Wow! , Honestly been sharpening knives for years.The details in this video about everything from, belt sander model modification , grits, belts and specific techniques for angles, burrs, convex edge development made me a BELIEVER! This guy has got it together. He communicates well too ! Thanks dude ! Great video
ArkansasInfidel! ha ha! even your handle is very creative play on words. Man, I was looking at my catalogs, at videos, and some folks are willing to spend $400+ for ruby sharpening stones or $1000 for some sharpening device??? Well, good for them if they can afford it-I cannot. So I wanted to thank you for your fine demonstration of a sharper edge with a belt sander and your video kicks ass! You explain everything quite well so even a dumbass like me gets it! Thank you my friend!
I watched this video and started sharpening my knives with a belt sander the only down side to having all these razor sharp knives is i have no more hair on my arms and people are starting to notice
My dad taught me how to sharpen knives when I was about 5-6 years old. Needless to say I haven’t had hair on my arms or thighs since I was 5-6 years old. My wife thought I was crazy until she needed a razor one time and since we were out I used one of my knives to shave her legs. She doesn’t think I’m crazy anymore!!
I've been trying to learn how to sharpen knives for 20 years and wasted lots of money on stones and sharpeners. Finally this video taught me how to do it and I was able to sharpen 12 kitchen knives very well in less than an hour. Thank you so much J.!
Very well explained and and demonstrated video. Like the person below me and their comment. I have watch many sharpening videos. Yours it's truly one of the best. After watching your video, this is the way that I'm going to choose to shop in my blades. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Good video .. been using a 30x1 belt sander for filler knives ... picked up several good tips .. I drag through a corner of a hardwood block to knock the burr off during the last grit belt before the leather...
Watching videos and this was probably the best I've seen! I do love to read the comments to see what all the "expert" trolls have to say....Lol Thanks for taking the time to teach your art.
awesome watching your video. always wanted to do this as a hobby. I have the belt sander, all I need is the belts and and old knife. can't wait to get started
Great sharpening video. I agree with Dan W, this is one of the best sharpening videos I've seen. Like that Arkansas humor, too. Kinda like my Kansas humor. Keep up the good work. I sub'd, btw.
Excellent instructions...and ive seen many on youtube !! Great stuff man. Picked up some tips. And i agree with the others - great explanation of everything. Heres one for you possibly...lay the grinder down...you might have to mount it to a board with a hinge...see what you think.
One tutorial says to keep the Tip from getting too hot, start at the tip and work towards the heal. The Heat will traveil in the direction you are going, so start with the tip and save your blade!
Excellent video. On your leather belt some of the compound has turned black. Same thing has happened with mine and it likes to stick to the blade. Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
Thank you. I always add fresh compound when I strop. Usually when it stick is when I'm letting the blade stay on the leather for a good while. It doesn't get hot enough to mess with the metal but will soften the buffing compound and stick to the knife edge. I usually rubb if off on the wet paper towel with a good amount of down force with a passive movement so to disallow the edge to dig into anything.
Great video. You touched on all of the basic but very important steps to be successful. Can you make a video on sharpening lathe tools. I have a Shopsmith and like to turn wooden bowls. I'd like to see a video that shows how to use a 1" strip sander to sharpen lathe tools.
Tools for wood turning usually require more precise jigs and equipment. I looked into them. Most turners sharpen their own or send to the manufacturer to be sharpened. Someone like me it wouldn't be worth the investment money wise.
Green is chromium oxide, which is harder than most steels and will remove metal thus, rolling your edge over potentially. White is usually aluminum oxide, therefore softer, and called a 'buffing compound' rather than a cutting compound. I've used both and the white compound resulted in a better edge. However the green resulted in a good edge as well. Lightly use the strop with compound to finish the process. Good luck!
You would need to get the "paper wheel" knife sharpenibg system that attaches onto a bench grinder. Look at the serrated part and notice how there's only one angle. You will grind on the "back" of that angle until you have a uniform burr. Then whith the serrated paper wheel, apply white polish compound while it's spinning. Then use the edge of the wheel to push the inside grooves of the serrations and also the back to refine the edge.
What belt was the white one the 1200?? Please let me know that’s the only belt I don’t have. Live this teaching video for the 1x30 very helpful so thank you!
I like your style of putting together useful information that's easy to comprehend. I really wood appreciate it if you would put together videos that I can watch with my grandkids. I like sharing with the kids as I'm learning I'm teaching them at the same time. Both grandsons and granddaughters enjoy learning with their PopPop and building and making things of there own. I think you may even gain more followers if you stop with the F word. It's a pain for me to have to make note of when the bad language is coming up so I can fast forward past it. Maybe you could try to do voice over to remove the language. Just a thought I will be watching every video you put out. PopPop John B
JESUS CHRIST ! These forearms / tattoos / beard / bald head reminding me of Slayer's *Kerry King* in an instant. You don't swing the axe every now & then by pure chance? 25:12 And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly the moment the Chinese want their knife back.. *great job*
I’ve seen other videos say that one needs to have the leather belly traveling in the down direction, not in the standard up direction as you’ve done here. The concern is that one will catch an edge and cut the leather belt. You obviously don’t subscribe to that idea. Thoughts?
@@ArkansasInfidel yes, I have one and that’s true. However if you flip the machine onto its face (the part that’s normally used to sharpen a knife onto the table) the backside of the belt is now horizontal to the table the belt is now moving away from you and putting a knife on the belt now would have the belt moving away from the edge of the knife. In other videos suggesting this belt direction owners either fid this, or installed a dc motor that can be reversed, by a switch
@@johnvgig I see. To me it seems to over-complicate the method I'm doing to a degree. If there is a link to video showing this method so I can fully grasp what you're sharing that'll be good too. If it's a better method, I'm no above using it. I have yet to catch an edge or tip with the method I've demonstrated here. Not to say it couldn't happen.
@@ArkansasInfidel thanks for the reply. Especially the info that you’ve not caught an edge or destroyed your stropping belts. REALLY good to know. That was the main warning the other video was concerned about. I’ll send a link, no time right now, heading off to work. Also a little unsure how to send a link for a UA-cam video, but I’ll figure it out. Thanks for being so responsive. jg
Static electricity from the sharpening process builds up in your body, then when you touch the machine it discharges through the ground wire in the power plug. Solutions include attaching a grounding strap from your wrist to the chassis of the grinder. Or sharpen barefoot lol
I've sharpened many a Strider and they would need more than this one did. Depending on the damage to the edge. I replaced the 120 belt not long after this. It was a fairly well used belt.
Looking @ the 120 grit - is this about creating a burr or getting rid of it? The more you sanded the worse the edge looked. Really. It went from a seemingly smooth edge to sawtoothed - and then you lost me. I'm outa here. G'Bye
Wow! , Honestly been sharpening knives for years.The details in this video about everything from, belt sander model modification , grits, belts and specific techniques for angles, burrs, convex edge development made me a BELIEVER! This guy has got it together. He communicates well too ! Thanks dude ! Great video
I'm glad it helped.
Dont cut yerself now.....
instaBlaster.
Got the sander and all your belts. Did my initial sharpening tonight, it was perfect!!!! Did all your tips, thank you Arkansasinfidel!!!!
I have watched hundreds of vids on sharpening yours is one of the best. You would make a great teacher, thank you for sharing.
I'm glad it helped you.
i own a sharpening business. This is the best what and how to do it video I've seen yet.
I'm honored. Thank you...
ArkansasInfidel! ha ha! even your handle is very creative play on words. Man, I was looking at my catalogs, at videos, and some folks are willing to spend $400+ for ruby sharpening stones or $1000 for some sharpening device??? Well, good for them if they can afford it-I cannot. So I wanted to thank you for your fine demonstration of a sharper edge with a belt sander and your video kicks ass! You explain everything quite well so even a dumbass like me gets it! Thank you my friend!
You're a very good teacher. Thanks for the video.
I watched this video and started sharpening my knives with a belt sander the only down side to having all these razor sharp knives is i have no more hair on my arms and people are starting to notice
Jake Shull jajaja 😂 you are not alone,
LOL
Lol I just started getting into knives and sharpening. My left hand is completely bald already. My wife thinks I'm crazy.
Teacher? No thanks. Bad language.
My dad taught me how to sharpen knives when I was about 5-6 years old. Needless to say I haven’t had hair on my arms or thighs since I was 5-6 years old. My wife thought I was crazy until she needed a razor one time and since we were out I used one of my knives to shave her legs. She doesn’t think I’m crazy anymore!!
Absolute best video I have seen on sharpening a knife, preshadit a million times over my friend!
I've been trying to learn how to sharpen knives for 20 years and wasted lots of money on stones and sharpeners. Finally this video taught me how to do it and I was able to sharpen 12 kitchen knives very well in less than an hour. Thank you so much J.!
One of, if not the best videos I have seen in this area. Helped me so much...thanks for the help!
One of the better videos on sharpening. Thanks
Very well explained and and demonstrated video. Like the person below me and their comment. I have watch many sharpening videos. Yours it's truly one of the best. After watching your video, this is the way that I'm going to choose to shop in my blades. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I'm thankful it helped. I'm humbled by your appreciation.
Great teaching video! I own a sharpening business, and I sharpen vertically also. Good job!
Use a Sponge in a small container to cool your blade with, I use a shallow glass tray for my sponge!
Dude. Thanks. I just got one of my own and found your video extremely helpful.
I'm glad it helped you. Just keep ca glue handy for the cuts.
@@ArkansasInfidel Hahaha. I learned a long time ago to keep a supply on hand.
Best tutorial for belt sharpening! Thank you!
Good video .. been using a 30x1 belt sander for filler knives ... picked up several good tips .. I drag through a corner of a hardwood block to knock the burr off during the last grit belt before the leather...
I usually do that as well.
I have the same grinder, that was the dest sharpening video I have seen, and I have watched a lot of them. Thanks for sharing this, very much.
Because of your instruction I just placed an Amazon order to get those belts etc so I will be gtg, thanks again, Airborne!
Watching videos and this was probably the best I've seen! I do love to read the comments to see what all the "expert" trolls have to say....Lol
Thanks for taking the time to teach your art.
My pleasure.
Thanks man, I learned a lot. Good video.
awesome tutorial , i did learn a lot !!!
awesome watching your video. always wanted to do this as a hobby. I have the belt sander, all I need is the belts and and old knife. can't wait to get started
Really Excellent Teaching of how to sharpen. Nice Job man!
Excellent tutorial!!!!!
Thanks for the tip about the slack leather belt ! 👍
Great video, changed my perspective on sharp! thank you kind sir.
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Good tutorial, I just picked up a WEN (Home Depot)1 x 30...thanks!!
Great video! great explanation!
I've never heard "the convex edge" theory before, but I like it
Great sharpening video. I agree with Dan W, this is one of the best sharpening videos I've seen. Like that Arkansas humor, too. Kinda like my Kansas humor. Keep up the good work. I sub'd, btw.
Thank you.
Excellent....thanks so much!
Love the safety flip flops
Patent pending....
Excellent instructions...and ive seen many on youtube !! Great stuff man. Picked up some tips. And i agree with the others - great explanation of everything.
Heres one for you possibly...lay the grinder down...you might have to mount it to a board with a hinge...see what you think.
I've considered it. Not a bad method of doing it. I've done it this way for so long I dont wanna change! :)
This video would help a lot of people who bought a Ken Onion worksharp with the Blade grinding attachment
Great video!
Definitely gonna buy one
thanks for the great video...learned a lot..thanks!
One tutorial says to keep the Tip from getting too hot, start at the tip and work towards the heal. The Heat will traveil in the direction you are going, so start with the tip and save your blade!
Interesting. I'll try it.
Stabbing goodness! I love it
Excellent video. On your leather belt some of the compound has turned black. Same thing has happened with mine and it likes to stick to the blade. Any suggestions on how to prevent this?
Thank you. I always add fresh compound when I strop. Usually when it stick is when I'm letting the blade stay on the leather for a good while. It doesn't get hot enough to mess with the metal but will soften the buffing compound and stick to the knife edge. I usually rubb if off on the wet paper towel with a good amount of down force with a passive movement so to disallow the edge to dig into anything.
Good job with that Chinesium steel👍👍
Subbed for this video and that Tshirt😎
Great video
Great video. You touched on all of the basic but very important steps to be successful. Can you make a video on sharpening lathe tools. I have a Shopsmith and like to turn wooden bowls. I'd like to see a video that shows how to use a 1" strip sander to sharpen lathe tools.
Tools for wood turning usually require more precise jigs and equipment. I looked into them. Most turners sharpen their own or send to the manufacturer to be sharpened. Someone like me it wouldn't be worth the investment money wise.
awesome mate. Thank you. Now all I need is to be able to get one of those machines in the uk lol...
If you cannot. I will help in getting one to you.
I’m new at this,I got green compound with a carving kit,what’s the difference between green and white and can I use the green on my 1”x30” machine ?
Green is chromium oxide, which is harder than most steels and will remove metal thus, rolling your edge over potentially. White is usually aluminum oxide, therefore softer, and called a 'buffing compound' rather than a cutting compound. I've used both and the white compound resulted in a better edge. However the green resulted in a good edge as well. Lightly use the strop with compound to finish the process. Good luck!
Nice video.
How would you sharpen your the serrated part of the knife?
You would need to get the "paper wheel" knife sharpenibg system that attaches onto a bench grinder. Look at the serrated part and notice how there's only one angle. You will grind on the "back" of that angle until you have a uniform burr. Then whith the serrated paper wheel, apply white polish compound while it's spinning. Then use the edge of the wheel to push the inside grooves of the serrations and also the back to refine the edge.
about how long shuld it take to get it sharp
That knife still has the blood of your last victim, LOL.
Good video. 😁👍
You can use newspaper or cardboard for stropping :)
What belt was the white one the 1200?? Please let me know that’s the only belt I don’t have. Live this teaching video for the 1x30 very helpful so thank you!
Yes it was. I'm glad it's you're getting g results with it.
@@ArkansasInfidel what kind of belt is the white one I meant to ask? Let me know so I can order some please
@@vincentcocuzza8679 trugrit.com/product/1-x-30-1200-x16-u936-norax-ceramic-engineered-abrasive/
Nice video 👌🏼
Thant will take some time to grow back 😂
ya got my sub bub good work nwa here
My POV point of view lol that was funny. We all get those brain farts
Right? Even when I was trying to stammer into an explanation I still knew it wasn't correct. Lol
since u don't use the platen..u wana sell it? It's been impossible to find replacement one for my1x 30 belt sander.
The one you see here came to me with platen already removed. Sorry
Nice
Hey I see your from Arkansas, what part???? Reason I ask is I’m here in Arkansas as well.
Harrison area. Originally from Louisiana
I like your style of putting together useful information that's easy to comprehend.
I really wood appreciate it if you would put together videos that I can watch with my grandkids. I like sharing with the kids as I'm learning I'm teaching them at the same time.
Both grandsons and granddaughters enjoy learning with their PopPop and building and making things of there own.
I think you may even gain more followers if you stop with the F word. It's a pain for me to have to make note of when the bad language is coming up so I can fast forward past it. Maybe you could try to do voice over to remove the language. Just a thought I will be watching every video you put out. PopPop John B
I was already considering redoing the video for that reason. I appreciate the feedback.
Excellent video, thanks.
JESUS CHRIST ! These forearms / tattoos / beard / bald head reminding me of Slayer's *Kerry King* in an instant. You don't swing the axe every now & then by pure chance?
25:12 And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly the moment the Chinese want their knife back.. *great job*
Lol no. But the reference is fucking awesome!!!!
Defo best one but could have been a bit shorter
I’ve seen other videos say that one needs to have the leather belly traveling in the down direction, not in the standard up direction as you’ve done here. The concern is that one will catch an edge and cut the leather belt. You obviously don’t subscribe to that idea. Thoughts?
Unless I'm misunderstanding your question, the belts on this machine only rotate in one direction(downward).
@@ArkansasInfidel yes, I have one and that’s true. However if you flip the machine onto its face (the part that’s normally used to sharpen a knife onto the table) the backside of the belt is now horizontal to the table the belt is now moving away from you and putting a knife on the belt now would have the belt moving away from the edge of the knife.
In other videos suggesting this belt direction owners either fid this, or installed a dc motor that can be reversed, by a switch
@@johnvgig I see. To me it seems to over-complicate the method I'm doing to a degree. If there is a link to video showing this method so I can fully grasp what you're sharing that'll be good too. If it's a better method, I'm no above using it. I have yet to catch an edge or tip with the method I've demonstrated here. Not to say it couldn't happen.
@@ArkansasInfidel thanks for the reply. Especially the info that you’ve not caught an edge or destroyed your stropping belts. REALLY good to know. That was the main warning the other video was concerned about. I’ll send a link, no time right now, heading off to work. Also a little unsure how to send a link for a UA-cam video, but I’ll figure it out. Thanks for being so responsive. jg
Why am I getting shocked when sharpening? And how do I stop it?
It happens to me at times. Especially in winter. Its the static from the belt I think. Attach some wire to the chassis and see if it helps.
Static electricity from the sharpening process builds up in your body, then when you touch the machine it discharges through the ground wire in the power plug. Solutions include attaching a grounding strap from your wrist to the chassis of the grinder. Or sharpen barefoot lol
Loved the video...but your shoe choices could improve...lol
Too bad no side shots showing were on the belt you are making contact.
Maybe next time?
I could make a supplemental with that shot.
Can't believe how many passes was made on that blade with a 120 grit belt. Good thing it's a cheap pos!!
I've sharpened many a Strider and they would need more than this one did. Depending on the damage to the edge. I replaced the 120 belt not long after this. It was a fairly well used belt.
That blood drawings are kinda sketchy t😂🙈
Looking @ the 120 grit - is this about creating a burr or getting rid of it? The more you sanded the worse the edge looked. Really.
It went from a seemingly smooth edge to sawtoothed - and then you lost me. I'm outa here. G'Bye
Buh bye!!!
great video ...lol @ "chinesium horseshit"
Great video and thank you for sharing. I tried looking for TRUE-GRIT.COM and I can't find it, I'm wondering if they still have a web site.
Trugrit.com
@@ArkansasInfidel Oh...Ok thanks, In your video you say true-grit.com. 4:25 Again, terrific video
@@artwerner5511 I did add the hyphen. Ill supply a link to clarify. Im glad the video helps!