I was a sewing machine mechanic for 57 years. Parts that had thread passing over them at high speed needed to be highly polished. We used a soft fabric rotary buff and tripoli buff lustre. I have always been a mad fisherman. I sharpen my blades on a belt sander and finish them on the cloth buff. Thanks for this segment. Getting blades sharp is a skill and it needs to be learned from someone who knows how to do it. Thanks again Ron.

You've taught me how to sharpen my knives, Thank you Robert for taking the time to do this video. I needed it! 🙏 Blessings to you and your family

I learned this belt sander technique from you years ago on a deer camp video! It works sooo good! I keep it set up on my back porch all the time and it only takes about 1 minute to sharpen the heck out of any knife! Thanks bro!

I always enjoy different methods of sharpening videos. I have been a wood carver for many years. As a result, I have nearly every sharpener in existence. Many wood species are very hard. One of the most challenging for me was Red Cedar. Not only is it a hard wood but the grain runs in different directions. Thus, I have to 'buff up' the blade often. What I use most now is a length of 1x4. I shaped a handle end and stapled a section of sandpaper to the board. Usually, I get by with 600 grit on one side and 1200 grit on the other side. But over time I have several with different grit. This method works for me, it's an easy grab, a couple of strokes and I'm back in business. One other thing I might mention is there is a tendency to get the blade too sharp. A really thin edge is really sharp, but it can also be brittle and chip the edge. Thx again for sharing.

Wish I had a nickle for everytime I seen him sharpen a knife of a window. That's how I now do it when I have nothing else. Thanks Rob.

I'm 19 lol and I have always used the sander method when making knives, and sharpening old ones. It is just the most effective way!

Watched a video of you about a year ago using a belt sander at camp. Bought one soon after will never go back to a stone. Incredible how sharp it makes my knives. Thank you for the videos love every minute.

After years of being a cook and a chef and sharpening my knives its so cool that with just my ear I can hear how sharp your knives are, the sound of the blade sliding across the stone is a great indicator of how well your taking on an edge. Listen next time you sharpen your knives guys and gals 👌🏽

When Robert takes out any knife His arms hair: oh boy here we go again.

One of my favorite KZfaqr! Travels around the world with his family, making friends with everyone! You’re one friendly guy! Someday when I have a lot of subscribers like you, I’d like to travel around the world too!

I use to cut meat for a living in the "Beef" industry, and a dull knife always meant a very sore hand. We would always use the belt sander at the beginning of the day & move to our "Steels" through out the day. Thank you for sharing these tips because you more then defiantly helped many, not get a very sore hand or get picked on for having a dull edge!! Thanks again.

I still use 2 - 30" belt sanders like you use. One sand and one leather belt. My knives are always razors. And its fast. Love it. And I have been using my window for years. Love this channel!

Rob, thank you from the bottom of my heart for that public service teaching moment. NOTHING infuriates me more than being asked to clean a deer, fish or hog for someone and them giving me a dull knife to do it if I don’t have one of mine on me. A dull knife will get you hurt faster than anything. What a great job you’re doing. I’ve watched you from the early TV days and to see how your channel has evolved is wonderful. Your faith and beliefs have led you to this great platform and from one follower to another, thank you for advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ my brother.

Love the Belt sander, great idea. I've used a Diamond 8" Wheel. Does a great job too.

I have been using the belt sander since you made a similar video a couple years ago. I sharpen everyone’s knives and they think I’m a hero. So simple and effective. I use 220, 600, then leather. Works great.

This is the second knife sharpening video. I have seen both videos they are good. I bought this setup and paid $92.00 us dlls. This is the price of a good knife. I’m excited to try it. Thank you.

Sarah: “Robert, did you shave your arm again??” Rob: “Hunny, it was for a video”

It’s crazy how he went from a small KZfaq channel to basically a tv show

I have never been a big fan of using a power tool to sharpen any blade. You have it working for you, but for anyone without your experience, they will try it and probably wind up cussing you out and burning the edges off their blades. You are 100% right about the angle. Even those carbide sharpening tools have their place for quickly bringing a really dull blade ( like steak knives, due to being used against ceramic plates ). My next step is using a diamond stone after re-shaping the blade on the carbide if needed. A few swipes on a steel will make a steak knife razor-sharp for little effort, good enough for a blade that has to take that kind of beating. Kitchen knives and shop blades need to be as sharp as they can, so I put more time and effort into them. After the diamond, I will use a tool I made from 2 four-inch pinch clamps, springs, and a piece of 1/2 inch flat glass. The clamps and springs are for holding wet-dry sandpaper tightly over the glass. After the diamond, I put 800 paper on my sharpener with a few drops of vegetable oil. 1000 paper next, then usually finish with 1200. I did a shop knife by working up to 3000 grit and had a blade so sharp I didn't feel it cut me, ( 5 STITCHES WORTH!! ) Nothing has to be that sharp, so 1200 grit is plenty for me now.

Finally !!! Real honest tips and showing how to do it. And at the end the best he says GOD BLESS . Thats respect that !

Good job branching out, Robert! Thanks for all the badass content.

love learning content like this so i can learn how to do things

I can’t always hunt and fish, but I cook and prepare food everyday. This is the most useful video for me. Hi from North Dakota!

You know what I never new there was such a thing or have I ever seen anyone use one before. But your 30” belt sander looks like an excellent tool to buy and I’ll be buying one right now. Never seen using a window before so when it warms up I’ll give that a try also. Thanks for the great video!

This was right on time. I needed to sharpen my DMFD Woods n Water and my Bone n Fillet and I was gonna send it back to the store. I kno you’ve made a video like this before, some 5 years or so ago as well. Again, this was right on time and I’m gonna try this myself instead of waiting on Silver Stag to receive it then, send it back.

Perfect timing. My first “REAL” knife, from silver stag no less, arrives in two days.

Hey Robert, you are amazing, the reason why I got my first boat was you, my wife and my girls are having a amazing memoris and times here in NY, keep on going, don't tell God how big your struggles are, tell your struggles how big is God

Seen a past video with the belt sander and that’s what I use. It works wonders and I’m glad I learned it from your videos.

You can tell Robert has young children in the house without seeing or hearing them. At 03:30 he is counting his strokes out loud so children learn with him. Good job Robert because I was counting along with you. Stay safe and healthy.

Wow. I already had the HF sander and ordered the belt kit. Sharpest my knives have ever been. I’ve been sharpening knives for 50 years and this is the best by far.

Hey Rob, great video by the way! I've done every way you can think of. The best that works for is 120 to 3000 grit sandpaper. I use my fingers and sandpaper, i feel i get a better feel of my blade that way. Then, i go to my leather strap. My pa showed me the old school way. Any who, great job! Thanks for your video and helping ppl get the best performance out of the blades.

You have stepped my game up in SO MANY WAYS! However, sir, that everglades seasoning!!! My respect and thanks!!

I’ve been looking for a good tutorial on knife sharpening as there is no better teacher than Robert! 👍🏼

Use the window of the car 😂 you taught us that 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

hi bud, im a straight razor shaver and am used to honing and stropping, but what you did with your knives is amazing, you cant beat a piece of leather thanku iv learnt something from you, from mike in the uk.

I appreciate your suggestions, I tend to use a steel but these ideas are amazing also.

Hey Robert great Job on having different content!! I appreciate you doing this and showing everyone, i truly enjoy how to sharpen knives as I started a small collection and you have given me lots of great ideas.

For newer people who might not be as good with holding an angle on a belt sander. I recommend the work sharp knife sharpener. It's a belt sander with angle guide that is adjustable for different knifes and tools.

I kept saying in my head to use the window trick, use the window trick and then you did it!! I love watching every single video you do my friend!

brother you are my favorite youtuber and the main reason is you are one of the only youtubers I watch that always puts god first and i hope you continue to do so like you say take care god bless i am gone.

That belt sharpener is a life saver, the high rpms are like putting the knife over a stone a million times. Thank you for being such a great example

Have a blessed day everyone! 😄

I have been using a harbor freight belt sander similar to yours for years now, one with the 1" belt and the 6" disc sander on the side also (2 in 1). I ordered the belt kit for blade sharpening and have sharpened my knife sets, a couple dozen knives, dozens of times over the years and am still using the same belts. The leather strop belt is a must have. If you use the steel regularly you only need to use the sander occasionally or when you need to repair damage. Like you said, with very little effort you can get your knives to shave quality sharpness, even cheap knives though the edge doesn't last long on the cheap ones. Love your vids, keep up the good work.

Hi Robert after watching your video which was great reminded me of my woodworking teacher at school that’s going back about 50 years ago he showed the class how to sharpen a planning blade and he always said to test if it’s sharp he would shave the hair on his arm he told us that was the ultimate test that you had sharpened it correctly. Al the best Jon western australia

Great video Mob !! Over the years I guess I[ve used just about all those you show except the belt sander . Depending upon what I'm sharpening and what its going to be used for always seems to determine the " how " ! Chain saw teeth get fine files . Axes, machetes, sickles and scythes always started with a file ( or files ) then a coarse stone . My knives always see tri-grit bench stones like yours ( although I have a 6" hard arkansas bench I use ) and WD40 as honing oil . I used to use a hard cloth wheel with jeweler's rouge at one time as well . One tnhing I've learned; you can feel when the edge is getting clean and sharp on the stone by how smooth it glides . And I keep a ceramic rod handly in my kitchen for touch ups !! Thanks for sharing your tips !!

I have used my window after seeing your videos my wife laughed at me when she saw me sharpening my dinco filet knife on my window let me tell u it did work

I’ve used that’s window trick for years now and showed a bunch of my friends at deer camp. Back when the old broken in worn out cowboy “cracker” hat was worn in every video. Keep up with the videos and teaching us youngsters

I have a "Belt Sander like yours and now I'm going to search for the leather belt ( I made Leather boards for fine-tuning my everyday knives) however, I'm glad I watched your presentation for sharpening and will give my belt sander a "new job"( it used to sharpen a lawnmower blade and some garden tools)

I heard the old timer once say “ only ever sharpen your knife once or twice a year, hone your blade every time you use it”

I’ve used the bottom on my porcelain coffee mug. Even used the lid of the my toilet tank while taking care of my #2 business

I couldn't think of another tool I needed from Harbor fright. Then I watch your video Robert. I now have a reason to get a table sander. So cool Thanks

Hey Robert, Awesome Video. My dad only used the whetstone method. He tried teaching me, but I never got the hang of it. For a long time, I just used those cruddy 3-step kitchen sharpeners. I figured at the time that they were "sharp enough", until a buddy of mine introduced me to the belt sander method a few years ago. I typically do 220, 800, then Leather belt + green jeweler's buffing compound. They come out razor sharp. I touch them up with my kitchen diamond honing rods (or steel as you put it).

Yes! Finally! After a year and a half of commenting requesting this video it’s finally here!! I’ll be buying that sander now!

I'm totally headed to Harbor Freight, thanks Robert.

Great video. I have used everything you showed. What I find best is the work sharp sharpening system. It is a belt system, but has guides for different edges. Very simple to use. Very similar to your way, just has guides in place.

I had stones. Then I got the belt sander. Same setup as Robert. Haven't looked back. They really do work awesome!

I gave my son a 3 stone set like you demonstrated for Christmas, then thought him to use it.

I appreciate this type of video. I've been considering getting some really nice knives, but keeping them sharp seemed intimidating

Thank you sir! I learn every time I watch. ...which it pretty much every time you upload. Blessings to you.

I love the belt sander idea.... I use a lansky set that helps me with the angles. and goes to a very fine stone.

One thing I have learned to do over the years is take an everyday ceramic coffee mug and turn it upside down wet the dull part of the bottom and use it like a sharpening stone. This works with just a few passes after you have gotten your knife as sharp as you can. Trust me it works.

bottom of a coffee mug, the unglazed ring

I've used all kinds of different stones to sharpen knives, plane irons, and chisels. But my 'go to' for knives is a cheap (Walmart) reddish Arkansas stone. Always been able to put a razors edge on just about any knife with one. With a good edge on my little pocket knife I can skin a deer pretty darn fast, as fast as anyone with a big fancy knife. The one knife I do not like to have to put an edge on is a Buck knife, darn things are a pain because of the hardness of the steel. The hardest knife I ever put an edge on was a 'Buck Master'. Keep the videos coming, love em.

I just bought a bunch of knives!! I really needed this lesson!! Thank you!

LANSKY diamond system. Finished with a leather strop. Every one of my blades will shave.

"I hope I didn't hurt your ears." No, but my feelings

Great reminder about keeping our knives sharp! Thanks for the GREAT video!

I invested in the Edge Pro Apex a bunch of years ago, along with some aftermarket polishing stones for it up to 5k. That combined with leather strop with compound I can get scary sharp blades with consistent edge angle pretty easily. I use the stop to finish and maintain / prolong edge life. \ One thing about using a belt sander to sharpen is that since it has a bit of give it will actually put a convex edge on your blade, this is not a bad thing in fact many people consider convex edges superior, but using a stone puts a regular v-beveled edge so if you go to re-sharpen the convex edge on a stone you will have to work harder / remove more metal to re-profile the bevel.

I like my Spiderco knife sharpener that I bought somewhere in the r 1980's

I also like the video where you show us how to sharpen a knife with a sanding belts

More tricks of the trade from Rob, every episode learn something new from ya... I've seen you sharpen knives on the edge of a window when ya have been out on a hunt or whatever... life sharpening truly is an artform... liking the other vids besides always out on an actual hunt or fish or hipped up chasing the next kill.. these latest videos are just as much part of the hunt in the preparation or the aftermath either skinning or cooking or whatever.. thx for sharing these tips

Been watching your videos for years! I always learn something. Thank you!!!

I sharpened my knife then tried to shave me arm and I teleported to the E.R for stitches

Gotta be careful not to heat the blade too much, or it'll lose its temper. Just a heads up 🤠

For "non-special-knifes" (daily kitchen knife) I use the steel, for special knifes I use wet-stones with the leather and diamond-dust at the end. It's a pleasure to work with a really sharp knife, much more than with the ordenary kitchen knife! ;-) Thanks a lot for your top videos. It is always exciting to watch. Especially the lovely and sweet daughters are always a feast for the eyes. Congratulation to your harmonious family!

Very helpful. I use the top of window all the time at work. Learned it from you Robert. Thanks bud.

“Less than a minute” = 12 minute video

I’ve started using a fixed angle knife sharpener from work sharp. I can’t keep a consistent angle by hand to save my life.

Love your videos! Always informative and entertaining! Keep it up!! Thanks for showing multiple ways to sharpen a knife.

I love these types of videos. The main reason I started watching outdoor youtubers like yourself is to learn how people do different things, whether it's sharpening knives, hunting, fishing, etc. Love the content! Keep them coming Rob!

This dude still has some learning to do imo. But don't we all :)

Unfortunately I disagree with some of these techniques, when working with a sharpening stone you should be refining it until you polish off the wire edge, not a set amount of strokes like 5

“Don’t let anyone else sharpen your knife”. Yes sir, ABSOLUTELY right. That’s the first thing I teach youngsters. If you look at my knife blades they appear a little lop sided because of the way I hold them on a stone. I TRY to make them even but they never are. I can shave with my blades as you can but if I touch up your blade it will likely dull it and it will take you longer to get it back to the way you like it and vice versa. I also use the shave test. That’s how I know when the blade is sharp. Great video!

Good video. I like the belt sander idea and look forward to using it. For work, I've tried just about every manual sharpener I could find in San Diego. For about $10 at Walmart, in the kitchen knife section is a sharpener with a white plastic handle with a blue plastic strap that goes over the back of your hand... I can't remember the name brand right now... It might start with an "A"... It's got two stones at the end that form a "V". Like you demonstrated, hold your knife on a steady surface and pull the sharpener over the cutting edge as it's facing up. Fast and effective. The bonus tip with this sharpener is, when the sharpening stones wear down you can remove the 2 or 3 screws that hold the two piece white plastic handle together, giving you access to the stones and flip the stones 180 degrees giving you a brand new tool. If you're going to go with an electric sharpener, you're probably going to have to lay down a couple hindered dollars, or so. Bed, Bath and Beyond have 2 or 3 ranging from about $80 to $150, if I'm remembering correctly. I'll take the $10 plastic one from Walmart over all of BB&B electric ones. I have used a palm sander to un-dull knives before, in a pinch.

Man, that edge could make a monkey hug a houndogg

Something inside me just died when you took out that file... :,)

Wow, I love your videos Robert! Very educational and so easy to learn.

I use a medium/fine wet stone block, angle it and use long circular strokes, razor every time. keep up the great work

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That's a lot of great sharpening advice! As long as you like ruining knives. There's so much useless info that it almost covers up the outright *harmful* info. Never, ever use a belt sander like that. At all, really, but ffs took have to keep the metal cool or you screw up the temper and ruin the knife.

I use a piece of tungsten/ welding rod. Most welders or TIG Welders know what Im talkin about. Rob, my family and I love your Vids... keep them coming brother. Much Love, and God Bless. Matt Maples from Louisiana by way of Chobee..

I have an old, very coarse still and a fine still. That is for daily to weekly use. However, they have now dulled down beyond just using a still. Thanks for the information and lesson. I am buying the Smith's tri-stone for use!

I have a friend in Mumbai, a Christian minister, says "A beautiful wife is a sharp knife to take your life." I guess I'm dead?

Hey Rob, email me and I'll send you a big tri hone from Smith. Nice job. :)

I HAVE THE SAME SANDER!!! Going home to do this on all of my knives

Thank you, loved the video, getting a new belt sander after work today!!

Rob thank you for the sharpening info. I love to collect knives but have never done a very good job of keeping them sharp. Gotta practice my angles...

Been waiting for this video for years from you. Much love and thank you.

I've always wondered how you keep all the knives so sharp. Question answered! Thanks for the great tips.

Years from now I'll have a dull knife on me and I'll remember that car window trick and it'll turn a bad situation into a good one. God bless.