Why Your Knife Gets Duller When Sharpening

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  • If Your Knife Gets Duller When Sharpening Watch This! How to sharpen a Chefs knife to a pocket knife. I give 3 knife sharpening tips for beginners who are struggling to get a sharp knife. From chefs knives to pocket knives these tips apply to ALL freehand sharpening methods and systems.
    In this video I show how to maintain an angle while sharpening. As well as talk about a simple trick to find what angle may be on your knife.
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    00:00 Intro Does your knife get duller when sharpening?
    00:12 Sharpening tip 1
    02:55 Sharpening tip 2 The rule of thumb!
    05:05 Sharpening tip 3 How to find proper sharpening angle SIMPLE
    06:01 BONUS sharpening tip! The Marker Trick EXPLAINED with close ups.
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    Hi, Im Alex, im a knife maker and RUclipsr, based out of southern Pennsylvania and my youtube channel is Outdoors55. This channel started as an outdoor backpacking channel, but quickly grew into a knife/ knife making channel. Everything I do on my channel is family friendly. I primarily focus on knife / knife making videos but occasionally throw in something different. Thank you for watching!😀
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  • @OUTDOORS55
    @OUTDOORS55  9 месяцев назад +17

    Check out my website where I do mini reviews on knife sharpening products, knives, and knife making equipment⬇
    www.outdoors55.com/shop

    • @alexbr82
      @alexbr82 7 месяцев назад

      Dear Alex, thank you so much for these awesome videos, they taught me how to sharpen knifes!
      Do you have a Patreon account?
      Thanks a lot! 👍

    • @ragemodegaming7962
      @ragemodegaming7962 7 месяцев назад

      Can you do a video using pocket/portable sharpeners? The ones where you draw the blade through a channel to sharpen it, against 2 surfaces at opposing angles (15-20 degrees)

  • @chacehawkins4708
    @chacehawkins4708 Год назад +52

    officially titling you "The Internets Go-To Knife Sharpening Tutor". Best sharpening instructions on the web is found right here yall. Believe me...I've looked...for 15 years.

  • @Tom-Travels
    @Tom-Travels Год назад +28

    Back in 1962, I did a 4H Fair talk on, "How to sharpen a knife." I was 11 years old in the 4th grade. My interest in sharpening knives has never stopped (I'm now 72). Me and my knives have had a great life.

  • @crystalr7602
    @crystalr7602 7 месяцев назад +86

    Wow! Someone who actually clearly explains blade sharpening. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Thanx for the video. It's excellently done and your explanations are crystal clear (no pun intended). Explaining stones a bit too really helps. I've been sharpening for 55 years and you are spot on. Well done! Can't wait to check out your other videos....

    • @keith7046
      @keith7046 7 месяцев назад

      V

    • @keith7046
      @keith7046 7 месяцев назад +1

      Very Impressive. Project farm?

    • @danielregan1853
      @danielregan1853 Месяц назад

      Do you sharpen professionally?

  • @bigdumbanimal23
    @bigdumbanimal23 4 месяца назад +15

    I gave up trying to sharpening knives freehand and bought an electric kitchen knife sharpener. Thanks to your video , now I know why I sucked sharpening freehand. I cheaply bought one of those Amazon aluminum oxide multi-grit stone sets and even 3D printed guides to use. Now, thanks to your clear and excellent instruction I will now purchase your recommended diamond stone and try again!

  • @NeevesKnives
    @NeevesKnives Год назад +30

    ive been teaching the thumb trick for a couple years now in my sharpening videos glad to see someone else finally do it as ive gotten so many comments asking why they never seen it before i let them know i invented it lol

    • @NeverMetTheGuy
      @NeverMetTheGuy Год назад +2

      Dutch Bushcraft does this as all.

    • @polol1683
      @polol1683 Год назад

      Yes Jared 😁✌👍

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Год назад +11

      Ive had it in numerous vidover the years. I hadnt really seen it anywhere else either. At least its a constant in the community that people can agree on😂 👍👍

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool Год назад +5

      You can also hang the spine on your fingernail and use your knuckles. This helps with longer blades for me.
      It’s an old knife grinders trick. It’s how you keep your angle when grinding generally. Until you grind the tip of your knuckle off with 36 grit ceramic belts 😂
      Bam neeves knives

  • @originalhazelgreene
    @originalhazelgreene 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is what the internet was invented for. Accessing knowledge other people are willing to share. Thanks for the illuminating explanations

  • @bellenclark3021
    @bellenclark3021 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks man! I've had some trouble figuring this out. You've sincerely made it clear for me! Thank you very much!

  • @kennethbezanson4266
    @kennethbezanson4266 Год назад +8

    You always do such a great job explaining and demonstrating knife sharpening!

  • @timothym2241
    @timothym2241 2 месяца назад +2

    Best beginner sharpening video I’ve ever seen. Nice clear demonstrations.

  • @Gman1024
    @Gman1024 Год назад +5

    I've been watching your sharpening videos for four or five years now and always find these informative, even though I haven't really started sharpening yet.
    Really fascinating to me.
    Thanks for another goodie.

  • @jeremys.2193
    @jeremys.2193 11 месяцев назад +20

    You are very good at explaining things. I’ve watched a lot of sharpening tutorials, and I think this one is the best.

  • @Psyytrance00
    @Psyytrance00 Год назад

    From all the guides i have seen you are by far the best. It all helped me to improve myself. Thank you !

  • @davidtritsch4532
    @davidtritsch4532 Год назад +1

    You do a great job of teaching by utilizing your verbal instruction with demonstrations. Thank you.

  • @johngilbert974
    @johngilbert974 7 месяцев назад

    Several tips I haven’t heard before - thanks !

  • @zaphirshamma9531
    @zaphirshamma9531 Год назад +1

    I have recently started getting into knife sharpening. You are my favorite guy to watch on RUclips. I bought the Spyderco ceramic stone after watching your video and have been happy.

  • @patrickrobinson2520
    @patrickrobinson2520 Год назад +2

    This is one of your better videos. I really liked the extra details you used to explain each process in full. Great info.

  • @Alex_Vir
    @Alex_Vir 7 месяцев назад

    I love that you gave some numbers for an angle, even if I will never sharpen a knife.

  • @1diggers1
    @1diggers1 Год назад +2

    I totally round it trying to get the knife tip. Thanks for the advice.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Год назад +3

    Well written and clearly presented. The photography just keeps getting better. This will help lots of people get better results.

  • @gregchandler900
    @gregchandler900 8 месяцев назад

    I'm new to knife sharpening and I want you to know this video was a game changer!!! Thanks man!😃😃

  • @a1038954
    @a1038954 5 месяцев назад +1

    The close ups are incredibly helpful to your cause.

  • @fxjames
    @fxjames 9 месяцев назад

    Absolutely brilliant,.so well explained. I sharpen a lots of knives and axes for bushcraft and found this very informative.

  • @1jotun136
    @1jotun136 9 месяцев назад

    Okay, you got me with marking the edge. Clever wizard.

  • @jimmiedisherjr1536
    @jimmiedisherjr1536 Месяц назад

    I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking all the mystery out of free hand sharpening.❤❤❤

  • @THELITTLERIVERNERD
    @THELITTLERIVERNERD 26 дней назад +4

    Watched this video, finally got an edge and immediately cut my finger, so success!

  • @rxotmfrxotmf8208
    @rxotmfrxotmf8208 Год назад

    Thank you for the very instructional video. Much appreciated.

  • @MrFookface
    @MrFookface 3 месяца назад

    Explained by an expert so well that this dummy learned and understood! Thank you from England

  • @MALCHIOR1134
    @MALCHIOR1134 Год назад +6

    I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I made my own leather strop recently and finally managed to get my kitchen knives shaving sharp! Today I sharpened 5 frequently used knives at my friend's house too. :)

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy6546 Год назад +2

    I liked your "rule of thumb" trick. I've been sharpening knives for over a half century and your tip is a good reference for newbies trying to learn the skill... thank you

  • @matthewbarnes7029
    @matthewbarnes7029 Год назад +29

    Very good work sir! The detail, quality and clarity of your demonstration is top notch. I would highly recommend this video to any of my colleagues from beginners to seasoned veterans interested in knife sharpening.

  • @ryanleeharrell
    @ryanleeharrell 3 месяца назад +5

    Thanks, man. Im a prep chef who got excited about the knife world recently and your videos have been helpful. I appreciate it.

  • @Player6576_
    @Player6576_ 2 месяца назад

    thank you! best sharpening video of all the ones i've seen as a beginner

  • @olivermilutinovic749
    @olivermilutinovic749 Год назад

    One of the best sharpening videos. This helped me get a razor edge on a 'problem' pocket knife.

  • @miguelmoreno6534
    @miguelmoreno6534 Год назад +1

    Wow! Short but very informative vid , solves exactly the kind of mistakes I have been making with my knife sharpening. Please keep these awesome knife sharpening vids coming they're very good 👍👍!!

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse 7 месяцев назад

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @kenmuggli4613
    @kenmuggli4613 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You actually know what you are talking about.

  • @HafizurRahman-mw8bp
    @HafizurRahman-mw8bp 3 месяца назад

    You are simply brilliant in tutoring. Finally I understood. Thank-you

  • @brianlocal3
    @brianlocal3 Год назад

    This is the absolute best video I’ve ever seen on sharpening that explains it as simple and concise as this
    I sharpen differently, as I prefer to not use stones on the bench, but I hold more of rod sharpeners in the air, but this is amazing

  • @warwickdennis4114
    @warwickdennis4114 11 месяцев назад

    Your information was spot on, questions I had, you answered them,Thanks

  • @ashcreekAER
    @ashcreekAER 2 месяца назад

    So glad I saw this before purchasing a knife and the first affordable stone I saw on Amazon

  • @panicabyss9735
    @panicabyss9735 Год назад +8

    Very insightful. I cut meat for a living, and I’ve watched your old videos to help out with sharpening my knives. This video is the type I like. I love that you explain too steep vs too shallow. I sometimes have mine too shallow . Thanks for the info. Keep the videos coming!

  • @jdmxxx38
    @jdmxxx38 Месяц назад

    Wonderful vid. Clears up a lot of problems I was having. Thanks

  • @nicholassenterfeit8126
    @nicholassenterfeit8126 Год назад

    You and Neeves Knives have helped me on my sharpening lessons for my blades. So far all has been well. Appreciate it mate :)

  • @tylerd4884
    @tylerd4884 3 месяца назад

    appreciate the tips, big help for stuff that ive been struggling with for years

  • @johnjperricone7856
    @johnjperricone7856 3 месяца назад

    Very helpful tutorial. Extremely detailed and really showed me what I was doing wrong.

  • @AnalogWolf
    @AnalogWolf 5 месяцев назад

    These are really well explained, detailed yet easy to follow instructions. I am getting more and more into cooking and find it hard to sharpen knives with a sharpening stick. I know a stone is the ideal way to go, but I find it a bit intimidating. Watching these videos and seeing some tips and tricks helps, and gives me confidence that I can try (which is the only real way to learn) without severely screwing something up. It'll take a while, but I have the starting points to begin my journey as we all had to when we picked up something for the first time.

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 Год назад +4

    I ve sharpened 50 or so knives since spring 2022 . It’s early 2023 and I feel my sharpening skills have went through the roof thanks to you and Jared’s vids . Heck yeah . I sharpened that crappy axis lock from Walmart everyone says is a good $6 knife which we all know better . It got nowhere near as sharp as a better done steel .

  • @muquietto3764
    @muquietto3764 Год назад

    this video is clear, simple and to the point. it teaches you the basic knowledge in an organized anc precise fashion with actual clear examples. it is excellent and I'm sad it has not as many views as it deserves becasue I've been watching videos on knife sharpening and they're as crappy and overcomplex as they come. half are priming you to sell something and the other half are trying to make sharpening a tool a misterious art. thank you

  • @cynthiamatlock6925
    @cynthiamatlock6925 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you thank you thank you! Genius is sharing your knowledge.

  • @W.Y.W.H.40
    @W.Y.W.H.40 Год назад +2

    I would like to thank you for all of your instructions and videos on how to sharpen knives the right way. There are so many people that claim they can do this, but can't! I am always looking and learning new ways and techniques that improve my skills at sharpening. I love to learn and both my dad and my grandfather taught me how to sharpen knives the right way. Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

  • @jamestyrer6067
    @jamestyrer6067 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the information. Black marking the apex so you can get the manufacturer angle correct is a great idea

  • @MarcesAurelius
    @MarcesAurelius 11 месяцев назад

    thank you, very well explained

  • @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
    @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 4 месяца назад

    This is one of the best videos on sharpening that I have ever seen! I have seen so many RUclips videos on sharpening that my head was spinning. I have three of the best books on sharpening, the ones authored by Leonard Lee, Ron Hock, and Thomas Lie-Nielsen. This video is in the same class. Thanks for the great video!

  • @811stever
    @811stever Год назад

    So good, and easy to understand.
    Thank You!

  • @v3ldr1nn
    @v3ldr1nn Год назад +1

    I've been watching your videos for a few years now, always interesting and clear, keep up the awesome work

  • @twatmunro
    @twatmunro Год назад +2

    Solid tip. I sharpen on whetstones and I get good sharp edges, but I know I'm getting wobble in there. That thumb tip looks really helpful. I like to use the light to find my angle. When the shadow disappears, I know I'm at the right angle for the apex.

  • @Nomad_joey
    @Nomad_joey 11 месяцев назад

    Hands down best sharpening video I've watched. And i watched over 40 videos!

  • @tombrown4683
    @tombrown4683 Год назад

    Always sharing the knowledge on sharpening. Good advice.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Год назад

    Thank you for this video. Great guidance!

  • @markgilmour5757
    @markgilmour5757 Год назад +1

    Thank you for posting another great vid. With you video's and burrfection I have got shaving sharp, but not quite razor sharp. Now I think I understand why.

  • @DconBlueZ
    @DconBlueZ Год назад

    Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer Год назад

    Always great advice Alex
    Thank you

  • @ABDZD
    @ABDZD Год назад +1

    You are a great teacher. Thank you for these videos.

  • @gregoryrichardson4707
    @gregoryrichardson4707 10 месяцев назад

    Just tried this on one I was having this problem with, made a YUGE difference thanks!

  • @johnhaertling9600
    @johnhaertling9600 Год назад

    Best sharpening video I have ever seen, easy to follow, very nicely done sir.

  • @jasoneyre3424
    @jasoneyre3424 Год назад

    “Rule of thumb” brilliant! Thank you

  • @therogers4432
    @therogers4432 Год назад

    Best sharpening videos period -Thanks Alex 😎👍

  • @freedomm323
    @freedomm323 Год назад

    i'm 60 and this is the first explanation I've seen that covers the angle etc.. THANK YOU!

  • @andrewhernandez9674
    @andrewhernandez9674 Год назад

    You make excellent videos for sharpening on a stone. You've gotten very good at this.

  • @mattkarres3321
    @mattkarres3321 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Most informative!

  • @evoxis1058
    @evoxis1058 Год назад

    I appreciate your sharpening tips. Ive been sharpening on stones for about 2 years and im still not great at it. When i get in a slump and cant get a knife sharp i come back to your videos.

  • @professordeb
    @professordeb 2 месяца назад

    I've learned so much about proper sharpening from you...thank you! The black marker technique is a great tip.

  • @bransonbasher6534
    @bransonbasher6534 Год назад

    I've watched a lot of sharpening videos, this is one of the best.

  • @nigelbrown2274
    @nigelbrown2274 5 месяцев назад

    i love your detailed photography/videography.... very informative!!

  • @marius.1337
    @marius.1337 Год назад

    I have put off buying a DMT sharpening stone, but I'll finally do it later this month. Thanks for the video.

  • @TAYLORMCCLUNG
    @TAYLORMCCLUNG Год назад

    Got my new dmt diamond stone and it's awesome. Thanks.

  • @kasuraga
    @kasuraga Месяц назад

    Just got a cheapish set of diamond plates to sharpen some kitchen knives for the first time. Your reference images of what not to do was helpful. I made sure to have a good light so I could periodically check my edge to see if I was maintaining a consistent angle. Knives feel amazing even after a short bit of time. Was able to even work out the little chips my kitchen knife had from years of abuse.

  • @BernWag
    @BernWag 8 дней назад

    Since I have the same Klein tool, I especially appreciate the discussion!

  • @Rotzausmhals
    @Rotzausmhals 8 месяцев назад

    Baught this stones straight from my Beginns how to shapening my knifes. AT first, I was verpasst frustrated but I get More and More Feeling how to handle it. Keep moving on, whatever stone you
    Use. For me, sharpening my "Messer" is the best Meditation. Cheers from Germany

  • @user-tz3qm5nc7n
    @user-tz3qm5nc7n 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you.

  • @jimjr4432
    @jimjr4432 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, I thought I knew, but now I know it didn't and now I do!. Thanks so much.

  • @barrybaldwin5535
    @barrybaldwin5535 4 месяца назад

    I always enjoy your content, partly because you speak in simple, understandable language. I'm 73 & I've been an avid collector, user & maintainer of many different types of cutlery. I've made some of these mistakes in my younger life, but have refined my skills over the decades by, not only sharpening my extensive collection, but that of my family, relatives & friends. I derive great satisfaction from correctly bringing a blade to "hair popping" sharpness. Please continue your excellent content. It will benefit future generations of new inductees to the skill.

  • @jeremynedrow7003
    @jeremynedrow7003 Год назад +2

    Great video and explanation of sharpening and correct form.

  • @welsh21
    @welsh21 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you, very informative.

  • @richardkut3976
    @richardkut3976 Месяц назад

    Thanks, for the Sharpie tip.

  • @paulpugh2480
    @paulpugh2480 4 месяца назад

    Correct tips, thanks.

  • @1959jimbob
    @1959jimbob Год назад

    Thank you for these tips and how-to points. I have a project knife that has been driving me bonkers and until now, I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Thank you again.

  • @joso5554
    @joso5554 8 месяцев назад

    👌👍👍👍
    Excellent advice, easily understandable and applicable for everyone, in a concise and thorough form. A+

  • @danalim9670
    @danalim9670 11 месяцев назад

    Thank You, works great👍

  • @Trapezius8oblique
    @Trapezius8oblique 9 месяцев назад

    Terrific video thanks

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 2 месяца назад

    I lucked out, this is the first video I watched on this subject and it has the detail I needed, with explanations and visuals to clarify everything. Many thanks! Now on to the next one about burrs. . ... Oh, and I subscribed and liked☺️

  • @Ricky-eo5ym
    @Ricky-eo5ym 9 месяцев назад

    Great video thank you

  • @Morpheus1910
    @Morpheus1910 3 месяца назад

    Excellent, extremely educational video. Thank you!

  • @AnubisDaJackal
    @AnubisDaJackal 3 месяца назад

    I self taught many many years ago on the cheap whetstones, didn't know any better at the time. Took me loooong time to figure out and understand how to get a sharp enough edge to shave with too.

  • @EnglishStrippedBare
    @EnglishStrippedBare Месяц назад

    Thank you. Very helpful.

  • @knauerkustom
    @knauerkustom 2 месяца назад

    thanks for the video. good explainng, not too much, just on point! Perfect :)

  • @Hikey711
    @Hikey711 7 месяцев назад

    I watched your video on sharpening a knife with a brick and that’s all I have, and my dads wet stone. Thank you for the tips. I hope I can get better at sharpening.

  • @Shareef2610
    @Shareef2610 27 дней назад

    والله تسلم كلام مهم وشكرا على المعلومات المهمة. شكرا على جهودك

  • @davidq.5488
    @davidq.5488 9 месяцев назад

    Over angling, that's my problem. TY for posting!