It may not be beautiful but it works. I have a similar system using packaging paper. Most customers knives come wrapped in a tea towel so to return with care and protection shows you appreciate their knives and what you have done to them. Thanks a helpful video.
Newspaper and rubberbands does it for me. I usually just roll the knife straight down a folded full side of newspaper and fold over the excess at the tip of the knife, but i leave some room in front of the tip, so there's no chance of the tip going through the newspaper, then secure with 2 tightly wrapped cheap kitchen rubberband, one around the excess that is folded over the tip, and one around the heel of the blade. Then there's plenty of friction to hold it in place. The rubberbands are reusable by the customer and the paper is fully recyclable. So that's nice aswell.
I have a very similar method. But I use rosin paper. Contractors use it to protect floors during construction. It's very heavy and it comes in large rolls, (160'x3') Ace Hardware or Amazon, which I cut into smaller squares. One large roll is only about $20.00.
That's a good idea as well. At the moment I use bubble wrap since its also cheap and lasts a while (no tape involved). I want to switch over to food grade products to reduce liability. Covering the blade completely with butcher paper then covering it with rosin paper would add extra protection for those that are going to travel far or are less careful during transport, while also ensuring the blade only comes in contact with food grade materials.
Top of the morning and greetings from BC! I appreciate the measured and deliberate methods that you use. I'm new to Tormek-got my T8 last week. Where did you learn the craft of knife sharpening? With the plethora of feeds out there, I'd like to learn from others, like Dr. Vadim. Suggestions? Lastly, what part of the Great White North are you from? I'd guess BC.... Hope your day was grand!
Thanks for the kind words. I learned sharpening by a lot of trial and error, and UA-cam of course. There was a time (before I launched this channel) tha tI was pretty certain to have seen every Tormek video on YT! If you would be interested in some remote coaching (via video link), let me know. But you’ll get there on your own, and/or you may prefer to have someone show you in person… I grew up in Ontario but I’ve been in the UK for nearly two decades now…. Thanks for tuning in!
@@greatedgeltd Ontario was my second guess. If I get stymied I'll reach out and we can chat about some online lessons. I'm a visual learner and while The 'Tube is great, human feedback will be needed. I too have watched nearly every video out there. Lots of chaff. Some kernels of wisdom. We're heading to the UK this spring-will be near Cambridge and Kington. You anywhere near either of those two locations? An expat coffee might be in order! Hope your day was productive. Ciao!
@@JamesFunkify Dr. Vadim was an amazing mentor for me. His videos are still available to watch, but with a sad heart I have to report that he has passed away. You can no longer purchase this products and his family is taken down his website. RIP DOC.
It may not be beautiful but it works. I have a similar system using packaging paper. Most customers knives come wrapped in a tea towel so to return with care and protection shows you appreciate their knives and what you have done to them. Thanks a helpful video.
Newspaper and rubberbands does it for me.
I usually just roll the knife straight down a folded full side of newspaper and fold over the excess at the tip of the knife, but i leave some room in front of the tip, so there's no chance of the tip going through the newspaper, then secure with 2 tightly wrapped cheap kitchen rubberband, one around the excess that is folded over the tip, and one around the heel of the blade.
Then there's plenty of friction to hold it in place.
The rubberbands are reusable by the customer and the paper is fully recyclable. So that's nice aswell.
Good point about reuse and recycle
I have a very similar method. But I use rosin paper. Contractors use it to protect floors during construction. It's very heavy and it comes in large rolls, (160'x3') Ace Hardware or Amazon, which I cut into smaller squares. One large roll is only about $20.00.
That's a good idea as well. At the moment I use bubble wrap since its also cheap and lasts a while (no tape involved). I want to switch over to food grade products to reduce liability. Covering the blade completely with butcher paper then covering it with rosin paper would add extra protection for those that are going to travel far or are less careful during transport, while also ensuring the blade only comes in contact with food grade materials.
Top of the morning and greetings from BC! I appreciate the measured and deliberate methods that you use. I'm new to Tormek-got my T8 last week. Where did you learn the craft of knife sharpening? With the plethora of feeds out there, I'd like to learn from others, like Dr. Vadim. Suggestions? Lastly, what part of the Great White North are you from? I'd guess BC.... Hope your day was grand!
Thanks for the kind words. I learned sharpening by a lot of trial and error, and UA-cam of course. There was a time (before I launched this channel) tha tI was pretty certain to have seen every Tormek video on YT! If you would be interested in some remote coaching (via video link), let me know. But you’ll get there on your own, and/or you may prefer to have someone show you in person…
I grew up in Ontario but I’ve been in the UK for nearly two decades now…. Thanks for tuning in!
@@greatedgeltd Ontario was my second guess. If I get stymied I'll reach out and we can chat about some online lessons. I'm a visual learner and while The 'Tube is great, human feedback will be needed. I too have watched nearly every video out there. Lots of chaff. Some kernels of wisdom. We're heading to the UK this spring-will be near Cambridge and Kington. You anywhere near either of those two locations? An expat coffee might be in order! Hope your day was productive. Ciao!
@@JamesFunkify Dr. Vadim was an amazing mentor for me. His videos are still available to watch, but with a sad heart I have to report that he has passed away. You can no longer purchase this products and his family is taken down his website.
RIP DOC.
I use similar method using parchment paper.