Recently found your channel, I really like the way you present yourself and your general attitude; It feels like you've got a great outlook on life. Lots of your videos have been very informative and I feel like they've made knife sharpening more approachable, for me at least. Thanks and keep up the great work!
This was the same for me, I was scared to do so but after watching his videos I ended up just trying it out one night and was able to bring a cheap knife that I had for years back to cutting paper. Now I don't mind sharpening my nicer knives, so definitely give it a shot!
Well done Riky on this great restoration. My pick is your restored knife over the expensive one because the sharpening has been done by a hobiest/enthusiast like me. Good to see you using your two favorite stones - Chosera 800 and 3000. I bought these stones through a friend in Japan two years ago after watching you use them in many videos. Love these stones. They bring my knives back to life with every use. Love your vids. Keep up the good work. Kia Ora from Aotearoa New Zealand ☺
Awesome job you did there dude. Found your videos quite by accident as I am more of a field knife and bowie sort of guy, but I find your vids really informative and entertaining. Love them. Keep them rolling man. Later.
I ended up ordering a tojiro sujihiki (I think it would be a wa-sujihiki because its 273mm?) for my first Japanese knife! Glad I made a good choice, I researched for a while and the tojiro seemed to be the best with a cost that allowed me to also order a 1000/6500 chroma wetstone
Just stumbled on this - really like the ebony handle, and your minimalist restoration job! The knife looks awesome. I'm now wondering about ebony handles on some of my Aogami super knives...
Hi Ryky, Thank you for the channel. I really like how detailed you analyze and review the product. Based on your reviews I got already Naniwa Professional 800 and 3000 stones and Leather Strop kit for weekly maintenance as well as Enso SG2 7” Bunka knife and Yaxell Super Gou 8” Kiritsuke knife. And know I am planning to upgrade my Nakiri. I am looking at 1. Miyabi Birchwood SG2 6.5 Nakiri 2. Yaxell Super Gou 7” Nakiri 3. Enso SG2 6.5 Nakiri. Any suggestions? Or maybe you can recommend another brand for Nakiri knafe? I didn’t find in your library any video with the review of the different Nakiri knifes. I will appreciate your opinion, Than you.
Lovely job. Perhaps some buffing with some fine compound would improve the finish. Super easy homemade buffer used here on knife projects. Simply cut some old denim material into 75mm squares (3 inches) Make a hole in the centre of the stacked pieces of denim and insert a quarter inch bolt with large washers on each side of the denim stack. Tighten a nut up onto the washer to compress the denim stack. The end of the bolt becomes the shank to place into any drill. Cut off all corners to get an octagonal shape or spin on course sandpaper or sharp blade to get the buff more round. Apply the compound(s) of your choice. Buffs most metals to a mirror finish when used correctly. Quite an economical alternative to spindles for a bench grinder with cotton buffs. Hope this helps anyone on a tight budget out there.
My personal preference are knives where only the sharpened edge is mirror finish, so I actually prefer your restored knife to the expensive one. Great video, just found this channel and I've already learned a lot.
I learned a lot about knives and stones and sharpening on this channel, so thank you. I did also buy some product. I have a 6" knife I sharpened that will do the standing paper trick - if I cut at the fold. It won't do anything five inches away from the fold. Part of it is skill in making the cut, too, so I'm figuring the knife is sharp enough to cleanly slice the paper five inches away from the fold ... I'm just not skilled in slicing paper.
Btw, if you're new to sharpening, make sure you learn something about how to properly use a knife in the kitchen. A really sharp knife is not the same knife you have gotten used to. Your dull knife was forgiving of slips. Your sharp knife will go through three layers of skin instantly and leave you bleeding. So be studious about how to use one. The "slicing finger sharpness test" is not recommended.
Do you have any info or videos on the Tamahagane Kyoto knives? I'm currently in Okinawa and found a store that has them but can't really find any reviews.
I have two I derusted. Then I had them professionally sharpened. Both were old and had been sharpened a lot or wrong. Both cut beautifully, but one is at the end of it's service life. The other can be sharpened a few more times.
Hey, can you tell me what exact type of epoxy did you use to seal the knife blade into the handle ? I'm trying to do the same thing for my Tojiro Gyuto i recently bought and i have the beeswax but dont know yet what type of epoxy to use and how much of each when filling the handle
If you sharpened it correctly the budget knife will perform as well as the $500 knife. Both look great but the budget knife would work just as well. Drop cut worked. Nice.
@@Burrfection well I got my rust erasers from you and so they are working great most of the heavy rust is gone with the coarse. Now it's time for the medium rust remover😊👍
i'm afraid to pull the trigger on a vintage Ebay rusty knife because i don't know what i am buying. Any tips on recognizing a quality knife from a picture? I know it is a big ask but....
@@Burrfection Any chance these get restocked in the future? Also, I think a dedicated video showing how to replace/upgrade handles would be a hit.(at least for me) (;
@@Burrfection noooo Riky! What you are doing is already amazing. I just thought since you put in this much effort into this, a mirror polish will just be the perfect icing on the cake. (plus it costs nothing, just labor)
I don't know why Burrfection got on my radar. I was not looking for cutlery or sharpening. But learned a little. To much practice for me. The angle is important. I'll use angle rods & machines for my Japanese style & German cutlery. Easier.
Fun project, Ryky! Rust erasers are little miracle workers. My mom has a couple high carbon Chinese cleavers that she pretty much leaves wet for far too long after using, so when I would go visit, I’d find both with surface rust all over. I’d usually take my sharpening “travel kit” when I’d go (just in case a knife screamed “sharpen me!”), which only had the medium rust eraser, but in about ten minutes per side, had one of the cleavers looking good as new! drive.google.com/file/d/1uuxxeguO4KRCPXFCrSD6J2bnxlaVdday/view?usp=drivesdk
Love the content but the new, low-contrast, washed-out look of the videos makes them much harder to watch. It all seems too dark and because of that, it's harder to see details. Thanks.
Ryky, I think that at this point you have the resourses to teach your audience to do this the right way and not the hobbist way. Also, sharpening should be the last thing, safety wise. I'm still a fan, but this video was not very educational.
Recently found your channel, I really like the way you present yourself and your general attitude; It feels like you've got a great outlook on life. Lots of your videos have been very informative and I feel like they've made knife sharpening more approachable, for me at least. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Welcome and thank you
This was the same for me, I was scared to do so but after watching his videos I ended up just trying it out one night and was able to bring a cheap knife that I had for years back to cutting paper. Now I don't mind sharpening my nicer knives, so definitely give it a shot!
Nicely done, your restoration has history . I would have to say that you have given your restoration a new life. Outstanding!!! Bob
thank you! just learning as i go, and will be better next time
Well done Riky on this great restoration. My pick is your restored knife over the expensive one because the sharpening has been done by a hobiest/enthusiast like me. Good to see you using your two favorite stones - Chosera 800 and 3000. I bought these stones through a friend in Japan two years ago after watching you use them in many videos. Love these stones. They bring my knives back to life with every use. Love your vids. Keep up the good work. Kia Ora from Aotearoa New Zealand ☺
Awesome job you did there dude. Found your videos quite by accident as I am more of a field knife and bowie sort of guy, but I find your vids really informative and entertaining. Love them. Keep them rolling man. Later.
welcome!
Tojiro ftw. I love my Tojiros, for the price almost nothing beats em. Always good job.
such great value
@@Burrfection i have this 240mm yanagiba as well, but i think it might be crooked. How do fix that?
I ended up ordering a tojiro sujihiki (I think it would be a wa-sujihiki because its 273mm?) for my first Japanese knife! Glad I made a good choice, I researched for a while and the tojiro seemed to be the best with a cost that allowed me to also order a 1000/6500 chroma wetstone
Love your restoration here. My favorite thing on your video's has always been you sharpening knives.
thank you! just doing my best
Love the mirror finish on the more expensive knife. I jut shinessssss
Ryky always blessing us with great commentary and ASMR
my pleasure!
I like the one you made, because you put your own energy and time to fix it, that is creators touch.
Thank you for doing this video. I always thought that the handles were epoxied and pinned in place. I learned something new today.
thanks you !
Just stumbled on this - really like the ebony handle, and your minimalist restoration job! The knife looks awesome. I'm now wondering about ebony handles on some of my Aogami super knives...
Hi Ryky, Thank you for the channel. I really like how detailed you analyze and review the product.
Based on your reviews I got already Naniwa Professional 800 and 3000 stones and Leather Strop kit for weekly maintenance as well as Enso SG2 7” Bunka knife and Yaxell Super Gou 8” Kiritsuke knife.
And know I am planning to upgrade my Nakiri.
I am looking at 1. Miyabi Birchwood SG2 6.5 Nakiri 2. Yaxell Super Gou 7” Nakiri 3. Enso SG2 6.5 Nakiri. Any suggestions? Or maybe you can recommend another brand for Nakiri knafe?
I didn’t find in your library any video with the review of the different Nakiri knifes.
I will appreciate your opinion, Than you.
Nice Job I can't wait to see the Knives you make from scratch. You know it is in your Blood to be a Knife maker.
Lovely job. Perhaps some buffing with some fine compound would improve the finish. Super easy homemade buffer used here on knife projects. Simply cut some old denim material into 75mm squares (3 inches) Make a hole in the centre of the stacked pieces of denim and insert a quarter inch bolt with large washers on each side of the denim stack. Tighten a nut up onto the washer to compress the denim stack. The end of the bolt becomes the shank to place into any drill. Cut off all corners to get an octagonal shape or spin on course sandpaper or sharp blade to get the buff more round. Apply the compound(s) of your choice. Buffs most metals to a mirror finish when used correctly. Quite an economical alternative to spindles for a bench grinder with cotton buffs.
Hope this helps anyone on a tight budget out there.
Super interesting restoration!
Do you have any videos on replacing handles on a Japanese knife?
Great clip per usual
just doing my best.
My personal preference are knives where only the sharpened edge is mirror finish, so I actually prefer your restored knife to the expensive one. Great video, just found this channel and I've already learned a lot.
Thank you and welcome
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Nice finish🤙🏽 budding chef from NJ
Very good. Well done
thank you . still a work in progress
I learned a lot about knives and stones and sharpening on this channel, so thank you. I did also buy some product. I have a 6" knife I sharpened that will do the standing paper trick - if I cut at the fold. It won't do anything five inches away from the fold. Part of it is skill in making the cut, too, so I'm figuring the knife is sharp enough to cleanly slice the paper five inches away from the fold ... I'm just not skilled in slicing paper.
Btw, if you're new to sharpening, make sure you learn something about how to properly use a knife in the kitchen. A really sharp knife is not the same knife you have gotten used to. Your dull knife was forgiving of slips. Your sharp knife will go through three layers of skin instantly and leave you bleeding. So be studious about how to use one. The "slicing finger sharpness test" is not recommended.
thank you !
Gosh if I love your channel !
I'd really like to see you put a polish on this knife like the $700 one. I know you can do it!
will make it happen
The Bee's wax is a great idea I might try.
this man is the athleanx of the knife industry
Pretty sure hes not using fake knifes haha
maybe i'm too far behind the times..... what is athleanx?
Do you have any info or videos on the Tamahagane Kyoto knives? I'm currently in Okinawa and found a store that has them but can't really find any reviews.
I like the mirror polish
cuts like butter.phew..
got lucky
Question: Are "lapping, "dressing", "trueing" all just synonyms for flattening a whetstone? Or are there some differences?
I have two I derusted. Then I had them professionally sharpened. Both were old and had been sharpened a lot or wrong. Both cut beautifully, but one is at the end of it's service life. The other can be sharpened a few more times.
all good things come to an end....
Love it. it is a beautiful piece. I would not do anything different.
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful knife...
i agree
Good job
thank you !
Tojiro for sure with the matte finish!
thank you !
Where do you find knives to restore?
have not been here for some weeks, have you switched cameras or is the lightning bad or something else?
Fooooookin big knife, nice job m8 ;)
haha. looooooove the comment
Where can I purchase new handles for my knives as well?
Hey, can you tell me what exact type of epoxy did you use to seal the knife blade into the handle ? I'm trying to do the same thing for my Tojiro Gyuto i recently bought and i have the beeswax but dont know yet what type of epoxy to use and how much of each when filling the handle
Where do you get such a handle?😍
Is there a way to can high polish the cheaper knife? I really like high polish.
yes..... you can use stones or polishing machines. will explore that next
So impressive. Question knife: Do you know the steel quality of the cheap knife? Is there a huge difference in the rockwell scale on the two knifes?
thank you ! its' white steel. i believe 59-60 rockwell range
If you sharpened it correctly the budget knife will perform as well as the $500 knife. Both look great but the budget knife would work just as well. Drop cut worked. Nice.
good eye
I prefer to start with a mirror finish but I know it won't stay perfect, and that's fine :)
Perfect timing, I'm doing a similar project. I can only hope to get such awesome results 🙂👍
good luck! you can do it
I've been staring at my 40 euro sushi knife, time to bite the bullet I guess
@@Burrfection well I got my rust erasers from you and so they are working great most of the heavy rust is gone with the coarse. Now it's time for the medium rust remover😊👍
Absolutely prefer the Tojiro. Never been much for mirror polish mtself :)
I really think you should have polished it a little higher. (would that maybe work with the 8k Kitiyama?)
But thats rly just a personal opinion.
next time
i'm afraid to pull the trigger on a vintage Ebay rusty knife because i don't know what i am buying. Any tips on recognizing a quality knife from a picture? I know it is a big ask but....
you just have to make a judgment call and make the leap, and be willing to work through some challenges of working with vintage knives
Take the handle off first, polish all the way through the tang. Don't sharpen until you have the new handle on.
thanks for the tips!
though the expensive looks more prettier but i will go with your's one .
you are too kind
Use shampoo with sandpaper. Super polished.
ooooh..... next time
Since you're a knife sharpener, have you ever tried sharpening a Miracle Blade?
Where did you get the handle?
Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: ebony handle double buffalo horn etsy.me/2HvI2F7
@@Burrfection Any chance these get restocked in the future? Also, I think a dedicated video showing how to replace/upgrade handles would be a hit.(at least for me) (;
I would have went an extra mile to do a mirror polish. Yes, it takes hours but def worth
you are better than me
@@Burrfection noooo Riky! What you are doing is already amazing. I just thought since you put in this much effort into this, a mirror polish will just be the perfect icing on the cake. (plus it costs nothing, just labor)
Zakusang 🤗
I don't know why Burrfection got on my radar. I was not looking for cutlery or sharpening. But learned a little. To much practice for me. The angle is important. I'll use angle rods & machines for my Japanese style & German cutlery. Easier.
Use what works
I would do a hand rub finish...
Fun project, Ryky! Rust erasers are little miracle workers. My mom has a couple high carbon Chinese cleavers that she pretty much leaves wet for far too long after using, so when I would go visit, I’d find both with surface rust all over. I’d usually take my sharpening “travel kit” when I’d go (just in case a knife screamed “sharpen me!”), which only had the medium rust eraser, but in about ten minutes per side, had one of the cleavers looking good as new! drive.google.com/file/d/1uuxxeguO4KRCPXFCrSD6J2bnxlaVdday/view?usp=drivesdk
nicely done!
Looks very good
Thanks! Sadly, every time I see them, I know they’re going to look like that again 🤯
Oh Asis: I just don’t do it every time… only when I WANT to!
Crocodile dundee approves
Really close to same finish. Could probably run it through a buffing wheel and polish the upper and have the same finish as the $500 knife.
will make it happen
@@Burrfection you could even use it in a drill
I have 5$ knives. Can I make them as sharp ? :P
yup. just practice
@@Burrfection actually almost there :) although I have only one diamond Stone So far.
Your video is very good, let's create together, see you again
keep creating
Love the content but the new, low-contrast, washed-out look of the videos makes them much harder to watch. It all seems too dark and because of that, it's harder to see details. Thanks.
will adjust for future videos.
Bro yakuza
The only additional thing I want to see is some fishes getting sliced
need to go shopping soon
So considering his disclaimer, how do professionals restore knives then?
hmmm.... have to ask around and get back to you . next video, maybe
Ryky, I think that at this point you have the resourses to teach your audience to do this the right way and not the hobbist way. Also, sharpening should be the last thing, safety wise. I'm still a fan, but this video was not very educational.
The knife is only worth the quality of the steel.