As a beginner, and one who just acquired their first quality knife (an ESEE 6)and acquiring the proper tools to care for it, I'm overwhelmed with all of the instructional videos and websites. But, I found your discussion of learning the fundamentals and concepts, stepping out of your comfort zone and being mindful and not being rote to be really inspirational and encouraging. Thank you for a great video.
Inspirational sharpening skills! I've been using stones to sharpen woodworking tools and knives for 30 years and thought I got my edges pretty damned good. Watching a couple of your videos (and subscribing) has reminded me that the is always something new to learn. Thanks!
John, I feel the same. I was looking for an all purpose fixed blade for some time and I've found it with this knife. It's really a no non-sense, well performing knife.
Great video. Learned something about the ESEE 6. I find high quality diamond stones really put a razor edge on all my knives. Arkansas stones also work well for me. Great educational video for those who've never used natural sharpening stones.
The Esee 6 has always been my dream knife which I finally got recently. I just don't get how anyone could complain about the sheath, I think it's a great sheath so why am I going to waste money to get one made when this one works just fine?? People always complain about the sheath, it's always the sheath. I don't know what happened to OKC but I'm definitely going to buy the RTAKII 125th anniversary edition to compliment my Esee 6 out in the woods.
One thing I find quite amazing is how well it shaved after all the cutting. Did you try whittling a hair as well after the use shown in the video? 1095, from what I’ve seen, is usually ok for edge retention. Not terrible, but not like super steels. Curious how edge retention is from your experience with 1095. Thanks for the video!
The stones used are listed in the video. I don't have one particular way that I sharpen... Because what I do and use often changes, I try to list what I use in each video.
Thanks Michael for this great video. A few questions. It looks like you use some kind of lubricant, at least on the medium Spyderco bench stone. Is it oil or water? Also, do you use burr based sharpening to know when you have achieved the new edge or other method ?
Thanks Andreas. Yes, on the medium and ultra fine ceramic stones I'm using honing oil. I'm using it for more then just the reduction of friction. I'm probably going to do a video about that next. To your other question, yes, I do form a burr while sharpening, but I also do quite a bit of stropping, and I'm a little fanatical about the burr being completely removed. (Or at least as much as is possible.)
Thanks Michael for the quick responds, it looks like you are online right now! One more question - you use a 20 degree wedge (I love using wedges too for sharpening) on the primary grind of maybe 5 eps or so. Would the final angle not be 25 eps then?
Andreas, you would think. The angle of the wedge was determined using a business card from (I believe) chefs knives to go, where they had a 15 degree angle and a 20 degree angle shown on the card. I used the 20 because ESEE's are set at 40 from the factory. Maybe the cards angle was off. It's also very possible that I was changing the angle in sharpening not realizing it. It's a technique I've never used before. Either way, after the fact I put the knife into an angle guide and saw it was at 35 inclusive. I'm happy with the 35 inclusive.
How much time do you spend sharpening on say your pn2 In 110v. Or your avg knife. I've never seen someone be so Precise with every movement. And I'm going to try this but I want to know if I'm moving to quick or to slow compared to you.
The time I spend on the stones can very, but if I'm using diamond, it's not too long. If I'm not thinking about it, maybe 45 minutes on something like S110V to go from dull to hair whittling. The stones being used can make a big difference. It also depends on the finish I want and what sharpening technique I use.
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As a beginner, and one who just acquired their first quality knife (an ESEE 6)and acquiring the proper tools to care for it, I'm overwhelmed with all of the instructional videos and websites. But, I found your discussion of learning the fundamentals and concepts, stepping out of your comfort zone and being mindful and not being rote to be really inspirational and encouraging. Thank you for a great video.
Curtis Presley thank you. I’m glad you liked the video.
How are you liking your esee 6 after 3 years?
Inspirational sharpening skills! I've been using stones to sharpen woodworking tools and knives for 30 years and thought I got my edges pretty damned good. Watching a couple of your videos (and subscribing) has reminded me that the is always something new to learn. Thanks!
Richard Pattinson we should never stop learning, my friend. Glad you like what you've seen on the channel.
That is a clean and solid design.
Like the video over lays.
Thank you, Cliff.
Thanks for the review. Ive owned the esee 6 a couple years now .It continues to be my favorite belt knife.
John, I feel the same. I was looking for an all purpose fixed blade for some time and I've found it with this knife. It's really a no non-sense, well performing knife.
Great video. Learned something about the ESEE 6. I find high quality diamond stones really put a razor edge on all my knives. Arkansas stones also work well for me. Great educational video for those who've never used natural sharpening stones.
I'm glad you liked the video, Jeff. I really like diamond stones, and DMT's are great. Well worth the money.
Wonderful video! All I have is my Fallkniven DC4 so I hope that is enough for my Esee 6.
Wow man. Watched this like three times. Liked it. Subbed. Shared it. You have ridiculous skills.
I'm glad you liked the video.
Awesome video, well made knife.
amazing edge on there.
Thank you.
The Esee 6 has always been my dream knife which I finally got recently. I just don't get how anyone could complain about the sheath, I think it's a great sheath so why am I going to waste money to get one made when this one works just fine?? People always complain about the sheath, it's always the sheath. I don't know what happened to OKC but I'm definitely going to buy the RTAKII 125th anniversary edition to compliment my Esee 6 out in the woods.
One thing I find quite amazing is how well it shaved after all the cutting. Did you try whittling a hair as well after the use shown in the video? 1095, from what I’ve seen, is usually ok for edge retention. Not terrible, but not like super steels. Curious how edge retention is from your experience with 1095. Thanks for the video!
Great review...love my 6 as well!
Nice video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on sharpening. What sharpening stones do you use?
The stones used are listed in the video. I don't have one particular way that I sharpen... Because what I do and use often changes, I try to list what I use in each video.
+Michael Christy awesome, thank you!
another great video. I own a 3 and thinking about an esee 4 purchase. I was wondering what you thought about the 4? thanks again.
William I like the 4. If the size works for you, I would say it's a good choice.
Excellent video.... Subscribed
Thanks Michael for this great video. A few questions. It looks like you use some kind of lubricant, at least on the medium Spyderco bench stone. Is it oil or water? Also, do you use burr based sharpening to know when you have achieved the new edge or other method ?
Thanks Andreas. Yes, on the medium and ultra fine ceramic stones I'm using honing oil. I'm using it for more then just the reduction of friction. I'm probably going to do a video about that next.
To your other question, yes, I do form a burr while sharpening, but I also do quite a bit of stropping, and I'm a little fanatical about the burr being completely removed. (Or at least as much as is possible.)
Good review. I have the cm6 and love it.
Thanks Michael for the quick responds, it looks like you are online right now! One more question - you use a 20 degree wedge (I love using wedges too for sharpening) on the primary grind of maybe 5 eps or so. Would the final angle not be 25 eps then?
Andreas, you would think. The angle of the wedge was determined using a business card from (I believe) chefs knives to go, where they had a 15 degree angle and a 20 degree angle shown on the card. I used the 20 because ESEE's are set at 40 from the factory. Maybe the cards angle was off. It's also very possible that I was changing the angle in sharpening not realizing it. It's a technique I've never used before. Either way, after the fact I put the knife into an angle guide and saw it was at 35 inclusive. I'm happy with the 35 inclusive.
What sharpening stone I will used
How much time do you spend sharpening on say your pn2 In 110v. Or your avg knife. I've never seen someone be so Precise with every movement. And I'm going to try this but I want to know if I'm moving to quick or to slow compared to you.
The time I spend on the stones can very, but if I'm using diamond, it's not too long. If I'm not thinking about it, maybe 45 minutes on something like S110V to go from dull to hair whittling. The stones being used can make a big difference. It also depends on the finish I want and what sharpening technique I use.
That's insane wow!
Do you have long hair? If not where do you get them
Hi Dude the wife.
I never understood complaints about the sheath. I think there much better than kydex. Best sheath system out there when you throw in the molle back.
I really like kydex, and would have preferred it, but the sheath for this wasn't bad at all. Absolutely functional.
Would any electric sharpener do the same edge?
I don't know of any electric sharpeners that will give the same results.
mine didn’t come
very sharp. i can’t even carve a stick. sad😢
Wow!
Awesome edge to split that hair!!!
Thank you.