Now that hash knife is on my wishlist! I marveled at my Memaw sharpening knifes on her "sharpening stick". She worked in some of the best restaurants in NYC and she was SO fast at it. She is the one who introduced me to cooking with cast iron.

Dad taught me how to make and care for knives. I still carry my Great Garmpas 110 Buck to this VERY day. I still use his old stones too. Let's keep the legacy of old knowledge goin folks. They don't teach these things in school..

That was a wonderful video every guys got a method of sharpening but rarely do you see anybody use a stropping leather on KZfaq the best way to de-burr and hone a blade. I especially liked the shop video for Tom and his wife Nancy I’ve always admired craftsmen who can take their skill and work it into a small business.

My grandfather used to care for his knives this way on his ranch. Thank you for sharing.

awesome, I loved the video but the added part showing the people who made the Cowboy Hash Knife AWESOME!!!

Tom's a Marine? Good on him. Semper Fidelis, sir. I bought one of your hashknives, and I have no regrets.

To me, there's nothing like learning old school country techiques and sayings. Something about it that's just comforting. God bless

This is my favorite show Keep it going until 3 million Kent

Good tips and coming from someone who cooks for himself, I agree 1000% you want that knife sharp. A dull blade in the kitchen is a dangerous thing no doubt, it don't cut ya it shreds ya and that hurts like all fire.

My lovely bride surprised me with a hash knife today. Thing is spectacular. I thought I had decent knife skills, but this is a game changer. (got some seasoning too. Grilled steaks, they were fantastic!) Plus you all included a sticker that went directly into the Jeep. Great products, look forward to buying more from you in the future.

I just went to the website and saw the hash knife, certainly buying one. Also saw the Bertha even. I can see buying one some day. Love this content, love my cast iron!

I don't need one Hash Knife but I love my country and my people and I'm going to buy one to sponsor what my country produces, love and bless for all of you...

Thanks for including the little clip about Willoughby Forge, they looked like hard working good folks!

I wasn't any good at sharpening a knife until I went to Little Rock AFB, Arkansas and was given a knife we had to use when working in the parachute shop where we built up pallets with cargo on them, and was dropped from the C-130 aircraft. I still have that knife around home now and it has been through so much and still is sharp and does a great job. The unit purchased the wheels where we could sharpen our knives on and there was three stones on them and that seemed to be the best tool for working on knives. The one stone which let you sharpen a blade which was not that dull was the best one to use, and I saw most of the people at the shop wear out a good knife in less than 10 days because they didn't know how to work with a knife.

Hi Shannon and Kent, I just got my hash knife and a couple other items the other day. Thank you. I haven’t been able to use it yet, but I wanted to study up on taking care of it. Have a great week

I just received my hash knife today. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤓👍 ..glad I bought the sheath with it because that hash knife is super-duper SHARP! Thank you Shan & Kent. Also Thank you to Kimberly(employee of the year)& Tom. Y'all did a great job! 💯

Honing and stropping with a steel and a leather strop is a good way to help preserve your blades. Honing is different because you are basically ironing the edge back into place. Using abrasives like a stone will remove metal, many times, un necessarily.

Thanks Kent. Got o e of those hash knives and never knew what all it could do.

i remember my mom using the bottom of a ceramic coffee mug to sharpen her paring knife.

Kent. I love that hash knife. I had a stroke in June of 2018. Hence the name of my channel. That hash knife would be perfect for people with mobility issues.

After a year or so watching your videos I set off in search is an antique hash knife. Stores online where ever. Could not find one. I ended up buying one from your shop. What a great piece of work. Think I’m going to get the sheath for it sooner of later. Going to be a regular tool in my cooking endeavors.

Just ordered me the cookbook, the trivet and the seasoning pack. Time I put my patronage to supporting my favorite cookin' family. Keep up the good work Kent and Shannon.

I gotta say, I just can't get enough of these videos, Bless you from Sweden!

Thank you for the video and for mentioning 'food safe mineral oil' I have met a lot of people that did not know the difference.Food grade mineral oil and petroleum based mineral oil.

Great video Kent, several years back my awesome sweetie bought me an Apex Edge Pro stationary angle knife sharpener. It's takes a little skill to use, not much, but you can sharpen and polish the cutting edge of a knife to a mirror polish. It's the most awesome tool I've got for sharpening. Once you use it you don't want to drag that knife edge over a steel again... cause it does more harm than good. My Grandpa gave me a set of stones made in the early 1900's and I just treasure those things... never seen any like them anywhere else. I really enjoyed this video, agreeing with you that a sharp knife that is cared for properly is a very useful tool.... that is until they tell us we can't carry them any longer. God Bless You, Shannon and the Beagle. Frank too!!

Good lessons. everyone needs to know how to care for any tool they use. God Bless

Good stuff Kent. One of my biggest problems in the kitchen is not having a sharp knife. I really need to invest in a good all purpose knife.

in case anyone wonders why you dont put knives with wooden handles into the dish washer the hot water makes the handle swell and will cause the rivets to break loose and make the handle loose and fall of or cause the wood to crack because of the swelling remember metal dosent give like wood does and it also dosent absorb fluid like wood

Absolutely love my hash knife. I use it for everything I cook. Very nice seeing how it was made.

Just ordered The horse shoe Trivet. And the 3 trio seasoning. Can't wait to get my goodies in the mail. I'm ready to try them out. Thanks so much Kent and Shannon.

Thank You Mr. Cowboy Rollins, Glad your an Okiehomin, All the Best to You and Yours!

Solid tips. I used to work with an old butcher that could put an edge on a butter knife so sharp, you could shave with it. He had a thirty year old carbon steel steak knife, he said had been on the stone three times in that time. (Someone else used it and took the edge off.) So I asked him how he kept it so sharp, he said, "The most important thing is when you get to the bone or the block, just stop pushing." He also said if you didn't have it sharp in three strokes on each side of the steel, you probably weren't going to get it sharp. I watched him cut tons of dry aged prime steaks with that knife, he made it look so easy and effortless, he was a master. Thank you and your wife for making people's lives better by showing there still a few masters to learn from out there. We appreciate it and God bless you both.

Thanks Kent. I love sharpening and learning new techniques.😊

Years back i recall a Gillette razor commercial that highlighted their "50 foot strop" polishing the final sharpened edge of razors. Years back, my barber who used a straight blade for shaves and final trims around the neck after each haircut, used a 3 foot leather "strop" before every use of his straight razor. Un believable edge ! The finished trim was baby butt smooth. Sadly, today folks aren't trusted with a real live razor blade. Even so with good knives, many don't have great knives and those who do, some don't use the correct sharpener on them. The craft is long gone it seems.

I have very dull knives. Now I know what to do. I'm ordering a steel and will get a piece of bull hide from a local shop that carries leather. Thank you for this VERY helpful video!

Wow, I needed this. Was never sure how to use those sharpening rods. When I used to chop up a lot onions for work it was always worse getting cut by a dull knife.

Thanks Kent and Shannon for the video! Always look forward to them. I’m looking to do an outdoor cooking area in the backyard just for Dutch ovens without all the modern conveniences. Maybe a video talking about that or how you have yours set up at your place?

I like your explanation of how to use the steel. I've seen my brother-in-law use one, he learned how when he used to manage a restaurant. My father-in-law usually places it against the counter and sharpens that way. My wife "thinks" she knows how to use one, usually ends up rounding the edge over so it's like a butter knife. My mother had a knife similar to the hash knife, only with a little shorter handle (closer to the blade), all metal. There's a couple of things she had that I wish I had now. I guess they went south when Dad moved.

Great video by bro. Kent

Very cool Mr Kent. Hash knife is on my Christmas list. Best of all made in America!!!!!!! By the way made your chicken fried steak. Excellent!!!!!

Thats Honing the Knife is lining the Edge, to keep the knife Straight, when its Rolling Over the Knife is Removing Metal to Create, the Edge both sides, you will need a Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener, Or A Whetstone, Keep Up The Good Work Kent,

Awesome sharping and care techniques, Thank y'all very much...

That's A nice windbreak Spot you got there. here in New Mexico this time of year you need to put Lead in your pockets, so ya don't blow Away. Great Vid. God Bless You and Yours.

This is the video i was waiting for, thanks kent. God bless.

That was a very good segment with real good tips & the piece at the end was the full circle of great content to share with us - thanks again for your time & tips there folks - great good ; have a blessed day & safe trails - kirk out

Hey Kent I love your videos, I was watching a knife sharpening channel one day and this guy sharpened his knife on the edge of his truck window. It was pretty neat.Keep up the great work my friend

A cool look into the creation of those hash knives. Thanks!

👍 With lots of love💜 from chilly but sunny 🌞 Arizona USA 🌵, 74/52f today, 93f on Monday. Crazy!

Looks like you're still out in the back 40. Thanks for the lesson. Been sharpen' chisels and such to hair shavin' sharp since I was a youngster,, but never have gotten the hang of knife sharpening. Send my regards to Mr. And Mrs. Willoughby for a quality product. I love how the knife fits my hand and how it works! - Marc.

channel has grown so fast! congratulations!

Great video, lots of good info. I think that's wonderful of y'all to shine some light on the folks making the hashknives. That too is very interesting to watch. Thanks

Awesome video! Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Nothing beats things made in the USA! Stay safe and May God Bless you!

I dabble in blacksmithing so I may have to make one of these knives Kent! I told my girlfriend when we started dating, and Kent you’re making me a liar! She likes the recipes too

Nice video of the hash knife maker and his wife (employee of the year)

Hey Kent, just received my hash knife! Will soon be one of my best favorites! Ken

Mr. Rollins, your videos are fantastic. So glad I came upon you, thanks for sharing your wisdom!!

My Grandma Nettie used to use the edge of a crock that way. Glad to know she was not alone.

This was a good video for me because I didn't really know how to sharpen, and ploish a knife.

Yes sir, can't stand a dull knife ! Think that's why my sister wants me to come to her house so often, she knows that ! 😊 I've got an old hash knife made from a big cleaver that my grandfather hauled from Tennessee to Arkansas in 1909 in a chuck wagon, wouldn't take a million dollars for it ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

Your Hash knife is also called a Mezzaluna. They have either 2 handles, 1 on each end or like what you have. You can get them alone or with a rounded out cutting block that matches the curve. You can get them at the big box stores. I have 3, a single blade, double and triple blades. The steel does not sharpen a knife. It maintains an already sharp knife that has been used a lot. It corrects the edge back down to a straight bevel when I gets rolled over on the board. Re-aligning the bevel makes it cut cleaner and better. Until it does actually get dull. The V steel sharpener is the worst thing you could ever use on good quality knife. It does rake and scrape and leave chip marks knife/sword fight. sharpened 4 knives for an elderly friend on Monday. It took me 30 minutes per knife to get the dings out of the blades first then, I could sharpen them properly. I told him to NEVER use that thing again. I was a Chef for 35 years and was taught how to sharpen my very expensive knives myself many years ago by a Japanese Sushi Chef friend. There are all kinds of sharpening systems on the market and videos showing how they work. If you don't know what you are doing with a wet/oil stone. DON'T use them. Ass up and buy something like a Lansky or Wicked Edge type system. A dull knife is a dangerous knife. They also tear thru the food and slow down your work and production. Let alone the aggravation that comes with it. There are tools for sharpening serrated edges as well. As Kent said. Just wash it off after use and put it away in a block or magnetic hanger or use plastic edge guards. Throw a knife in a drawer with other crap and you just ruined you edge. It doesnt take too much to chip a real thin blade or dull it when up against other steel. Sorry Kent, not meaning to jump in, but felt I needed to a little to help. Love the show. Have a great weekend.

I do have one of Tom's hatch knives and love it - thanks for sharing the video on how they are made !!!!!!

That’s so cool. I love y’alls videos. Keep up the great work.

Also important to know the difference between sharpening and honing. You will often see folks using the words interchangeably

Thanks for sharing. Now I will sharpen my knives the correct way!!

Nice, as always i learned something new. Since i subscribed to your page months ago I've been creating a list of items i would like to get, that hash knife is one of them.

As always great instruction. Great day above the grass. God bless

Very important video, awesome demo. Thanks, Tony

Edge of a crockery pot or edge of glass works to hone a knife

Some red rouge works good on the leather strop.

Thank you so much for all your videos and great tips. Your friend from Texas

Love all your content Mr. Kent Rollins!!! You could do a video on repairing a chuck wagon wheel or just about anything and I bet it would be awesome and entertaining! This video reminds me of something my Dad always said when asked if he had a knife.... "got my pants on don't I" You seem like the same kind of man he was!!! God Bless!!!!!

Another good video from cowboy Kent

Just got my Crisco, going to be cooking on the cast iron pan soon. Just so happy and excited!!!

Took me awhile to find this video, but I liked it Thanks for your videos

Always enjoy your videos. Order the Hash Knife too. Thanks Kent , have a great weekend.

Everyone I watch who cooks or deals with knives have been uploading videos on sharpening recently... This is a weirdly and funny coincidence. Still watched every one from all the channels I watch and all great content.

I started training as a chef when I was 16. Butcher's steel was great. Not scalpel sharp but pretty good!

Nice... Thanks for the sharpening tips.

Thanks for sharing this video, I added your website to my homepage. I seen a few items on there that I need to purchase for my 12in Dutch oven. I will be purchasing that hash knife in the future.

A sharp knife will cut you just as well but it's over quicker. Truer words have never been spoken:). I've cut a finger tip off more than once, didn't realize it until I saw the blood. LOL. Good advice on the sharpening steel and strop. Personally, I hate sharpening dull knives. I religiously use my steel every single time I use a blade. Takes 30 seconds and my knives are always razor sharp.

thanks kent ... like watching how things are made kool .. †

That's awesome. Love the video at the end too. Thanks you guys for what y'all do.

I need to practice the angle I always have blunt knives thanks so much 👍🏽

Thanks for adding the knife making to this!

Bottom of a jar or car window works great in a pinch

Great video and nice clip at the end!

Absolutely fantastic video Kent ( and Shannon. lol ). Very informative. I remember as a kid the electric can openers that had that knife sharpener thing on them. We never used them but thought i would mention it. I use hand can openers as an adult and ONLY sharpen knives the proper way. Im ordering a Hash Knife as soon as i finish posting this. Im going to bet Kim is going to be working a whole lot this month for that employee of the month. lol Thanks and God bless, as always. PS. Ordered.

You can also polish the edge of a blade with cardboard using the same technique as the leather if you don't have any.

I bought a Ulu while visiting family in Alaska. I absolutely love it! As much as I use it I am surprised I have not worn it out.

I have one of your hash knives. It’s great! Only issue I have with it, is that the handle is a little too high for my liking. If it was half the height, would be perfect! But none the less, it’s excellent!

Great sharpening tips, and a great looking hash knife!

Great content! I just subscribed.Thanks for what you do.

AWESOME AND AMAZING THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TIPS AND IDEA'S AND information thank you so much

sharpened knifes in our toolbox at work by using the edge of the truck door window edge.

“She always wins.... Employee of the Month!” The only employee 😂😂

Thank you for this Timeless advice

Good video. Just like my grandparents showed me.

The steel is used for honing the blade not really sharpening it. It is designed to to keep the the tip of the blade straight.But blade maintenance Is priority number one for any cook! I’ve had some knives for over 30 years! They are like old friends!

Extra good and extra good to see the Knifery too! Thanks, Yall!

GREAT VIDEO 👍