Thanks for the review, I was skeptical with these type of sharpener tools but now I'm convinced they work. Like you said, using the stones take some skill and getting used to. If you did it wrong your knife is screwed.
I use these on swords. Yes your not supposed to but as you said whetstone take not just a lot of time especially on a long sword but skill. I messed up an expensive sword trying to do it myself and had to start over. I wouldn’t recommend using it on katanas or at least expensive weapons like £6-700 stuff but on cheaper £1-200 stuff it’s pretty good. Even the shop I buy mine from use them in their sharpening services and it works very well. Did it to a gladius and cut through 2 thick bottles with ease. I know this is more a tool and survival channel but I thought the input would be good because swords are more delicate and tricky than knives when it comes to sharpening due to the geometry etc but I can confirm this things are amazing For all my fellow UK friends of you want one of these Amazon and the knight shop sell them
I have a ww2 USN KA-BAR a marine carried in the pacific, it is still sharp mostly just not near the tip. I want a uniform edge without destroying/stripping off tons of metal. I will give this a shot and try honing it somehow maybe with a high grit rod, I have never used a whetstone, I doubt I could hold the proper angle without scuffing the blade.
A man after my own heart, color-wise. Everything seems to be colored black nowadays. I"m on a personal quest to buy only non-block items, whatever they are. Red is my personal favorite, but orange works. Grey is almost as bad as black. Green kinda the same. Yellow can work sometimes. Red is the best. Orange maybe next best, but there's so many natural items that are orange: oranges come to mind. Butterflies, certain mushrooms, pumpkins, carrots, flare-guns, prison jump-suits, some varieties of flowers. There's not as many red things. Usually it's something bloody, or a Milwaukee power tool, and finding spare Milwaukee power tools out in the wild is a total bonus.
So, does this work on most blades, regardless of grind angle? Those kitchen knives probably have a far shallower angle than that tomahawk, so if it works equally well on both that's awesome.
Hello Roland. I would say that if I had to name a couple, 1 would be that the accusharp is obviously a bit more brittle due to the plastic housing as opposed to a solid stone. I would also say that you are limited on the sharpening angle since it is fixed on the accusharp. Some would see that as a positive but for specific blades, I'm sure that you can catch my drift. I hope that makes sense to you. Thank you for commenting, I appreciate the support! -Hg
I have used this sharpener on my M9 and it worked well. However, I didn't try the paper test with it. If you do give it a try, let me know how it worked out for you. Thank you for the support! -Hg
The katana will be very tricky since it's a long blade. I do not have anywhere enough expertise to give you that kind of advice. I would say that it is well worth owning one, even for kitchen knife use. Give it a try on your other blades and see what you think the possibilities are for your other long blades. Sorry that I couldn't be of more assistance. Thank you for your feedback & support! -Hg
Treyvon The Tricker I used one to sharpen my cheap swords but not on anything nice becuase it really makes and ugly edge and sometimes scratched the blade above the sharpened area
Treyvon The Tricker if the katana is under 800, go for it. I use it in my 500$ one and it works perfect. If it's way expensive you're want to use better equipment.
Stay away from carbide cutting sharpeners. Your peeling way to much steel off and your leaving a jagged edge that won’t hold up. I recommend some of the work sharp sharpeners with angle guides or if you must use a pull through use one with ceramic rods in it. Good luck.
Hello Fernand, It seems to work pretty well on any blade. I have used it on a couple of my Cold Steel throwers and it works well with them. It saves me a lot of time & makes it easy to maintain a sharp edge which also aids with safety. I hope that info helps, -Hg
I do, and I like it much for 2 reasons: 1. Each side has its own angle guide which independently align the edge, and 2, it has an internal knife HONE to keep my knives sharp. (No extra metal removed.)
I do not see a need, Archer. There is very little friction and the manufacturer also states that it is not necessary. If you end up finding an instance where you do need to use some type of oil, please make sure to share it on here with us. Thank you, -Hg
Thanks for the review, I was skeptical with these type of sharpener tools but now I'm convinced they work. Like you said, using the stones take some skill and getting used to. If you did it wrong your knife is screwed.
Thank you for your support, ryuno2097, it is appreciated!
-Hg
Great, no nonsense review. Thank You
+David DeLuca Thank you David & I appreciate your support! -Hg
I use these on swords. Yes your not supposed to but as you said whetstone take not just a lot of time especially on a long sword but skill. I messed up an expensive sword trying to do it myself and had to start over. I wouldn’t recommend using it on katanas or at least expensive weapons like £6-700 stuff but on cheaper £1-200 stuff it’s pretty good. Even the shop I buy mine from use them in their sharpening services and it works very well. Did it to a gladius and cut through 2 thick bottles with ease.
I know this is more a tool and survival channel but I thought the input would be good because swords are more delicate and tricky than knives when it comes to sharpening due to the geometry etc but I can confirm this things are amazing
For all my fellow UK friends of you want one of these Amazon and the knight shop sell them
Thank you, Ryan. I appreciate you taking the time to share this info with us! 🍻
-Hg
Got this today gonna try it out on my izula great review my guy!👍🏾
Good luck and thank you for your support! 🍷
My ex used to use one of these on her tongue!
Thanks for the great greview mate.
😂
Thanks for your support!
You can sharpen an axe with this too?
Wow very cool, i have been looking at these and finally decided to youtube reviews on them.
Welcome!
Going to try mine now prepping for turkey 🍗 day
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Hg
I have a ww2 USN KA-BAR a marine carried in the pacific, it is still sharp mostly just not near the tip. I want a uniform edge without destroying/stripping off tons of metal. I will give this a shot and try honing it somehow maybe with a high grit rod, I have never used a whetstone, I doubt I could hold the proper angle without scuffing the blade.
Let me know how it works out for you.
-Hg
A man after my own heart, color-wise. Everything seems to be colored black nowadays. I"m on a personal quest to buy only non-block items, whatever they are. Red is my personal favorite, but orange works. Grey is almost as bad as black. Green kinda the same. Yellow can work sometimes. Red is the best. Orange maybe next best, but there's so many natural items that are orange: oranges come to mind. Butterflies, certain mushrooms, pumpkins, carrots, flare-guns, prison jump-suits, some varieties of flowers. There's not as many red things. Usually it's something bloody, or a Milwaukee power tool, and finding spare Milwaukee power tools out in the wild is a total bonus.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, SalvadorMonella. They are appreciated!
-Hg
So, does this work on most blades, regardless of grind angle? Those kitchen knives probably have a far shallower angle than that tomahawk, so if it works equally well on both that's awesome.
So far it has performed well, Zandar. For the price point, I cannot complain.
-Hg
hello. what would you say are the disadvantages of the accusharp compared to the wet stone ?
Hello Roland. I would say that if I had to name a couple, 1 would be that the accusharp is obviously a bit more brittle due to the plastic housing as opposed to a solid stone. I would also say that you are limited on the sharpening angle since it is fixed on the accusharp. Some would see that as a positive but for specific blades, I'm sure that you can catch my drift.
I hope that makes sense to you. Thank you for commenting, I appreciate the support! -Hg
okay thanks man.
Glad that I could help!
Thanks! Nice survival knife btw
Thank you! 🍻
-Hg
is this the same model as ACuusharp 001?
I have them both and they are very similar in design.
I hope that helps.
-Hg
great video coach!
I bought an m9 bayonet recently which isn't very sharp. do you think the accusharp can make it sharp enough to pass the paper test.
I have used this sharpener on my M9 and it worked well. However, I didn't try the paper test with it. If you do give it a try, let me know how it worked out for you. Thank you for the support! -Hg
+Coach Helder Thanks for the quick response. Subscribed!
Thank you!
cool sharpener, i have a couple myself.
Good stuff!
-Hg
Its applicable also to wood chisel and also to a hand wood planer?
I dont think it would work to well for those 2 tools, JedPh.
-Hg
Thanks for the review. I have been looking for something to sharpen my swords. Do you think it will be able to sharpen a katana?
The katana will be very tricky since it's a long blade. I do not have anywhere enough expertise to give you that kind of advice. I would say that it is well worth owning one, even for kitchen knife use. Give it a try on your other blades and see what you think the possibilities are for your other long blades.
Sorry that I couldn't be of more assistance.
Thank you for your feedback & support!
-Hg
Treyvon The Tricker I used one to sharpen my cheap swords but not on anything nice becuase it really makes and ugly edge and sometimes scratched the blade above the sharpened area
Treyvon The Tricker if the katana is under 800, go for it. I use it in my 500$ one and it works perfect. If it's way expensive you're want to use better equipment.
Do you need to do anything to it or is it just good to go when you get it new?
It's good to go, out of the box, Jojobean.
-Hg
Just got one. Nice review. 👍👍
Thank you! Let me know your thoughts on it once you get to use it a few times. 👍
-Hg
Great video and review indeed.
Thank you Allan, that is very kind of you. Thank you for taking the time & for the support! Enjoy your weekend! -Hg
How do you sharpen a saw edge on a tree pruning saw for example? Can you really use the same sharpener for that?
Hello Emily, these are not designed to sharpen serrated blades.
-Hg
Thanks for this review I was looking for a sharpener
I'm glad that you found it helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Hg
Stay away from carbide cutting sharpeners. Your peeling way to much steel off and your leaving a jagged edge that won’t hold up. I recommend some of the work sharp sharpeners with angle guides or if you must use a pull through use one with ceramic rods in it. Good luck.
Thanks for the advice, crrassh69!
-Hg
Your welcome, by the way I did like the style of the video you do a great job.
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and support!
-Hg
Thank You.
I appreciate your support, thank you.
-Hg
Can this be used to sharpen throwing knives?
Hello Fernand, It seems to work pretty well on any blade. I have used it on a couple of my Cold Steel throwers and it works well with them. It saves me a lot of time & makes it easy to maintain a sharp edge which also aids with safety.
I hope that info helps,
-Hg
What do you think about the SELECTOOL?
I don't have any experience with it, R.C.
Do you own one?
-Hg
I do, and I like it much for 2 reasons: 1. Each side has its own angle guide which independently align the edge, and 2, it has an internal knife HONE to keep my knives sharp. (No extra metal removed.)
Thanks for sharing, J.R. 🍻
-Hg
hey, can this be used to sharpen a KA-BAR 5011?
I have never tried it, Roberto. But I do not see why not.
Just be careful & Good Luck!
-Hg
Ok, thank you!
I'm getting that sharpener.
Let me know what you think once you get it, Lucius.
-Hg
Can i shave with knife after?
It depends on what you are trying to shave.
-Hg
Thanks 🖒🖒👍👍
Glad that I could help, Tim.
-Hg
Great vid
+Emmanuel Muñoz Thank you, Emmanuel!
should we lubricant it
I do not see a need, Archer. There is very little friction and the manufacturer also states that it is not necessary. If you end up finding an instance where you do need to use some type of oil, please make sure to share it on here with us.
Thank you,
-Hg
Can you do swords with this
You probably can Steven, but if it were a sword of value to me, I wouldn't.
-Hg
That handle places your hand and fingers at a precarious position. Not safe.
Thank you for the advice, Bobcatt22. It is appreciated!
-Hg
That's why there's a hand guard Nancy. Just be careful.
Please purchase the replacement sharpening "bits" as the rest of the sharpener will just end up in a landfill if you don't. Just sayin'...
Excellent advice, Ron. Thanks for sharing.
-Hg
OR relegate the older one to the tool box or garage for "rough" sharpening...buy a new one for knives ;)
Coach Helder lol