Very good technique. I'm impressed. I've been sharpening knives for almost 62 years. I've got Norton's, Arkansas stone's. There's nothing like taking a piece of steel and making it razor sharp. Awesome hobby to get into. Great video
Yep, good job brother. Been sharpening blades of all kinds for more years than I care to mention. Tried all kinds of ways to sharpen but always fall back on water stones and stopping, best way I know and much more satisfying in the end. With all the newfangled devices and machines on the market, some of which will do a good job, this is still my favorite way. Thanks for the video, well done. Stay safe out there.
Well done and a wonderful simple way of including techniques and experiences of sharpening knives to help others enjoy nature. Its the simple helpful way you show the details with care, concern, joy and that action simply brings out the goodness in sharing and community. There's a bonding energy here that I like and it's building itself as God would have it...
Thank you for sharing your technique. I carry a pocket sharpening stone as well (Arkansas medium grit) and a more coarse stone for my hatchet. To polish my blade I use a jade stone (about the same size as my pocket sharpening stone). Usually my knife becomes less sharp when processing small game but it holds up pretty good on my trips with camp chores and such. Hatchet is a different story, ha, ha! Even so, good to know how to utilize your resources in the field. Your kindness in sharing your knowledge is very much appreciated. Best wishes from the PNW.
Good of you to understand this person speaking… he goes rushing too quickly for somebody like me who is not English… please go slower on your words as missed most of what you said 😢
Nice technique there Brother Kusk. I've been impressed with your carving and chopping skills and it's interesting to see your field honing kit. It's always a treat when a new video is dropped...
Great video. I learned a slightly new technique today; simple and effective. I think I'll light a bowl of Muskoka Mixture when I try your technique on one of my knives. It'll be a meditative exercise.Thank you.
Always wondered how tools could be cared for in a camping environment. Cool video, clearly showed the most practical sharpening method. I have a Lansky Blademedic PS-MED01 sharpener for situations when I need a quick fix and don't have time to sit down and meditatively sharpen my knife
I’ve been doing the same since the mid ‘60s, not that I haven’t tried other methods in that time. keep coming back to this though. sometimes the simple ways, done by hand and eye, are The Best way to go. 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼
Your videos have improved greatly. I know that I once said your voice was, I think, flat or monotone, and I am not sure of the word I used. I think it was one of you building a cabin of logs with the logs vertical. The cabin was nice. In this one, your voice is calm, but conversational. It works! And as a viewer, it is some much easier to stay engaged. Nice! The how-tos and video quality in both were fine. You just seem to have gotten more comfortable making these. Good luck!
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 😂I was thinking the same thing when I read the comment. Man should be filming, editing and uploading. Not wasting time on summer camping and relaxing, and yes kidding as well. 👍
I also have a small finger stone in a little leather pouch, just like the one you have. I have always used a light Oil but I am now going to try Water. I never knew about forming the burr until it fell off. Thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try 👍
I was thought that long stroke and count method for sharpening and only used an oil for the stone, didn't even know water was an option. Never felt I got very good results, particularly on the curve of the knife blade. Thanks this was very interesting and educational.
Love the old strop. I use an old IRA Freeman two sided strop. The original white abrasive on the one side is long gone and I have it loaded with green compound and it works great.
Like you , I once carried 2 or 3 different items in my sharpening kit in order to sharpen blades in the backcountry. However, I found that all I need is the Fallkniven DC4 sharpening block. It comes in a leather pouch that doubles as a leather strop inside of a hard plastic bag. It's well worth the investment. For my axe bits I only carry an old Fiskars Puck.
Great video...I seen many ways of sharpening knives. This technique is simple. Not worried about scratches...if anything...use Borax polish or a polishing wheel to shine it up, otherwise it gives character and use when it comes to scratches
I really like Wästikivi, its a finnish brand which makes natural sharpening stones. I do not remember the stone type it was made from, but it is 100% natural and has been used for very long. It also is works very good.
One thing to consider when sharpening only in the middle of the stone to avoid your fingers, you are wearing a curve into it. You can dress your stone, or you could make a little wooden "vice" or handle for it. Just get a nice stick and cut a slot in it, slightly shallower than the thickness of the stone. One edge square and one slightly angled, so you can press it in from the side and it will be held in place.
Thats how they taught me in the Boy Scouts a long time ago.There are a lot different techniques obtaining a bur. Yes a strap gets that razor edge.The key is keeping the 15 or 20 degree angle on the stone.I usually start out with course and go to fine then a hard Arkansas stone.So you don't have to spend a lot time getting a good edge.
Check out the Spyderco Double Stuff. It's a bit larger and the leather case is large enough to use both sides as a strop making the overall size smaller than your current setup while offering a little more versatility. Paired with the puck, you get 4 levels of sharpener plus two strops. That should eliminate those stone marks on your knife blade.
Благодарю за прекрасную технику заточки скандинавских спусков, снятие заусенца и доводку режущей кромки до бритвенной остроты на коже! Оценил! Здоровья и удачи!
Very nice video, well instructed. My trips to the outdoors are usually short, so I sharpen my knives at home. Some day I’ll get a small sharpening stone for trips. That’s the scandi grind, right? Like for a Swiss Army Knife this exact technique wouldn’t work. You just have to kinda know the angle if the edge is tiny.
You're all going to laugh at me. The biggest takeaway from this video... saying this as a man with a kitchen full of knives I try to keep sharp (and have tried a dozen specialty sharpeners!) is one word. PATIENCE. Clearly it takes time. Technique is simple and straightforward, you just have to go pass after pass until it's done. And I tell you truly, not one demonstration video I've seen, not one handy little instruction package that came with any of the tools I bought ever said "Just plan on spending at least 15 or 20 minutes going back and forth, repeating the steps." Not one. So thanks for that. For just making it clear that it is supposed to take a while.
You're in the field. Get yourself a 6" carborundum stone. Two sided. You can use it on your hatchet too. Stropping is for razors. Your little stone is for fish hooks. You do fish, right?
I've been sharpening my own knives for many years. I've used so many different tools to do this, but I've only ever been able to get a nice edge, not a razors edge. I think the reason is because my knives have a very short edge, not a scandi edge like you are showing us. With the short edge, you really need to maintain the correct angle, and that's difficult when you do it by hand. I'm really surprised to see you use a swirling motion to sharpen your knives. I've always only seen people go in one direction, either against the edge or with it, if you know what I mean. I actually like your method. I will keep this in mind next time I need to sharpen my blades.
9 years ago I hunted in Namibia…..the tracker/ skinners used cheap little folding knives to skinn all the game we shot….they sharped them on any available coarse stone the found on the ground….the were fast and good….the completely skinned and quartered a zebra in about 45 minutes
You are surrounded by plenty of good natural rocks, my friend. Why not use them to sharpen your blade, just like thousands of people around the world successfully do? It is indeed an age-old technique. Actually I use your technique at home. Not in the Outdoors.
When I read "outdoor" I thought you would sharpen a knife with things you find in the nature. Nice video, but I imagine it´s no very different from what you would do indoor.
Very good technique. I'm impressed. I've been sharpening knives for almost 62 years. I've got Norton's, Arkansas stone's. There's nothing like taking a piece of steel and making it razor sharp. Awesome hobby to get into. Great video
Thank you for watching!
Good technique! I've never seen /used that before...... I'll give it a bash next time! 👍 🏴
Not only do you seem like a nice guy, but also very knowledgeable. I enjoy your videos a lot.❤
Simple and effective! This is what we need in the woods! I'm sharpening my knife pretty much the same way too, thanks for sharing!
Yep, good job brother. Been sharpening blades of all kinds for more years than I care to mention. Tried all kinds of ways to sharpen but always fall back on water stones and stopping, best way I know and much more satisfying in the end. With all the newfangled devices and machines on the market, some of which will do a good job, this is still my favorite way. Thanks for the video, well done. Stay safe out there.
A sharp knife is a safe knife. Great kit setup - very simple but yet very effective!!!!
Well done and a wonderful simple way of including techniques and experiences of sharpening knives to help others enjoy nature. Its the simple helpful way you show the details with care, concern, joy and that action simply brings out the goodness in sharing and community. There's a bonding energy here that I like and it's building itself as God would have it...
The irony of a close up on the 'shave sharp' edge performing followed by the giant beard was not lost on me...!
Thank you for sharing your technique. I carry a pocket sharpening stone as well (Arkansas medium grit) and a more coarse stone for my hatchet. To polish my blade I use a jade stone (about the same size as my pocket sharpening stone). Usually my knife becomes less sharp when processing small game but it holds up pretty good on my trips with camp chores and such. Hatchet is a different story, ha, ha! Even so, good to know how to utilize your resources in the field. Your kindness in sharing your knowledge is very much appreciated. Best wishes from the PNW.
Good of you to understand this person speaking… he goes rushing too quickly for somebody like me who is not English… please go slower on your words as missed most of what you said 😢
@@alfredbonello8928 Use subtitles ?
Nice technique there Brother Kusk. I've been impressed with your carving and chopping skills and it's interesting to see your field honing kit.
It's always a treat when a new video is dropped...
"A man without a knife, is a man without a Life." ☆
Nice instructional video! Very useful! Thank you!
Amazing technique mate. I surely will try this out since i used to sharpen the "old fashioned" way. Thanks a lot for sharing this. God bless
Great technique. You are the master of your craft.
Great video. I learned a slightly new technique today; simple and effective. I think I'll light a bowl of Muskoka Mixture when I try your technique on one of my knives. It'll be a meditative exercise.Thank you.
Always wondered how tools could be cared for in a camping environment. Cool video, clearly showed the most practical sharpening method. I have a Lansky Blademedic PS-MED01 sharpener for situations when I need a quick fix and don't have time to sit down and meditatively sharpen my knife
I’ve been doing the same since the mid ‘60s, not that I haven’t tried other methods in that time. keep coming back to this though. sometimes the simple ways, done by hand and eye, are The Best way to go. 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼
Just came upon your channel… very interesting and informative!!! Even my wife is starting to watch and she’s not into these type videos at all! 🙌🏽
Awesome job!
Thanks for showing us how it's done😁
Thanks very much for showing me how to sharpen dull knife. God bless your skills many years. 😊
I instinctively felt my the scar on my thumb from sharpening in my youth. I still sharpen that way but like you I stay away from my fingers. ;-)
Your videos have improved greatly. I know that I once said your voice was, I think, flat or monotone, and I am not sure of the word I used. I think it was one of you building a cabin of logs with the logs vertical. The cabin was nice.
In this one, your voice is calm, but conversational. It works! And as a viewer, it is some much easier to stay engaged. Nice!
The how-tos and video quality in both were fine. You just seem to have gotten more comfortable making these.
Good luck!
As always great content, greetings from Europe!
Love seeing peoples sharpening methods! It’s such a personal thing😂 Smoking some GL Pease Haddo’s delight👍🏻 Hope you’re well🍻
Nice kit bro. Thank you for your videos. Cheers 🍻
He’s back! I’ve been wondering when we would hear from you again. I figured you were enjoying your summer
He better have been enjoying his summer by making tons more content videos for me to watch.....
.... just kidding, I kid. 😁
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 😂I was thinking the same thing when I read the comment. Man should be filming, editing and uploading. Not wasting time on summer camping and relaxing, and yes kidding as well. 👍
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 I can’t wait to see what he makes next with his tools
I also have a small finger stone in a little leather pouch, just like the one you have. I have always used a light Oil but I am now going to try Water. I never knew about forming the burr until it fell off. Thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try 👍
I was thought that long stroke and count method for sharpening and only used an oil for the stone, didn't even know water was an option. Never felt I got very good results, particularly on the curve of the knife blade. Thanks this was very interesting and educational.
My Gerber hunting knife is due for a good one. I could never get it sharp as I would like.
Time for a new approach!
Thanks for sharing and
God bless
Gerber thers your problem😂😂
Love the old strop. I use an old IRA Freeman two sided strop. The original white abrasive on the one side is long gone and I have it loaded with green compound and it works great.
Thanks for this very interesting video! 😀
Thanks man! Good luck to you!
Like you , I once carried 2 or 3 different items in my sharpening kit in order to sharpen blades in the backcountry. However, I found that all I need is the Fallkniven DC4 sharpening block. It comes in a leather pouch that doubles as a leather strop inside of a hard plastic bag. It's well worth the investment. For my axe bits I only carry an old Fiskars Puck.
Informative and beneficial video!
Very well done!
Canadian bush is beautiful 😮
Muito bom amigo, a faca ficou bem afiada. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing! God bless.
Great video...I seen many ways of sharpening knives. This technique is simple. Not worried about scratches...if anything...use Borax polish or a polishing wheel to shine it up, otherwise it gives character and use when it comes to scratches
I really like Wästikivi, its a finnish brand which makes natural sharpening stones. I do not remember the stone type it was made from, but it is 100% natural and has been used for very long. It also is works very good.
I’m truly amazed at how articulate and detailed you are. Do you have a teaching degree?
One thing to consider when sharpening only in the middle of the stone to avoid your fingers, you are wearing a curve into it. You can dress your stone, or you could make a little wooden "vice" or handle for it. Just get a nice stick and cut a slot in it, slightly shallower than the thickness of the stone. One edge square and one slightly angled, so you can press it in from the side and it will be held in place.
Excellent!!
Thats how they taught me in the Boy Scouts a long time ago.There are a lot different techniques obtaining a bur. Yes a strap gets that razor edge.The key is keeping the 15 or 20 degree angle on the stone.I usually start out with course and go to fine then a hard Arkansas stone.So you don't have to spend a lot time getting a good edge.
Check out the Spyderco Double Stuff. It's a bit larger and the leather case is large enough to use both sides as a strop making the overall size smaller than your current setup while offering a little more versatility. Paired with the puck, you get 4 levels of sharpener plus two strops. That should eliminate those stone marks on your knife blade.
helpful
Благодарю за прекрасную технику заточки скандинавских спусков, снятие заусенца и доводку режущей кромки до бритвенной остроты на коже!
Оценил!
Здоровья и удачи!
Я многого не ожидал, но в итоге удивился. Он молодец
what stone were you using in the video?
Mmm yes very efficient - Dr. Wako
Very nice video, well instructed. My trips to the outdoors are usually short, so I sharpen my knives at home. Some day I’ll get a small sharpening stone for trips.
That’s the scandi grind, right?
Like for a Swiss Army Knife this exact technique wouldn’t work. You just have to kinda know the angle if the edge is tiny.
Hello, I was wondering what brand your hat is, I love the look of it. Thanks.
Very good instructional video. Do you feel that you induce a micro bevel during the stropping process ?
. Never seen you videos before I enjoyed it . What type of pants are those? The look alot like fyallraven but I don't think so
Awesome video and very informative. Just wondering what compound do you use on your strop?
Thanks for sharing and showing this to us Ryley.
Looks similar to Arkansas stone. And paddle strop is very nice - is it vintage?
Bravo 👍👍👍
You should try out Spiderco's dual stuff pocket stone it's ceramic so you don't need to use it wet and you have 2 grit.
You're all going to laugh at me. The biggest takeaway from this video... saying this as a man with a kitchen full of knives I try to keep sharp (and have tried a dozen specialty sharpeners!) is one word.
PATIENCE. Clearly it takes time. Technique is simple and straightforward, you just have to go pass after pass until it's done. And I tell you truly, not one demonstration video I've seen, not one handy little instruction package that came with any of the tools I bought ever said "Just plan on spending at least 15 or 20 minutes going back and forth, repeating the steps." Not one.
So thanks for that. For just making it clear that it is supposed to take a while.
Things I never knew 🤔🙂
Thx u
hello young man.. just a quick question, what are your shoes please!
hello from Switzerland... and good luck to you
Laurent
your good to watch
hey would you ever talk about how to sharpen using materials found in the wild, like river stones?
Thanks. How would you describe how much pressure you're using with the knife on the whet stone?
What would you say is a good grit for the backcountry?
Question. Like knife design. Who makes it ??
Helle Norway, the knive is called „Sigmund“.
i am absolutley horrible at sharpening my knives, i hope this helps me out to get it right
🍁🍁🍁
Can you tell me where you got the strop
🙏👌😃
What model of Helle knife is that?
You're in the field. Get yourself a 6" carborundum stone. Two sided. You can use it on your hatchet too. Stropping is for razors. Your little stone is for fish hooks. You do fish, right?
How much metal is lost each time?
This is exactly how I sharpen my knives. That strict style of sharpening on a rwctangular stone never worked for me.
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I've been sharpening my own knives for many years. I've used so many different tools to do this, but I've only ever been able to get a nice edge, not a razors edge. I think the reason is because my knives have a very short edge, not a scandi edge like you are showing us. With the short edge, you really need to maintain the correct angle, and that's difficult when you do it by hand.
I'm really surprised to see you use a swirling motion to sharpen your knives. I've always only seen people go in one direction, either against the edge or with it, if you know what I mean. I actually like your method. I will keep this in mind next time I need to sharpen my blades.
9 years ago I hunted in Namibia…..the tracker/ skinners used cheap little folding knives to skinn all the game we shot….they sharped them on any available coarse stone the found on the ground….the were fast and good….the completely skinned and quartered a zebra in about 45 minutes
What model is your knife?
Helle Sigmund. Thanks for watching!
"having a dull knife is like having a stupid friend.."
be carefull, your thumb finger bro
You are surrounded by plenty of good natural rocks, my friend. Why not use them to sharpen your blade, just like thousands of people around the world successfully do? It is indeed an age-old technique. Actually I use your technique at home. Not in the Outdoors.
Couldn't stop worrying about your thumb there tbh...
When I read "outdoor" I thought you would sharpen a knife with things you find in the nature. Nice video, but I imagine it´s no very different from what you would do indoor.