Who Has The Sharpest Knife? || Knife Sharpening, Technique, or Both?

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  • @zacinthewild
    @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +117

    If you think this looks easy try it at home (no cheating) and tell us how you did. We started the idea at 10 and had to take it to 3 because we found it was harder then we thought🤣.

    • @Leftyotism
      @Leftyotism 2 роки тому +1

      Worked no problem with my Higonokami Irogane xD

    • @KnifeNinjaEDC
      @KnifeNinjaEDC 2 роки тому

      I can guarantee all mine would pass 👌

    • @40SnWfan
      @40SnWfan 2 роки тому +2

      You know your knife is sharp when you can cut the flat of the page.

    • @mbrousseau22
      @mbrousseau22 2 роки тому +1

      How did I meet Lynn Thompson today, but didn’t meet you? Bummer for me.

    • @senorkarl
      @senorkarl 2 роки тому +1

      @@mbrousseau22 Hey! Small world, neighbor!

  • @ergezinger
    @ergezinger 2 роки тому +407

    Lynn Thompson is the freakin' man. He can EDC what every other knife guy only dreams of. It would be downright weird if he didn't have a Espada XL in his pocket.

    • @leksasdf
      @leksasdf 2 роки тому +50

      "Can I try it with my sword" fucking sent my sides to orbit, what a man.

    • @mbrousseau22
      @mbrousseau22 2 роки тому +19

      I met Lynn today and saw that Espada up close! What a character.

    • @Leftyotism
      @Leftyotism 2 роки тому +14

      Well, at such an event he especially has to live up to his own name. Not that I doubt he doesn't, lol.😅

  • @Joshuaskehan-mk8cj
    @Joshuaskehan-mk8cj 2 роки тому +180

    Lynn Thomson is the epitome of a bad ass, what a legend, that's what you want in a knife maker and designer, someone who isn't afraid to use their stuff and get behind it cheap or expensive

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +12

      He is a super passionate guy!

    • @xdirtyrandyx
      @xdirtyrandyx 2 роки тому +6

      that dude was sooo cool! no hesitation, instantly goes "lets try my sword". great guy

  • @lz_377
    @lz_377 Рік тому +68

    The fact that Murray Carter’s journeyman was disgusted that people couldn’t simply cut paper had me cracking up. 😂

  • @k_b_t685
    @k_b_t685 2 роки тому +137

    I was like, “Why does Lynn have a cane? I hope he’s ok.” Obviously it was a sword cane.

  • @brettbick4581
    @brettbick4581 2 роки тому +54

    Seems like every other knife show on UA-cam that I watch, I always feel like they take forever and I want it to end. With Zac and crew, they always end so quickly and leave me wanting more because the content is so good. Keep it up, guys!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching man! Means a lot🤘

    • @Stalker6622
      @Stalker6622 Рік тому

      ​@@zacinthewild good Sir , why are your videos so short , i need more ,More!!😂

  • @jooky5
    @jooky5 2 роки тому +51

    Lynn Thompson’s cane sword: effortlessly cuts the paper. Medford: “that’s a brave knife to do some paper cuts with” 😂

  • @DylanLey
    @DylanLey 2 роки тому +111

    Lmao Lynn Thompson is a legend for carrying all of that!

    • @ChrisLoew
      @ChrisLoew 2 роки тому +11

      Genuinely he does that daily, even for the last decade plus, and carries a couple guns. The man is armed deep.

  • @DillonG71
    @DillonG71 2 роки тому +38

    lynn thompson was exactly how i imagined he would be lol

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +7

      Exactly!

    • @seppuku-
      @seppuku- 2 роки тому +2

      4:16 i’m laughing my ass off

    • @seppuku-
      @seppuku- 2 роки тому +1

      @@zacinthewild lynn pulls it out of narnia.

  • @702johnny
    @702johnny 2 роки тому +21

    As always, I love Lynn Thompsons passion. That was a nice blade that cut the paper long ways. Super sharp.

    • @janekserce8265
      @janekserce8265 Рік тому +1

      what is the name of his first folder ?

    • @Sanguivore
      @Sanguivore 4 місяці тому

      @@janekserce8265 I was curious of the same. Did you ever find out?

    • @blankblank7101
      @blankblank7101 15 днів тому +1

      @@SanguivoreBroken Skull, discontinued 😔

    • @Sanguivore
      @Sanguivore 15 днів тому

      @@blankblank7101 Thanks, bud!

  • @ickna2002
    @ickna2002 2 роки тому +9

    The guys over at Carter Cutlery are awesome dudes. They make there knifes in a small town in Idaho and they will walk you around their shop and show you the whole process. You should reach out to them and do a video with them sometime.

  • @NeevesKnives
    @NeevesKnives 2 роки тому +6

    DANMIT I WISH I WAS THERE! NOT ONLY COULD I HAVE MET ZAC, HE WOULD HAVE PAID ME

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +1

      Next time for sure!!!

    • @NeevesKnives
      @NeevesKnives 2 роки тому +1

      @@zacinthewild one of these days maybe I could get you on a live. I'd love to have you on

    • @kaijukisser
      @kaijukisser 5 місяців тому

      would be a legendary crossover episode for sure

  • @zachstuff
    @zachstuff 2 роки тому +17

    What a fun video!! I must practice with the short blades….all about technique!! Amazing giveaway too!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +2

      It was great talking at the show!👊

    • @twatmunro
      @twatmunro 2 роки тому

      Yeah, I'd have had no probs with my kitchen knives. I keep them really sharp and I'm forever testing them on the old A4. But I'm not at all confident I'd be able to do it with something I was EDC'ing -- say, a Spyderco PM3? Even if it was really sharp, I'm not sure I'd succeed.

    • @GearedTowardGear1
      @GearedTowardGear1 2 роки тому

      Great seeing you in the video Zach!! Love ya dude!

  • @johnnyd667
    @johnnyd667 2 роки тому +4

    Sharpening is such an art. I have learned so much just by trial and error. Mostly error.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +4

      I’m definitely one big error with sharpening but getting better all the time.

  • @weirdmusicmixmaster
    @weirdmusicmixmaster 2 роки тому +9

    lynn in the wild always is a trip, the man really is just clanking around armed like a knight of old at all times

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +3

      All times😎

    • @Sanguivore
      @Sanguivore 4 місяці тому

      An absolute gangster. I used to fawn over his knives in the old magazines in my childhood.

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 2 роки тому +5

    Zac that was a super fun idea. Loved it. I use a Work Sharp Precision to sharpen all my knives 🔪 with the addition of 3M lapping films. Mirror finish with a stropping will cut paper all day and split hairs. Great video!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +1

      I need to work on mirror finish stuff after I learn how to sharpen well😁. Sounds like an awesome system you have going!

  • @heypistolero
    @heypistolero 2 роки тому +2

    That Carter Cutlery guy sold me on their stuff

  • @Mikeleifheit
    @Mikeleifheit 2 роки тому +8

    This makes me really reconsider how sharp I need to keep my knives. I refuse to take a knife out of the house if it’s not cleanly cutting paper.

  • @007twm
    @007twm 2 роки тому +8

    Great video Zac. Lynn Thompson's cameo was epic. Keep up the great work. 👍

  • @ErnestPworrell88
    @ErnestPworrell88 2 роки тому +25

    Ah man, another great video! that Lynn Thompson cameo caught me off guard 😂

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +8

      He saw us filming and was very kind to jump on and show us some stuff!

    • @jonathonwerner5968
      @jonathonwerner5968 2 роки тому +2

      @@zacinthewild That cane sword...

  • @nickmartino2839
    @nickmartino2839 2 роки тому +22

    I just freaking love the content you guys have been making......throughly entertaining.....

  • @stephangrobler5524
    @stephangrobler5524 2 роки тому +7

    GREAT VID! Man ….Lynn is a LEGEND! Thanks Zak.

  • @IrishBombSquad
    @IrishBombSquad 2 роки тому +2

    Zach’s Stuff, Rocks. I love supporting my local Fam.

  • @maika0staretza
    @maika0staretza 2 роки тому +10

    Great stuff Zac ! Thanks for the time and effort you put in these videos !

  • @Redant751
    @Redant751 2 роки тому +9

    Lynn is the man.

  • @sharpconfit
    @sharpconfit 2 роки тому +1

    i tried this at home, surprisingly difficult! new knives was easy to push through, but any knife that was used before needed some finesse. great video

  • @kenfaulkner5544
    @kenfaulkner5544 2 роки тому +2

    Another great man on the street thing. You know I love these. Proof that it's not as easy as it looks!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому

      It was such a great place to talk to done awesome knife guys!

  • @lauraswanson4806
    @lauraswanson4806 Рік тому +53

    Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

  • @ricardorubalcaba155
    @ricardorubalcaba155 2 роки тому +8

    Loved the interactions with event goers! I knew the cane was a sword! Lol Thanks Zac!

  • @bixby9797
    @bixby9797 6 місяців тому

    Lol. Just happened across this. Wife gave me a Work Sharp for Christmas and it's the best thing ever. Razor sharp in no time

  • @SimonRiley115
    @SimonRiley115 Рік тому +2

    Should make a channel just doing this all the time

  • @thepunisher4598
    @thepunisher4598 2 роки тому +1

    Some of those guys have really sharp knifes that won! Lynn Thompson always carries a lot of knifes on him! You don’t want to mess with him! Cool video Zac!

  • @max14719
    @max14719 2 роки тому +4

    Imagine if Lynn Thompson failed the test... I mean, that's the whole business he's indirectly betting on lol. He didn't disappoint me at all. Speaking of which, I used his CS Leatherneck to remove and break down some old plywood sheets for my home renovation as well. It's a really convenient tool for the job, and the edge is still sharp as if nothing happened. Good stuff!

  • @joshuabriggs7114
    @joshuabriggs7114 Рік тому

    Lynn Thompson! What an OG! Best part of the video!

  • @kurticeberg4566
    @kurticeberg4566 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been eyeing that Worksharp Ken Onion edition, I really want one of their sets. I own at least 15 knives now, a lot of which is thanks to you, Zac, lol. Glad you’re doing well, sir!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +3

      Ben loves the power sharpeners. I’ve been really digging the Precision Adjust Pro. Hope you’re enjoying the blades😁

  • @fetusthegreat9797
    @fetusthegreat9797 2 роки тому +1

    lynn is my blade hero. i hope he lives long and happy

  • @slkknifelover
    @slkknifelover Рік тому

    Lynn Thompson is a legend... crazy how sharp that sword is.!

  • @pinkcurve
    @pinkcurve 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson is a legend, and you can hear how sharp his knife is !

  • @Justinator616
    @Justinator616 2 роки тому +1

    Lynn looking like a Targaryen, along with that Valerion steel!

  • @isaiahbarnett9062
    @isaiahbarnett9062 2 роки тому +2

    I'm 14 and my dad has a Lansky that he got like 20 years ago. I sharpened my Rough Ryder night out and Kershaw Filter. They now are like butter! No pressure to cut anything!

  • @chubbyomnivore8728
    @chubbyomnivore8728 2 роки тому +1

    Of course the Carter Cutlery people can do it. "Scary sharp" is Murray's thing!

    • @mikafoxx2717
      @mikafoxx2717 Рік тому

      You'd sure hope someone that sold a sharpening course could make a sharp knife.. and by god they can. And now it's available for free on his channel

  • @JordanRobirds
    @JordanRobirds 2 роки тому +2

    I found myself wanting to be there to show off the hair whittling edge of my Native 5 LW. 😂 Keep up the good work Zac.

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp 2 роки тому +14

    Sharpening is something I really need to learn.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +6

      It’s such an important thing that I am such a slacker about. I’m really like liking my Worksharp Precision Adjust. It’s great makes me look way better at sharpening then I am😁

    • @RobBernhard
      @RobBernhard 2 роки тому +2

      My recommendation: buy an inexpensive but quality knife with a steel that's easy to sharpen and then buy the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener and practice, practice, practice. If you screw up the blade no big deal because, cheap knife!

    • @The4cp
      @The4cp 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @randomescu
      @randomescu 2 роки тому

      my advice, another amateur: just buy an Worksharp precision adjust and eventually the upgrade kit. for home; if you are outside, its not suitable. maybe if you are outside with a car or a boat.

  • @lancebeare8314
    @lancebeare8314 2 роки тому

    Nice to meet you at Blade Show Friday.
    Always enjoy your enthusiasm 👍

  • @GetGhostScotty
    @GetGhostScotty 2 роки тому

    Never been sold on a worksharp sharpener. Always been able to rely on the tri-stone to get er done.

  • @123Gottem
    @123Gottem Рік тому

    Lynn Thompson the man 🤜💪✊he the reason I bought the cold steel espada XL

  • @emjay8709
    @emjay8709 2 роки тому

    Your channel is wholesome, I like how you appreciate all knives

  • @momoniji6439
    @momoniji6439 Рік тому +2

    Guy at 5:00 Is just flexing at that point 😂

  • @michaelclarkson1376
    @michaelclarkson1376 2 роки тому +4

    Dude, this challenge was made for me. Every single knife I put in my pocket gets stropped every single day and stays shaving sharp. Mainly because of my WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition. I also use magazine paper for my cut tests.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +2

      So rad! Lynn must do the same because all his knives were razor sharp🔥

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir that's the only way you should ever carry a knife is if it can pop the hairs off of your arm with such ease that they literally pop off

  • @phild8095
    @phild8095 11 місяців тому

    I carry a $35 knife. I sharpened it before I went on vacation to visit friends and family for a week. I carried it daily, used it often as it was Christmas and the day before I came home I showed my brother in law that I can shave with it.
    Some people doodle, some smoke, I sharpen my blade with 1200 grit diamond by hand.
    I keep a slight convex on the flat of the knife about 23 degrees at the edge, in the belly I taper to a V at 20 degrees and the very point is a hard V at 18 degrees to the front. Serrations are V at about 35 degrees on one side, flat on the other.
    The KA-Bar is not my daily carry, that's sharpened about the same.

  • @BTLtrips
    @BTLtrips 2 роки тому

    No way you find him and he performce like that. What a legend Thompson is!

  • @atsra659
    @atsra659 11 місяців тому

    Lynn is carrying an xl voyager vaquero. Voyager is my favorite knife, thing is mean as heck.

  • @ironman2326
    @ironman2326 2 роки тому

    Didn't know about the worksharp sharpener but have been looking for a good one. Because of this video I'm going to get one now. Thanks!

  • @redriver6541
    @redriver6541 4 місяці тому

    Zack's Stuff is a GREAT channel. Love that guy.

  • @jamieluvsknives3912
    @jamieluvsknives3912 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson could have just stared at that paper and it would have split apart . He's the man !!!!!

  • @thorael
    @thorael 2 роки тому

    Mr. double or nothing giving me goosebumps - love it

  • @hookreelfishing
    @hookreelfishing 2 роки тому

    Going to sharpen my knives now, thanks.
    Lynn Thompson!!
    Great video ++

  • @djadis187
    @djadis187 2 роки тому +2

    Molly and Justin in the house

  • @elijahpenberthy9449
    @elijahpenberthy9449 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah, @Zach’s Stuff is amazing. Really great guy, great video too guys!!

  • @cfltitan
    @cfltitan 11 місяців тому

    Man so cool to see Lynn Thompson on there showing off big time. Really cool to see OCD-4-EDC as well. I’m surprised you guys didn’t know him. He’s fairly big and well known in the knife world. And I’d just like to say that any of my many Spyderco’s would have easily blazed through that paper.

  • @Leftyotism
    @Leftyotism 2 роки тому +1

    Good thing I usually have my two-sided Fällkniven CC4 ceramic stone in the leather pouch near me, to touch up on my most frequently used knives regulary. 😅
    I usually have them at least paper cutting sharp, and I also learned to cut a little differently depending on which knive I am using. 🤓

  • @Ersk88
    @Ersk88 2 роки тому

    Yessss👊🏼💪🏼 it really is about technique…I’ve learned that over the years..still have trouble sometimes

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому

      Same!

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 2 роки тому +1

      I mean, all the technique in the world isn't going to make a dull knife cut paper, but I see what you are saying.

  • @dkobbop
    @dkobbop 2 роки тому

    this is hands down the best EDC channel kudos zac

  • @jas8256
    @jas8256 2 роки тому

    I use diamond stones when need to shape/set the edge and a Paper wheel on a high speed grinder. My Niece is a butcher, owns her own meat market, I sharpen her knives about once a month. In between she only touches them up with her steel … Some with still shave when she brings them to me …

  • @nicklevine9442
    @nicklevine9442 2 роки тому +1

    I have a knife from Carter Cutlery and it is laser sharp. IMO, there's not a better knife shop in America.

  • @Spooky-4000
    @Spooky-4000 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson the GOAT God Bless G

  • @stlchevy95
    @stlchevy95 2 роки тому

    id pass this test with flying colors with all of my blades🔥 all touched up with that handheld worksharp

  • @InconvenientKingdom
    @InconvenientKingdom 2 роки тому +4

    This was a really sharp video...a cut above all others! Lynn Thompson and the cane sword....what a legend! (We're not worthy! We're not worthy!) 🔪

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +1

      Your comment is very to the point🔪

  • @sonofromel
    @sonofromel Рік тому

    Lynn Thompson is the man.

  • @JeahnLaffitte
    @JeahnLaffitte 2 роки тому

    Hey! My family and I are in the BG talking to ben at the end! haha how cool. Great vid, Zac!

  • @terrillschneider3778
    @terrillschneider3778 2 роки тому

    Watched this last night What a hoot Love your man in the street videos Thanks

  • @Rumeel12708
    @Rumeel12708 Рік тому

    That forged in American is sic!!!! 👌🏻

  • @nickmartino2839
    @nickmartino2839 2 роки тому +1

    Lol ole dad bringing the heat!!!!!!!

  • @richterknives
    @richterknives Рік тому

    This was a fun video! I lived my whole life for someone to ask me how sharp my knife is hahaha that’s cool.

  • @milbyvision12
    @milbyvision12 2 роки тому

    Lol Ben just casually in the background at his Knafs both at the end.

  • @juakored
    @juakored 2 роки тому

    This type of videos are awesome. Hope you'll do more like these, just getting to know what people carry and how much do they take care of their blades is pretty cool.

  • @knifedaddy5791
    @knifedaddy5791 2 роки тому

    Oh man I loved this one Zac! Thank u! I tried the test with the knifes I had on me while I watched. Pena Lannys clip, Southern Grind Bad Monkey, Victorinox Tinker and Case Copperhead all passed the test, Gerber Dime did not lol but I carry it for the pliers 😉

  • @jasonb5817
    @jasonb5817 2 роки тому

    Looks like I am not only one but Lynn….what a legend.
    Man I would want to get the sharpener over ten bucks!

  • @madzero0
    @madzero0 2 роки тому

    Great one again. You guys enjoy blade show west!!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому +1

      It’s been a blast. Tons of great people🤘

  • @jaydorsett1580
    @jaydorsett1580 2 роки тому

    OCD for EDC!! Good to see u two

  • @kikook222
    @kikook222 Рік тому

    Bro, I keep my knife unreasonably sharp at all times because 1. I like sharpening my knife and 2. I often cut cardboard boxes with it at work which you already know you wouldn't do. I would LOVE to show people how sharp I keep my knife!

  • @edgarmartinez2983
    @edgarmartinez2983 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson is a BEAST!

  • @BT_360
    @BT_360 2 роки тому

    You should make a video with Triple B about sharpening knives. Would be a nice addition to a video like this one.

  • @jouniquecroat5466
    @jouniquecroat5466 2 роки тому +1

    Lynn Thompson steal the show 😂

  • @KC-nr3ou
    @KC-nr3ou 2 роки тому

    You seem like just a genuinely nice dude. That's neat.

  • @viralkaos930
    @viralkaos930 2 роки тому +1

    Lynn Thompson is just a badass 😎

  • @knifeaddict1014
    @knifeaddict1014 2 роки тому

    I need to go to a show, but good works guys I enjoyed this, definitely wanted to se more lol.

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2. 2 роки тому +1

    Clever content idea. Good job.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому

      I just try to think about what would be the most fun💪😁

  • @Rooster-fo7lg
    @Rooster-fo7lg 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson…of course he would win.

  • @muhammedk470
    @muhammedk470 7 місяців тому

    The carter knife was really sharp. And the sword was impressive.

  • @marcelhoffmann6843
    @marcelhoffmann6843 2 роки тому

    the Espada XL with Blue scales is very nice

  • @jspr_edc
    @jspr_edc 2 роки тому

    I've been getting my fave knives shaving sharp. & even i think i'd fail this challenge

  • @jameswilliams6946
    @jameswilliams6946 2 роки тому

    Loved the amount of custom Knives lol. With the beefy boi i have made it would have no chance, too thick

  • @stowfam
    @stowfam 2 роки тому

    Loved this video too, great idea for a blade show crowd.

  • @sbaunbooth1932
    @sbaunbooth1932 2 роки тому

    Wish y'all were in my neck of the woods in Texas. Love the videos keep up the great work

  • @dewaldwestermann8541
    @dewaldwestermann8541 2 роки тому

    Lynn Thompson is a legend loving the content

  • @MadHalflingInventor
    @MadHalflingInventor Рік тому

    Did Lynn Thompson EDC all that? or did he go back to the bench to get some more? because I could only see one knife and the sword cane on him? He is a legend!

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 2 роки тому

    was wearing my medford thorn and carrying my medford micro praetorian t. 3v drop point.

  • @dylbarton
    @dylbarton 2 роки тому

    Zac, awesome to meet you a blade show west! Love the videos!

  • @jakefromohiostate
    @jakefromohiostate 2 роки тому +1

    Extremely fun video!!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  2 роки тому

      It was a blast talking to everyone too!