I was a sewing machine mechanic for 57 years. Parts that had thread passing over them at high speed needed to be highly polished. We used a soft fabric rotary buff and tripoli buff lustre. I have always been a mad fisherman. I sharpen my blades on a belt sander and finish them on the cloth buff. Thanks for this segment. Getting blades sharp is a skill and it needs to be learned from someone who knows how to do it. Thanks again Ron.
I use to cut meat for a living in the "Beef" industry, and a dull knife always meant a very sore hand. We would always use the belt sander at the beginning of the day & move to our "Steels" through out the day. Thank you for sharing these tips because you more then defiantly helped many, not get a very sore hand or get picked on for having a dull edge!! Thanks again.
I always enjoy different methods of sharpening videos. I have been a wood carver for many years. As a result, I have nearly every sharpener in existence. Many wood species are very hard. One of the most challenging for me was Red Cedar. Not only is it a hard wood but the grain runs in different directions. Thus, I have to 'buff up' the blade often. What I use most now is a length of 1x4. I shaped a handle end and stapled a section of sandpaper to the board. Usually, I get by with 600 grit on one side and 1200 grit on the other side. But over time I have several with different grit. This method works for me, it's an easy grab, a couple of strokes and I'm back in business. One other thing I might mention is there is a tendency to get the blade too sharp. A really thin edge is really sharp, but it can also be brittle and chip the edge. Thx again for sharing.
This is the second knife sharpening video. I have seen both videos they are good. I bought this setup and paid $92.00 us dlls. This is the price of a good knife. I’m excited to try it. Thank you.
I have never been a big fan of using a power tool to sharpen any blade. You have it working for you, but for anyone without your experience, they will try it and probably wind up cussing you out and burning the edges off their blades. You are 100% right about the angle. Even those carbide sharpening tools have their place for quickly bringing a really dull blade ( like steak knives, due to being used against ceramic plates ). My next step is using a diamond stone after re-shaping the blade on the carbide if needed. A few swipes on a steel will make a steak knife razor-sharp for little effort, good enough for a blade that has to take that kind of beating. Kitchen knives and shop blades need to be as sharp as they can, so I put more time and effort into them. After the diamond, I will use a tool I made from 2 four-inch pinch clamps, springs, and a piece of 1/2 inch flat glass. The clamps and springs are for holding wet-dry sandpaper tightly over the glass. After the diamond, I put 800 paper on my sharpener with a few drops of vegetable oil. 1000 paper next, then usually finish with 1200. I did a shop knife by working up to 3000 grit and had a blade so sharp I didn't feel it cut me, ( 5 STITCHES WORTH!! ) Nothing has to be that sharp, so 1200 grit is plenty for me now.
One of my favorite UA-camr! Travels around the world with his family, making friends with everyone! You’re one friendly guy! Someday when I have a lot of subscribers like you, I’d like to travel around the world too!
I use two broken glass, window pains. I overlap them to get an angle by drawing the edge down between the overlap inside corners. It's not perfect but, it works quickly.
“Don’t let anyone else sharpen your knife”. Yes sir, ABSOLUTELY right. That’s the first thing I teach youngsters. If you look at my knife blades they appear a little lop sided because of the way I hold them on a stone. I TRY to make them even but they never are. I can shave with my blades as you can but if I touch up your blade it will likely dull it and it will take you longer to get it back to the way you like it and vice versa. I also use the shave test. That’s how I know when the blade is sharp. Great video!
Rob, thank you from the bottom of my heart for that public service teaching moment. NOTHING infuriates me more than being asked to clean a deer, fish or hog for someone and them giving me a dull knife to do it if I don’t have one of mine on me. A dull knife will get you hurt faster than anything. What a great job you’re doing. I’ve watched you from the early TV days and to see how your channel has evolved is wonderful. Your faith and beliefs have led you to this great platform and from one follower to another, thank you for advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ my brother.
Hi Robert after watching your video which was great reminded me of my woodworking teacher at school that’s going back about 50 years ago he showed the class how to sharpen a planning blade and he always said to test if it’s sharp he would shave the hair on his arm he told us that was the ultimate test that you had sharpened it correctly. Al the best Jon western australia
You can tell Robert has young children in the house without seeing or hearing them. At 03:30 he is counting his strokes out loud so children learn with him. Good job Robert because I was counting along with you. Stay safe and healthy.
I couldn't think of another tool I needed from Harbor fright. Then I watch your video Robert. I now have a reason to get a table sander. So cool Thanks
For newer people who might not be as good with holding an angle on a belt sander. I recommend the work sharp knife sharpener. It's a belt sander with angle guide that is adjustable for different knifes and tools.
This was right on time. I needed to sharpen my DMFD Woods n Water and my Bone n Fillet and I was gonna send it back to the store. I kno you’ve made a video like this before, some 5 years or so ago as well. Again, this was right on time and I’m gonna try this myself instead of waiting on Silver Stag to receive it then, send it back.
I still use 2 - 30" belt sanders like you use. One sand and one leather belt. My knives are always razors. And its fast. Love it. And I have been using my window for years. Love this channel!
brother you are my favorite youtuber and the main reason is you are one of the only youtubers I watch that always puts god first and i hope you continue to do so like you say take care god bless i am gone.
I have been using the belt sander since you made a similar video a couple years ago. I sharpen everyone’s knives and they think I’m a hero. So simple and effective. I use 220, 600, then leather. Works great.
I mean he was already involved with a TV show before this. He was smart and adapted his medium when he saw the future of how people digest media. I am not taking anything away from Robert at all, but he was already involved in the business.
I've used all kinds of different stones to sharpen knives, plane irons, and chisels. But my 'go to' for knives is a cheap (Walmart) reddish Arkansas stone. Always been able to put a razors edge on just about any knife with one. With a good edge on my little pocket knife I can skin a deer pretty darn fast, as fast as anyone with a big fancy knife. The one knife I do not like to have to put an edge on is a Buck knife, darn things are a pain because of the hardness of the steel. The hardest knife I ever put an edge on was a 'Buck Master'. Keep the videos coming, love em.
Watched a video of you about a year ago using a belt sander at camp. Bought one soon after will never go back to a stone. Incredible how sharp it makes my knives. Thank you for the videos love every minute.
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Great trick I’ve used forever and works great. A ceramic coffee mug. The bottom edge is not coated with porcelain, flip cup over and give knife a few swipes both sides. Gets it really sharp. Then flip mug over and give knife a few swipes on the finished drinking edge. Great hack. Coffee mug or even soup bowl. Works great Everytime
Wow. I already had the HF sander and ordered the belt kit. Sharpest my knives have ever been. I’ve been sharpening knives for 50 years and this is the best by far.
I am right handed and my wife sleeps to my left. She made me stop shaving my arms when sharpening because she says it feels like rubbing up against a scrub brush at night.
After years of being a cook and a chef and sharpening my knives its so cool that with just my ear I can hear how sharp your knives are, the sound of the blade sliding across the stone is a great indicator of how well your taking on an edge. Listen next time you sharpen your knives guys and gals 👌🏽
You are correct sir, if you use the edge of a car window and your leather boot or belt you can keep a knife with good metal in it sharp. Forget trying to keep a cheap knife sharp. This is where 95% of the people screw up to start with. It’s like sharpening a wet turd and expecting it to cut, it won’t even cut shit!
I’m 80 and I have a wet stone. I can’t have a belt system or I would. I think the stone is the best for me. All of my knives are sharp. You are right a dull blade will cut you. Love you channel.
Hey Robert, you are amazing, the reason why I got my first boat was you, my wife and my girls are having a amazing memoris and times here in NY, keep on going, don't tell God how big your struggles are, tell your struggles how big is God
My wife knows when I’ve been sharpening my knives when she looks at my left arm And bottom raw unglazed portion of a ceramic coffee cup works well to maintain edge in a pinch
One thing I have learned to do over the years is take an everyday ceramic coffee mug and turn it upside down wet the dull part of the bottom and use it like a sharpening stone. This works with just a few passes after you have gotten your knife as sharp as you can. Trust me it works.
Yup, Been using that method for years . any ceramic bottom that is nice and smooth.. It leaves a bit of gray metal, but most wipes off easily. wet or dry. it works if you're away from sharpening tools.
Yeh, sat outside my bosses office, sharpening my pocket knife on the bottom of my mug (for sharpening my pencils honest ! ) always gave me a bit of "office cred"
Mr Robert, my grandpa always told me, dont ever let your knife get so dull that you have to use a coarse stone to bring it back. He always sharpened his knives every day and only needed a piece of leather. I.e. boot strap or his belt or any piece of smooth leather handy. Thanks for sharing. God bless sir. Keep cranking them out.
I worked as a sparky in a local freezing works. Electricity was not all I played with as the butchers showed me how to sharpen my knives. I have a knife magnet mounted on my kitchen wall with all my razors hanging up. Thanks for the video.
Don't want to steal your thunder brother, just add to it. Belt sharpeners are the BOMB!! I've had a Work Sharp knife sharpener for years! I love it!! Better than anything I've ever used in my whole life! (Almost 50 years 😉) m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200615233_200615233?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&Google_LIA&Power%20Tools%20%3E%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Accessories%20%3E%20Blade%20Sharpeners&Work%20Sharp&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyJOBBhDCARIsAJG2h5c-zS6oiasTEqEOrqIwyGCYcYgO5p1pCl5q_mkISngb-S7zatQcpjUaAlK9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
My Dad was my scoutmaster and he used a similar item. He reversed a stoneware plate or bowl and used the un-glazed bottom ring. Mom didn't like it too much when some of them started to wobble a bit though. ;-)
Big ten four on th Lansky! Jus recently got a Worksharp E5, lookin forward to tryin it out...I used stones fer long many decades, cookin professionally, an kept my knives (an eventually everbody elses) razor sharp...Lansky sys is very nice fer easy repeatability of angle, an variety of stones available, been really happy...ever since cub scouts, boy scouts, special forces, been sharpenin friends, neighbors, coworkers, an family's edged devices... Worksharp oughtta save me a buncha my Precious time that I have left on th clock, way I sees it...
hi bud, im a straight razor shaver and am used to honing and stropping, but what you did with your knives is amazing, you cant beat a piece of leather thanku iv learnt something from you, from mike in the uk.
Great video Mob !! Over the years I guess I[ve used just about all those you show except the belt sander . Depending upon what I'm sharpening and what its going to be used for always seems to determine the " how " ! Chain saw teeth get fine files . Axes, machetes, sickles and scythes always started with a file ( or files ) then a coarse stone . My knives always see tri-grit bench stones like yours ( although I have a 6" hard arkansas bench I use ) and WD40 as honing oil . I used to use a hard cloth wheel with jeweler's rouge at one time as well . One tnhing I've learned; you can feel when the edge is getting clean and sharp on the stone by how smooth it glides . And I keep a ceramic rod handly in my kitchen for touch ups !! Thanks for sharing your tips !!
Hey Robert great Job on having different content!! I appreciate you doing this and showing everyone, i truly enjoy how to sharpen knives as I started a small collection and you have given me lots of great ideas.
I use a piece of tungsten/ welding rod. Most welders or TIG Welders know what Im talkin about. Rob, my family and I love your Vids... keep them coming brother. Much Love, and God Bless. Matt Maples from Louisiana by way of Chobee..
I have a "Belt Sander like yours and now I'm going to search for the leather belt ( I made Leather boards for fine-tuning my everyday knives) however, I'm glad I watched your presentation for sharpening and will give my belt sander a "new job"( it used to sharpen a lawnmower blade and some garden tools)
I am more of a moose and elk man, but I sure appreciated the video. When I field dress a moose to load on three pack horses, I usually sharpen my knife three times. The knife and my hand are getting slippery towards the end and at 40 below your hand can slip easily. I have used the round diamond sharpener with a brass handle, it worked, but it was best to dip it in hot water and detergent to keep it from plugging up on jobs like a moose. I often cook for social gatherings and when I pick up a knife at someone's house, I am shocked at the condition of the knives. I have given many sharpening lessons, but I appreciate your demonstration on the belt-sander. I assume the leather belt is similar to the ones the old-time barbers used to have strapped to their barber chairs. They could put an edge on a razor too. I sharpen my kitchen knives after every use: I become livid when someone has used one against a ceramic plate. I am an oldman, so it's ok.
I have been using the Spiderco tri-angle sharpner, like you since the early 1980's. I take it to family and friends homes to rework their knives! Can't stand a dull knife.
Hey Rob , good tips , now my Dad taught me he cut hair for 35 years and sharpened his scissors at home every night in our garage with everything else from razor blades , saw blades ,and all our kitchen knives he used a wet stone and his secret weapon was a bit of saliva as the lubricant oh on occasion he did use jewlers files I’m a retired Woodworker and I sharpen all my tools as well I used everything I had available from belt sanders ,wet stones ,diamond sharpeners and a smooth concrete surface consistency is the key on the angle
I have used the 2 cardboard wheels on an electric motor for years with great success., very quick process. One wheel sharpens and one wheel hones & polishes. Pretty economical setup also. Thanks for all of your great vids and being a Godly man!
I learned this belt sander technique from you years ago on a deer camp video! It works sooo good! I keep it set up on my back porch all the time and it only takes about 1 minute to sharpen the heck out of any knife! Thanks bro!
Had to wait awhile for the Harbor Freight belt sander and belts but they have arrived. Next day or so, I'll set it up and take all my knives to the shop. Going to do my draw knives too.
I use belt sander if I have alot of knives to do but if I only have 4 or 5 to sharpen I use Shapton glass Japanese wet stones. They are soooooooo nice to use. Keep on keepin on...
I LOVE your videos. I am 8 years old. I have been watching them for about 6 months. I especially liked the video where you went to Lake Michigan. I live in Wisconsin and the first time I was on Lake Michigan I caught a 20 pound steelhead! I hope to catch a few Kings this upcoming summer.
I need to UP my knife game!!! Thx Rob, just wanted to say Love you man. Your videos changed my life and I've been watching for years. Me and my kids wait for you videos. Finally ordered the Multi-pack of Everglades and let me tell you brother, I almost put it on my cereal. That Cactus Dust is the Bees Knees. We had T-Bone, Snakehead, Lobster and shrimp last night. Man I wish I could hit the Ranch with you and if you ever Come to Ohio look me up and I'll take you to my neck of the woods.
Hey Rob, great video by the way! I've done every way you can think of. The best that works for is 120 to 3000 grit sandpaper. I use my fingers and sandpaper, i feel i get a better feel of my blade that way. Then, i go to my leather strap. My pa showed me the old school way. Any who, great job! Thanks for your video and helping ppl get the best performance out of the blades.
Unfortunately I disagree with some of these techniques, when working with a sharpening stone you should be refining it until you polish off the wire edge, not a set amount of strokes like 5
@@taylorbokshowan5713 What's the best way to maintain angle? I use Lansky system which clamps blade then rod goes thru clamp . Not bad but I wouldn't say I get razor results in minutes . I do like the 1" belt sander .
@@hutch36xx muscle memory on a stone getting progressively finer. I was just saying in the video he doesn't do a good job of maintaining angle and that pad is also allowing the stone to rock
Hey Robert, Awesome Video. My dad only used the whetstone method. He tried teaching me, but I never got the hang of it. For a long time, I just used those cruddy 3-step kitchen sharpeners. I figured at the time that they were "sharp enough", until a buddy of mine introduced me to the belt sander method a few years ago. I typically do 220, 800, then Leather belt + green jeweler's buffing compound. They come out razor sharp. I touch them up with my kitchen diamond honing rods (or steel as you put it).
That's a lot of great sharpening advice! As long as you like ruining knives. There's so much useless info that it almost covers up the outright *harmful* info. Never, ever use a belt sander like that. At all, really, but ffs took have to keep the metal cool or you screw up the temper and ruin the knife.
Good video. I like the belt sander idea and look forward to using it. For work, I've tried just about every manual sharpener I could find in San Diego. For about $10 at Walmart, in the kitchen knife section is a sharpener with a white plastic handle with a blue plastic strap that goes over the back of your hand... I can't remember the name brand right now... It might start with an "A"... It's got two stones at the end that form a "V". Like you demonstrated, hold your knife on a steady surface and pull the sharpener over the cutting edge as it's facing up. Fast and effective. The bonus tip with this sharpener is, when the sharpening stones wear down you can remove the 2 or 3 screws that hold the two piece white plastic handle together, giving you access to the stones and flip the stones 180 degrees giving you a brand new tool. If you're going to go with an electric sharpener, you're probably going to have to lay down a couple hindered dollars, or so. Bed, Bath and Beyond have 2 or 3 ranging from about $80 to $150, if I'm remembering correctly. I'll take the $10 plastic one from Walmart over all of BB&B electric ones. I have used a palm sander to un-dull knives before, in a pinch.
I have been using a harbor freight belt sander similar to yours for years now, one with the 1" belt and the 6" disc sander on the side also (2 in 1). I ordered the belt kit for blade sharpening and have sharpened my knife sets, a couple dozen knives, dozens of times over the years and am still using the same belts. The leather strop belt is a must have. If you use the steel regularly you only need to use the sander occasionally or when you need to repair damage. Like you said, with very little effort you can get your knives to shave quality sharpness, even cheap knives though the edge doesn't last long on the cheap ones. Love your vids, keep up the good work.
IV always hand sharpened. My papaw taught me as a young boy. Still to this day I have the knife (yellow handle 3 bladed case xx) that he taught me on and I still do it by hand. But I also found a set of croc sticks by Lansky. They have the 20°and 25° holes in a wood block and they keep the same angle. Very easy to use. It keeps a great edge on a knife. But those and a diamond stone. But thanks stay safe. God bless you and your family,and God bless America!
For "non-special-knifes" (daily kitchen knife) I use the steel, for special knifes I use wet-stones with the leather and diamond-dust at the end. It's a pleasure to work with a really sharp knife, much more than with the ordenary kitchen knife! ;-) Thanks a lot for your top videos. It is always exciting to watch. Especially the lovely and sweet daughters are always a feast for the eyes. Congratulation to your harmonious family!
More tricks of the trade from Rob, every episode learn something new from ya... I've seen you sharpen knives on the edge of a window when ya have been out on a hunt or whatever... life sharpening truly is an artform... liking the other vids besides always out on an actual hunt or fish or hipped up chasing the next kill.. these latest videos are just as much part of the hunt in the preparation or the aftermath either skinning or cooking or whatever.. thx for sharing these tips
We used to have a local butcher that you could take your knives to, and in his slack time, he would sharpen them for you. He’s gone now, given way to supermarkets, sure do miss him. I have a similar object to the one you first used. Not ideal but passable, I do agree a dull or blunt knife you are more likely to get hurt than with a sharp one. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Hey Robert you doing well,I love fishing love to see people fishing whether in real life or on UA-cam, when you catch I feels good, love the tips excitement and praying as the day ends I watches many fishing channels;just continue
Thank you so much for some really really helpful tips!! The best in a long long time... I thought I had tried out all the ways to sharpen knives but the belt sander way is by far the best way... money wise, time wise and all... Really enjoyed your video and tips, thank you so much.. Please, I know you are wearing vision glasses, but make sure you wear safety ones as well... might save your eyes one day! God bless, all the best friend and stay safe out there!
You know what I never new there was such a thing or have I ever seen anyone use one before. But your 30” belt sander looks like an excellent tool to buy and I’ll be buying one right now. Never seen using a window before so when it warms up I’ll give that a try also. Thanks for the great video!
In Latin America and Mediterranean Europe there are actually "knife sharpening" experts that come by regularly the streets of any town and sharpen for everyone. Great service!!
I invested in the Edge Pro Apex a bunch of years ago, along with some aftermarket polishing stones for it up to 5k. That combined with leather strop with compound I can get scary sharp blades with consistent edge angle pretty easily. I use the stop to finish and maintain / prolong edge life. \ One thing about using a belt sander to sharpen is that since it has a bit of give it will actually put a convex edge on your blade, this is not a bad thing in fact many people consider convex edges superior, but using a stone puts a regular v-beveled edge so if you go to re-sharpen the convex edge on a stone you will have to work harder / remove more metal to re-profile the bevel.
I was a sewing machine mechanic for 57 years. Parts that had thread passing over them at high speed needed to be highly polished. We used a soft fabric rotary buff and tripoli buff lustre. I have always been a mad fisherman. I sharpen my blades on a belt sander and finish them on the cloth buff. Thanks for this segment. Getting blades sharp is a skill and it needs to be learned from someone who knows how to do it. Thanks again Ron.
I use to cut meat for a living in the "Beef" industry,
and a dull knife always meant a very sore hand.
We would always use the belt sander at the beginning of the day & move to our "Steels" through out the day.
Thank you for sharing these tips because you more then defiantly helped many,
not get a very sore hand or get picked on for having a dull edge!!
Thanks again.
I always enjoy different methods of sharpening videos. I have been a wood carver for many years. As a result, I have nearly every sharpener in existence. Many wood species are very hard. One of the most challenging for me was Red Cedar. Not only is it a hard wood but the grain runs in different directions. Thus, I have to 'buff up' the blade often. What I use most now is a length of 1x4. I shaped a handle end and stapled a section of sandpaper to the board. Usually, I get by with 600 grit on one side and 1200 grit on the other side. But over time I have several with different grit. This method works for me, it's an easy grab, a couple of strokes and I'm back in business. One other thing I might mention is there is a tendency to get the blade too sharp. A really thin edge is really sharp, but it can also be brittle and chip the edge. Thx again for sharing.
This is the second knife sharpening video. I have seen both videos they are good. I bought this setup and paid $92.00 us dlls. This is the price of a good knife. I’m excited to try it. Thank you.
I'm 19 lol and I have always used the sander method when making knives, and sharpening old ones. It is just the most effective way!
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I have never been a big fan of using a power tool to sharpen any blade. You have it working for you, but for anyone without your experience, they will try it and probably wind up cussing you out and burning the edges off their blades. You are 100% right about the angle. Even those carbide sharpening tools have their place for quickly bringing a really dull blade ( like steak knives, due to being used against ceramic plates ). My next step is using a diamond stone after re-shaping the blade on the carbide if needed. A few swipes on a steel will make a steak knife razor-sharp for little effort, good enough for a blade that has to take that kind of beating. Kitchen knives and shop blades need to be as sharp as they can, so I put more time and effort into them. After the diamond, I will use a tool I made from 2 four-inch pinch clamps, springs, and a piece of 1/2 inch flat glass. The clamps and springs are for holding wet-dry sandpaper tightly over the glass. After the diamond, I put 800 paper on my sharpener with a few drops of vegetable oil. 1000 paper next, then usually finish with 1200. I did a shop knife by working up to 3000 grit and had a blade so sharp I didn't feel it cut me, ( 5 STITCHES WORTH!! ) Nothing has to be that sharp, so 1200 grit is plenty for me now.
One of my favorite UA-camr! Travels around the world with his family, making friends with everyone! You’re one friendly guy! Someday when I have a lot of subscribers like you, I’d like to travel around the world too!
Finally !!! Real honest tips and showing how to do it. And at the end the best he says GOD BLESS . Thats respect that !
Wish I had a nickle for everytime I seen him sharpen a knife of a window. That's how I now do it when I have nothing else. Thanks Rob.
I new sense the first minute of the video he was going to end up using the car window 😅
The bottom of a coffee cup works well too
I use two broken glass, window pains. I overlap them to get an angle by drawing the edge down between the overlap inside corners. It's not perfect but, it works quickly.
bottom of a coffee mug works too
“Don’t let anyone else sharpen your knife”. Yes sir, ABSOLUTELY right. That’s the first thing I teach youngsters. If you look at my knife blades they appear a little lop sided because of the way I hold them on a stone. I TRY to make them even but they never are. I can shave with my blades as you can but if I touch up your blade it will likely dull it and it will take you longer to get it back to the way you like it and vice versa. I also use the shave test. That’s how I know when the blade is sharp. Great video!
Rob, thank you from the bottom of my heart for that public service teaching moment. NOTHING infuriates me more than being asked to clean a deer, fish or hog for someone and them giving me a dull knife to do it if I don’t have one of mine on me. A dull knife will get you hurt faster than anything.
What a great job you’re doing. I’ve watched you from the early TV days and to see how your channel has evolved is wonderful. Your faith and beliefs have led you to this great platform and from one follower to another, thank you for advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ my brother.
Hi Robert after watching your video which was great reminded me of my woodworking teacher at school that’s going back about 50 years ago he showed the class how to sharpen a planning blade and he always said to test if it’s sharp he would shave the hair on his arm he told us that was the ultimate test that you had sharpened it correctly. Al the best Jon western australia
You can tell Robert has young children in the house without seeing or hearing them. At 03:30 he is counting his strokes out loud so children learn with him. Good job Robert because I was counting along with you. Stay safe and healthy.
So, bein an ol hillbilly, I not only learned me some tips an tricks, but I can now also count clean to 5!!!
I couldn't think of another tool I needed from Harbor fright. Then I watch your video Robert.
I now have a reason to get a table sander. So cool Thanks
For newer people who might not be as good with holding an angle on a belt sander. I recommend the work sharp knife sharpener. It's a belt sander with angle guide that is adjustable for different knifes and tools.
Yup. Its knife sharpening for dummies!
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- this is the best knife sharpening video I've seen - thanks very much :)
This was right on time. I needed to sharpen my DMFD Woods n Water and my Bone n Fillet and I was gonna send it back to the store.
I kno you’ve made a video like this before, some 5 years or so ago as well.
Again, this was right on time and I’m gonna try this myself instead of waiting on Silver Stag to receive it then, send it back.
I’d practice in a less expensive knife first. It’s not as easy as Rob makes it look. You have to work on it a while before you figure it out
@@jlmorton77 I certainly will. I have a lot of dummies lined up. 😂.
I still use 2 - 30" belt sanders like you use. One sand and one leather belt. My knives are always razors. And its fast. Love it. And I have been using my window for years. Love this channel!
Good job branching out, Robert! Thanks for all the badass content.
brother you are my favorite youtuber and the main reason is you are one of the only youtubers I watch that always puts god first and i hope you continue to do so like you say take care god bless i am gone.
Love the Belt sander, great idea. I've used a Diamond 8" Wheel. Does a great job too.
I have been using the belt sander since you made a similar video a couple years ago. I sharpen everyone’s knives and they think I’m a hero. So simple and effective. I use 220, 600, then leather. Works great.
It’s crazy how he went from a small UA-cam channel to basically a tv show
I mean he was already involved with a TV show before this. He was smart and adapted his medium when he saw the future of how people digest media. I am not taking anything away from Robert at all, but he was already involved in the business.
@@patrickkenna6387 what was he doing before yt?
@@abrahamzaragoza8425 Same thing but he was behind the camera shooting a hunting and fishing show. He mentions it a few times
I kept saying in my head to use the window trick, use the window trick and then you did it!! I love watching every single video you do my friend!
Have a blessed day everyone! 😄
Thank you Dalton. You too Buddy.
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I've used all kinds of different stones to sharpen knives, plane irons, and chisels. But my 'go to' for knives is a cheap (Walmart) reddish Arkansas stone. Always been able to put a razors edge on just about any knife with one. With a good edge on my little pocket knife I can skin a deer pretty darn fast, as fast as anyone with a big fancy knife. The one knife I do not like to have to put an edge on is a Buck knife, darn things are a pain because of the hardness of the steel. The hardest knife I ever put an edge on was a 'Buck Master'. Keep the videos coming, love em.
Use the window of the car 😂 you taught us that 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I do it all the time
@@Kevhunts if you read my other comments I didn’t even know he was going to see you at the end 😂
Bottom of a coffee cup works real well too
@@CosmicmachinisT ohhh 😲
@@CosmicmachinisT worked in a restaurant and used the backside of the plates many of times in a pinch.
Watched a video of you about a year ago using a belt sander at camp. Bought one soon after will never go back to a stone. Incredible how sharp it makes my knives. Thank you for the videos love every minute.
That belt sharpener is a life saver, the high rpms are like putting the knife over a stone a million times. Thank you for being such a great example
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@Keith Rayan thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out now.
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Great trick I’ve used forever and works great. A ceramic coffee mug. The bottom edge is not coated with porcelain, flip cup over and give knife a few swipes both sides. Gets it really sharp. Then flip mug over and give knife a few swipes on the finished drinking edge. Great hack. Coffee mug or even soup bowl. Works great Everytime
Wow. I already had the HF sander and ordered the belt kit. Sharpest my knives have ever been. I’ve been sharpening knives for 50 years and this is the best by far.
I can’t always hunt and fish, but I cook and prepare food everyday. This is the most useful video for me. Hi from North Dakota!
When Robert takes out any knife
His arms hair: oh boy here we go again.
Your thinking of the filleted arm video lol. I have the same thought
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After 3 process's we have something we can cut a shoe lace with.
I am right handed and my wife sleeps to my left. She made me stop shaving my arms when sharpening because she says it feels like rubbing up against a scrub brush at night.
After years of being a cook and a chef and sharpening my knives its so cool that with just my ear I can hear how sharp your knives are, the sound of the blade sliding across the stone is a great indicator of how well your taking on an edge. Listen next time you sharpen your knives guys and gals 👌🏽
I heard the old timer once say “ only ever sharpen your knife once or twice a year, hone your blade every time you use it”
You are correct sir, if you use the edge of a car window and your leather boot or belt you can keep a knife with good metal in it sharp. Forget trying to keep a cheap knife sharp. This is where 95% of the people screw up to start with. It’s like sharpening a wet turd and expecting it to cut, it won’t even cut shit!
I’m 80 and I have a wet stone. I can’t have a belt system or I would. I think the stone is the best for me. All of my knives are sharp. You are right a dull blade will cut you. Love you channel.
Perfect timing. My first “REAL” knife, from silver stag no less, arrives in two days.
Hey Robert, you are amazing, the reason why I got my first boat was you, my wife and my girls are having a amazing memoris and times here in NY, keep on going, don't tell God how big your struggles are, tell your struggles how big is God
Sarah: “Robert, did you shave your arm again??”
Rob: “Hunny, it was for a video”
My wife knows when I’ve been sharpening my knives when she looks at my left arm
And bottom raw unglazed portion of a ceramic coffee cup works well to maintain edge in a pinch
I HAVE THE SAME SANDER!!! Going home to do this on all of my knives
One thing I have learned to do over the years is take an everyday ceramic coffee mug and turn it upside down wet the dull part of the bottom and use it like a sharpening stone. This works with just a few passes after you have gotten your knife as sharp as you can. Trust me it works.
Yup, Been using that method for years . any ceramic bottom that is nice and smooth.. It leaves a bit of gray metal, but most wipes off easily. wet or dry. it works if you're away from sharpening tools.
Or the back of a ceramic plate works well.
Yeh, sat outside my bosses office, sharpening my pocket knife on the bottom of my mug (for sharpening my pencils honest ! ) always gave me a bit of "office cred"
Mr Robert, my grandpa always told me, dont ever let your knife get so dull that you have to use a coarse stone to bring it back. He always sharpened his knives every day and only needed a piece of leather. I.e. boot strap or his belt or any piece of smooth leather handy. Thanks for sharing. God bless sir. Keep cranking them out.
love learning content like this so i can learn how to do things
I worked as a sparky in a local freezing works.
Electricity was not all I played with as the butchers showed me how to sharpen my knives.
I have a knife magnet mounted on my kitchen wall with all my razors hanging up.
Thanks for the video.
I'm totally headed to Harbor Freight, thanks Robert.
Don't want to steal your thunder brother, just add to it. Belt sharpeners are the BOMB!! I've had a Work Sharp knife sharpener for years! I love it!! Better than anything I've ever used in my whole life! (Almost 50 years 😉)
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Please for the love of God be careful using the belt sanders. It's very easy to overheat the edge and ruin the temper on the higher grit belts.
Congrats on passing 2 million subs, your channel has come along way . May God keep sending blessings your way.
I’ve been looking for a good tutorial on knife sharpening as there is no better teacher than Robert! 👍🏼
Thank you sir! I learn every time I watch. ...which it pretty much every time you upload. Blessings to you.
bottom of a coffee mug, the unglazed ring
My Dad was my scoutmaster and he used a similar item. He reversed a stoneware plate or bowl and used the un-glazed bottom ring. Mom didn't like it too much when some of them started to wobble a bit though. ;-)
Same here my man I learnt it from my Nan 😂🤣😂☝🏾🇳🇿💙✌🏾
I had stones. Then I got the belt sander. Same setup as Robert. Haven't looked back. They really do work awesome!
LANSKY diamond system. Finished with a leather strop. Every one of my blades will shave.
Big ten four on th Lansky!
Jus recently got a Worksharp E5, lookin forward to tryin it out...I used stones fer long many decades, cookin professionally, an kept my knives (an eventually everbody elses) razor sharp...Lansky sys is very nice fer easy repeatability of angle, an variety of stones available, been really happy...ever since cub scouts, boy scouts, special forces, been sharpenin friends, neighbors, coworkers, an family's edged devices...
Worksharp oughtta save me a buncha my Precious time that I have left on th clock, way I sees it...
hi bud, im a straight razor shaver and am used to honing and stropping, but what you did with your knives is amazing, you cant beat a piece of leather thanku iv learnt something from you, from mike in the uk.
I’ve used the bottom on my porcelain coffee mug. Even used the lid of the my toilet tank while taking care of my #2 business
You have stepped my game up in SO MANY WAYS! However, sir, that everglades seasoning!!! My respect and thanks!!
Great video Mob !! Over the years I guess I[ve used just about all those you show except the belt sander . Depending upon what I'm sharpening and what its going to be used for always seems to determine the " how " ! Chain saw teeth get fine files . Axes, machetes, sickles and scythes always started with a file ( or files ) then a coarse stone . My knives always see tri-grit bench stones like yours ( although I have a 6" hard arkansas bench I use ) and WD40 as honing oil . I used to use a hard cloth wheel with jeweler's rouge at one time as well . One tnhing I've learned; you can feel when the edge is getting clean and sharp on the stone by how smooth it glides . And I keep a ceramic rod handly in my kitchen for touch ups !! Thanks for sharing your tips !!
Been watching your videos for years! I always learn something. Thank you!!!
Hey Robert great Job on having different content!! I appreciate you doing this and showing everyone, i truly enjoy how to sharpen knives as I started a small collection and you have given me lots of great ideas.
I use a piece of tungsten/ welding rod. Most welders or TIG Welders know what Im talkin about. Rob, my family and I love your Vids... keep them coming brother. Much Love, and God Bless. Matt Maples from Louisiana by way of Chobee..
Yes! Finally! After a year and a half of commenting requesting this video it’s finally here!! I’ll be buying that sander now!
Get a Ken onion sharpening grinder
@@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli Yep, I predict a lot of ruined knives with the belt grinder. And no talk about a burr, just grinding away.
I have a "Belt Sander like yours and now I'm going to search for the leather belt ( I made Leather boards for fine-tuning my everyday knives)
however, I'm glad I watched your presentation for sharpening and will give my belt sander a "new job"( it used to sharpen a lawnmower blade and some garden tools)
I gave my son a 3 stone set like you demonstrated for Christmas, then thought him to use it.
I am more of a moose and elk man, but I sure appreciated the video. When I field dress a moose to load on three pack horses, I usually sharpen my knife three times. The knife and my hand are getting slippery towards the end and at 40 below your hand can slip easily. I have used the round diamond sharpener with a brass handle, it worked, but it was best to dip it in hot water and detergent to keep it from plugging up on jobs like a moose.
I often cook for social gatherings and when I pick up a knife at someone's house, I am shocked at the condition of the knives. I have given many sharpening lessons, but I appreciate your demonstration on the belt-sander. I assume the leather belt is similar to the ones the old-time barbers used to have strapped to their barber chairs. They could put an edge on a razor too.
I sharpen my kitchen knives after every use: I become livid when someone has used one against a ceramic plate. I am an oldman, so it's ok.
I like my Spiderco knife sharpener that I bought somewhere in the r 1980's
makes knives shaving sharp, but I can never get the tips of the longer sharp.
I have been using the Spiderco tri-angle sharpner, like you since the early 1980's. I take it to family and friends homes to rework their knives! Can't stand a dull knife.
Hey Rob , good tips , now my Dad taught me he cut hair for 35 years and sharpened his scissors at home every night in our garage with everything else from razor blades , saw blades ,and all our kitchen knives he used a wet stone and his secret weapon was a bit of saliva as the lubricant oh on occasion he did use jewlers files I’m a retired Woodworker and I sharpen all my tools as well I used everything I had available from belt sanders ,wet stones ,diamond sharpeners and a smooth concrete surface consistency is the key on the angle
"I hope I didn't hurt your ears."
No, but my feelings
Same
I have used the 2 cardboard wheels on an electric motor for years with great success., very quick process. One wheel sharpens and one wheel hones & polishes. Pretty economical setup also.
Thanks for all of your great vids and being a Godly man!
that would be great
I also like the video where you show us how to sharpen a knife with a sanding belts
I learned this belt sander technique from you years ago on a deer camp video! It works sooo good! I keep it set up on my back porch all the time and it only takes about 1 minute to sharpen the heck out of any knife! Thanks bro!
Gotta be careful not to heat the blade too much, or it'll lose its temper. Just a heads up 🤠
Had to wait awhile for the Harbor Freight belt sander and belts but they have arrived. Next day or so, I'll set it up and take all my knives to the shop. Going to do my draw knives too.
I’ve started using a fixed angle knife sharpener from work sharp. I can’t keep a consistent angle by hand to save my life.
It's a bit harder than he makes it look.
I use belt sander if I have alot of knives to do but if I only have 4 or 5 to sharpen I use Shapton glass Japanese wet stones. They are soooooooo nice to use. Keep on keepin on...
I sharpened my knife then tried to shave me arm and I teleported to the E.R for stitches
It's all about the angle.
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I LOVE your videos. I am 8 years old. I have been watching them for about 6 months. I especially liked the video where you went to Lake Michigan. I live in Wisconsin and the first time I was on Lake Michigan I caught a 20 pound steelhead! I hope to catch a few Kings this upcoming summer.
This dude still has some learning to do imo. But don't we all :)
Seen a past video with the belt sander and that’s what I use. It works wonders and I’m glad I learned it from your videos.
“Less than a minute” = 12 minute video
I need to UP my knife game!!! Thx Rob, just wanted to say Love you man. Your videos changed my life and I've been watching for years. Me and my kids wait for you videos. Finally ordered the Multi-pack of Everglades and let me tell you brother, I almost put it on my cereal. That Cactus Dust is the Bees Knees. We had T-Bone, Snakehead, Lobster and shrimp last night. Man I wish I could hit the Ranch with you and if you ever Come to Ohio look me up and I'll take you to my neck of the woods.
Something inside me just died when you took out that file... :,)
Same. I know it was for a demo but still, it's always painful to see a knife get filed down like cheese on a grater.
Hey Rob, great video by the way! I've done every way you can think of. The best that works for is 120 to 3000 grit sandpaper. I use my fingers and sandpaper, i feel i get a better feel of my blade that way. Then, i go to my leather strap. My pa showed me the old school way. Any who, great job! Thanks for your video and helping ppl get the best performance out of the blades.
Unfortunately I disagree with some of these techniques, when working with a sharpening stone you should be refining it until you polish off the wire edge, not a set amount of strokes like 5
He was also doing a very poor job of maintaining angle and wasn’t even coming close to getting the whole blade
@@taylorbokshowan5713 What's the best way to maintain angle? I use Lansky system which clamps blade then rod goes thru clamp . Not bad but I wouldn't say I get razor results in minutes . I do like the 1" belt sander .
But maintaining angle is key .
@@hutch36xx muscle memory on a stone getting progressively finer. I was just saying in the video he doesn't do a good job of maintaining angle and that pad is also allowing the stone to rock
@@taylorbokshowan5713 He will also round the tip off. It's very easy to mess up a tip using a belt sharpener.
Hey Robert,
Awesome Video. My dad only used the whetstone method. He tried teaching me, but I never got the hang of it. For a long time, I just used those cruddy 3-step kitchen sharpeners. I figured at the time that they were "sharp enough", until a buddy of mine introduced me to the belt sander method a few years ago. I typically do 220, 800, then Leather belt + green jeweler's buffing compound. They come out razor sharp. I touch them up with my kitchen diamond honing rods (or steel as you put it).
That's a lot of great sharpening advice! As long as you like ruining knives.
There's so much useless info that it almost covers up the outright *harmful* info.
Never, ever use a belt sander like that. At all, really, but ffs took have to keep the metal cool or you screw up the temper and ruin the knife.
Good video.
I like the belt sander idea and look forward to using it.
For work, I've tried just about every manual sharpener I could find in San Diego.
For about $10 at Walmart, in the kitchen knife section is a sharpener with a white plastic handle with a blue plastic strap that goes over the back of your hand... I can't remember the name brand right now... It might start with an "A"...
It's got two stones at the end that form a "V". Like you demonstrated, hold your knife on a steady surface and pull the sharpener over the cutting edge as it's facing up. Fast and effective.
The bonus tip with this sharpener is, when the sharpening stones wear down you can remove the 2 or 3 screws that hold the two piece white plastic handle together, giving you access to the stones and flip the stones 180 degrees giving you a brand new tool.
If you're going to go with an electric sharpener, you're probably going to have to lay down a couple hindered dollars, or so.
Bed, Bath and Beyond have 2 or 3 ranging from about $80 to $150, if I'm remembering correctly.
I'll take the $10 plastic one from Walmart over all of BB&B electric ones.
I have used a palm sander to un-dull knives before, in a pinch.
I have a friend in Mumbai, a Christian minister, says "A beautiful wife is a sharp knife to take your life." I guess I'm dead?
I have been using a harbor freight belt sander similar to yours for years now, one with the 1" belt and the 6" disc sander on the side also (2 in 1). I ordered the belt kit for blade sharpening and have sharpened my knife sets, a couple dozen knives, dozens of times over the years and am still using the same belts. The leather strop belt is a must have. If you use the steel regularly you only need to use the sander occasionally or when you need to repair damage. Like you said, with very little effort you can get your knives to shave quality sharpness, even cheap knives though the edge doesn't last long on the cheap ones. Love your vids, keep up the good work.
Hey Rob, email me and I'll send you a big tri hone from Smith. Nice job. :)
I'll email you too if I get a stone for it!!
Thanks
Very helpful. I use the top of window all the time at work. Learned it from you Robert. Thanks bud.
IV always hand sharpened. My papaw taught me as a young boy. Still to this day I have the knife (yellow handle 3 bladed case xx) that he taught me on and I still do it by hand. But I also found a set of croc sticks by Lansky. They have the 20°and 25° holes in a wood block and they keep the same angle. Very easy to use. It keeps a great edge on a knife. But those and a diamond stone. But thanks stay safe. God bless you and your family,and God bless America!
"To find the angle, tilt it up until it grabs". That's the first time I've heard anyone say that. What a super easy way to find your angle. Thank you!
unless the knife was previously sharpened with an incorrect angle.
For "non-special-knifes" (daily kitchen knife) I use the steel, for special knifes I use wet-stones with the leather and diamond-dust at the end.
It's a pleasure to work with a really sharp knife, much more than with the ordenary kitchen knife! ;-)
Thanks a lot for your top videos. It is always exciting to watch. Especially the lovely and sweet daughters are always a feast for the eyes. Congratulation to your harmonious family!
More tricks of the trade from Rob, every episode learn something new from ya... I've seen you sharpen knives on the edge of a window when ya have been out on a hunt or whatever... life sharpening truly is an artform... liking the other vids besides always out on an actual hunt or fish or hipped up chasing the next kill.. these latest videos are just as much part of the hunt in the preparation or the aftermath either skinning or cooking or whatever.. thx for sharing these tips
I love the belt sander idea.... I use a lansky set that helps me with the angles. and goes to a very fine stone.
I use a medium/fine wet stone block, angle it and use long circular strokes, razor every time. keep up the great work
We used to have a local butcher that you could take your knives to, and in his slack time, he would sharpen them for you.
He’s gone now, given way to supermarkets, sure do miss him. I have a similar object to the one you first used. Not ideal but passable, I do agree a dull or blunt knife you are more likely to get hurt than with a sharp one. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Hey Robert you doing well,I love fishing love to see people fishing whether in real life or on UA-cam, when you catch I feels good, love the tips excitement and praying as the day ends I watches many fishing channels;just continue
Thank you so much for some really really helpful tips!! The best in a long long time... I thought I had tried out all the ways to sharpen knives but the belt sander way is by far the best way... money wise, time wise and all... Really enjoyed your video and tips, thank you so much.. Please, I know you are wearing vision glasses, but make sure you wear safety ones as well... might save your eyes one day! God bless, all the best friend and stay safe out there!
You know what I never new there was such a thing or have I ever seen anyone use one before. But your 30” belt sander looks like an excellent tool to buy and I’ll be buying one right now. Never seen using a window before so when it warms up I’ll give that a try also. Thanks for the great video!
In Latin America and Mediterranean Europe there are actually "knife sharpening" experts that come by regularly the streets of any town and sharpen for everyone. Great service!!
I invested in the Edge Pro Apex a bunch of years ago, along with some aftermarket polishing stones for it up to 5k. That combined with leather strop with compound I can get scary sharp blades with consistent edge angle pretty easily. I use the stop to finish and maintain / prolong edge life. \
One thing about using a belt sander to sharpen is that since it has a bit of give it will actually put a convex edge on your blade, this is not a bad thing in fact many people consider convex edges superior, but using a stone puts a regular v-beveled edge so if you go to re-sharpen the convex edge on a stone you will have to work harder / remove more metal to re-profile the bevel.