man! Especially when, like me, you need edges on all sorts of tools!

[@Mr.Radiopants]

Kyle Noseworthy - Weiderfan I agree, it's takes alot of practice.

[@Mr.Radiopants]

Yea for sure, I noticed a few times that the lansky is very limited in what it can do, it won't work on small blades. Like my hen & roster trapper you sharpened for me, the knife clamp rubs the stones because the blade is to small.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Yep, exactly my point! Not to mention chisels, or draw knives, or hand-plane irons, etc. You get the idea! ;-)

[@Woodswalker1965]

Fantastic Kyle👊🎉!

[@davidjennings6937]

Was your actual time sharpening on the stones the actual time of the video? Dave

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Hey David, in real time, this exact job would take me approximately 12 minutes

[@captnjax911]

Great video. Thx

[@Michaeljm84]

Good job !!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

thanks Michael!!

[@elderhiker7787]

Kyle, please quench my curiosity: what does Weiderfan mean? thanks.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha long story my friend... I'll try to be quick: created an account a decade ago before making videos. Was deeply into fitness: joe weider = Weider. I was a fan = weiderFAN. I started making videos without thinking about my account name, and people started calling me weiderfan lol

[@elderhiker7787]

Thanks a million. That makes sense. Lol

[@davidstewart2051]

I like the new show

[@mario.chichmanov]

Lansky is very portable

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

Answer?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

about?

[@afrog2666]

My problem is too many hobbies hehe, I should stop getting into expensive stuff :p Really want just ONE good straight razor after using DE for a while, but then you need stone, strap etc, and I can`t really justify it, getting a decent stone and strap here in norway is laughably expensive hehe..

[@afrog2666]

There is something very therapeutic, almost meditative about sharpening tho, can easily get lost for a while :)

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I'd recommend you sending it out to have it sharpened, professionally. If you're stropping with each shave, you can get 6 months out of an edge. Straight sharpenings will run you around $30 Canadian, so you could have it professionally sharpened for years before it would total up to the cost of the stones you need. :-)

[@afrog2666]

That sounds pretty cheap actually, BUT, I live in norway, don`t really know any places that sharpen straight razors :/ It`s something that keeps coming up tho, might have to treat myself to a sharp and shiny christmas present this year ;)

[@KingdomPropertyMaintenance124]

Cool

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Sorry, but Arkansas Stones are still the best. They become Family Heirlooms, and it has been said that people who prefer Oil Stones are more patient than those preferring Water Stones. Other stones, eventually wear out. They dish, they need a lot more lapping... You would have to use a Black Arkansas for Generations to achieve that. Also Arkansas Stones are not as forgiving, so you HAVE to be good. And last, you STILL have not given me a good REASON for NOT liking the Arkansas Stones. "You have to keep buying oil"? That's your reason? Mess? What is more messy than sloppy slurry and a tub full of dirty water? I saw the tub full of dirty water... With oil, I just wipe the stone with a cloth. There is literally NO mess. And the Stone goes back in the box. You say you can take a water stone into the backcountry. Uh, sure. Water Stones are more fragile than an Arkansas in a wooden box ANY DAY. And what about a CLEAN water source there? Oh, BRING along water, or FIND a STREAM...sure...NO PROBLEM... Like that's any easier than bringing a 4 ounce bottle of Honing Oil. And do you bring along a plastic tub too, to SOAK the stone in??? Okay, THAT is actually LOL funny!! Oooo, I only have to FIND or CARRY WATER...and then SOAK the stone...in a big old washtub... Good to go, except that you then have to CLEAN everything, with MORE WATER... Wait, what do you do in the Winter? I can't speak for everyone, but where we are, the Lake FREEZES as does the STREAM...so... Maybe you have MAGIC WATER in Newfoundland eh? And don't forget towels, or do you transport everything back all soaking wet and filthy? Right...water is easier...NOT. You need TWO things with an Arkansas Stone. The Stone, and a little oil... So I will defend the Arkansas until someone gives me a REAL reason not to. Thanks!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Hey Old Yeller! Not sure how I missed this comment until now, but it's a great one. I want you to understand that I'm not against Arkansas stones! haha In fact, I love them! I have several. However, I still prefer my synthetic whetstones whenever I have much work to do, or need an extremely refined edge. I agree with pretty much all the points you brought up here. I stated that synthetics need more lapping, but I also said that it was still worth it for me.