Dan, This still one of the best Lansky tutorials on RUclips. I just re-watched this video and wanted to add a couple of tid-bits. Even Lansky recommends NOT using oil on their diamond stones. Actually traps the filings between the diamond grains. The best process for cleaning diamond stones is water and a tooth brush. I've cut the bristles on a NEW toothbrush to about 1/2 length. That really stiffens them up. I then cut the brush to fit in the Lansky box. It's a a great diamond stone cleaner. You CAN use water as a cutting fluid if you like. A little messy but helps keep the stones clean while cutting. Lastly, when stropping, DO NOT roll the edge under. Instead, at the end of the stroke, flip it OVER, pointing back to the way it came. Watch a good barber strop his razors. This is how it's done. Rolling under can actually ruin the nice profile you just worked so hard to achieve.
Took me a sec to figure out what you meant here... but now that I got it... That might be a key mistake messing me up. Either way it is good advice and I learned something. Thanks
He means at the end of the stropping stroke roll the blade onto it's spine then back onto it's edge, as opposed to rolling it over via it's edge..... This preventing the edge to roll over....
I just found this video today. I purchased the Deluxe Lansky System with more stones and the ceramic hone. I love it but needed to really learn the best way to use it. This is by far the best tutorial out there. Even Lansky's own video is lacking. THANK YOU!!!
Yes that's is true im just Twiddling my thumbs over here and swearing at myself because I just bought the benchmade autocrat and the the full size Benchmade barrage so yeah never thought about it lol
Ive been practicing sharpening my own knives for about 3 years now, and you have now taken my knife game to a whole new level. Your Method using the Lansky Sharpening System is better and more effective than what the instructions say, Now my stubborn knives that are harder to sharpen are razor sharp all the way down the blade evenly. Literally shaved off even stubble on my arm. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
MAN! I'm so glad you explained to push into the metal, and not pull down away from it. So many videos and no one explains this concept and it's a vital one I suspect:) To a newbie, it looks like it would make more sense to drag the rods down over the blade, but that would be wrong. Push the rods up and across the blade. Excellent!
You can push, pull, or both. Doesn't matter. I push & pull with coarser grits, then on my final grit, I push it until the last few strokes, then I pull it for the last few strokes. But I've pulled it exclusively and it works exactly the same. You just have to be more careful, because the stone can come off the blade and the guide rod can hit the edge.
I've used a Lansky system for years and use my knives for important tasks such as field dressing wild game. I just wanted to suggest that the Lansky mounting pedestal makes the system work much more effortlessly.
Yes but you must add locktite to the joint or else you are constantly dropping the clamp off the stand. It also helps to drill the stand into a board and that will hold it upright.
I have had the 5 stone system since 2000. I have replaced 2 stones so far and purchased additional for serrated. I just recently got the c clamp stand, wish I had done it years ago.
this kit is amazing. my dad used to use one so i bought a kit plus their strop. I got it so sharp i couldn't even feel the blade catch on the hair when i tested the shave sharpness. that's better than even the razors i use.
Thanks Dan. The best explanation of the burr I've ever heard. A lot of people, supposedly in the know, would make you believe that the back & forth motion with the burr will take it off. It doesn't. It does get progressively smaller with each finer hone and towards the end your just aligning the burr. Thanks very much for setting this straight in a video. By the way, I've been using the Lansky system for 40 years. Love it!!
wow thats a long time, didnt know it was out that long, where did you first find the lansky system? in a magazine? back then they didnt even have internet.
I have been using the 5 stone system for about 22 years. I have only replaced a couple of the stones and they are affordable. I didn't learn about burs until I started refurbing straight razors a few years back (no this system will not work for that LOL), the explanation in the prior video was way easier to understand than the way it was taught to me then.
I have a Lansky and just learned I wasn't using it correctly from watching you vid. Thanks. Spent 20 or so minutes on one of my knives and it is much sharper.
I’ve had the system for quite a while but I have avoided it due to not understanding the technique involved. Thanks to you I’ll be sharpening my collection this weekend.
Oh I’m so happy this came across my suggested videos I’ve been looking for something and for whatever reason I was never ever pointed to the system, happy I am now, thank you
I've had the basic 5 stone kit from Lansky for almost a decade now, I'd get pretty good edges on blades, but could never get a razor edge. After watching this vid, finally got a razor sharp edge on a blade. Thanks bud!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I've had a similar sharpening kit for a long time and I've been using it wrong. I've been pushing the stone away from the blade, rather than toward it. I've always thought the kit sucked because I couldn't get a good edge. Thanks for clearing up my stupidity. I'm also going to buy a leather strap. Oh and the sharpie trick is genius.
Thanks for this! I’ve looking for a tutorial video that really talks about how to sharpen with these kits. I have one of these but haven’t tried it yet. Now I’ll be sharpening all of my knives!!!🤘🏼
I have the lansky , it's the best dollar for dollar sharpening system out there. I usually sharpen my manix 2 at 20 degrees and it comes out absolutely screaming sharp and after it's done it looks beautiful and is dangerously sharp just how I like it. Seriously no reason to spend hundreds on these fancy systems when you could spend like 25 bucks and get back a super sharp edge on virtually anything.
Saw this and had to show the love. I've been using this system for decades. No need for anything else, unless you're sharpening a sword, and I've sharpened a 14" BEAST with the same set. Everything from razor blades, to KA-Bars, bayonets, spear blades...... My only two caveats are that, when I can, I put the knife in a soft jawed vice, AND to keep in mind that, unless you're shaving with it, it doesn't need to be shaving sharp. The first time you cut a piece of rope, guess what? Yup, dull knife. Great video.
I've had a lansky system that I picked up at a garage sale and haven't really touched it cause I didn't know where to start. This was super helpful thank you!
So very thankful for your content. I detest dull knives and have tried so many other systems. My dad used the Lansky system since I was a kid (haven’t been a kid for MANY decades!). You explained the technical details, and I’m excited to try them! Thank you!!!!!🎉
Lansky set are nice I use it on my poket knife to make it so sharp I literally shave with it every uther day my every day carry pocket knife I highly recommend getting this set
Good video with good camera work and narration, I can see you're a resourceful and boots-on-the-ground guy offering equally the same no-nonsense tutorials!
This video is very well done, some great information and visual aids for newcomers to the knife world. I've been pretty deep into knives for about 10 years I remember being so frustrated trying to get an edge when I started out on a lansky I wish this video was around back then. One thing to note however, you have the old version of the lansky system when the clamps were made in the US out of thick aluminum. Nowadays they're made out of much thinner aluminum that tends to bend and alter angles in the process. That may be something to let people know just in case they've got the newer version.
I have fallen in love with the new plug-in, belt sharpeners! Best $75 I’ve ever spent! I keep it plugged in on a bedside table and every night when I empty my pockets of EDC, I will just run the “knife if the day” through it real quick before I put it away. Especially after a day that my knife may have seen a lot of use. I liken it to how my Grandfather did with his old strop.(which I have now) He kept a strop on his dresser and did the same thing every night. I picked up the same habit, only technology has given me a better option. He taught me how to properly sharpen and always said that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one! Which is SO true!
Dan, thank you for posting your informative video. My brother gave me a Rigid knife with Damascus blade that was sharp looking (forgive the pun) but really was not functionally sharp. I remembered that I somehow acquired a Lansky set with 5 different stones but no instructions, and I didn't know how to use it. I found a diagram and printed instructions on Lansky's web site but they lacked what I needed. I was glad to find your video that SHOWED me how to obtain a very sharp edge on the knife mentioned. My holding hand got fatigued so I clamped the setup in my drill press vice. With assistance from a bright LED light and magnifying glass I could tell when the felt pen marks were completely gone.
Agreed! Just got done using this to sharpen a friends set of kitchen knives, took forever to do the big ones!!! I would’ve used my other sharpener for the bigger ones but they were too far gone and needed to be reprofiled.
Man..im pessimistic and everything along the lines of cheaper sharpening products seems like a gimmick to me.. This video sold me on the Lansky system and I tell you that I'm not looking back! You and this product brought some of my cheapest knives back to life. thanks. Everyone buy this product and follow this tutorial.
Great video explaining things brother! I use the Lansky mount and I C-clamp it to the edge of my island in my kitchen and go to town on all knives in my kitchen! lol we have NO dull knives in our kitchen! 😂
You should address the common issues with the lansky system. The metal rods are not straight and have to be bent into place and leveled properly with the stones. The clips they have to secure the rods put slit bends through out the rods and cause uneven angles. Another issue is the angle guide holes allow for wiggle room (up/down) causing uneven angles again. Great system, but has some flaws that will be frustrating for newcomers.
Love your channel; guns and guitars are my two biggest hobbies. Gotta say, your Sharpie idea is genius. I’ve never been able to figure out what the bevel angle is, on my knives, or frankly been able to sharpen them to a razor edge. I’ve carried pocket knives, daily, since grade school (45 years ago). In the 1990s, I started collecting and now own hundreds of dollars worth of very nice brand name knives; Benchmade, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Case, etc. I carry many of them until they are dull and then they go in my big wooden tool box, never to be used again. Can’t tell you how many $100+/- knives I own, that will now not even cut open a plastic packaging container. Thur the years, I’ve tried several different sharpening methods from basic stones and rods to the pull thru quick sharpeners, to diamond sharpening systems and even a portable low RPM grinder. Nothing, I mean NOTHING has ever worked for me. It’s frustrating, I’m a civil engineer with a high mechanical aptitude, but I have never been able to learn how to sharpen a damn knife. After watching your videos, I’m definitely going to hop over to Amazon and buy a Lansky kit, leather strap and some black Sharpies. I’m excited to try it out and (finger crossed) get a razor edge on some of my old favorites.
I used to carry a pocket knife to elementary school in the 90s. Teachers always knew, and never had any issues. I carried it 2nd through 4th grade, untilI I transferred from private to public school in 5th grade.
I was about to make an amazon order, thought "what else do I need?" and remembered I wanted a proper sharpening system that makes it foolproof, cause the cheap garbage stone I bought before was trash (don't ever trust amazon reviews). Clicked your links so you get some kickbacks from the whole order. Hope this works better.
I ordered this today. I wanted to know how to properly sharpen a knife cause I have a few of them that I wanna maintain and keep sharp. I very much enjoyed watching your video, I will be back to watch it again once I get the kit.
Great video. I'm getting inundated with advertisements for the Horl sharpening system. Which for kitchen knives might be great. But I own this Lansky setup already. Thanks for the reminder on how to use it.
Nice video, thanks for posting! I still feel like for $5 more the worksharp precision adjust is the better option, it has a base so you don’t have to hold it in the air while you sharpen.
I have a Spiderco set from 2003 or 2004, I have used it several times since then and I have never sharpened a knife or scissors as hard as I tried. I'm not even an amateur but as they say it is so easy to use for any beginner I will say it is not. Nice video.
I've used Lansky for a long time and for the price it's a good option. That being said i now have the Wicked Edge Gen. 3 and Holy cow, this thing makes knives very scary!
Lansky makes 2 bench mounts for their sharpening system. One is a clamp, to clamp to the side of a table or bench, & the other is a stand that can be screwed to a bench top, which is the way I like. much reliable to hold the blade sharpening system.
One day you should do a diy pedalboard. Other people have but they lack any charisma or entertainment to watch their video for more than 30 seconds. Plus there is a wide arrangement of options to design, shape, and substitute. You have that content that I often watch videos over in awe at your creations
Only just found this video but I bought one of these diamond kits about a year ago and they're awesome, you can buy the additional stands for them also to save holding it. Only downfall to the set it the guide rod can have a bit of play so you just need to hold it up so the angle stays consistent. 👌
Good video, just what I needed. I couldn't find an affordable sharpening system and easy enough for a beginner until I found this video. Not skilled enough or ready to put a couple hundred into a fancy or professional system.
Dude, you’re selling it! I’m hooked. I carry a leatherman every day but I’m a novice at keeping the knife blade sharp. I’m jumping on this for sure. One question though, where do you source your used knives? Thanks 🙏
Good vid. I've used a Lansky for probably 35 years now and there is no turning back. ONLY little issue I have is that the screw holding the rod backs out easily. I used the SLIGHTEST hint of Loctite on the screw and it stopped it.
Why is it important to push into the blade and not draw the stone away with any pressure? Also, pro tip, grab a magnifying glass and you can examine the edge to see what you're accomplishing.
I have the Edge Pro Apex 3. To me it's the best system I've ever used. I've never used this one or the Apex 4 with the 3k tape which im sure will give a better result in the end.
I do something similar with motorised vehicles. I buy them second hand, change the tyres on the wheels, change the engine oil and clean the exterior of the vehicle. I save tens of thousands on my vehicular transport bills yearly.
Nicely done, but one thing I need to comment on. Some instructors say to sharpen into the blade edge like you do and some say away from it. Any idea why? Into the blade the way you show it always worked best for me BTW.
That’s because it does work best. When you sharpen into the blade, it makes the bevel stronger, and the burr more solid. Pulling away from the blade pulls the material out of the blade, weakening the bevel and making a flimsy, almost serrated burr. Definitely always sharpen into the blade. The only people who don’t are people that are lazy because pulling away is mildly faster, but it wears out the blade faster and won’t hold an edge as good.
Learn something new every day, never ever thought about the Sharpie. My dad bought the basic kit back in the mid to late 80's from a guy we dog hunted with. WELL worth the money. Have sharpened thousands of blades in the 30+ years he now I have owned the ole Lansky. Maybe not the fastest but the most accurate & durable system out there period. A must for skinning knives that see a lot of hog or deer hides.
Coming from a leather worker - invest in some jewelers rouge for the leather side of your strop. You’ll be impressed with the polish you put on the edge of the blade
This is a good sharpener, especially for beginners. All I use anymore is a ceramic rod and a leather strop. That goes for my kitchen utility and outdoor woodscraft blades.
Once you put a good edge on them, it doesn’t take much to keep them sharp! I find with beginners they typically let their knives get so dull that a ceramic rod wouldn’t save them. That’s why I have them start with this. Then once they understand that it’s easier to keep it sharp than to let it go dull, that’s when I recommend the other systems.
Disagree with you on the push only method. I agree that burr refinement will lend the sharpest edge. However push or pulling your stone makes no difference since it's not a file you're using. Metal grain is a serious factor only in bending, braking, shearing, and the direction force is applied to edge of the part or in this case the edge of the blade. Great job on the lansky tutorial.
I have a bunch of knives I don’t want to replace because it will cost £450, might invest in these and redevelope the edge and get the matchbox one for after use and general maintenance
I don't know if your rods are perfectly straight but i have seen another presentation with slightly bent rods. My kit have also this problem. Lansky must fix this with the next generation of this product. THE PRODUCT IS INDEED EFFICIENT.
I have one of the things old LS Lansky systems, love that thing. Had a couple issues with the rods not being straight, thereby changing the angle a bit. I now mostly use the Spyderco system and like it for overall quickness and simplicity.
The spyderco system is great, I think the lansky is a little more versatile and foolproof. But once you have a good edge, it’s prettty easy to maintain it with the sharp maker!
@@GunsandGuitars agreed. I actually used the Lansky exclusively until a butcher introduced me to the sharp maker, much less setup time for basic blade maintenance.
dan it's been 4 years, and still thankful for how informative this video is. as I'm watching the comments that float up while watching, just disappointed in humanity with how much douchery is present. so many shitty comments, for what? creating a high production video with detailed explanation? didn't know that the edge lords dwelled in the knife sharpening shadows but maybe i should have. thanks for the video man. sorry the neck beards are such dicks on the Internet
Hey there dan ... great video and very informative about the system as i have just brought it but never sharped a knife before .. thanks mate keep up the work
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Dan, This still one of the best Lansky tutorials on RUclips. I just re-watched this video and wanted to add a couple of tid-bits. Even Lansky recommends NOT using oil on their diamond stones. Actually traps the filings between the diamond grains. The best process for cleaning diamond stones is water and a tooth brush. I've cut the bristles on a NEW toothbrush to about 1/2 length. That really stiffens them up. I then cut the brush to fit in the Lansky box. It's a a great diamond stone cleaner. You CAN use water as a cutting fluid if you like. A little messy but helps keep the stones clean while cutting. Lastly, when stropping, DO NOT roll the edge under. Instead, at the end of the stroke, flip it OVER, pointing back to the way it came. Watch a good barber strop his razors. This is how it's done. Rolling under can actually ruin the nice profile you just worked so hard to achieve.
Took me a sec to figure out what you meant here... but now that I got it... That might be a key mistake messing me up. Either way it is good advice and I learned something. Thanks
Glad to help.
@@Tool-Meister what do you mean by roll the edge under?
He means at the end of the stropping stroke roll the blade onto it's spine then back onto it's edge, as opposed to rolling it over via it's edge..... This preventing the edge to roll over....
I just found this video today. I purchased the Deluxe Lansky System with more stones and the ceramic hone. I love it but needed to really learn the best way to use it. This is by far the best tutorial out there. Even Lansky's own video is lacking. THANK YOU!!!
I actually never thought abought buying used pocket knives lol.
Yea, it’s good, until you get a fake. If you do buy used pocket knives, make sure to check reviews.
Yes that's is true im just Twiddling my thumbs over here and swearing at myself because I just bought the benchmade autocrat and the the full size Benchmade barrage so yeah never thought about it lol
I know Heard him say that, paused the video and went for a 10 min used looking spree lol
Me neither, it’s pretty smart
Same im just trying to sharpen mine
Ive been practicing sharpening my own knives for about 3 years now, and you have now taken my knife game to a whole new level. Your Method using the Lansky Sharpening System is better and more effective than what the instructions say, Now my stubborn knives that are harder to sharpen are razor sharp all the way down the blade evenly. Literally shaved off even stubble on my arm. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
My dad gave me his Lansky sharpener from the 80s it still works great. I %100 recommend getting one of theses.
MAN! I'm so glad you explained to push into the metal, and not pull down away from it. So many videos and no one explains this concept and it's a vital one I suspect:) To a newbie, it looks like it would make more sense to drag the rods down over the blade, but that would be wrong. Push the rods up and across the blade. Excellent!
Iirc, Lansky says to push and pull, not just push. Next time I'm sharpening, I WILL follow these instructions.
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You can push, pull, or both. Doesn't matter. I push & pull with coarser grits, then on my final grit, I push it until the last few strokes, then I pull it for the last few strokes. But I've pulled it exclusively and it works exactly the same. You just have to be more careful, because the stone can come off the blade and the guide rod can hit the edge.
Sharpened four knives with the system and wasn't happy. Watched your video and perfection on the first try! Great job!
I've used a Lansky system for years and use my knives for important tasks such as field dressing wild game. I just wanted to suggest that the Lansky mounting pedestal makes the system work much more effortlessly.
Yes but you must add locktite to the joint or else you are constantly dropping the clamp off the stand. It also helps to drill the stand into a board and that will hold it upright.
I have the stand with my set. I recommend it as well.
The C-clamp also works quite well. I loctited the vertical support with a little blue Loctite, and it's a champ.
I have had the 5 stone system since 2000. I have replaced 2 stones so far and purchased additional for serrated. I just recently got the c clamp stand, wish I had done it years ago.
There's a mounting stand for this?
this kit is amazing. my dad used to use one so i bought a kit plus their strop. I got it so sharp i couldn't even feel the blade catch on the hair when i tested the shave sharpness. that's better than even the razors i use.
Thanks Dan. The best explanation of the burr I've ever heard. A lot of people, supposedly in the know, would make you believe that the back & forth motion with the burr will take it off. It doesn't. It does get progressively smaller with each finer hone and towards the end your just aligning the burr. Thanks very much for setting this straight in a video. By the way, I've been using the Lansky system for 40 years. Love it!!
wow thats a long time, didnt know it was out that long, where did you first find the lansky system? in a magazine? back then they didnt even have internet.
Thank you. You literally took me from ruining my edge with this kit to razor sharp in about 20 minutes. Best tutorial I have ever seen!
same with me
I have been using the 5 stone system for about 22 years. I have only replaced a couple of the stones and they are affordable. I didn't learn about burs until I started refurbing straight razors a few years back (no this system will not work for that LOL), the explanation in the prior video was way easier to understand than the way it was taught to me then.
I have a Lansky and just learned I wasn't using it correctly from watching you vid. Thanks. Spent 20 or so minutes on one of my knives and it is much sharper.
I’ve had the system for quite a while but I have avoided it due to not understanding the technique involved. Thanks to you I’ll be sharpening my collection this weekend.
How have your knives come out now?
@@Mygraciously Very sharp, it’s all about technique.
Oh I’m so happy this came across my suggested videos I’ve been looking for something and for whatever reason I was never ever pointed to the system, happy I am now, thank you
I've had the basic 5 stone kit from Lansky for almost a decade now, I'd get pretty good edges on blades, but could never get a razor edge. After watching this vid, finally got a razor sharp edge on a blade. Thanks bud!
You’re welcome!
the tip about using the pen was the most useful tip i've heard on any of these videos on sharpening , wicked awesome !
Great video, thanks for sharing. I've had a similar sharpening kit for a long time and I've been using it wrong. I've been pushing the stone away from the blade, rather than toward it. I've always thought the kit sucked because I couldn't get a good edge. Thanks for clearing up my stupidity. I'm also going to buy a leather strap. Oh and the sharpie trick is genius.
EXACTLY correct. Been using Lansky sharpeners for 25 years and I even resharpen archery hunting broadheads back to factory fresh. Razor sharp.
Great video! So informative without bogging down the viewer!
Thanks for this! I’ve looking for a tutorial video that really talks about how to sharpen with these kits. I have one of these but haven’t tried it yet. Now I’ll be sharpening all of my knives!!!🤘🏼
Good luck man!
I have the lansky , it's the best dollar for dollar sharpening system out there. I usually sharpen my manix 2 at 20 degrees and it comes out absolutely screaming sharp and after it's done it looks beautiful and is dangerously sharp just how I like it. Seriously no reason to spend hundreds on these fancy systems when you could spend like 25 bucks and get back a super sharp edge on virtually anything.
Just ordered one of these and watching a lot of videos on it, thanks for the good demonstration/explanation.
This is the best video on how to use this system. Can’t wait to try mine out again hopefully with more consistent results, thanks to this video.
Saw this and had to show the love. I've been using this system for decades. No need for anything else, unless you're sharpening a sword, and I've sharpened a 14" BEAST with the same set. Everything from razor blades, to KA-Bars, bayonets, spear blades...... My only two caveats are that, when I can, I put the knife in a soft jawed vice, AND to keep in mind that, unless you're shaving with it, it doesn't need to be shaving sharp. The first time you cut a piece of rope, guess what? Yup, dull knife. Great video.
I've had a lansky system that I picked up at a garage sale and haven't really touched it cause I didn't know where to start. This was super helpful thank you!
Ah yes, Guitars, Guns, and knives... What the world needs more of!
Thanks for your tutorial on this 👍.
Probably the best tutorial I've found.
So very thankful for your content. I detest dull knives and have tried so many other systems. My dad used the Lansky system since I was a kid (haven’t been a kid for MANY decades!). You explained the technical details, and I’m excited to try them! Thank you!!!!!🎉
Lansky set are nice I use it on my poket knife to make it so sharp I literally shave with it every uther day my every day carry pocket knife I highly recommend getting this set
Good video with good camera work and narration, I can see you're a resourceful and boots-on-the-ground guy offering equally the same no-nonsense tutorials!
This video is very well done, some great information and visual aids for newcomers to the knife world. I've been pretty deep into knives for about 10 years I remember being so frustrated trying to get an edge when I started out on a lansky I wish this video was around back then. One thing to note however, you have the old version of the lansky system when the clamps were made in the US out of thick aluminum. Nowadays they're made out of much thinner aluminum that tends to bend and alter angles in the process. That may be something to let people know just in case they've got the newer version.
Yep. I just bent mine right out of the box. Didnt expect that
And I was just looking at reviews to decide whether or not I wanted one.
I think this comment just made up my mind🙄
I learned more about knife sharpening watching your video than I have in all others combined! Thanks! 😎
I have fallen in love with the new plug-in, belt sharpeners! Best $75 I’ve ever spent! I keep it plugged in on a bedside table and every night when I empty my pockets of EDC, I will just run the “knife if the day” through it real quick before I put it away. Especially after a day that my knife may have seen a lot of use. I liken it to how my Grandfather did with his old strop.(which I have now) He kept a strop on his dresser and did the same thing every night. I picked up the same habit, only technology has given me a better option. He taught me how to properly sharpen and always said that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one! Which is SO true!
Agreed! I strop my knives every night as well. Your grandfather taught you well. Sounds like a great man
I have the lanskey system and like it very much, I have been thinking of a work sharp belt driven sharpener. Have you any experience with that?
Just ordered my Lansky system because of this tutorial, Thanks man!
Funny how things go full circle lmao started watching this channel for the guitars and now it’s for everything else😂
This is the most helpful knife sharpening video I’ve watched. Thanks bud!
Dan, thank you for posting your informative video. My brother gave me a Rigid knife with Damascus blade that was sharp looking (forgive the pun) but really was not functionally sharp. I remembered that I somehow acquired a Lansky set with 5 different stones but no instructions, and I didn't know how to use it. I found a diagram and printed instructions on Lansky's web site but they lacked what I needed. I was glad to find your video that SHOWED me how to obtain a very sharp edge on the knife mentioned. My holding hand got fatigued so I clamped the setup in my drill press vice. With assistance from a bright LED light and magnifying glass I could tell when the felt pen marks were completely gone.
Work 30 years with a knife in my hands. This (for smaller knives) is a good system.
Agreed! Just got done using this to sharpen a friends set of kitchen knives, took forever to do the big ones!!! I would’ve used my other sharpener for the bigger ones but they were too far gone and needed to be reprofiled.
@@GunsandGuitars So for my bigger kitchen knives, what other system do you suggest? Have Lansky deluxe for smaller kitchen knives. Thank you
Man..im pessimistic and everything along the lines of cheaper sharpening products seems like a gimmick to me.. This video sold me on the Lansky system and I tell you that I'm not looking back! You and this product brought some of my cheapest knives back to life. thanks.
Everyone buy this product and follow this tutorial.
Great video explaining things brother! I use the Lansky mount and I C-clamp it to the edge of my island in my kitchen and go to town on all knives in my kitchen! lol we have NO dull knives in our kitchen! 😂
You should address the common issues with the lansky system. The metal rods are not straight and have to be bent into place and leveled properly with the stones. The clips they have to secure the rods put slit bends through out the rods and cause uneven angles. Another issue is the angle guide holes allow for wiggle room (up/down) causing uneven angles again. Great system, but has some flaws that will be frustrating for newcomers.
Man this is awesome!! You are pretty much getting the same result that you would get with the wicked edge system but at the fraction of the price
Dude thank you so much! Finally a video that actually makes sense to someone not a knife expert lol. Thank you!
Love your channel; guns and guitars are my two biggest hobbies.
Gotta say, your Sharpie idea is genius. I’ve never been able to figure out what the bevel angle is, on my knives, or frankly been able to sharpen them to a razor edge.
I’ve carried pocket knives, daily, since grade school (45 years ago). In the 1990s, I started collecting and now own hundreds of dollars worth of very nice brand name knives; Benchmade, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Case, etc. I carry many of them until they are dull and then they go in my big wooden tool box, never to be used again. Can’t tell you how many $100+/- knives I own, that will now not even cut open a plastic packaging container.
Thur the years, I’ve tried several different sharpening methods from basic stones and rods to the pull thru quick sharpeners, to diamond sharpening systems and even a portable low RPM grinder. Nothing, I mean NOTHING has ever worked for me. It’s frustrating, I’m a civil engineer with a high mechanical aptitude, but I have never been able to learn how to sharpen a damn knife.
After watching your videos, I’m definitely going to hop over to Amazon and buy a Lansky kit, leather strap and some black Sharpies. I’m excited to try it out and (finger crossed) get a razor edge on some of my old favorites.
I used to carry a pocket knife to elementary school in the 90s. Teachers always knew, and never had any issues. I carried it 2nd through 4th grade, untilI I transferred from private to public school in 5th grade.
I was about to make an amazon order, thought "what else do I need?" and remembered I wanted a proper sharpening system that makes it foolproof, cause the cheap garbage stone I bought before was trash (don't ever trust amazon reviews). Clicked your links so you get some kickbacks from the whole order. Hope this works better.
I ordered this today. I wanted to know how to properly sharpen a knife cause I have a few of them that I wanna maintain and keep sharp. I very much enjoyed watching your video, I will be back to watch it again once I get the kit.
Absolute boss video tutorial. I'm very new in knife-sharpening, and needed something that broke it down in understandable bytes (bad pun). Thanks!
Great video. I'm getting inundated with advertisements for the Horl sharpening system. Which for kitchen knives might be great. But I own this Lansky setup already. Thanks for the reminder on how to use it.
Thank you so much man. Just ordered all this crap. Finally had to get real with myself and just admit I'll never get my knives sharp with stones.
How did I never see this channel before? My favorite G's
Nice video, thanks for posting! I still feel like for $5 more the worksharp precision adjust is the better option, it has a base so you don’t have to hold it in the air while you sharpen.
I have a Spiderco set from 2003 or 2004, I have used it several times since then and I have never sharpened a knife or scissors as hard as I tried. I'm not even an amateur but as they say it is so easy to use for any beginner I will say it is not. Nice video.
I've used Lansky for a long time and for the price it's a good option. That being said i now have the Wicked Edge Gen. 3 and Holy cow, this thing makes knives very scary!
Can't wait till I can afford the wicked edge.i get a wicked edge with the lansky,I can just imagine what results I can get with the gen 3
Had one of those for years I love it and it makes sharpening so fast
Thanks for tip to check the factory angle
Lansky makes 2 bench mounts for their sharpening system. One is a clamp, to clamp to the side of a table or bench, & the other is a stand that can be screwed to a bench top, which is the way I like. much reliable to hold the blade sharpening system.
Between this video and project farm. It's a no-brainer
I love this video, I will gladly watch it again when my Lansky set arrives. :) Thank you.
You taught this lesson well.
One day you should do a diy pedalboard. Other people have but they lack any charisma or entertainment to watch their video for more than 30 seconds. Plus there is a wide arrangement of options to design, shape, and substitute. You have that content that I often watch videos over in awe at your creations
I love this video, saved so much by self sharpening knives. thanks again for the Video my friend
Awesome I just got a new knife I will try this out Rock On Brotha 😎 🤘👏 👏
love it works great. just the right size
Only just found this video but I bought one of these diamond kits about a year ago and they're awesome, you can buy the additional stands for them also to save holding it. Only downfall to the set it the guide rod can have a bit of play so you just need to hold it up so the angle stays consistent. 👌
Great instructional video. Totally sold me on the Lansky kit.
Thank you for a very comprehensive and informative video, very enjoyable and well explained
Thank you again
Take care
Sam
Quick and to the point (no pun intended). Thank you.
Thanks for the video helped me to use more efficiently and losing hair on my arm after sharpening four knifes.
Good video, just what I needed. I couldn't find an affordable sharpening system and easy enough for a beginner until I found this video. Not skilled enough or ready to put a couple hundred into a fancy or professional system.
Its the best.... Ive used my five stone set for years.... the stones last forever.
I have that Lasky set. Its pretty darn good..
Dude, you’re selling it! I’m hooked. I carry a leatherman every day but I’m a novice at keeping the knife blade sharp. I’m jumping on this for sure. One question though, where do you source your used knives? Thanks 🙏
Mostly eBay, but I’ve found a few good deals from time to time on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. But most of the good knives are on eBay.
Sometime I’ll try to do a buyers guide on how to find the best deals.
I have a regular stone and I truly believe that knife sharpening is just gonna be one of those things I suck at doing just tried my first knife cou
Good vid. I've used a Lansky for probably 35 years now and there is no turning back. ONLY little issue I have is that the screw holding the rod backs out easily. I used the SLIGHTEST hint of Loctite on the screw and it stopped it.
Why is it important to push into the blade and not draw the stone away with any pressure?
Also, pro tip, grab a magnifying glass and you can examine the edge to see what you're accomplishing.
Great tip on the sharpy!!! Its those little adjustments that take us to the next level :).
I use a blue or green Sharpie instead of the black. It makes it easier to differentiate from dark shadows.
Also have that kit and it's amazing
Is the kit on Amazon’s and what’s it called
@@makenleewitt8643 I don't know but in SA where i'm from they are widely available
I use an $8 Smith sharpening stone an old belt and an old ceramic rod with great success. I've also been sharpening knives for over 25 years
Sometimes I use my hand sander to put an edge on a knife or cleaver. It makes them combat sharp right now!
I wish I got this I found at a thrift store in Kenai many years ago good stuff thanx
Sadly, lost my manly skills of sharpening a knife. Using both the standard & diamond kits. Thank you for the video. Best regards ...
I have the Edge Pro Apex 3. To me it's the best system I've ever used. I've never used this one or the Apex 4 with the 3k tape which im sure will give a better result in the end.
Great tutorial. Thank you very much 🙏
I do something similar with motorised vehicles. I buy them second hand, change the tyres on the wheels, change the engine oil and clean the exterior of the vehicle. I save tens of thousands on my vehicular transport bills yearly.
Excellent job my hillbilly friend. Love the sharpie idea.
Nicely done, but one thing I need to comment on.
Some instructors say to sharpen into the blade edge like you do and some say away from it.
Any idea why? Into the blade the way you show it always worked best for me BTW.
That’s because it does work best. When you sharpen into the blade, it makes the bevel stronger, and the burr more solid. Pulling away from the blade pulls the material out of the blade, weakening the bevel and making a flimsy, almost serrated burr. Definitely always sharpen into the blade. The only people who don’t are people that are lazy because pulling away is mildly faster, but it wears out the blade faster and won’t hold an edge as good.
Learn something new every day, never ever thought about the Sharpie. My dad bought the basic kit back in the mid to late 80's from a guy we dog hunted with. WELL worth the money. Have sharpened thousands of blades in the 30+ years he now I have owned the ole Lansky. Maybe not the fastest but the most accurate & durable system out there period. A must for skinning knives that see a lot of hog or deer hides.
Coming from a leather worker - invest in some jewelers rouge for the leather side of your strop. You’ll be impressed with the polish you put on the edge of the blade
Thanks for the tip!
The Jewellers Rouge you mention, is that called ‘Smurf Poo’?
I just bought a set from your link! Wooohooo! 35 bucks now though.
This is a good sharpener, especially for beginners. All I use anymore is a ceramic rod and a leather strop. That goes for my kitchen utility and outdoor woodscraft blades.
Once you put a good edge on them, it doesn’t take much to keep them sharp! I find with beginners they typically let their knives get so dull that a ceramic rod wouldn’t save them. That’s why I have them start with this. Then once they understand that it’s easier to keep it sharp than to let it go dull, that’s when I recommend the other systems.
@@GunsandGuitars
This is true!
Disagree with you on the push only method. I agree that burr refinement will lend the sharpest edge. However push or pulling your stone makes no difference since it's not a file you're using. Metal grain is a serious factor only in bending, braking, shearing, and the direction force is applied to edge of the part or in this case the edge of the blade. Great job on the lansky tutorial.
Dude, I just want to buy a knife know... How can you be so didactic and interesting with something I don't even own? ^^'
Great job!
You should buy a knife! Of course you can wait until I do my video on the best budget knives first ;)
@@GunsandGuitars Aaaaah... I never doubted you to do a video on this topic... ^^
I have a bunch of knives I don’t want to replace because it will cost £450, might invest in these and redevelope the edge and get the matchbox one for after use and general maintenance
I would love to see a video using this kit for a recurve blade
I don't know if your rods are perfectly straight but i have seen another presentation with slightly bent rods. My kit have also this problem. Lansky must fix this with the next generation of this product.
THE PRODUCT IS INDEED EFFICIENT.
I have one of the things old LS Lansky systems, love that thing. Had a couple issues with the rods not being straight, thereby changing the angle a bit. I now mostly use the Spyderco system and like it for overall quickness and simplicity.
The spyderco system is great, I think the lansky is a little more versatile and foolproof. But once you have a good edge, it’s prettty easy to maintain it with the sharp maker!
@@GunsandGuitars agreed. I actually used the Lansky exclusively until a butcher introduced me to the sharp maker, much less setup time for basic blade maintenance.
dan it's been 4 years, and still thankful for how informative this video is. as I'm watching the comments that float up while watching, just disappointed in humanity with how much douchery is present. so many shitty comments, for what? creating a high production video with detailed explanation? didn't know that the edge lords dwelled in the knife sharpening shadows but maybe i should have. thanks for the video man. sorry the neck beards are such dicks on the Internet
Hey there dan ... great video and very informative about the system as i have just brought it but never sharped a knife before .. thanks mate keep up the work
Great video. Well explained, well filmed, well edited, good visual aids.
This was Meyer Lansky’s knife sharpener of choice