Thank you ! Finally a real video of how to actually use this kit. I just got a used kit on ebay which had no instructions with it. Now I can try it on my knives. Nice job !
You are most welcome. I agree. It is a great value. I am still using mine and the knives are razor sharp. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
I have the coarse, fine, and triangle edge shapers (for serrations) in the lesser kit. But I learned 2 things useful: Get the entire blade profiled with the coarse shaper all the way to the tip (which takes some careful work). Second, keep the shaper guide rod pressing on the bottom of the guide slot for uniformity. No circular motions needed.... W shaped movements... and the closer the shaper is to the guide hole, the more steady it is. Go for smooth and uniform.... not speed. Speed will come with practice. You can also drape a small piece of very fine abrasive paper (maybe 800 grit) over a shaper to finish up ... to use the shaper to carry the paper as you slick the blade to very sharp. Pinch the paper around the flat surface edges.... and BE Careful! You are sharpening an open knife. You can get a very fine white stone in the yellow plastic holder by Lansky for about $10. Screw the Smith's guide rod just a few turns into it instead of the thumb screw. Then finish off the sharp edge.
Thank you, this video was very helpful. I bout this kit to sharpen my kitchen knives but wasn't sure a good way to go about it. I appreciate your video!
tyler hall You are most welcome. My knives are so sharp that I don't let anyone else use them for fear of them misusing them (safety) or damaging the edge. LOL Thanks for watching.
I have had one of these for quite some time. it is freaking great. if you're looking for something comparable to a razor blade, run it up and down a full grain leather belt after both stones are used. takes just a minute on either side and will significantly increase the sharpness of any blade you're using. be warned: it will be insanely sharp.
Lol. The whole point of the system is to go up and down, hence why each stone is about 3 inches. You get a lot more done going up and down rather than side to side. You aren’t really achieving much going side to side. It’s in the directions.
Thanks for this - I have this exact kit, didn't have directions, so I wasn't sure how to use it. I have a strop for my wood carving knife, should I follow up with that on my folding knives, too?
I like the KME sharpening system myself. But this would be ok in the field as a touch up. Why do you swipe the edge sideways instead of up and down tho. You are trying to sharpen against the steel grain direction. You might find it works much better with the steel.
if you look at the stones you can tell they’re designed to go up and down by the grain. I don’t know what you think you’re accomplishing going side by side. You’re not really doing much
fishes74 You Sir are blessed. I never knew my Grandfathers and my Dad was a merchant marine who died when I was a young boy. I had to figure this stuff out on my own. To me it was an original idea. God blesses us in the strangest ways. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Nicely done!
Thank you ! Finally a real video of how to actually use this kit. I just got a used kit on ebay which had no instructions with it. Now I can try it on my knives. Nice job !
You are most welcome. Thank you very much for watching and the kind words. All the best.
I totally understand where you're coming from. I bought mine new and still took me a while to use it properly.
God bless you brother
Same to you Sir! Thank you so much for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thanks for tutorial on how to use this kit. I picked it up at Walmart on clearance for 5.oo , it was totally worth it.
You are most welcome. I agree. It is a great value. I am still using mine and the knives are razor sharp. Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
I just recently bought this exact sharpening set and I knew I was doing somthing wrong thanks for the help
Average Player You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
I have the coarse, fine, and triangle edge shapers (for serrations) in the lesser kit. But I learned 2 things useful: Get the entire blade profiled with the coarse shaper all the way to the tip (which takes some careful work). Second, keep the shaper guide rod pressing on the bottom of the guide slot for uniformity. No circular motions needed.... W shaped movements... and the closer the shaper is to the guide hole, the more steady it is. Go for smooth and uniform.... not speed. Speed will come with practice. You can also drape a small piece of very fine abrasive paper (maybe 800 grit) over a shaper to finish up ... to use the shaper to carry the paper as you slick the blade to very sharp. Pinch the paper around the flat surface edges.... and BE Careful! You are sharpening an open knife.
You can get a very fine white stone in the yellow plastic holder by Lansky for about $10. Screw the Smith's guide rod just a few turns into it instead of the thumb screw. Then finish off the sharp edge.
+Doug H. in VA Great tips. Thanks.
Thank you, this video was very helpful. I bout this kit to sharpen my kitchen knives but wasn't sure a good way to go about it. I appreciate your video!
+Stephen Edgerton You are most welcome. I use on all my knives and still really like the kit. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, the Magnum XL grind. Feel the difference. It’s the best. The more the merrier.
This helped a lot, my new knifes edge was at 30° and I brought it down to 25 and not its sharp enough to shave with. I can't thank you enough
tyler hall You are most welcome. My knives are so sharp that I don't let anyone else use them for fear of them misusing them (safety) or damaging the edge. LOL Thanks for watching.
nice thanks for the close up shots!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Very good review, thanks
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks it was really helpful
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Hey wonderful video. Thanks for that tip, I will use it!
Thank you so much for watching, commenting and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
I have had one of these for quite some time. it is freaking great. if you're looking for something comparable to a razor blade, run it up and down a full grain leather belt after both stones are used. takes just a minute on either side and will significantly increase the sharpness of any blade you're using. be warned: it will be insanely sharp.
+John G I will do this next time I sharpen my knife. Thanks for the information.
Lol. The whole point of the system is to go up and down, hence why each stone is about 3 inches. You get a lot more done going up and down rather than side to side. You aren’t really achieving much going side to side. It’s in the directions.
Great work on video mate
Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words. All the best.
What about using this system to sharpen a tanto blade?
Yes you can. Thanks.
Awesome! Thank you for the video, sure helped me out! Keep up the good work!!
You are most welcome. Thank you very much for watching and the kind words.
Thanks for this - I have this exact kit, didn't have directions, so I wasn't sure how to use it.
I have a strop for my wood carving knife, should I follow up with that on my folding knives, too?
I like the KME sharpening system myself. But this would be ok in the field as a touch up. Why do you swipe the edge sideways instead of up and down tho. You are trying to sharpen against the steel grain direction. You might find it works much better with the steel.
I will give it a shot. Thanks.
Awesome vid. Thank you for your close up shots. Do you strop afterwards?
todd letsinger No I do not but I think I will try that next time. Thanks
Could you use this for a karambit blade
I can not see why you would not be able to use it on a karambit blade. Thanks.
I have a 7. 5 inch blade would this be good?
Yes
Your not using it correct you need more back and forth motion not long like you did it
if you look at the stones you can tell they’re designed to go up and down by the grain. I don’t know what you think you’re accomplishing going side by side. You’re not really doing much
Этхан Савой I was thinking the sam you suppose to cut into the stone lol
Something you came up with.... Painting the edge with a sharpie? Lol
Works for me. Thanks for watching.
Knife sharpeners been doing that for along time. My gramps taught us that Lil trick like 20 years ago.
fishes74 You Sir are blessed. I never knew my Grandfathers and my Dad was a merchant marine who died when I was a young boy. I had to figure this stuff out on my own. To me it was an original idea. God blesses us in the strangest ways. Thanks for watching and sharing.
Sorry for your loss.
fishes74 Thank you. I will get to know them in the next life. I am certainly there for my children. Take good care Sir. :-)