Best Knife Sharpener on the Planet!
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- The best knife sharpener when it comes to electric sharpeners for knives is the Razor Sharp Edge Making System! There's a lot of different ways to sharpen knives but some are definitely better and do it faster than others. When it comes to electric sharpeners for knives you can't beat a mechanical buffer or grinder wheel setup that uses paper wheels. The best way to sharpen a knife is by using the Razor Sharp Edge Making System on a grinder or buffer. Once you go to this system you will never look back!
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The total cost of an electric knife sharpening system like this will cost around $135. You can find a cheap grinder for around $50 on Amazon or Harbor Freight. The Razor Sharp Edge Making System is available on Amazon for $85-$100 depending on availability. The price tends to fluctuate so be sure to check pricing often for the best deal.
The learning curve with this electric sharpener for knives is very short. Once you get used to running the blade at a consistent angle across the grit and polish wheel's you can sharpen a knife in seconds. In this video I give you some shortcuts to eliminating any wobble in the paper wheels after installation. This is one of the biggest complaints of paper wheels but it is very easy to fix. I'll also share some techniques on sharpening longer style knives.
I will give you plenty of tips and tricks to getting up to speed quickly using the Razor Sharp Edge Making System. It's easy because all you have to deal with is a grit wheel and a polish wheel. The grit wheel gets a little wax and the polish wheel gets a little rouge. Now all you need are some safety glasses and a little practice to get the sharpest knives you've ever seen!
The best knife sharpener is one that gets your knives razor sharp in seconds and the Razor Sharp Edge Making System mounted on an electric grinder/buffer will do the trick.
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As a professional knife sharpener using this system for over twenty years, you have to turn this grinder around for safety reasons. A friend of mine had the knife kick back at him and he severed his femoral artery. Lucky for him the hospital was only one block away or else he would not have survived. The other reason to turn the grinder away from you is that the metal removal from the knife will be less. I do not recommend this system for heavy sharpening for things such as hatchets or axes. This system works great for knives.
Thanks for your comment. We definitely have to be careful with anything spinning 3,500 rpms! I sharpen both ways but find the front/down approach the safest for me. That way my hands are out front of the stones and if something goes wrong it goes down. Still use both ways but do prefer the down way. Many prefer the opposite but as long as safety first you should get razor sharp knives! Thanks for sharing!
Please explain what you mean when you say to turn the grinder around. Are you saying to turn it facing away from you?
Yep, flip it around and use the top of the stone since it will be spinning away from your face
The wheel needs to be rotating AWAY from the edge, not towards it. You do that by turning the machine around.
Flip the grinder on its side and remove the bottom, and take the 2 screws that hold the base to the motor out and spin the base 180° and reattach
I have been using a 1x30 belt system for my Sharpening business for years. I have added two Tormek T8's and have added tool sharpening to my service. You said it all when you said "if you know how to use it". I have refurbished a lot of knives that were almost destroyed using a paper wheel system.
I would love to have a Tormek!
How’s the edge quality off the paper wheel versus a 1x30 or a tormek? I’m trying to decide between purchasing the paper wheel system versus something else, say for instance the new WorkSharp Ken Onion.
Please explain what mistake people are making with the above wheel that damages thier knives. I have a Tormek T4 that works well for me. I have an idle 6 inch buffer that I'm thinking of getting this for to go even sharper- just for kicks.
I saw this at the gun show in Dallas many, many years ago. Thought it was gimmicky. But man that guy made knives so sharp that they could cut through space and time.
It’s no joke! It is easy, quick, and really forgiving. I can’t believe I didn’t find this years ago! Let me know when you get one. Thanks for commenting!
Like you, I had diamond stones, guides, lansky system and I could not consistently get good edges. I bought this system and now I can sharpen anything. Well worth the price.
The price seems a little high until you start using it and see how fast and sharp you can get your knives.
2:53 this guy (razor sharp edge making system) lives by my house! I’m in Roseville which borders up to Citrus Heights, I’m gonna call him see if he has a used one so i can practice for my kitchen knives. Thank you so much!!!! This Made grannies day! Thanks for detailed video!
I have the same setup and absolutely love it. It is now my go-to Christmas present when my wife asks what we should get for dad/brother/uncle/etc.
That is an awesome gift idea! I’d be forever grateful if someone would have given me this setup years ago! Thanks for sharing!
Something that I am interested in for any knife sharpening video is a real close up view of the blade edge. Its nice to see what kind of edge it puts on.
Check Outdoors55 where he gives a magnified view of the blade with burr.
Best no-bullshit video I've seen on the topic.
Glad it was helpful!
Dunn knife sharpening system was the first that cane out with this that I know of back in thelate 70s Early 80s
HH, I have been using these wheels for a long time. When it's time to regrit the wheel, you will have to clean the wheel first and take it down to "new" paper as to remove any old grit and wax. What I do is take an angle grinder and turn the wheel on and turn the grinder on and grind down the wheel until it gets to new paper. With both grinders spinning at the same time on different planes, it allows you to clean, straighten up and true the surface in just a few minutes. Also, when gluing on the new grit, take a piece of paper and lay under the wheel to catch any grit that gets dropped in the gluing process. Then pour the recovered grit back into the container when done. When smearing on the glue, smear on a thin layer with your finger. Don't spend too much time with the glue as after a couple minutes, you will make it worse. Then don't waste any time and sprinkle some grit onto the glue as you rotate the wheel by hand. DO NOT TURN THE WHEEL ON WHEN THE GLUE IS WET. It will sling the wet glue and grit all over the place. When you have finished sprinkling on the grit, the wet glue will want to slowly creep down the wheel and you will end up with the wheel being thicker on bottom and thinner on top. So you will need to rotate the wheel slowly by hand every few minutes until the glue firms up. What I do is take a cordless drill and install a small wheel into the chuck and ziptie the trigger to spin very slow. Then I prop it up against the buffing wheel so it will slowly turn until the glue is set. This way works very well. I also grind the buffing wheel down and give it a new surface.
I have a delta variable speed grinder that works great. Those pocket knives with small blades are easy to over grind with a high rpm so with the variable speed, I can slow it down on small thin blades. When sharpening those 2-4 bladed folders, look at the edge angle. The angle is offset due to the blade design so sharpen accordingly. If yo run out of wax, you can use some bowstring wax that comes in a tube. You can find it a local hunting shop. Just make sure it is beeswax. I have sharpened a lot of knives and those wheels and they works great. You can get them as sharp as humanly possible with them in just a few minutes. Sure makes for skinning a deer a lot easier.
By the way, I just ordered a bigfoot camera today after watching your videos. I bought a refurb 3g and a solar charger, and steel case. I get bad service here in southeast Missouri so I will have to see how well it works. I seen that they sell an "anti-chew sleeve" as to detour critters from chewing on the antenna. I was wondering if one could use a piece of the outer insulation off of some 10/3 Romex wire. The "Ro" in Romex means rodent proof. Cut a piece about a foot long and slide off the insulation and slide it over the antenna. It should work.
This is brilliant and great info!!! Thanks so much for laying out the details of this process for all to see! I will definitely follow your steps when I have to regrit. Question for you...did you use Elmers glue? Thanks for your help and keep in touch!!
@@TheHandyHunter Yep, just regular Elmers glue works great. Once you regrit, it won't last as long as the original grit but it still last a long time. Maybe they use a different glue that last a little longer. But you won't be disappointed with the life of the regrit using Elmers if you do the process right. Getting the glue on the wheel fairly quickly and sprinkling the grit on the glue fairly quickly is important for how long the regrit job last. The glue seems to surface glaze quickly and prevents the grit from sticking as well. I run an even bead down the center of the wheel. Then I take my finger and smear the glue from edge to edge as I rotate the wheel. Then I liberally sprinkle the grit on the glue as I rotate the wheel catching the excess on a sheet of paper. I get the glue thickness about what it would be if you were gluing two pieces of wood together. When people complain about the regrit not lasting very long is because they took too much time getting the grit on the glue.
I wonder if an epoxy glue would last longer? It sounds like the elmers is easy and still last pretty long. Thanks for all your advice!
I've been using paper wheels for well over 15 years whenever I add Grit I use Elmer's also I take the wheel off the grinder spread the grit on paper and roll the wheel over it
Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing!
I think you did an excellent job covering everything about the system. Thanks
I appreciate that!
Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Love the video!!! I love the fact you mentioned angles. That is so important for a longer lasting blade. If you want to know how to make a hollow grinder let me know. I’ve built several over the years for work. God bless and be safe. Ron
Thank you Ron! I may hit you up on the grinder one day! Never built one of those. I’m not great with angles but I can get by...lol. Thanks for watching!
I like how you explained your method of finding your "20⁰-25⁰"
The technique is 👌👍
Well, it’s not exact but it gets you pretty close without a guide. Thanks for commenting!
@@TheHandyHunter I've given considerable thought to purchasing the same sharpener to help me take my knife sharpening to the next level, your video has has been a huge help
Thank you! Once you get it set up you will never look back! Razor sharp in seconds! Let me know how you like it. Good luck!
@@TheHandyHunter absolutely! Once I get it I will make a video on my channel and I will add a link to your video for my viewers
Great system. I sharpen my 2 blade broadheads with these.
Good to know! Did you get them razor sharp?
Good vid. I’ve had this system for a few months and haven’t used it yet. I’ve been hesitant because of a slight wobble. It’s been sitting on my bench grinder since. I’m going to head out to the shop tonight and sharpen everything! Haha. Thanks for the tips and killer vid.
Awesome! You will love it I promise you. Once you get that wobble fixed you’ll be all set!
I meant to respond 3 years ago. Man this system is incredible. I’m afdicted to keeping all of my blades sharp. I’ll even take knives from buddies at work and sharpen them for them. Again great informative vid from when I started with this 3 years ago.
Great to hear!! Good news is never too late! I still love mine and use it almost everyday! Thanks for commenting👍
Thanku this,was all helpful, incredible what the wheels do. God bless
Thank you and good luck!
Great video sir, Thank you for the info
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have been using this system for twenty years now. The grinder has a dedicated place on my Work bench. I can see on your polishing wheel that it needs to be dressed really bad. Once you get the wheels dressed perfectly round you will get that nice black finish over the entire wheel.
About once a year I dress just the polishing wheel. Takes a little work to work the polishing wheel filled with the white polishing compound.
That’s been on my list to do! I’m so bad about jumping on and polishing. I love this setup and use it almost everyday for multiple reasons. Thanks for sharing!!
good job explaining and showing
Thank you!
I use a 1x30 belt sander followed by a paper wheel from Grizzly on my bench grinder. Works quite similarly! It’s incredible how fast you can get a razor edge. Way quicker than these complicated jigs and fixtures and clamps with rods and six levels of stones. Or whetstones. I can’t believe the time and energy people put in to sharpening. I had an Edge Pro before I knew better. What a PIA production to break that out and use it!
I hear ya! Some people spend way too much time with complicated methods!
I got one of those many years ago,awesome sharpener
I wish I would have found it years ago! Thanks for commenting!
This is the second video of this system I have viewed. Both installs and demonstrations gave me concern for the safety of use of the grinder and specifically the direction of spin. Having the wheels turn toward the user is extremely dangerous. One needs to turn the grinder around so the wheels turn away from user. You will find that this will vastly improve the handling of your approach ergonomically. Primarily, the wheels will be turning away from the blade edge. Yes, the blades were held facing away by the user in both videos. The point is when the blade is facing toward the direction of the wheel rotation there is a greater propensity for the blade to grab the wheel sending the blade into the user. Using this system with the direction of spin away from the user could prevent a serious accident or fatality. This also gives the user better control in sharpening the edge. Safety First.
Thanks Warren. I do use both methods from time to time but prefer sharpening looking down over the blade...like normal grinder usage. I find my hands hitting the wheels too much on the reverse method which is a safety concern. Both methods work it just comes down to preference. Safety measures should always be taken when things are spinning at 3500 rpms!
Spinning toward the user? No matter which way the grinder is facing it is spinning toward the user, either up and toward the user from underneath or down and toward the user from above.
Another thing to true up a wheel is to get a piece of tool steel and push it up against the wheel to level it down so that it runs concentric.
Great! Thank you!
Great video, thanks for the advice. Just ordered the system, can't wait to get started. John
You will love it! Once you get a feel for it you will be sharpening like a pro! Let me know how it goes!
I use that same style setup. I use the side to sharpen my fixed 3 blade VPA broadheads.... very carefully though!
Great idea! I didn’t think about that one. I have been sharpening all my box cutters on it so why not broadheads, right? Thanks for the idea!
I got my 10" wheels a few days ago and now realize they are slightly out of round so I will need to true them and then re-grit my wheel. Lots of extra work to do but your video helped convince me I can do it. Thanks.
Awesome! If you work with them a little you will get them absolutely perfect! Let me know how you like it!
I probably don't need to mention that the grinder would be better turned around so the disks spin away from you. Love your enthusiasm for the system.
Yep, lot’s of comments here doing it both ways. I use both as well. Either way just use caution!
Great video! Thanks brother! I just recently bought this system and I’m setting it up today. 👍🏻
You won’t be disappointed! Let me know how it goes!
@@TheHandyHunter Man, just tried it. I might be doing something wrong. My wheels look a bit gunky for just one knife job done. Sent an email to support. I’ll get there eventually LOL 😂
I have one of those orange HF grinders! Its a 6 inch. It works but it leaves a lot to be desired.
in greece we made dyi under 10 euro with wood wheels and believe me its worth it.
I really like your video amazing job it's very clear the way you explain things
Thank you so much for the comment! Good luck!
Do you keep butterfly stitches in your boat?😂😂😂
Great tips. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome!, Thats what I was looking for!
Thanks for watching!
@@TheHandyHunter thank you for giving me a learnin 😃
No problem! If you get this setup you will be impressed I promise!!
Turn the grinder around so the rotation is away from your body, plus you will be working on the top of the wheel and you will be able to see what your doing. Rex
Yep, I do that sometimes too and it works great. I tend to go back to looking straight down and I think it’s because of my bench height. Easy to do either way for sure! Thanks for sharing!
I came here to say this. That spin toward yourself with a thin blade in your hand is dangerous. Plus you can’t see as much.
@@MySickstring Very strongly agree. Some years back I was sharpening on a similar paper wheel in the direction shown in this video. Using both hands I was freehand holding the knife blade to the spinning wheel. Unexpectedly the blade cut into that high RPM paper wheel. It powerfully snatched that knife right out of my hands. I am very, very lucky that I did not lose a finger. Sharpen with the rotating wheel travelling from the spine of the blade towards the edge being sharpened to reduce chances of a violent mishap.
The best video about this product
Thank you! What was most helpful to you?
@@TheHandyHunter the entire video was great! Do you think the 8” disc will work for a 6” bench grinder?
Thanks 👍🏽
Yep, as long as the rpm range is appropriate you will be fine. Good luck!
This would be a good device for fire marshall bill to demonstrate. Let me show you somthin!
very nice thanks
You are welcome!
Humans have lateral stroke input, that's just the reality. This transforms that beautiful apex back into a bur, often the first time it comes into contact with the cutting board. How do you determine appropriate apex width/diameter for lateral stability of a culinary utility knife ?
Good tip with the 90" angle is water level, will try to remember that...
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Wow I love your enthusiasm about this system! I tried whetstone, worksharp, some Chinese system who replicate the lansky, but I was never satisfied! My edge were great, not incredible, but I’m looking for a fast reliable system where I can sharp crap knife and expensive one! Do you think this one will do the job??? Many thanks in advance
You will fall in love!! This is one of my favorite tools in my shop that I use daily. I’m not an angle perfectionist, meaning I don’t care if my blade angle is 25 or 30 degrees…just as long as it’s razor blade sharp. Unless a blade needs repair I can get it to razor sharp in under 30 seconds. This allows me to sharpen a lot of knives very quickly. One other benefit is that I use it to sharpen my TIG welding tungsten rods. Once you get used to a grinder sharpener you will never look back. Good luck and let me know how you like it.
@@TheHandyHunter Many thanks my friends for this rocket fast reply ahahah! Consider me as a new subscriber :)
Great video, I’ve got to get one
You won’t regret it! Good luck!
I can’t decide between this and the woksharp Ken onion. Does this work on hard super steels?
Yes it does. Just FYI, I have both and now only use the paper wheels. Nothing wrong with the Ken Onion, it’s just the paper wheels are much faster.
@@TheHandyHunter
Thanks!
I do like not having to change out belts. But I guess the advantage of the Ken onion is the portability. Prolly easier to get a convex edge on the Ken onion too, as in it’s probably impossible on the MDF wheels. These are just my suspicions as I try to decide what system to get besides my stones.
Yeah, I know the concave edges on the wheels are not perfect but I’ve just come to accept it. I’m usually in a hurry to sharpen something, like my fishing filet knives, and they’ll be razor sharp in seconds…and Im gone. Have you looked at the Tormec setups? Little pricey but heard good things.
@@TheHandyHunter
I’ve looked at it, but the width of the stones steer me away as I’m fearful they would be difficult to impossible to sharpen my recurve blades. I’d just assume get a 1x belt or the paper wheels.
I’ve had it for a couple years now , it was fantastic until I had to replace the grit ,has never been quite the same since and I followed the instructions to the letter about three times now.it still works but not nowhere as long as the original grit.
Good to know. What type of glue did you use?
Ty so much
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
what is the brand of this grinder
It’s the brand from Harbor Freight. Works great for what I need.
Very cool
Thank you!
I turn my bench grinder around so the wheel spins away from me. Working near the top of the wheel offers a much safer way to sharpen your knives, axes, cycles, etc.
I almost did the same thing but decided to keep it facing down. Pretty easy to switch it around or just flip your whole grinder if you want to experiment. Thanks for sharing.
For perfectly sharpening knives i use Japanese whetstones. I am also a knife maker and try to tell people anytime you use a machine that is causing a knife blade to heat up you are making the steel softer and the knife will not hold an edge as for as long. When we temper our knives after quench we are only tempering at 300° to 400° depending on the steel we are using. Using a waterstones you never generate heat to soften a knife and through different grits is how to make a knife as sharp as possible
Thanks! Have you used the slow speed water sharpeners like the Tormec? I would think those would be low heat as well but quicker than doing by hand.
True, but if the blade is not hot after a pass across a wheel or sanding belt, there is nothing to worry about. People take the heat issue too far. If you keep the blade moving and don't press hard it isn't going to get anywhere near 300- 400°.
@@michaelvanbuskirk8845 agreed! Just keep it moving and you’ll be ok!
I’m curious. How does this do with a really dull knife? Can it take care of rolled edges?
You can sharpen a really dull knife in less than a minute. Most of my knives are really dull after filleting a lot of fish and cutting through bone. You won’t be disappointed!
I wanted to ask you about truing up the wheels…. So when I turn them by hand, there’s a little side to side wobble, but when I turn on the grinder, they are as true as anything. Is this okay?
It should be fine as long as it’s dead smooth at high speed. That way it won’t bounce on your blade and you can run it across smoothly. Good luck!
Your introduction is to gabby dud just get to it!
hey guys you can purchase the paper wheel sharpening system from sharpening supplies for I think 35.00$. I do a lot of knife sharpening and these guys flat out have the best prices and a large selection of sharpening systems to chose from. I use the edge pro pro 4 the sharpening paper wheel and everything in between depending on what i am sharpening. I have no connection with sharpening supplies i get no kick back if you use them, they simply have the best prices and the fastest shipping, the shipping will cost you extra only a couple of bucks. Take care and God bless.
Great video! Can you recommend a source to buy a similar bench grinder like you have in the video? Is that a 6 or 8 inch grinder.
It’s an 8in and I got mine at Harbor Freight. Works perfect!
Why so much speed? Slower speed grinder and more torque is usually the best idea? Am I missing something?
Both work well and have their place. I like this one because I can make it razor sharp in seconds and move through a lot of knives. Nothing wrong with doing it slower if you don’t mind taking the time.
Hi, I was wondering whether you can sharpen a knife by holding the edge of the knife such that the sharpening wheel turns along the blade than across it. Also is there reason the knife maynot get sharpened this way?
You could try it but it will produce inconsistent results along the blade. Hope that helps.
Have you sharpened any chisels or planning blades ? You think it would work ? Thanks.
I have not but I think you could. I would do heavier cutting on a grinder and then fine tune on this system. It will get them razor sharp.
@@TheHandyHunter , thanks.
I have been thinking about one these the last few days and lord have your video popped up. I see people at trade shows sharpening knives for money using this method. Outside of kitchen knives I carry traditional small pocket knives and I am thinking it would be very quick and easy to sharpen the 3 blades. A little worried about it removing too much metal from the blade. The blades are small to begin with. Have you sharpened traditional small knives before?
Hi John, I have not but I do have a couple of 1.5in blades that do fine. I also sharpen razor blades on box cutters to freshen their cut as well. The level of pressure you apply will determine how much metal it cuts. Wish I could give you more info on small knives but I think you should be ok. Lastly, I went to a local gun show yesterday and there were guys using this system to sharpen peoples knives! Good luck and keep in touch!
"I am not trying to sell you anything here"...proceeds to sell it on his Amazon store.
Hey, just trying to put some bread on the table for my kids ya know
@@TheHandyHunter He's a hater with nothing else to do. Ignore him.
LOL 😀😀😀
I just bought the work sharp ken onion sharpener and I love it lol
I have one of those too and love it! Great for sharpening on the go. It just takes me longer than my new unit. Thanks for sharing!
Get the Blade grinder attachment and it will make such a difference in your sharpening. Less pressure will make for a better edge. Be sure to READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!!
I tried to make a purchase from your store of the Razor Sharp kit. Says it’s out of stock and didn’t know when it would be back in stock.
Sorry about that. They’ve been selling like crazy and can’t keep in stock. You can do a search on Google for the same thing and may find it on other websites. May try Ebay as well. Let me know if you can’t find one. Thanks!
@HH. What did you use to paint your golf cart frame
Rustoleum gloss black- the tall can
Will these wheels work on a 1750 RPM grinder?
Slower and less heat
I’m not really sure how they would work at that RPM. I personally think it would still work just fine but may take a little longer.
Well that’s what I was thinking a little slower but the sheer speed of the wheel and the friction will heat up the metal and once it turns color to blue it loses it temper and it softens the metal but how much I really don’t know
I have two grinders already that are 8 inch that are both for actual grinding the other one has a wire wheel and a polishing wheel so last year I purchased a 8 inch grinder at 1750 RPM and I was just reading here on a post or two here they suggested faster but I have to shop the man told me that the 1750 run slower and you still don’t need much pressure and it will preserve the temper of the blade unless you really lean into it I figure I’ll give this one a try if not I’ll pull the wheels off and put them on an 8 inch grinder at 3450 or 3600
The 1x30 Harbor Freight belt sander with various belts does the same thing.
How can you tell if there's too much wax on the grit wheel? I think I might have applied too much so is there an easy way to remove it? I got these big smooth looking areas where there is no grit and just wax.
Yep, it wont cut metal once there’s too much wax. Take a small torch or heat gun and hand spin it till start melting. Once it gets hot take a rag and wipe some off. Hope that helps.
@@TheHandyHunter Cool ,much appreciated! Even with too much wax it makes my kitchen knives scary sharp. Pretty unbelievable tool considering how much time I used to spend using whetstones.
I hear ya! There’s other good sharpeners but this one is super quick! Good luck and stay safe with those sharp knives!
I think I'm going to try the ko work sharp system at only 125$ it's a hand held system that uses belts has all the belts has the different degrees to hold the blade at for different blades and tools from mower blades to axes
Worksharp is good...I have one too. I use it for mobile sharpening but not crazy about it because the angle guide scratches my blades when I pull across it. I also slice through a lot of belts. Great sharpener but a bench setup is by far the best I’ve ever used. Good luck and thanks for commenting!
You need to tell people clearly about DIRECTION OF WHEEL ! Not everyone may realize, if you have the blade into the wheel, IT CAN "BITE ,VIOLENTLY FAST !".
I am brand new at this. Have viewed several tutorials. What is our opinion of home made MDF wheels?
I don’t have any experience with MDF wheels but there are several videos on youtube on how to build. I think it can be done if you have the tools to build.
@@TheHandyHunter I appreciate your reply. Hard to explain my experience this day, attempting to true up the MDF wheel I made for my bench sander.
Is anybody interested in buying a new, two day old, Delta, variable speed bench grinder? Not sure I will continue this endeavor. It's been a rough 84 years.
Is this a MDF wheel ?
Nope
Steady hand ✋
I purchased this system at a Woodworking Show, in the early 1980s. I purchased a newer wheel set about 1993. It was no better than the 1st. I've had the systems mounted on two different speed grinder motors. I used it for TEN YEARS! IT IS NOT the best sharpening system. The learning curve is utterly discouraging for most purchasers. YES, you can make a really sharp knife. Yes you can totally ruin a nice knife too. I for one, moved on. I have MULTIPLE sharpening systems that are WAY MORE REPEATABLE and easily achieve just as sharp results. I still have the kit, which are setting unused in the bottom drawer of my tool box. I've loaned it to several friends, The ALL were discouraged, not that they couldn't get repeatable results! THIS SYSTEM is a bad recommendation for the average home sharpener. IF it's so darn good, why don't culinary professionals have one in every kitchen. Answer: it NOT repeatable for the average user. AND, YES, I trued my wheels to the Nth degree. Made little difference in results. I'm at least 30 years older than you, and have MUCH more experience. So, believe me or not.... YOU SHOULDN'T have to monkey around to get good repeatable results...
I have absolutely no trouble getting repeatable razor sharp knives in seconds. Are they a perfect angle, no, but if I was looking for perfect I would use a different setup and there are many good ones out there. I use this sharpener every single day in my shop for razor blades, filet knives, box cutters, kitchen knives, pocket knives, scrapers, tools, drill bits, you name it. I can’t find another sharpener as quick and effective as this one for what I do on a daily basis. I get that many beginners will have a hard time mastering and you can ruin good blades if not careful. I just got a new TSPROF sharpener which should give a repeatable edge but it is a much slower process. What has been your favorite sharpener so far? Thanks for sharing.👍
Had me at "this is a butter knife"
Just looked on Amazon, says not available and no idea when it will be back
I hear ya. They always seem to be out of stock because so many people trying to order. They do come back in stock so keep your eye out. Worth the wait!
I wonder how durable a concave grind would be, (round wheel will not grind flat).
Sharp enough for fish is different than sharp enough for wood. An edge for wood may not last long if the angle is too thin.
With a hollow or concave grind, there is not a lot of support for the edge. May be crazy sharp, but not durable.
Agree with you. I’m hard on my blades and cut many different things. It’s just that the wheel is very quick and convenient to get it razor sharp again…I’m kind of addicted to it…lol
@@TheHandyHunter I may go with a horizontal disk sander / strop. I have seen inexpensive ones made for a drill press. Using the side of a disk would give a flat grind.
Now thats something I haven’t thought of! Good idea!
Does it effect the temperature of the steel?
No because you can easily control the heat by how fast you move the blade along and how hard you press. Awesome sharpener!
I have had one for years but be careful with the wheels going down I had it jerk a beach made knife out of my hands and broke it in half lucky it missed me
Man I hear ya. Can never be too careful with things spinning fast and sharp blades!
i think my buffer goes very fast what do i do????thank walt
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How fast does it spin?
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@@TheHandyHunter i think i put to much wax on it just sand off??? thank for responding to me
You can try sandpaper or use a small flame torch or lighter to melt it and wipe off. Good luck!
You want a sharp knife, use a sand blasting tip , ceramic or a car window .. it will be sharp enough to cut time in half ...
when is hot it mean what is happening
You should flip the motor around to make it safer.
Some people prefer to flip it around but I prefer to work on the front side facing straight down. Need to be careful either way! Have fun!
You don't need to use paper discs, make your own out of MDF.
I’ve heard of people doing it but haven’t tried it yet.
Anybody tried this for hard steel like in mid 50 Rockwell hardness. Want for broadheads
Not sure about mid 50 but I can get razor blades and broadheads razor sharp!
@@TheHandyHunter what kind of broadhead? The iron will?
Rage, muzzy, and swhacker
Tormek forever )
There’s no way you can eyeball the angles and get them correct swipe after swipe and there’s a big difference between 20 & 25 degrees.
If you need exact angles this isn’t the setup but if you can live with general angles that are razor sharp there’s nothing better or quicker.
What's the sharpener?
Click the link in the description and it will take you there.
“Wheel wobble”, determining an angle to sharpen using your eyes…”the best sharpening system in the world”…yeah, right 🤣
Once you try it you will never use anything else…razor sharp in seconds!
I was always told to have the wheels going in the opposite direction to a normal grinder for safety and keep the knife on the top of wheels, so if knife catches on the wheel. It is thrown away from body, not towards the body entering the stomach! It makes me cringe watching this way.. If a grinder has no reverse, just turn it around to work from its back. I connected a second switch in reach, push button red /green forget correct name. My trade was a farrier we need very sharp knives and We re-sharpen files and rasps like this method. but instead of glueing stuff on wheel we use a sort of stiff material and it is charged as they say ,by soacking in a abrssive paste over night whichis like your method lasts a long time
You can breathe freely with a TORMEK, with this you have to hold your breath…
For $1,100 bucks it should also wipe your butt…lol! I hear ya though, it looks nice and easy and not as risky as high RPM grinders! Looks awesome!
2:00 South Park.
Wrong answers only:
Thts a butter knife ? Not any more .
I wonder if you can sharpen carving chisels on that
I don’t see why not. If they just need touching up and not major grinding it should be perfect. Good luck!
"my wife" "all her knifes in the kitchen" hahaha man freaking the old generation had it good where it was the "wife's kitchen" todays times man cook and clean and wash dishes... and rotate tasks like a partnership... sorry off topic it was just funny
Don’t be fooled…I cook and clean them dishes too! LOL. I don’t get off that easy! Thanks for commenting!
The Lansky is cheaper and works much better
I’ll have to check it out…thanks!
PTL 😂
This is definitely not the best method to sharpen a knife. Get yourself a Work Sharp Ken Onion sharpener. Quit guessing at the angle! If you must use a grinding wheel (on the cheap end) get a WEN grinding system. Comes with most everything you need. Both systems are less than $150 and will do a better job faster.
I have a Ken Onion and that’s the reason I went to this new sharpener. I got tired of slicing belts in half and having to constantly change belts. It would get them sharp but took way longer than my new setup. I still use my worksharp but only on the go. Great little tool but limited IMO. The angle on the grinder setup is not hard to learn and once you get it down it will blow your mind how fast you can get razor sharp knives.
What's up with the logo. I want to buy some merch, but the logo looks like a swastika
Ha ha not even close!
To be precise this is not sharpening, this is stroping (if my English is correct)! Sharpening imply that you restore the old angle of your edge by grinding a small amount of material. This device, which is perfect by the way, is to take away the blurr from sharpening and polish your edge to erase all the microscopic traces made by the stone particules, giving you a mirror finish and a razo sharp!
It sound a little bit smartass, sorry, but I just wanted to give that precision. Of course if you live your knife on this device during too long you will take of materials but you will not be able to have the same result as a stone for the edge angle precision...
It actually does grind off the metal on the grind wheel. The polishing wheel cleans it up nicely to a razor edge but you will still need to strop when you are done. I usually strop on my pants but some use a leather belt. It will be razor sharp when you are done! Good luck!
This video is dangerous because you makes pubblicity about something just professional must use!
Don’t need to be a professional. You just need to be careful and use common sense when dealing with anything that’s sharp!
Over a 100 dollar for the wheels f that
Yep, not cheap but you will never need another sharpener. Good luck!
LOL!!!
Before I spend $80-100+ for this I'd just make my own out of MDF,bees wax,and some alum oxide grit
There are videos on how to build your own out of MDF. I’m just scared of them exploding at 3,500 rpm’s. Definitely cheaper that route for sure!
@@TheHandyHunter Pretty much just the same thing,MDF is just compressed cardboard.....but hey if you think spending that $80-100+ is better.......lol