Hey, the knife looks like it was clamped parallel to the straight portion of the secondary bevel. If you draw a line from the tip to the Ricasso the bevel will be more uniform in width. (On some blades the tip end flairs out wider). This might not be an issue for short length knives. Great job on the video. 😎👍
I have this knife and it is so unique feeling. The blade feels like glass, and the edge feels so rough. Saying its like a chainsaw is very accurate. It doesn't like cutting paper or shaving, but when I use it on carboard it feels like it pulls itself in like a saw more than a knife. Really cool stuff
Yeah super interesting steel. I found when using low grit the burr and apex seemed to chip on me but going up in grit man it is some aggressive stuff. All those carbides. The rex121 I tested the edge on months ago just wouldn’t die.
I have had some "trouble" sharpening 121. It doesn't get super sharp, and it feels like a chainsaw. I think I just have to accept that it isn't like other steels. The fine edge goes away almost immediately, but the working edge lasts forever. It doesn't like to cut paper like most of us do to test our knives and I think it is just the chainsaw like edge from all the carbides.
Currently trying to save for the g10 model, im 120 bucks shy atm but am excited to put it in the tsprpf i was able to do my sandrin tungsten carbide so this shouldn't be too bad
It’s very prone to micro chipping, I tried to see if mine would scratch glass and had micro chipping right away 🤷♂️ trust me I was bummed about it, I was really gentle too!
Guys, if you see damage on your edge from TRYING TO SCRATCH GLASS, do not tell people the steel is "prone to chipping". This is the hardest, most carbide rich steel any of us have ever seen, but I bet it performs and behaves amazingly if your not doing things no knife should be able to do. Granted it's your knife, if you want to see what it can do that's rad. But be aware people will latch onto your words and repeat them.
THANKS, I enjoy sharpening vids, sometimes I learn something sometimes it's just watching someone else do something I enjoy doin. I did wanna see what I was in for with REX121. 👍👍🔪
@@KnifeNinjaEDC I went from D2 that I could dull in a day to Maxamet that holds a working edge for months. Yeah, it's not easy to sharpen but I'm learning.
hey Tony :) did you find it chippy? i was struggling with this knife, using cbn plates, diamond plates and metal bonded diamonds too. its really sensitive to pressure. even with the lightest pressure on the stone caused small chips on my edge, i had to restart / fix those again and again. im curious what do you think (and please let me know what kind of stones you were using on this one :)
I’m still figuring this one out. Burr felt weird so I’ll be redoing it. The northern knifeworks stinger in rex121 acted much more normal. But this damn steel has like 24% carbides. But I’ll make an update video as I keep trying. I am happy with the edge but I feel like I can do better Also for this video and most work I use Hapstone metallic bonded cbn
I hear people say not to slide the stone off the tip of blade, to stop and lift when tip is at middle of stone. Does this matter when using that machine?
It’s all a means to the same end. To keep from rounding off the sharp tip. Once your muscle memory gets better you can be a little less.. careful if that’s the right word but it’s a good rule of thumb to not let more than half of your stone go past the tip while at that end
I appreciate that! I try to keep it short and simple. If there’s anything you want to chat about as far as sharpening or anything feel free to reach out. My IG account if you have it is at KnifeNinjaEDC
Yea, my precision adjust just leaves me with a shitty chippt edge.. just ordered a new stone holder for it and about to snag some cbn stones... Im determined to get this lil fucker sharp😂
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Hey, the knife looks like it was clamped parallel to the straight portion of the secondary bevel. If you draw a line from the tip to the Ricasso the bevel will be more uniform in width.
(On some blades the tip end flairs out wider). This might not be an issue for short length knives. Great job on the video. 😎👍
I have this knife and it is so unique feeling. The blade feels like glass, and the edge feels so rough. Saying its like a chainsaw is very accurate. It doesn't like cutting paper or shaving, but when I use it on carboard it feels like it pulls itself in like a saw more than a knife. Really cool stuff
Yeah super interesting steel. I found when using low grit the burr and apex seemed to chip on me but going up in grit man it is some aggressive stuff. All those carbides. The rex121 I tested the edge on months ago just wouldn’t die.
I have had some "trouble" sharpening 121. It doesn't get super sharp, and it feels like a chainsaw. I think I just have to accept that it isn't like other steels. The fine edge goes away almost immediately, but the working edge lasts forever. It doesn't like to cut paper like most of us do to test our knives and I think it is just the chainsaw like edge from all the carbides.
Appreciate your full sharpening videos.
I’m glad some folks like it. I know I’ve been asked a bunch and I should put more of them up.
How wide are those stones your using? I usually use the venev 4x0.6
@@StoneHands25 6x1
Currently trying to save for the g10 model, im 120 bucks shy atm but am excited to put it in the tsprpf i was able to do my sandrin tungsten carbide so this shouldn't be too bad
That thing came laser sharp.. could have used the hell of it before that was needed
No not really.
Given the steel, the factory edge might last a year or more, depending on usage, in any case, more than any other steel!
It’s very prone to micro chipping, I tried to see if mine would scratch glass and had micro chipping right away 🤷♂️ trust me I was bummed about it, I was really gentle too!
Guys, if you see damage on your edge from TRYING TO SCRATCH GLASS, do not tell people the steel is "prone to chipping". This is the hardest, most carbide rich steel any of us have ever seen, but I bet it performs and behaves amazingly if your not doing things no knife should be able to do.
Granted it's your knife, if you want to see what it can do that's rad. But be aware people will latch onto your words and repeat them.
THANKS, I enjoy sharpening vids, sometimes I learn something sometimes it's just watching someone else do something I enjoy doin.
I did wanna see what I was in for with REX121. 👍👍🔪
My Maxamet Sage is my EDC. Wish I could sharpen to your level.
Maxamet lasts about as long and is a bear to sharpen. Used properly they last forever!
@@KnifeNinjaEDC I went from D2 that I could dull in a day to Maxamet that holds a working edge for months. Yeah, it's not easy to sharpen but I'm learning.
Spyderco's are typically at 17 degrees.
hey Tony :) did you find it chippy? i was struggling with this knife, using cbn plates, diamond plates and metal bonded diamonds too. its really sensitive to pressure. even with the lightest pressure on the stone caused small chips on my edge, i had to restart / fix those again and again. im curious what do you think (and please let me know what kind of stones you were using on this one :)
I’m still figuring this one out. Burr felt weird so I’ll be redoing it. The northern knifeworks stinger in rex121 acted much more normal. But this damn steel has like 24% carbides. But I’ll make an update video as I keep trying. I am happy with the edge but I feel like I can do better
Also for this video and most work
I use Hapstone metallic bonded cbn
I hear people say not to slide the stone off the tip of blade, to stop and lift when tip is at middle of stone. Does this matter when using that machine?
It’s all a means to the same end. To keep from rounding off the sharp tip. Once your muscle memory gets better you can be a little less.. careful if that’s the right word but it’s a good rule of thumb to not let more than half of your stone go past the tip while at that end
Actually, there’s nothing wrong with your videography! I need to learn to sharpen, and your video helps!
I appreciate that! I try to keep it short and simple. If there’s anything you want to chat about as far as sharpening or anything feel free to reach out. My IG account if you have it is at KnifeNinjaEDC
What is the sharpening system you are using in this video?
Tsprof k03
@@KnifeNinjaEDC thanks...👊
Would’ve been cooler to use it until it went dull, then sharpen it, then re use .. could’ve made more videos from it
It’s not my knife
What sharpener is that
TSPROF Hunter K03
@@imiszasz2442 thanks
K03 as he said. Also got the extended angle thing and using the center clamp thing
Yea, my precision adjust just leaves me with a shitty chippt edge.. just ordered a new stone holder for it and about to snag some cbn stones... Im determined to get this lil fucker sharp😂
Try a second sharpening. The burr was more complete for me
@@KnifeNinjaEDC It was a lot more successful with CBN's. Took it to 800grit venev and 2 micron strop. She'll slice free hanging paper towels
@@shaggy_e210 good abrasives 👍👍👍
Is it dull to start with? If you dont show before and after, who cares?
@@frankwhite2132 you cared enough to comment ❤️ and thank you 💋