Have Erin into a couple in this design and the weakness was in the stones. They have a very flexible plastic backing that with the slightest pressure allows the stone to snap in half.
These stones are specially designed for sharpening knives like this one. They are very durable, very high quality. More than 4 years have been spent on this one.
Apparently, the f grit is according to fepa f , the European grit scale for stones. Fepa p is for papers, and tbh I'm not certain how that correlates, but I think the f scale number is lower than what we think. Like f1000 is finer than our 1000, id love more knowledge on this
The angle of filing jigs are much smaller, if you lower the angle of this system, you'll hit the 2 clamps. Filling jigs like the one by Aaron Gough have screws to hold the blade down.
If you haven't already, can you make a video which explains why and how of the steel burnishing rods. I see the Chefs do this before the start cooking. Is this a finer edge than honing with stones?
I’m not him but when using a stone you are taking metal off (although obviously a small amount) the rod isn’t made to take off metal but rather to smooth out the edge to make it cut more efficiently. Hope that helps
A cutting oil works best, WD-40 won't work as well as WD stands for water displacement and isn't a honing oil. So yes it makes a difference. Some stones use water.
@@MountainFisher OK, cutting oil works better than WD-40. No argument there. Some (many) stones work better with water. No argument there, either. But is there really some reason to use different honing oils on different stones, such as one kind on a 120-grit stone, and a different kind or weight of oil on a 600-grit or 1200-grit stone? If so, why?
@@censusgary No! Heck, I just use Tap Magic cutting oil for stones for sharpening, for drilling, sawing metal and tapping. You can use kerosene if you want. You can also use barbecue lighter even.
I used to take pride in how sharp I could get most any knife without using a jig of any sort. I will admit that it is much easier to use a sharpening system, even a Lansky with its dinky little stones. That is about the only drawback I see with any of these, the small size of the stones.
@@JohnDoe-zb7dz I understand it is a challenge to understand the difference between shtf preparedness and their pathetic addictions everyday life. Good luck.
The price on the site does not ticking the delivery around the world. The cost of delivery depends on the weight of the parcel. Delivery of sharpeners and stones 25 $
This is absolutely not the case. It's like comparing a Chinese Geely and a BMW car. He has only one thing in common that they are both going. But comfort and quality cannot be compared.
Anyone who graduates into a sharpener like this, most certainly knows how to hand sharpen and understands why repeatability makes for a perfect edge on every blade.
You’re entitled to your opinion and like butt holes, everyone has one. Some stink more than others. 🤷🏻♂️ I have a similar (Asian) sharpener and once the blade is clamped and the angle of the stone is set it is so easy to have a very consistent bevel that’s equal on both sides of the blade. Work smarter. Not harder. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ALL those systems are crap! Starting with Lansky. I sharpen straight razors and use a small slab of granite,( for it's flatness) and have sandpaper from 100 grit up to 50K microns and I simply lay the blade flat against the paper( on the granite) and rub it back and forth and then progressively go up the grits. Trivia: The spine on a straight razor is the gauge for the edge. So I do the same with knives- 5 minutes and they will shave you. 3 things: 1) You need to decide how sharp YOUR knife needs to be. 2) As SOON as you start cutting with your blade, it begins to dull. 3) Cutting paper will dull the fastest, cutting meat the least.
When he's on camera, I can't shake the impression someone has overdubbed his actual voice. Great info!
Looks like a great sharpener!
Great video and review, thank you, Walter!
Have Erin into a couple in this design and the weakness was in the stones. They have a very flexible plastic backing that with the slightest pressure allows the stone to snap in half.
These stones are specially designed for sharpening knives like this one. They are very durable, very high quality. More than 4 years have been spent on this one.
It would be cool if they made rectangular file inserts for the tool so you could do your bevels as well on a knife blank
There's a review on the hapstone v6 precision knife sharpener. The dude is using a sword for sharpening and it works.
Apparently, the f grit is according to fepa f , the European grit scale for stones. Fepa p is for papers, and tbh I'm not certain how that correlates, but I think the f scale number is lower than what we think. Like f1000 is finer than our 1000, id love more knowledge on this
seems like an improved mechanism on the old Lansky sharpener... looks good.
Would these types of sharpeners be able to be used as a filing jig for bevels?
come on now... 😂
@@tarts9767 where we going? 🤣
The angle of filing jigs are much smaller, if you lower the angle of this system, you'll hit the 2 clamps. Filling jigs like the one by Aaron Gough have screws to hold the blade down.
It will takes you months to bevel one side lmao
I wonder who was first- Kazak or KosiM. I have a Kazak Pro- the best sharpener I have ever use.
If you haven't already, can you make a video which explains why and how of the steel burnishing rods. I see the Chefs do this before the start cooking. Is this a finer edge than honing with stones?
I’m not him but when using a stone you are taking metal off (although obviously a small amount) the rod isn’t made to take off metal but rather to smooth out the edge to make it cut more efficiently. Hope that helps
Nicely done. Will stick with my Lansky. Been good for me for 30 years. Haha
Thanks Walter. Do you see anyway to rig this up to sharpen 12” planer blades? Curious!
Where can you purchase one?
What are a few of the other competitor systems that you refer to?
What I notice when sharpening in this video is the flex you can see. I believe he is not even putting that much pressure on the stone when sharpening.
Thank you Walter, is this système OK for small knives please ? Good morning from France 😉
He says yes if you watch the video
Looks Sharp!
Different oils for different stones? Does it really matter what kind of oil you use on a whetstone?
A cutting oil works best, WD-40 won't work as well as WD stands for water displacement and isn't a honing oil. So yes it makes a difference. Some stones use water.
@@MountainFisher OK, cutting oil works better than WD-40. No argument there. Some (many) stones work better with water. No argument there, either. But is there really some reason to use different honing oils on different stones, such as one kind on a 120-grit stone, and a different kind or weight of oil on a 600-grit or 1200-grit stone? If so, why?
@@censusgary No! Heck, I just use Tap Magic cutting oil for stones for sharpening, for drilling, sawing metal and tapping. You can use kerosene if you want. You can also use barbecue lighter even.
KosiM oil is specially formulated for stones working with oil. In industry. VD 40 no
@@TheKossim looks great. Are you From a country om Europe ?
Regards Max From Denmark.
I used to take pride in how sharp I could get most any knife without using a jig of any sort. I will admit that it is much easier to use a sharpening system, even a Lansky with its dinky little stones. That is about the only drawback I see with any of these, the small size of the stones.
This product is really well-thought-out in engineering terms I really like the design
doesn't do much good in SHTF or outback.
I'll stay with my stone, water.
@@graphguy then you might as well get rid of all your modern amenities
@@JohnDoe-zb7dz I understand it is a challenge to understand the difference between shtf preparedness and their pathetic addictions everyday life. Good luck.
Nice
Another great video
That sharpener is not even on their web site. Just a smaller $31 one that is similar.
It is on their site.
Available for sale. Write to support. Or select the swivel sharpener.
The price on the site does not ticking the delivery around the world. The cost of delivery depends on the weight of the parcel. Delivery of sharpeners and stones 25 $
@Primedragoon We have been on the market for 5 years. We are only now starting to actively sell to other countries.
Review the Ken Onion Worksharp
5:37 get some sleep buddy...
Ooo I'm so early! Nice.
You can get a similar one on ebay for $20.. It's not as good, but it's still the same style, and does work... I think it even uses the same stones.
This is absolutely not the case. It's like comparing a Chinese Geely and a BMW car. He has only one thing in common that they are both going. But comfort and quality cannot be compared.
"Changing stones takes virtually no time at all."....#timestandsstill🤔
#1 😁
Spend some more money and get a TSPROF KADET instead.
I guess it's double the money, but four times the finish/quality...
This is very far from the truth. :-)
The KosiM sharpener costs $ 173 with worldwide shipping. The same materials. Higher accuracy.
People need to learn how to sharpen free hand.
This takes the human variability out of hand sharpening and you end up with a sharper edge.
Anyone who graduates into a sharpener like this, most certainly knows how to hand sharpen and understands why repeatability makes for a perfect edge on every blade.
You’re entitled to your opinion and like butt holes, everyone has one. Some stink more than others. 🤷🏻♂️
I have a similar (Asian) sharpener and once the blade is clamped and the angle of the stone is set it is so easy to have a very consistent bevel that’s equal on both sides of the blade.
Work smarter. Not harder. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@whitexeno Any half decent free hand sharpener can do the same as one of these systems, take a fraction of the time, and be significantly cheaper.
@@bctruck Nah
Completely useless for knife makers.
ALL those systems are crap! Starting with Lansky.
I sharpen straight razors and use a small slab of granite,( for it's flatness) and have sandpaper from 100 grit up to 50K microns and I simply lay the blade flat against the paper( on the granite) and rub it back and forth and then progressively go up the grits. Trivia: The spine on a straight razor is the gauge for the edge.
So I do the same with knives- 5 minutes and they will shave you.
3 things: 1) You need to decide how sharp YOUR knife needs to be. 2) As SOON as you start cutting with your blade, it begins to dull. 3) Cutting paper will dull the fastest, cutting meat the least.