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

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • This video is sponsored by Work Sharp sharpeners and they are doing an epic giveaway! Not only do they make great sharpening systems and tools they have an amazing custom knife giveaway going from Ken Onion! All you have to do is click the link and put in your email to enter.
    Check out a little something we have been working on: fortwild.com/
    We went around Blade Show West in Salt Lake City to find out who had the sharpest knife? If they win the challenge they get $10 if they don't we have a little surprise from Work Sharp Sharpeners! Would it be the Custom Knife Makers? Would it be the EDC Aficionado? Or Would it be Lynn Thompson!!!!!? If you think this looks easy try it at home and tell us how you did in the comments.
    0:10 Introduction to Sharpeness Testing
    0:11 How well with the brand new Jack Wolf Knife do?
    1:27 Can the Benchmade Bugout beat the sharpness test?
    2:16 How sharp is a brand new Protech Mordax?
    2:59 Zach from Zach's Stuff tests out his Gold Class 940-5 from Benchmade!
    3:46 Lynn Thompson tests out every knife he has!
    4:46 Custom Knife Make Puts His Blade To the Test!
    5:33 How sharp does a cowboy keep his boot knife?
    6:05 Can a razor sharp Medford Knife do it?
    7:41 This was the sharpest knife and best technique we found!
    8:50 This Benchamde Knife has been sharpened to perfection!
    9:27 A Forged In Fire champion show us what real sharpness is.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 568

  • @zacinthewild
    @zacinthewild  Рік тому +115

    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 Рік тому +1

      Worked no problem with my Higonokami Irogane xD

    • @KnifeNinjaEDC
      @KnifeNinjaEDC Рік тому

      I can guarantee all mine would pass 👌

    • @40SnWfan
      @40SnWfan Рік тому +2

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

    • @mbrousseau22
      @mbrousseau22 Рік тому +1

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

    • @senorkarl
      @senorkarl Рік тому +1

      @@mbrousseau22 Hey! Small world, neighbor!

  • @ergezinger
    @ergezinger Рік тому +397

    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 Рік тому +49

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

    • @mbrousseau22
      @mbrousseau22 Рік тому +18

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

    • @Leftyotism
      @Leftyotism Рік 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.😅

  • @k_b_t685
    @k_b_t685 Рік тому +129

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

  • @lz_377
    @lz_377 Рік тому +62

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

  • @Joshuaskehan-mk8cj
    @Joshuaskehan-mk8cj Рік тому +174

    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  Рік тому +12

      He is a super passionate guy!

    • @xdirtyrandyx
      @xdirtyrandyx Рік тому +6

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

  • @DylanLey
    @DylanLey Рік тому +107

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

    • @ChrisLoew
      @ChrisLoew Рік тому +11

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

  • @jooky5
    @jooky5 Рік тому +50

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

  • @DillonG71
    @DillonG71 Рік тому +37

    lynn thompson was exactly how i imagined he would be lol

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +7

      Exactly!

    • @seppuku-
      @seppuku- Рік тому +2

      4:16 i’m laughing my ass off

    • @seppuku-
      @seppuku- Рік тому +1

      @@zacinthewild lynn pulls it out of narnia.

  • @brettbick4581
    @brettbick4581 Рік 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  Рік 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!!😂

  • @zachstuff
    @zachstuff Рік тому +16

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +2

      It was great talking at the show!👊

    • @twatmunro
      @twatmunro Рік 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 Рік тому

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

  • @702johnny
    @702johnny Рік тому +22

    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 20 годин тому

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

  • @ErnestPworrell88
    @ErnestPworrell88 Рік тому +25

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +8

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

    • @jonathonwerner5968
      @jonathonwerner5968 Рік тому +2

      @@zacinthewild That cane sword...

  • @NeevesKnives
    @NeevesKnives Рік тому +5

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +1

      Next time for sure!!!

    • @NeevesKnives
      @NeevesKnives Рік тому +1

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

    • @toffeetheraccoon
      @toffeetheraccoon Місяць тому

      would be a legendary crossover episode for sure

  • @ickna2002
    @ickna2002 Рік 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.

  • @maika0staretza
    @maika0staretza Рік тому +10

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

  • @nickmartino2839
    @nickmartino2839 Рік тому +22

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

  • @Mikeleifheit
    @Mikeleifheit Рік 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 Рік тому +8

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

  • @lauraswanson4806
    @lauraswanson4806 10 місяців тому +45

    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.

  • @weirdmusicmixmaster
    @weirdmusicmixmaster Рік 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  Рік тому +3

      All times😎

    • @Sanguivore
      @Sanguivore 20 годин тому

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

  • @juakored
    @juakored Рік 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.

  • @samelel713
    @samelel713 Рік 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

  • @ricardorubalcaba155
    @ricardorubalcaba155 Рік тому +8

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

  • @stephangrobler5524
    @stephangrobler5524 Рік тому +7

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

  • @johnnyd667
    @johnnyd667 Рік тому +4

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +4

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

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 Рік 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  Рік 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!

  • @Redant751
    @Redant751 Рік тому +10

    Lynn is the man.

  • @ironman2326
    @ironman2326 Рік 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!

  • @emjay8709
    @emjay8709 Рік тому

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

  • @JordanRobirds
    @JordanRobirds Рік 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.

  • @kenfaulkner5544
    @kenfaulkner5544 Рік 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  Рік тому +1

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

  • @joshuabriggs7114
    @joshuabriggs7114 Рік тому

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

  • @knifedaddy5791
    @knifedaddy5791 Рік 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 😉

  • @CobraKaiNoMercy
    @CobraKaiNoMercy Рік тому +4

    The guy with the Medford Praetorian Auto gave me a chuckle when you said “that’s a brave knife to do cuts with” 😂😂😂.
    I’ve owned a few Medfords and yeah…they don’t cut paper very good. My buddy who sharpens knives had to reprofile each of them as they have an almost “battle axe” (wide and rough cutting profile) type of cutting profile.
    If I ever bump into you, I’m using my Rockstead 😎👍🏽.

  • @kurticeberg4566
    @kurticeberg4566 Рік 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  Рік тому +3

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

  • @thorael
    @thorael Рік тому

    Mr. double or nothing giving me goosebumps - love it

  • @Leftyotism
    @Leftyotism Рік 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. 🤓

  • @slkknifelover
    @slkknifelover Рік тому

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

  • @gilbz1tho450
    @gilbz1tho450 Рік тому

    VERY smart video idea. thanks for this!

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp Рік тому +14

    Sharpening is something I really need to learn.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @randomescu
      @randomescu Рік 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.

  • @bixby9797
    @bixby9797 Місяць 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

  • @terrillschneider3778
    @terrillschneider3778 Рік тому

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

  • @thepunisher4598
    @thepunisher4598 Рік 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!

  • @hookreelfishing
    @hookreelfishing Рік тому

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

  • @Justinator616
    @Justinator616 Рік тому +1

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

  • @whammofammo7346
    @whammofammo7346 Рік тому

    This was fun. Thanks guys!

  • @pinkcurve
    @pinkcurve Рік тому

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

  • @JeahnLaffitte
    @JeahnLaffitte Рік тому

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

  • @alejandrocardenas9010
    @alejandrocardenas9010 Рік тому

    freaking Awsome!!!! Thanks Zac!

  • @IrishBombSquad
    @IrishBombSquad Рік тому +2

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

  • @larryvansullen3935
    @larryvansullen3935 Рік тому

    Another fun premise!

  • @yaboinightwing
    @yaboinightwing Рік тому +1

    Loved this video, very creative. Nice job Zac!

  • @stowfam
    @stowfam Рік тому

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

  • @lancebeare8314
    @lancebeare8314 Рік тому

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

  • @max14719
    @max14719 Рік 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!

  • @VisionWords
    @VisionWords Рік тому

    Brilliant idea for this video. I'm loving your content, guys!

  • @123Gottem
    @123Gottem Рік тому

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

  • @Ringwolf1
    @Ringwolf1 Рік тому

    That was interesting, well done.

  • @Rumeel12708
    @Rumeel12708 Рік тому

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

  • @jaydorsett1580
    @jaydorsett1580 Рік тому

    OCD for EDC!! Good to see u two

  • @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.

  • @dewaldwestermann8541
    @dewaldwestermann8541 Рік тому

    Lynn Thompson is a legend loving the content

  • @milbyvision12
    @milbyvision12 Рік тому

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

  • @knifeaddict1014
    @knifeaddict1014 Рік тому

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

  • @sbaunbooth1932
    @sbaunbooth1932 Рік тому

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

  • @happiknife7716
    @happiknife7716 Рік тому

    This was a fun one. The dude at the end just showing off lol

  • @madzero0
    @madzero0 Рік тому

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +1

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

  • @BTLtrips
    @BTLtrips Рік тому

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

  • @dkobbop
    @dkobbop Рік тому

    this is hands down the best EDC channel kudos zac

  • @redriver6541
    @redriver6541 23 години тому

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

  • @nathanwoj2244
    @nathanwoj2244 Рік тому

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that blade talon has

  • @GetGhostScotty
    @GetGhostScotty Рік тому

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

  • @fetusthegreat9797
    @fetusthegreat9797 Рік тому +1

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

  • @jesseroberts5920
    @jesseroberts5920 Рік тому

    Loved the video keep up the good work man

  • @nickmartino2839
    @nickmartino2839 Рік тому +1

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

  • @KC-nr3ou
    @KC-nr3ou Рік тому

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

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2. Рік тому +1

    Clever content idea. Good job.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому

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

  • @jakefromohiostate
    @jakefromohiostate Рік тому +1

    Extremely fun video!!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому

      It was a blast talking to everyone too!

  • @dylbarton
    @dylbarton Рік тому

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

  • @elijahpenberthy9449
    @elijahpenberthy9449 Рік тому +1

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

  • @cfltitan
    @cfltitan 6 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.

  • @StuffSharpEnough
    @StuffSharpEnough Рік тому

    Zach the man in a Zac video. Love it! Guess there comes the next give away.👍

  • @marcelhoffmann6843
    @marcelhoffmann6843 Рік тому

    the Espada XL with Blue scales is very nice

  • @CarlosDangerTheThird
    @CarlosDangerTheThird Рік тому

    Zach’s stuff is good stuff. Been a subscriber for years

  • @Ersk88
    @Ersk88 Рік тому

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

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому

      Same!

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 Рік 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.

  • @ZachsFreezer
    @ZachsFreezer Рік тому

    Great video man thank you 🙏🏼

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941

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

  • @nate2838
    @nate2838 Рік тому

    3:50 Lynn Thompson is awesome, even does his sword :)

  • @jameswilliams6946
    @jameswilliams6946 Рік тому

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

  • @avikmajumdar7668
    @avikmajumdar7668 Рік тому

    thats why i like ur vids u r typically awsm. I am a big fan of u from the blade hq vids and u make awsm innovative contents. thank u fr giving us beautify contents love from INDIA

  • @RSRS-ws3px
    @RSRS-ws3px Рік тому

    The Rockstead Shin and Chi I own were my sharpest knives but a couple months ago I bought a Worksharp Precision adjust and started practicing.
    At first I was ready to throw it away but one day it just came together and I could get the edge I wanted.
    So now I am not even sure which of my knives is the sharpest. A few of them feel like they glide through paper a bit easier than the Rockstead’s.
    I am tempted to buy an edge tester.
    I almost forgot I have a Sandrin Torino and Monza, they might be sharper than my other knives but they also have very thin blades.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +1

      Glad you got it! There is definitely a learning curve. I got to get myself a Rockstead.

  • @Kusina_at_Patalim
    @Kusina_at_Patalim Рік тому

    Great videos and always fun stuff you make.... I'm a fan from philippines.

  • @jasonb5817
    @jasonb5817 Рік тому

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

  • @prettyflyforaknifeguy
    @prettyflyforaknifeguy Рік тому

    Cool video Zac!

  • @captainjack7534
    @captainjack7534 Рік тому

    It was great meeting you yesterday! Love the video!

  • @tristanmayton6764
    @tristanmayton6764 Рік тому

    What an awesome pocket check

  • @terrillschneider3778
    @terrillschneider3778 Рік тому

    This was fun

  • @stlchevy95
    @stlchevy95 Рік тому

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

  • @michaelclarkson1376
    @michaelclarkson1376 Рік 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  Рік тому +2

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

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 Рік 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

  • @TismFishing
    @TismFishing Рік тому

    This was the best challenge and it was hilarious.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Рік тому +1

      So much fun to shoot and talk with everyone too!