Diamond Sharpening Stone FAQ - Whats The BEST stone?

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@ericg5877 21 күн бұрын

Anyone else so hooked on this channels videos that they don't even care what the topic is about anymore they just want more videos?

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

Haha thanks for the kind words 🙏👍

@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 21 күн бұрын

Yep, I like his no nonsense presentation style and I’ve yet to see a duff vid from him.

@powerofyes 21 күн бұрын

The one and a half hour road trip video was downright therapeutic

@Jimmy-iz2rx 21 күн бұрын

HOWEVER... I would like to see some more knife making videos again... in good time, when Alex is feeling better and able to do so.

@edcPatriot 21 күн бұрын

I have actually put on his entire playlist before while I'm at work and just let it play. The things I've learned from Alex are remarkable.

@LaneStevens 20 күн бұрын

I feel like you are the “project farm” of the knife community

@nazgu1 12 күн бұрын

Exactly! We need a collab!

@fujimeira 21 күн бұрын

Can you make a video about the diamond compounds for stropping? Cheap vs expensive, grit sizes, emulsion vs paste, comparison on microscope vs green compound, etc

@matandcat2506 21 күн бұрын

Gotta say......i made the mistakes of pull through sharpeners, the cheap shitty amazon blue/white whetstone, then i found this channel!! Bought the sharpal and couldn't be happier! So glad i bought it and found the channel!! Much love from the uk!!!

@norm1124 21 күн бұрын

Same here - Such an nice, compact solution. Just used water with it, but will change this habit now too.

@vaguincolombia 21 күн бұрын

Send him a kiss.

@matandcat2506 21 күн бұрын

💋💋💋

@vaguincolombia 21 күн бұрын

@@matandcat2506 Hahaha.

@richardunderwood950 21 күн бұрын

I bought the sharpal too. It’s great and all I need for a while.

@norrisfong6445 20 күн бұрын

You forgot to mention in this video that an added value for the sharpal is it comes w a base/storage box and an angle "guide".

@ARAW-__- 21 күн бұрын

Hi, i used a pull through almost exclusively for almost ten years. You got me hand-sharpening again, on a piece of brick 🤣

@mikejake6360 21 күн бұрын

Good upgrade

@ARAW-__- 20 күн бұрын

@@mikejake6360 for real, I'm getting better by the day. 😉

@zacharysherry2910 20 күн бұрын

Lol. I like to strop on cardboard or the frosted top of my car window

@ARAW-__- 19 күн бұрын

@@zacharysherry2910 Not kidding, I was thinking of carboard with campfire ashes for strop + compound. You think we got a goldmine selling those ? 😁

@hkguitar1984 19 күн бұрын

I've been sharpening knives and axes for friends and family since the early 1990s. Seeing the SHARPAL recommendation I purchased one and have been using it for about a month now. What a great value the SHARPAL has been, I'm very pleased with its quality and performance for the price. Especially nice is the heavy duty storage case that doubles and a tool holder/base.

@tonyrutten2293 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the Info! A before & after of a sharp knife through a dishwasher cycle would be interesting under the scope.

@minitoe 21 күн бұрын

I was just going to ask about that! :)

@sibylle_p 20 күн бұрын

Indeed! Outdoors55, can you do that in the future please?

@battlement 20 күн бұрын

Ooo that's a good one since I frequently just toss my kitchen knives in the dishwasher.

@Bob_Adkins 21 күн бұрын

Great video as usual! I love my Snarpal 325X1200! The 325 is perfect for profiling new knives and flattening my waterstones. The 1200 side will sharpen an "almost sharp" knife in a few strokes, with a few more on hard leather and diamond paste to finish it off. I've had it 5 years, use it 3-4 times a month, and it's almost like new.

20 күн бұрын

I want to thank you a lot for teaching people how to sharpen properly. I used to watch a lot of videos with fancy setups and really expensive sharpening material, I even bought a Work Sharp precision adjust but it felt like a chore to use. After your recomendations I bought the Sharpal stone and a strop and 4 micron diamond paste and was able to get hair popping sharp edges without even using angle guides.

@edcPatriot 21 күн бұрын

Wow, I think that's every question answered that Ive ever had. Truly timeless my friend. Hope you have a great time at blade show and a speedy recovery 💪

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

Awesome, thanks friend 🙏👍

@johncorso9701 21 күн бұрын

Great stuff. That shirt is giving my wife and I some serious Star Trek vibes though.

@zacharysherry2910 20 күн бұрын

Lol spock could make some seriously sharp knives 🖖

@no.no.4680 16 күн бұрын

I took your advice and bought the S SATC diamond stone and the sharpal angle guide you showed a while back. Delivered at the end of May, and now only a week and a half later, I've been able to bring my dull pocket knife back to life. I'm not really into collecting knives, just own a chef knife and a couple of pocket knives. I do like to maintain what I have. The S SATC stone is cheaper than a new knife. Thanks for saving me a ton of money in the future!

@PetesGuide 21 күн бұрын

Dying for you to do a full test under the microscope of water vs honing fluid vs windex vs whatever else people say to use. I believe you, but there are a bunch of people that don’t and I’d like to see you show us what it takes to convince them.

@vaguincolombia 21 күн бұрын

I bought the Sharpal diamond stone and the manufacturer doesnt recommend using water to sharpen, just honing oil as the unique option.

@PetesGuide 21 күн бұрын

@@vaguincolombia It’s on my wishlist, but haven’t bought one yet. Can you confirm if they say honing oil or honing fluid? I think there’s a difference but am not really sure, which is why I want him to do a deep microscopic dive.

@Berg4357123 21 күн бұрын

For ski edging (which uses very similar diamond stones) I have always heard to use something like a 50/50 alcohol and water mix. Either ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.

@vaguincolombia 21 күн бұрын

@@PetesGuide The box says clearly "Honing oil". Honing oil is basically mineral oil USP grade which is for human usage and it is easy to clean with water and soap or if you want, you can use ODORLESS mineral spirits which is a more refined mineral spirits than the regular one with strong smell. Use the odorless mineral spirits with a toothbrush.

@Side85Winder 21 күн бұрын

You can add water with a little dish washing liquid, sewing machine oil? To the list 👍

@sasines 21 күн бұрын

Excellent as always! Learn something every video. Thank you for doing these.

@flyingsodwai1382 21 күн бұрын

Thanks! Been waiting to hear about cleaning diamond stones. Much appreciated.

@nosrin1988 21 күн бұрын

you've been on fire lately with all these new videos. I feel so blessed!

@USAUSAM82 21 күн бұрын

Excellent ideas, thank you!

@aroneaton2639 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. Lots of great information!

@mathiasw.8148 21 күн бұрын

Thank you. That was very informative.

@whitecaps775 21 күн бұрын

Listening to your videos has improved my sharpening skills and prevented me for wasteing some money. Keep bringing it Sir!

@joesavant5490 21 күн бұрын

thanx for the content bro. never miss an episode.

@VinayVarsani 20 күн бұрын

Really looking forward to the chefs knife arc of the diamond stone series!

@alejandroulate6632 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much from Costa Rica!! Really appreciate your work.

@joshcarter-com 21 күн бұрын

Help, I’ve got a problem. I started watching Alex’s channel so I could sharpen all of my pocket knives. But they’re sharp now. So I went through all my kitchen knives and now they’re all sharp, too. I’ve started buying knives on eBay and I realized my primary reason for buying them is to sharpen them. Where does it stop?!? I’m sure my wife would like to know, too.

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

You need a brick 🧱 😉

@K.O.Knives 2 күн бұрын

Start selling the knives you've sharpened so you can recoup a bit of money.

@Colt3854 20 күн бұрын

Great video. Your information is invalueable. You deliver the information required clearly. Best knife sharpening channel on youtube.

@vaguincolombia 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. I bought the Sharpal diamond stone thanks to your review. The manufacturer claims that we can use honing oil so since honing oil is basically mineral oil, thats what im using to prevent rust mainly. I like to use mineral oil because i dont get that metal dust everywhere and i think the stone is easier to clean. To clean better a diamond stone simply use mineral spirits ODORLESS which is more refined than the regular one and stronger smell. Just use mineral spirits with a toothbrush and it will be super clean. For the most stubborn dirt, when the stone is dry the best option is a simple eraser.

@Curtislow2 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for your reply/comment. I go the Sharpal as well and was wondering the same thing about using oil. Makes sense to me. THX.

@huckinglp 21 күн бұрын

Hey, watched a few of your videos after it popped up on my feed, really informative stuff I never knew what a burr is before I saw one of your videos and I did hear about people using strops but I always thought it wasn't really necessary and it was only for people who wanted their knives to look shinier or something. I've been using a whetstone (1000 grit) for a couple years now after trying a honing steel and a pull through knife sharpener and basically seeing no results with either on actually getting a better edge (maybe a tiny bit with the pull through knife sharpener but nothing compared to the whetstone). With the whetstone I was able to get really sharp edges but they would only last a couple of weeks before getting dull, this makes so much more sense after I saw your videos about stropping and removing the burr, I ordered one on amazon for $30 I know that's not exactly what you recommend but I saw it get some good reviews and I'm looking forward to trying it out. I didn't really feel like spending north of $50 on a belt + compound + contact cement and most of the stuff you link doesn't even ship to my country lol. thanks for the informative videos. One question I do have (I'm sure you probably covered it in one of your videos, sorry) is does it matter which side you push/pull your knife with on the stone? I always use a backwards direction (edge trailing as you put in one of your videos) with my whetstone, should I use a forwards direction for better results? I see that's how you do it in your videos.

@mikepettengill2706 15 күн бұрын

This guy is the best value for your dollar on the internet!

@feroxgordon 21 күн бұрын

I like your channel because you talk about stuff from knowledge and experience. There’s no bull💩which is great.

@TheWatcher60401 7 күн бұрын

I use and clean my diamond stones same as spyderco ceramics. They are in perfect condition. 👌

@johnduffy6546 12 күн бұрын

Good info

@ChaosPootato 21 күн бұрын

I've never seen such a massive eraser holy shit

@da54177 21 күн бұрын

People use those for unclogging gets in the grinder

@martinricard4563 20 күн бұрын

Skateboarders use the same kind to clean their grip

@luisnouel4268 21 күн бұрын

I always learn something new with your videos. I'm going to stop using water with my diamond stones. Thanks

@christurley391 21 күн бұрын

Thanks again

@Obsidian-One 21 күн бұрын

When you get up to really high grits they do kinda plug up sometimes. Bar Keepers friend with a magic erase pad or scrub pad works great

@Keith_the_knife_freak 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing..

@karikovacs3824 20 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@OUTDOORS55 20 күн бұрын

Thanks so much my friend 🙏🙏

@philgoogle1535 10 күн бұрын

I've got bleeding thumbs after having just got the 400#/1000# SATC stone. Keeping the knife angle consistent is evading me. Once I figure this out, I'll upgrade to a DMT or Sharpal. Thank you Alex.

@desireegoulett69 21 күн бұрын

I just bought one of those $20 Amazon stones as a set with the holder for $40 and a new Beaver Craft strop made in Ukraine and got all three for $56. Love all three, especially for the price...thanks for another great vid and answering both the questions I had Before I had a chance to ask them....lol

@KomManDerStrike 21 күн бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot! I'd like to contribute a content idea: Try to turn a really cheap and coarse diamond "stoney/plate into a flattening stone by fixing it to a flat surface. I'd love to see that! Keep up the good work and stay healthy!

@Vladimir-hq1ne 20 күн бұрын

I used tro clean my stones with oleic acid. Works wonders.

@makenchips 17 күн бұрын

The rubber eraser works as well as a poly eraser and for finer Stones I would use a Gum Eraser and just roll it piece of dough across the stone I don't understand who started this Windex craze including any type of oil totally not necessary glad you brought this out well done Alex

@FlaNkErAce 21 күн бұрын

i use 3m 675l finishingfilm, tape on a g10 plate, it works great

@MattKsomething 21 күн бұрын

Cleaning diamond stones - I use WD40 some times if they are heavily contaminated . Then wipe down with clean paper towel . If yours are aluminium plate , you can wash them ( soapy water ) .. All my diamond is on aluminium plate and I have had no issues over several years now . ( washing them ) .

@LancelotChan 21 күн бұрын

Agree. I don't use water at all to prevent rust. I sharpen swords and they can get rusty. I clean stone with baby oil to prevent rust too.

@Wolf_K 20 күн бұрын

I use 2” pencil erasers. They do really a good job. They do a good job on Spyderco ceramics as well. Diamond Abrasives I like are ATOMA # 140, 400, 600, 1200; DMT in F, XF, XXF They last a long time. I also really like the Shapton DGLP for Waterstones; it’s expensive, sure, but it’s great for flattening. It will last many many years and maybe even a couple of decades as I don’t use it on stones under JIS 1000. For that I use ATOMA 140

@jamesbarisitz4794 21 күн бұрын

You better not be ceasing or desisting! Great work on all things diamond here, Alex. Feel better, and good luck with the legal wrangling. 👍

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

Just talked to my attorney, things are VERY much in our favor if they move forward 👍

@Rob_65 20 күн бұрын

As always, the best stone is the one you have 😉 I have different diamond stones, both the nickel plated ones and resin bound ones. The resin bound ones, I save for specialty knifes and carbide tools. The other ones I use on all other knifes but as a rule of thumb I save the expensive nickel plated stones for the harder steels only. Those real cheap diamond stones with the oval holes in the plates are the only ones I don't use anymore since I ruined the tip of more than one knife and chisel on those.

@gordonneverdies 21 күн бұрын

I got one of those cheap 400 grit stones to get started. Going for the Shaptons next.

@mitchelltj1 21 күн бұрын

You're the best! Always insightful content. I recently saw a kitchen knife channel suggest using a rough 400 grit on one side and a 4000 on the other for the "best of both worlds". Assuming you got the apex even, is there any validity to this?

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

There actually is 🙂

@jmoneyballer 20 күн бұрын

Great video! Ever use mineral oil?

@vanishwolfen 21 күн бұрын

Guys, just want to share this. You can use water/soap water on your water stone, or ceramic stone like shapton pro and glass. But don't use water on your diamond, use mineral oil instead. It's cheap, suspend swarf much better, also wont rust your stone. And since diamond stone doesn't absorb, the oil can be wipe off very easily. P/s: don't use mineral oil on your shapton pro, the stone will absorb the oil, but unlike water which will vaporize quickly, oil will not. You don't want mineral oil with load of steel swarf in it get stuck inside your stone. In short : mineral oil for diamond, water for the rest. Good luck and keep on enjoying sharpening guys.

@PavelKostromitinov 20 күн бұрын

Getting good information on selecting such equipment is great. What I would like, actually, is some info on what to do with it after you buy one, the actual process of sharpening...

@no.no.4680 16 күн бұрын

He has a start to finish tutorial on that already, uploaded about 6 months ago. The method is the same no matter what stone you use.

@PavelKostromitinov 13 күн бұрын

@@no.no.4680 Which one is that? "How To Sharpen A Knife In About 5 Minutes With ONE Stone"? Any chance you can link it, please?

@no.no.4680 13 күн бұрын

@@PavelKostromitinov Yes that’s the one.

@johanneswerner1140 20 күн бұрын

interesting, Re the water. I have diamond plates to sharpen my woodworking tools, and I have been using water /glass cleaner on them, and not run into issues so far. I'll keep my eyes open, though! (and I have one of them diamond stones you like for the kitchen, which I have been using dry, as per your recommendation)

@vigorousoutlaw2357 21 күн бұрын

What about diamond bonded resin? Just a video suggestion Love the content Alex!

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

I just did a video on them👍

@m4rvinmartian 15 күн бұрын

*Can you do an updated video on sharpening Karambits/curved blades?*

@izayus11 21 күн бұрын

O yeah, The Manix Wharncliffe

@bobc3144L 7 күн бұрын

I purchased and learned to use the Sharpal stone and a strop following your instructions with great results. For the first time in my life, I can hand sharpen knives pretty well. Would a finer diamond stone be worth purchasing to obtain the "mirror finish" razor blade type edges, i.e., 3000 grit, etc.? If so, what do you recommend? Keep up the great videos. It has become one of my favorite channels. Thank you.

@davidgc4396 20 күн бұрын

Very informative video. Could you please do a video of the Japanese King Stone 1000/6000 grit stones please. And a video of how to sharpen a long blade fish fillet knife thanks when you get the time 😊

@AnWe79 20 күн бұрын

Have you had the chance to try a Dianova stone? It's a small Swedish make, so might be hard to find in the US. I have a small hand-style sharpener (300/600 grit) from them that I've been quite happy with, it's nice and flat, and the grit seems even. But I was looking for a bench stone that isn't the ultra-cheap oval-holed plate on plastic (I have one of those from Lidl, which is pretty good for what it is, but not quite as flat as I'd like). Then I remembered the Dianova, and found out they make decent sized 300/600 grit lap stone called "Önne", for under $50(!), so I figured it's worth a shot. Seems to be plastic core, but as long as the plates aren't super thin, it'll hopefully be quite flat. (They also make a 1200/strop version, but I wanted it mainly for shaping chisels and plane blades.) It's currently in the mail, so haven't been able to test it yet. (Their site is currently "under construction" which is slightly unnerving since I haven't got the delivery yet, but I figure it's just a website update hopefully. They've been around quite a while, so I don't think they're going away.) No affiliation, apart from being a Swede :)

@Dcale 21 күн бұрын

Atoma and done! Your welcome

@stusue9733 20 күн бұрын

Cazy question of the week. Does the diamond grit fall out of a lap over time if used upsidedown?

@user-yq3lv4js9c 20 күн бұрын

Excellent video as usual!!! :-) I do have a question that is not that common with the subject of sharpening of the apex, but as chef we do have a problem with our fine cuttings especially vegetables that sticks on the side of the knife and the question is, is it a hollow edge going to help by moving those fine small pieces away from the side of the blade because of the curve of the apex or is it a way we can make the side of the blade hydrophobic so they don't stick whatever the geometry of the apex is? I found a paper about using Lazer to cut microscopic cuts on the surface so it become hydrophobic so since I don't have a Lazer that powerful in hand, I am wondering if we could make it hydrophobic by using the right size grain sandpaper. Just a thought that could change the way professionals use their knives. The problem is not only how sharp the apex is but also what the drag of the rest of the surface of the blade create, especially by applying force to move all those fine cuts upwards as we cut and finally they are released at the top of the knife. My respect and love, brothers and sisters!!! :-)

@wicapiwicasa1639 21 күн бұрын

Best stone is the one you’ll use!

@larryseibold4287 21 күн бұрын

More great content. Thanks. I am fond of using diluted 10:1 APC or Windex on my large diamond plates (DMT usually). Sometimes WD40. blades slide noticeably more smoothly, and make a bit less noise (think chalk board fingers). I get you on the rust on some plates, however. I think my Trend plates suffered from this issue. Q: What do you think about diamond plate use for flattening other stones, like the Shapton 1K and 4K?

@demetriusmichael 19 күн бұрын

Great video! What microscope do you use? My usb one is such crap.

@adamcunningham9947 21 күн бұрын

Can you do a video on victorinox. Maybe the steel they use for their knives or just your opinion on swiss army knives in general. Also leatherman's and other multi tools. 😊

@helterskelter156 21 күн бұрын

Atoma ftw. Never failed me, and I’ve been using a set of them for over a decade before having to replace my 400 & 600 plates.

@OUTDOORS55 21 күн бұрын

Have you tried the 1200?

@helterskelter156 21 күн бұрын

@@OUTDOORS55 I’ve been using it for years. It’s a great plate to progress into, from the 600. Gives you a nice refined finish, without taking any of the toothy feel away. A must have, IMO.

@NiceJrParena 21 күн бұрын

Do you still like/use your spyderco ceramic benchstones? What are your thoughts on them now? Would you still recommend them? I watched your older videos on them and I don't know whether to get them or diamond stones. I was thinking of getting the ultra fine and medium grit ceramic and an extra course dmt diamond for a 3 stone system plus a strop. Or would you suggest just using all diamond stones instead, including the medium and finer grits?

@InkFPS 20 күн бұрын

Can ya do the same video for resin diamond stones?

@Gloitch 21 күн бұрын

Many thanks for your videos, I got myself the 400 / 1000 grit stone a while ago and can now get most of the edge shaving sharp, and starting to get paper towel sharp. However, I seem to have issues getting the rounded tips of my kitchen knives sharp, maintaining locked wrists and arms doesn't seem to work with the corners. Looking with a magnifier it seems the bevel gets a few step change angles nearer the tip. Any common mistakes I could be making or tips to help out? or is it just a case of more practice and care?

@paullmight42 21 күн бұрын

everyone should just start with the sharpal 325/1200....there literally no reason to try anything else haha...for first timers to moderate, it's just awesome....i tried a few other janky stones of different types and had a lot of trouble getting good edges...I complained in many a video of yours haha...then the sharpal happened and my legs look like i have mange(from testing my edges and they all shave now lol)...I would like to know your advice on the next "finishing" type stone...or is an emulsion/strop progression the next best finishing step?

@tfhdrt 20 күн бұрын

Hey, Alex. Can you do a video about knife edge maintenance? Are there any do’s and don’ts of cleaning a knife? I heard some people don’t wash their knives and just wipe them with a rag. Thanks!

@Yupppi 21 күн бұрын

Thanks, this was a lot of information on diamond stones I wasn't aware of. Just because most kitchen knife sharpeners don't use this type of stones (some do use diamond stones that are more like powder on a typical ceramic stone) so they aren't very informed or don't see it worthwhile to talk about them a lot in depth. For example I've noticed you don't use water at all and wondered about it. Does one of those "eraser" stones (sabitoru I've seen some brand call it or maybe that was the brand name, Japanese package) used for cleaning kitchen utensils from rust help with rust on a diamond stone like that or is it just a lost cause to try? People sometimes clean their ceramic whetstones with those.

@deanlennard8576 21 күн бұрын

the vids have converted me to buy a diamond stone when i am in the market for one. any chance of a video update from 6 yrs ago? you used sand paper on a chisel, i would be interested in what a knife would look like under the microscope and sharpness after using different grits of sandpaper

@zakirr739 21 күн бұрын

Hi Alex, I would love to know your views on scalpels as to what mskes them so sharp and if they are sharper than the knives you've sharpened. Also, please provide your views on blade sharpness testers. Much love from Canada ❤

@thiago.assumpcao 21 күн бұрын

Have you tried using minera oil? It should reduce friction on the diamonds and the plates will last longer and prevent rusting. Maybe not worth it because of the mess. I like oil for high grit natural stones but have no experience with diamond plates.

@DogLoaf 21 күн бұрын

👍

@eskimo1000 21 күн бұрын

What are your thoughts on the speedy sharp?

@davidottman9501 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for all your instruction! Is it then a false economy to start a sharpening session with too fine a grit? For the benefit of the knife and the stone, what are guidelines for starting and finishing grit? Yes I'm sure it depends on many variables, beginning with how bad the edge is in the first place...

@MBishopsBlades 20 күн бұрын

I bought one of the Sharpal stones when you did that review and have been happy with it, but I would like to get something to go further with. I was looking at the Shapton 2000 Grit Ceramic (Green) Water Stone you posted the link for. Is that a good next step for me, or should I consider something else? Also, what should I look at for the steps after that? Shapton 5000? And do you have any videos on dressing those Shapton water stones? Is it necessary? Thanks!

@ahmedejaz1125 21 күн бұрын

Can you test the hardness level of cheap kiwi knives, or see how long they maintain their edge. they are very popular knives in this part of the world.

@lizard2425 21 күн бұрын

I have used water to lift grindings with my diamond stone for years sharpening multiple kitchen cutlery a couple of times a week. I have never seen any rust. I always wash the stone with hot tap water, towel dry it and let it finish drying on its own because it is hot. It is nickel based. I wonder if the rust others are seeing is actually rusted particles from the knives.... ?

@certaindeaf8315 21 күн бұрын

Nice, I'm lazy af so appreciate this, lol.

@laurelfleming4664 4 күн бұрын

Thank God for your channel. I had only a pull through sharpener, which was crap (holes in blade edges etc). I decided after years of struggling with bad kitchen knives it's time to up my game. But where to start. I watched some Knifedge videos, and was going to go with a starter pack, but I KNOW my knives are extremely dull and many likely need to be profiled. So, I'm going to try the Sharpal set to get started. One question, would you recommend the Shapton K0702 Blade, 1000, Orange to finish the edge better, then strop? Or would I be going backward if the Sharpal 1250 actually works ok? To be clear, I'm mostly using North American kitchen knives (Henkel, etc) so no need to get into the really high grits at this time.

@josemarquez21 21 күн бұрын

I wonder does the direction of sharping (sharping pushing towards the edge or away from the edge or back and forward) affect performance of the edge or how sharp the point gets? Is there a benefit starting the sharping from the tip versus the heel? Thank you i really appreciate your videos and I’ve real very much.

@tool3893 9 күн бұрын

You drove me into freehand sharpening, and I ordered the Sharpal to get into this new addiction. What's your thoughts about the Trend 8x3 300/1000? Some woodworkers seem to swear by them, they seem to be high quality and not too expensive.

@peetsnort 21 күн бұрын

I've had a cheap Chinese aluminium plate and I always use a water spray bottle. Aluminium is soft so I am sure it prolonged their life. I've had them 6 years now. They look rusted but still work. They only cost 4 pounds. So they don't owe me anything

@anonanonymous1988 20 күн бұрын

I'd switch to using distilled water to avoid rusting.

@chessman70 21 күн бұрын

Could you use a laser rust remover on the stone?

@waldemarrupps2210 21 күн бұрын

I "borrowed" the makeup brush of my wife to clean the stone. It works great to remove the metal dust from the diamond sharpening stone.

@skippylippy547 21 күн бұрын

LOL! If she ever finds out that you are doing that, you're toast!

@victorfranca85 21 күн бұрын

I got to use a lubricant with my diamonds. usually water and dish soap. Friction at the apex is a thing with dry abrasives (less than micron thicc, thermal dynamics is the law) . Also metal and diamond dust gets into your lungs, since your nose is right above the grind stone. Just spray some dw40 after, its formulated to displace water and protect against rust. You are going to get contradicting views while giving sharpening advice, dont let your ego take over, its how we learn. I bugged cliff stamp as well (rip). Nylon brush can also clean the diamonds and they last forever. Rubber also releases dust, that you inhale, since your nose is at the grind stone

@noirnathra2155 20 күн бұрын

Right now I have the sharp pebble sharpening stone, and I’m desperately looking to upgrade. I can’t decide between the diamond or ceramic stones that you’ve mentioned. What do you recommend?

@jcmaco 21 күн бұрын

Hi Alex, great quality videos as always. I’m struggling to remove a burr on a Damascus Japanese pairing knife. It’s sharp, but the blade catches on paper instead of slicing. I’m still waiting on my Diamond paste for honing and the green compound doesn’t seem to work at all for this steel. I’ve finished on a 1000 grit Lanksy ceramic stone, ~15° per side. Any other tips welcome.

@billdanosky 19 күн бұрын

I'm curious to know how you feel this compares to using a belt sander with appropriate grits.

@InkFPS 20 күн бұрын

On the longevity, will blade first wear through the stone faster or is blade first and blade trailing irrelevant with the right pressure?

@lucyferthehellish7794 21 күн бұрын

I would very much appreciate if you could make a video on sharpening "gentelmans knives" like CRKT CEO, Boker Kaizen/Nori/Kwaiken Air etc. I find them challenging due to the height of the blade being very minimalistic. I'm qurious if you have any tips specific to this type of knife.

@anonanonymous1988 20 күн бұрын

You could just buy distilled water to avoid rust. It is only like ~$1 a gallon.

@weevilinabox 21 күн бұрын

You say that the stones feel coarser during the break-in. Do they actually cut coarser and give a coarser scratch pattern, or do they just feel kinda rough?

@alexolivarez732 21 күн бұрын

I wish you would review The Smiths 400 - 1,000 Grit, because it's supposed to be two stones bonded in plastic to keep grit contamination from happening. Also, is not having the diamond paste for the strop keeping me from getting hair splitting results?

@user-im9ov9ud7m 21 күн бұрын

If the knife has the newer harder steel, the diamond is the way to go