Ray Mears Knife Restoration

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3 жыл бұрын

Ben shows you how to restore a knife! Here he's using an original Ray Mears Bushcraft Knife. He takes you through polishing, sharpening, sanding, regrinding and more to take a damaged knife and restore it to its former glory!
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@mobilityxstore 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is really heavy and the other is a little lighter.

@kellystinnett5512 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful stuff here, Ben…thank you so much!

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 жыл бұрын

hi, Ben, so glad i found you on youtube. That’s a very good lesson in maintenance of material like knifes, axes, etc.

@JAYZWORKSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

I sanded my handle the same only trouble 4 months later wood has shrunk now the tang is higher than the handle.

@TheCoffeeBushKid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Someone who is knowledgeable in their field is a joy to watch. You are a joy to watch. Stay safe mate. Regards Andrew 🦘🦘👍

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks a lot Andrew for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope alls well with you? cheers Ben

@alexsolex2634 10 ай бұрын

Great knife, great restoration!

@ED-on8to Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben! Brillant video!

@grayintheuk8021 3 жыл бұрын

This is just excellent Ben, thank you so much.

@larryeddings3185 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done, sir.

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Team Orford!

@M.K.M 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see this knife again, you don't see them very often. I happen to have the birch version and the black micarta version by Wilkinson and also the 25th anniversary version No. 87, all three are still unused.

@peterc2248 3 жыл бұрын

great stuff

@howardvarley8795 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I bought 2 Garryflex blocks - a medium and a fine. I cant believe how effective they are!! Thanks for that tip Ben my knives now look like drawer queens instead of users!

@BenOrford 2 жыл бұрын

This is great news. I was the same when I found them. I can’t believe how good they are, so underrated Many thanks cheers Ben

@michaellionart4841 3 жыл бұрын

A magnetic chuck? WOW. That’s mint 👍

@davidleasure9138 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Ben. Looks really good after the restore. Like the sharpening bevel restore tool. Awesome tool to have for sure. You certainly know your craft

@scubaman2546 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this episode... and learned something too. Nice!

@feartheduck6664 7 ай бұрын

Really useful vid. Thanks.

@canofbud101 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ben. Great video and some super useful tips. Can’t wait to get out and use it now 😁

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Steve hope you enjoyed seeing the knife come back to life and you enjoy it. All the best cheers Ben

@blackpaw369 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Garyflex!

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

They are amazing for such a simple abrasive block 👍

@stevebayley8624 3 жыл бұрын

Useful tips there Ben, thanks for sharing. I've an Alan Wood Woodlore knife that would benefit from a bit of restoration like that. I've already got one of those brilliant blocks, from your shop, so it's time to give it a go!

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff well the Alan wood ones are certainly even more collectible now so well worth giving it some TLC Glad this helped 👍

@greywindLOSP 3 жыл бұрын

It takes a Master to refurbish a Master! Excellent Ben just excellent........ATB

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 жыл бұрын

Epic looks almost like a new knife, or at least one that’s been cared for now. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

@SmokeNUFC Жыл бұрын

The woodlore knife is my dream knife but I am happy with my mora atm till I get more exspirenced with sharpening and knife care... Could you recommend a cheeper but still high quality woodlore style knife at around the £100-150 mark ? (Preferably a UK based company)

@edwardfletcher7790 2 жыл бұрын

These are a really beautiful knife. What on earth would have made those deep scratches ?

@reneschaap8091 3 жыл бұрын

Gaaf !! die dingen zijn moeilijk te krijgen ,van af dag 1 dat ze gemaakt werden. Opa

@michaellionart4841 3 жыл бұрын

Also. I was brought up to went dry in one direction. Change to a finer grit and go at 90*s until previous scratches are all gone. Change to a finer grit, 90*s and repeat, And repeat.

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

If the knife didn’t have the handle on then that’s a good idea but if you did that you would struggle to get those 90 degree scratches out, like on this knife. In this instance it’s best to just stay sanding in the same scratch pattern direction 👍

@martingreen2018 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, thanks for another great video. Would that renaissance wax be ok to protect a ferro rod? I've lost a couple to corrosion.

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

I would say it would be ok. Also a good thing to do is if you only use one side then applying some clear lacquer would be god too.

@stevenburdon8908 3 жыл бұрын

What speed does buffer run at? I am wanting to convert an old metal angle grinder but it runs about 3000rpm, is that to fast?

@robinloxley205 3 жыл бұрын

What would happen if you used lapping paste or valve grinding paste in light oil to clean a tarnished blade? I saw some beautifully polished valves done recently using that. Has it any place in blade restoration?

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely you can use that. You do have to be a little careful near lighter handle materials though as can make them look a real mess. Perhaps some masking tape on the handle would help. I would still say use the paper or Gary flex first and the final finish the lapping past could work well 👍

@John..18 3 жыл бұрын

Is the renaissance wax food safe,??

@nigelwylie01 3 жыл бұрын

More of a general question than a knife one, Ben. A friend was oiling her wooden food chopping board with coconut oil. I’d never heard anyone use or recommend that. Ever used it yourself? Is it one of the oils that is likely to go rancid in time, or would you guess it might be ok?

@lukeshepherd9529 3 жыл бұрын

Which diamond whetstone do you use?

@mickkeim4142 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of belt grinder are you using? Thanks for the tutorial.

@briangoode2470 3 жыл бұрын

He has a radius master grinder to work on the handles.

@robkneebonemusicandmusings667 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks. Where can one get Garryflex blocks from?

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob they are available on our store in the tool maintenance section They are great bits of kit👍

@robkneebonemusicandmusings667 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenOrford thanks 🙏🏻

@bobhabsolute4995 3 жыл бұрын

What wax or rust protector do you suggest for a knife that will be used for food prep?

@BenOrford 3 жыл бұрын

Well I would probably use something that is more natural with a high beeswax content, for the blade though on carbon steels you might be best to force a patina on the steel to protect it by using mustard or cutting some fruit with it. When the steel has oxidised you can then just give it a wipe with some oil after washing. Hope that helps👍

@bobhabsolute4995 3 жыл бұрын

@@BenOrford Thanks, much appreciated!

@jimsheppard910 3 жыл бұрын

Aegis has a product called EDCi which i find to be a great product. It cleans the blade as well as protecting it and it is safe to use on a food prep knife blade. There is a few places here in Canada where I can get it but I think it is an American product. I may be mistaken but I think you can order it on Amazon as well. Hope this helps you as I've been using it for half a year and it seems a good product. From Canada 🇨🇦...stay safe.

@bobhabsolute4995 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimsheppard910 Hi, I’m from Montreal. I really appreciate your answer and will look for it. Would you be kind enough to name the stores you get it from? Thanks.

@jimsheppard910 3 жыл бұрын

@@bobhabsolute4995 I believe I bought it from Aegis Solutions in the US. I couldn't find it here in Canada. I do wish one of our knife companies like Warriors and Wonders would pick it up. For me it works really well and you literally spray on, rub it carefully over the blade and wipe off. I hope this helps you out.

@haraldpost 3 жыл бұрын

@18:50 could you elaborate what you mean using ammonia to prevent rust? ammonia is corrosive.. thank you

@lesstraveledpath 2 жыл бұрын

I am unsure of the chemistry...but I can confirm the effect. Using Windex with "ammonia-d" as the lubricant (as compared to water) for hand sanding does prevent rust on 1080/1084 and O1 tool steels.