Beekeeping | Harvesting Honey - Is A Hot Knife Worth It Or Worthless Ep. 8

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024

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  • @CoffeeNo0b0514
    @CoffeeNo0b0514 3 роки тому +4

    There is nothing better or faster for uncapping frames than the paint roller style. It’s a roller with very short spikes that punctures the cappings. Cells remain intact. It’s incredibly efficient.

  • @robertward5595
    @robertward5595 3 роки тому +6

    I've tried that thing but I have found that I prefer the cold knife above all I've tried. Great video.

  • @barbaraschmidt6965
    @barbaraschmidt6965 Рік тому

    So nice of you Dave and Sherry for the meet and greet with the Minnesota visitor.

  • @Crispy27
    @Crispy27 Рік тому +2

    There's an idea for a video. Do a blind honey test of some honey that has been uncapped with a hot and some with a cold knife. See if you can tell which is which just by taste.

    • @beek
      @beek  Рік тому

      Good idea. I’ll add that to my idea list.

  • @kentcostello8099
    @kentcostello8099 3 роки тому +7

    Hay try using a cold knife warmed up in boiling water before using it and tell me about it.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Good Tip

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 3 роки тому +7

    I use the capping fork yesterday

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Very good.

  • @arc6232
    @arc6232 3 роки тому +7

    I've used the scraper with the guide and it works well you need to stand up the frame over your de-capping tub like you would with a knife

  • @jimgirton2764
    @jimgirton2764 3 роки тому

    I really like the paint roller style with the small hole punches. Faster, cleaner and less damage. Just spin them slow when you start

  • @wisconsinjones1385
    @wisconsinjones1385 3 роки тому

    Love my hot knife! Been using it for several years. If you angle the knife around 30 degrees out from the frame so the cutting edge rides down the surface of the wood frame, starting at the top with the point of the knife just past the wood edge, firmly and smoothly push the knife down and away. It will glide down the frame and the capping will fall away. Once you get the hang of it, you only need one stroke per side of each frame. It goes very fast :)

  • @SaurabhKumar-uh7gw
    @SaurabhKumar-uh7gw 3 роки тому

    I am a new beekeeper and learning great things from you. I have to say that your way of explanation is really insane. By the way love from India 🇮🇳

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      So nice of you

  • @terryholladay2213
    @terryholladay2213 2 роки тому

    I use an old antique bread knife. It is serrated and thin. I use the fork for the places to shallow for the knife. However I push the forks just under the caps and lift up. Keeping the forks parallel to the surface. This does less damage to the comb.

  • @timroberts1543
    @timroberts1543 3 роки тому

    Use the Cold Knife, easy to use.

  • @rmore935
    @rmore935 7 місяців тому

    I agree the hot knife is worthless! But for me once you do about 2 frames the knife gets sticky and just tears up the comb. I also have used a serrated bread knife but after about two frames the same thing happens. Now, friend of mine suggested getting four knives and throw them in hot water after every frame or when the knife gets sticky. which I'll try. So now I see a new tool called a uncapping plane and watched that on youtube and it seemed to work well. So I'm going to try one. It's about the same price as hot knife.

  • @mauritzverster3435
    @mauritzverster3435 3 роки тому +1

    I am really enjoying this series 👍

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @davidm928
    @davidm928 3 роки тому +2

    David, I love the videos, thanks as always!

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Thank you David

  • @citrumpet1
    @citrumpet1 3 роки тому

    I agree about the heated knife. FWIW If I have uneven comb I've been using the standard uncapping fork with Dr. Leo's technique. Instead of scraping with it, he comes up on the cappings from the bottom just getting the prongs under the cappings and taking them off with a twist motion. It is quite quick once you get used to the technique. You can then easily scrape them into your contantainer.

  • @dianekulback2430
    @dianekulback2430 Рік тому

    This video was soooo helpful! Thank you!

  • @timhelmle8377
    @timhelmle8377 3 роки тому +3

    Keep the tines off the wood frames, it works great

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Good tip!

  • @mikeries8549
    @mikeries8549 Рік тому

    Usually I use a cold knife but this year the honey is 14% moisture content and too thick so I'm using a hot one.

  • @4850937
    @4850937 2 роки тому +1

    Some have a thermocouple to regulate temperature.

  • @gerritlangeveld9044
    @gerritlangeveld9044 2 місяці тому

    Yes...from the beginning of the vidoe i was hoping you would point out the high heat to the honey that is not good for purety and taste...good properties the heat kills in the honey. That you dont want. Thanks for the vidoe.

  • @prairiepinesranch
    @prairiepinesranch 3 роки тому

    I'm new to your channel and a beeteam6 member and really enjoyed the flashback video at the end of this and the "Coffee Time". I've viewed a few of these Coffie Times and I really hope you'll do more or add another channel for it. Really good advice. Loved the "Bully brain" comment as simply explains the amygdala and how it can control us far too much. It still thinks we are in a cave with a dinosaur chomping at the entrance so all doom and gloom so we are prepared to RUN. Very easy to just view it as a bully. In any event, start doing more coffee time and I will send mugs! LOL Thanks for all the help I stick with you and only you out of the myriad of bee channels.

  • @rodneymccrea7214
    @rodneymccrea7214 3 роки тому

    You can hold the frame up on its end like you do with the knife…and the guide can be bent to make it a shallower or deeper cut.

  • @headwatersfarm175
    @headwatersfarm175 3 роки тому +7

    I like your videos but they are very long. I'd watch more if they were shorter.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Thanks for letting me know!

  • @raleighsistrunk7123
    @raleighsistrunk7123 3 роки тому

    Another great video David.

  • @christianshannon3943
    @christianshannon3943 3 роки тому

    The special uncapping fork is supposed to be used holding the frame vertically. Yet the cappings may fall back down on the tool and your hand holding the tool . The hot knife I use has an external thermostat control which is far better than the internal preset thermostat. I have also resorted to use the cold knife along with an angled uncapping fork .

  • @beehinde
    @beehinde 3 роки тому

    Some beekeepers use a hairdryer as an uncapping tool, but you don't get any cappings with this method.

  • @danschneider9219
    @danschneider9219 3 роки тому +1

    I used a bread knife for years then I saw a hot knife on sale at a local farm store and I love the hot knife. I always cut from the top down even when I used the bread knife. Why would you want the sticky honey and wax covering the blades? I get a sheet of cappings wax with the hot knife never cut from the bottom up.

  • @melissaaudler8975
    @melissaaudler8975 3 роки тому

    I'm glad I'm not the only one that looks at something and thinks to myself... how do you use that?

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      There is so much stuff out there.

  • @bgtrev
    @bgtrev 3 роки тому

    Can I ask a beginners question? Why when you took the top super off did you place it on the ground on its side? Does this not cause a problem with any uncapped cells losing their contents? Thanks again and hope you can explain for me. Best regards.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Trev, not really. It takes some bouncing or jarring to shake out the nectar or honey.

    • @bgtrev
      @bgtrev 3 роки тому

      @@beek Many thanks.

  • @treybie1
    @treybie1 3 роки тому

    I'd like to know more about this Bee Team Six. I just started beekeeping this year. Trying to move from a bee owner to an actual bee keeper. If anybody has a moment, what should I do in this situation: Bottom deep is almost entirely full of brood. About 2 months ago I moved the queen excluder to the top of the second deep. The second deep is 85% full of honey and pollen. I've placed a super on top of the deeps and the queen excluder. Since placing sugar water in that super I've gotten more bees working whereas earlier they'd just barely begun to draw out the frames. I'm told that my hive might be 'honey bound' and I need to 'bottom super' to give the queen more room to lay eggs. I'd like more opinions. I don't want to interrupt their work in the existing super unless it's necessary. This hive swarmed on Memorial Day.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your interest in my personal mentorship program known as BeeTeam6. Here is the link for more info: www.honeybeesonline.com/beekeeping-mentor/

  • @dougweddle1582
    @dougweddle1582 3 роки тому +1

    I only use a scratcher. Is that bad?

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      That is perfectly fine. Just a tad slower.

  • @barryduke8329
    @barryduke8329 3 роки тому

    I always preferred the cold knife but I tried the scraper you tried at the end last year, I now much prefer that.
    Your comparison with the cold knife was not accurate as you had the frame stood up when uncapping, do this with the scraper and the wax will fall off rather than end up lying on top of the honey

  • @GrillingNetwork
    @GrillingNetwork 3 роки тому

    Subscribed….

  • @slawomirszpak4920
    @slawomirszpak4920 2 роки тому

    new subscriber 👍😉

    • @beek
      @beek  2 роки тому

      Thanks a bunch

  • @jamesbrodd6452
    @jamesbrodd6452 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for including the interview clip. I guess I’m an official UA-camr!

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for dropping by!

  • @jacobmorgan6681
    @jacobmorgan6681 3 роки тому

    I use a bread knife and a fork

  • @krystledowning8085
    @krystledowning8085 3 роки тому

    Can you do a video on honey extractors? We have been looking for a honey extractor and would love to have your input about what honey extractor you prefer for the beginning beekeeper!

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Krystle, I places a link to a nice extractor in the description of this video. Check it out.

  • @petrafischer6599
    @petrafischer6599 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Did I miss the weight of the honey you took out?

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      It is in the video I refer to at the end of this video

  • @wendisapp3667
    @wendisapp3667 3 роки тому +1

    Like your shirt.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Thanks Wendi

  • @HiveCreekFarm
    @HiveCreekFarm 3 роки тому

    I think that last tool would have dropped the caps if you had the frame upright like you did for the knives. Seems like a nice hybrid between the cold knife and the cap scratcher.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Indeed. I had already cleaned the bucket.😄

  • @johnmenocal1633
    @johnmenocal1633 Рік тому

    The nail in your shoe is resin coated to make them tougher to pull out!!!

  • @hischild8899
    @hischild8899 Рік тому

    I had the beetle warning experience. I did not see any beetles but left a box of pulled honey unharvested...let's just say a nasty experience I will never have again!

  • @TheOrganicPharmer
    @TheOrganicPharmer 3 роки тому

    Already subbed. :) Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @jimmymurphy6106
    @jimmymurphy6106 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      I appreciate it Jimmy

  • @peterchesney5923
    @peterchesney5923 3 роки тому

    You're in a black shirt again 🤣

  • @nigel4321
    @nigel4321 2 місяці тому

    don't use a nail for your queen cage, use a twig. that won't go though shoes or feet

    • @beek
      @beek  2 місяці тому

      I can't find a twig strong enough to do the job.

  • @medic5836
    @medic5836 3 роки тому +1

    That local honey bear is cool where did it come from.

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Can't remember but everyone loves it!

  • @medic5836
    @medic5836 3 роки тому +1

    I love my hot knife I can do 9 frames pretty fast

    • @beek
      @beek  3 роки тому

      Nice