Kyle! I used my 1000 grid stone and with your techniq got my knife razor sharp. then switched to my 6000 grid site. knife became dull 😳. Then i looked at my 6000 grid stone, its not flat! thats the prob. I did everything from scratch (corrected for the 6000 grid stone) and got my knife razor sharp for the very 1 time. still allot to practice because my knife grind is not even. Thx!! (The knife I sharpend is de Ruike Fang) Kind regard Rene
Hey Rene, glad you're practicing on the stones! What you explained, I experienced as well when I began. I would get a great edge on a 1000, but then I would always spoil my edge on the 6000. I believe it comes from a lack of controlling the angle, and perhaps even 'over-honing'. That is, honing much longer than you need to, stressing steel at the apex of the knife. This is on a microscopic level of course.
Thank you so much! I'm brand new to hand sharpening and I think this video is going to help me iron out a few kinks I was having! I've gotten my kitchen knives shaving sharp but just tried sharpening smaller folders a few days ago (for the first time) and was finding them a bit more difficult. Again thanks for the great content, much appreciated! 👌
Why guess at edge angle with stones ? When we have all of the best sharpening systems available? I appreciate your skills but ,I'll stick to my Viper sharp system. 940 IS MY FAVORITE EDC KERRY
When my grandpa passed away he gave me some money. It right burned a hole in my pocket and my old K55K was getting thin in the gumb line. So I got a 940-2 for $139.95. Best money I ever spent on a lock blade knife. And it fits well in my coveralls, so its easy to snatch when I need it. Man I wish I had another K55K though. That knife was as slim as a knife could get, had a pretty good German steel that took an edge quick and held it long enough for this working man's taste. I just wish this lock back design was on the K55K with maybe some upgraded steel and a lanyard hole instead of a bail. Yep for $40 you just can't beat those knives even if you tried you can't for the money. I bet I could sell this 940-2 and buy 4 of my K55K knives. Hand 3 out to show people what a real knife is for the pocket. I tried all these over the years. And the K55K Otter keeps coming back to my pocket. Buck 112 Ranger Gerber Bolt Action Gerber Gator Kershaw Tremor Benchmade Ernest Emerson CQC7 Benchmade 950 Benchmade 2551 Benchmade 535 Buck 110 Now the 940-2 which is the best yet. Still don't beat a 55 though.
Id highly recommend taping over the handle to keep slag out of the axis lock and taking the thumb studs off before you try to Sharpen it, they really get in the way
If you use the belt sander for emergencies. Diamond plates! Take a look at the dmt diamond plates. It’s a “whetstone”. I am sure diasharp makes great diamond plates too. I use it to reprofile or fix chips and dents. Also it Lapps all my stones dead flat. A slip on the belt can become unfortunate and yet the diamond plate wears metal away crazy fast but much slower than belts.
Man ur good at holding your angles on the stone. Experience is invaluable eh...just bought stones and made a strop but so far just playin wit my less expensive cutters. Good vid bro,thanks
For whatever this is worth, this was probably one of the most helpful sharpening videos on how to free hand. I currently use a KME along with about seven different drops from Jende depending on the edge I want. But I cant freehand sharpen for the life of me. The whole "shadow" thing really brought it down to the beginner level for me. Thank you sir!
Enjoyed the video, thank you. 👍s up. Have no idea why people try and push their opinions on others, especially ones with generally alot more knowledge than themselves
Thanks for the video ; for what it's worth, I fully support the "3 fingers" method as described. Wrt stones, did you try Arkansas stones ? I personally prefer (local European) natural stones which I find more resilient.
I have a 940 with s30v and it’s as dull as a butter knife from the factory. I have spent at least 2 hours trying to put on an edge. It’s a little sharper but no near cutting paper with a clean cut. My conclusion is that super steels are nice to brag about but not user friendly. I would pick VG10 any day, at least you can put an edge back on it with a little touch up!
They're tough, but s30v can take a vicious edge! Send me an email at weiderfan.business@gmail.com I take mail-ins for sharpening all the time. I can bring your shiny new 940 up to a perfect mirror edge!
So you dont need diamond or ceramic to sharpen s30v ? Im sorry but im new to super steels and on some forums they say water stones just dont cut it. If anyone can fill me in on some of this i would be grateful.
@@kyle_noseworthy hey man thanks for responding i really enjoy your channel, i have one more question, this may seem strange or unconventional but with many of my knives pocket and woods knives i like to use a traditional honing steel like the chefs type just to straighten my edges up i found it makes the edges last a very very long time. Would i be able to do this with benchmades s30v? Thanks a lot im kinda on the fence with this knife and any information would be greatly appreciated.
@@wis1024 as Kyle mentioned the grit stages of whetstones would be superior to diamond and honing steel. The honing steels especially will simply remove too much material.
I have many different stones. Oil stones, natural, water stone synthetics, etc. I would start with a combination stone of some sort. Woodstock 1000/6000 is a great choice!
i know....have 3-4-5 Great (Japans) stones are Super good...BUT_____The backside of a old porcelain plate (or a $15 DC4) is everything you really need for 90% of ALL knifes. {not speaking about profiling...maintenance ))
Kyle!
I used my 1000 grid stone and with your techniq got my knife razor sharp.
then switched to my 6000 grid site. knife became dull 😳.
Then i looked at my 6000 grid stone, its not flat! thats the prob.
I did everything from scratch (corrected for the 6000 grid stone) and got my knife razor sharp for the very 1 time. still allot to practice because my knife grind is not even.
Thx!!
(The knife I sharpend is de Ruike Fang)
Kind regard Rene
Hey Rene, glad you're practicing on the stones! What you explained, I experienced as well when I began. I would get a great edge on a 1000, but then I would always spoil my edge on the 6000. I believe it comes from a lack of controlling the angle, and perhaps even 'over-honing'. That is, honing much longer than you need to, stressing steel at the apex of the knife. This is on a microscopic level of course.
you can also run your edge through a wine cork to remove any burr you have.
Thank you so much! I'm brand new to hand sharpening and I think this video is going to help me iron out a few kinks I was having! I've gotten my kitchen knives shaving sharp but just tried sharpening smaller folders a few days ago (for the first time) and was finding them a bit more difficult. Again thanks for the great content, much appreciated! 👌
My left ear enyoyed this
Glad my right ear bud isn't broken after all
Just the comment I was looking for!
Thank god. I wear hearing aids and was going mad thinking one had conked out!
Why guess at edge angle with stones ? When we have all of the best sharpening systems available? I appreciate your skills but ,I'll stick to my Viper sharp system.
940 IS MY FAVORITE EDC KERRY
haha I’ve been wearing my left airpod for 3 hours now
Since all Benchmades are hand sharpened on belt grinders the angle per blade really varies, they are usually in the 15-25 degree per side range.
When my grandpa passed away he gave me some money. It right burned a hole in my pocket and my old K55K was getting thin in the gumb line. So I got a 940-2 for $139.95.
Best money I ever spent on a lock blade knife. And it fits well in my coveralls, so its easy to snatch when I need it.
Man I wish I had another K55K though. That knife was as slim as a knife could get, had a pretty good German steel that took an edge quick and held it long enough for this working man's taste. I just wish this lock back design was on the K55K with maybe some upgraded steel and a lanyard hole instead of a bail.
Yep for $40 you just can't beat those knives even if you tried you can't for the money.
I bet I could sell this 940-2 and buy 4 of my K55K knives. Hand 3 out to show people what a real knife is for the pocket.
I tried all these over the years. And the K55K Otter keeps coming back to my pocket.
Buck 112 Ranger
Gerber Bolt Action
Gerber Gator
Kershaw Tremor
Benchmade Ernest Emerson CQC7
Benchmade 950
Benchmade 2551
Benchmade 535
Buck 110
Now the 940-2 which is the best yet. Still don't beat a 55 though.
Kyle on your finish strip you can use some high grit sandpaper and smooth it back out
Forgot to add, gee you make this look so easy. Pleasure to watch
Oh shit... I remember when you said you wouldn't ever use that knife...lol
Good to see you use it
This is awesome! I want to buy that knife next. Excellent technique!
Great video! My 940 is my favourite edc for sure.
Your sharpening videos are awesome, and that’s my dream knife too c
Id highly recommend taping over the handle to keep slag out of the axis lock and taking the thumb studs off before you try to Sharpen it, they really get in the way
Lovely knife. And people give me a hard time for "feeling" the edge all the time too so I know where you're coming from. Cheers till the next one bud.
Thanks Chad! Some peoples kids... haha
I like seeing you feel the edge a lot. It shows you care for your work. It's quite *hehe* touching.
If you use the belt sander for emergencies. Diamond plates!
Take a look at the dmt diamond plates. It’s a “whetstone”. I am sure diasharp makes great diamond plates too.
I use it to reprofile or fix chips and dents. Also it Lapps all my stones dead flat.
A slip on the belt can become unfortunate and yet the diamond plate wears metal away crazy fast but much slower than belts.
Dude your the Bob Ross sharpening. Awesome
Great video demonstration Kyle and nice techniques. Sweet benchmade and you can definitely tell you're inspired by Murray Carter.
Man ur good at holding your angles on the stone. Experience is invaluable eh...just bought stones and made a strop but so far just playin wit my less expensive cutters.
Good vid bro,thanks
best of luck with it Usta!
For whatever this is worth, this was probably one of the most helpful sharpening videos on how to free hand. I currently use a KME along with about seven different drops from Jende depending on the edge I want. But I cant freehand sharpen for the life of me. The whole "shadow" thing really brought it down to the beginner level for me. Thank you sir!
Awesome job. This was a very interesting video, keep the great content coming!!!
Thanks Thomas!
Enjoyed the video, thank you.
👍s up.
Have no idea why people try and push their opinions on others, especially ones with generally alot more knowledge than themselves
Have you found a knife you like better then the 940?
Thanks for the video ; for what it's worth, I fully support the "3 fingers" method as described.
Wrt stones, did you try Arkansas stones ? I personally prefer (local European) natural stones which I find more resilient.
I have tried all types! Natural stones are certainly tougher!
hahahahahah hahaha ughhh made my day kyle buddy that is a damn true newfounland respons "mabe u have baby hands"....... love it but your not wrong
Thank you for the vid.
First I love your videos learning the lot.
I have a gerber Propel sv30 will the angle be the same as the Benchmade 940
I'm not sure Dontae! Not likely exactly the save, although I haven't seen the blade you're talking about!
I have a 940 with s30v and it’s as dull as a butter knife from the factory. I have spent at least 2 hours trying to put on an edge. It’s a little sharper but no near cutting paper with a clean cut. My conclusion is that super steels are nice to brag about but not user friendly. I would pick VG10 any day, at least you can put an edge back on it with a little touch up!
They're tough, but s30v can take a vicious edge! Send me an email at weiderfan.business@gmail.com
I take mail-ins for sharpening all the time. I can bring your shiny new 940 up to a perfect mirror edge!
Kyle Noseworthy sounds good I’ll keep that in mind.
Thank you sir for the info, much appreciated!
Greetings from germany.
Should I get the aluminum or g10 version and why
Either is awesome. aluminum is worse in cold
So you dont need diamond or ceramic to sharpen s30v ? Im sorry but im new to super steels and on some forums they say water stones just dont cut it. If anyone can fill me in on some of this i would be grateful.
Hey Jake, thanks for commenting. You absolutely DO NOT need diamond or ceramic stones for s30V. A good synthetic stone like this is more than capable!
@@kyle_noseworthy hey man thanks for responding i really enjoy your channel, i have one more question, this may seem strange or unconventional but with many of my knives pocket and woods knives i like to use a traditional honing steel like the chefs type just to straighten my edges up i found it makes the edges last a very very long time. Would i be able to do this with benchmades s30v? Thanks a lot im kinda on the fence with this knife and any information would be greatly appreciated.
@@wis1024 as Kyle mentioned the grit stages of whetstones would be superior to diamond and honing steel. The honing steels especially will simply remove too much material.
Is the amount of pressure on the forward stroke the same as the backward stroke?
I usually use a little more pressure on the 'cutting' stroke
@@kyle_noseworthy Thanks once again. Whetstones are fairly new to me, so advice from an experienced sharpener is always appreciated.
hi Kyle.
thx again for your video.
keep t up.
kind regards.
Rene
Thanks Rene! I appreciate the support man!
Have you sharpened a convex grind knife?
Yessir! many!
Where'd you get the knife engraved?
it was sent to me that way! Not sure!
I would appreciate a video sharpening a convex grind knife
I'll work on it! :-)
Shat kind of stones do you use? I'm looking to buy some for the first time
I have many different stones. Oil stones, natural, water stone synthetics, etc. I would start with a combination stone of some sort. Woodstock 1000/6000 is a great choice!
Kyle Noseworthy - Weiderfan sounds good, thanks for the recommendation!
have U tried DC4 ? great channel by the way...i use that awesome little "diamond//ceramic //kit" with all my knifes.____gets super sharp :=)
Where did you get the stone holder?
www.paulsfinest.com
K thanks. I will try to find it on amazon
Lmao @ 'little baby hands'
Kyle "We're not worthy" Noseworthy!
Awsome video
Good video K N...
i know....have 3-4-5 Great (Japans) stones are Super good...BUT_____The backside of a old porcelain plate (or a $15 DC4) is everything you really need for 90% of ALL knifes. {not speaking about profiling...maintenance ))
I just want this guy to say ‘sharpening’ again and again
Is that a Newfoundland accent? Sounds uncannily similar to the accent in County Waterford, Ireland, where I come from. Great video btw.
Yessir, Newfoundland is correct!
Good job bud
Nice video, sounds like you've gotten a bit frustrated with people telling you off for touching your knife edge haha
haha Wife tells me I'm "getting angrier"
👍
Is it me or does he have a Irish accent?
My Naniwa Super stones are splash and go.
That's what they say.. not in my experience, unless you're up in the higher grits where there are almost no pores
Only Masters drag there finger on there blades
lol
www.fallkniven.com/en/knife/dc4/ ______10 of 10 (in my work :))
Maybe your hands don't get cut because you can't sharpen a knife.😁 j/k
Very nice knife.
thanks Daniel!