cut a wood block at the angle you want and use it as a tool rest. better then free hand for the average folk like me.

@SergeantExtreme

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Craig This is brilliant advice! Your comment needs more thumbs up.

@butch2848

7 жыл бұрын

None Ya

@mickpall

7 жыл бұрын

Check It

@TERRORoftheLORD

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Correct! I had the same exact idea! :)

@cynthiasimmons4093

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea, Thanks!

As an expert knife sharpener for more than 30 years ,I am impressed, will go out and buy one of those belt sanders very soon. Well done

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Cameron Thank you!

Thank you Thank you. After watching your video, I bought a Harbor Frieght 30" belt sander (20%off) / a 10 pack or 400 grit belts and a leather belt with honing compound. Tried my hand at a set of cheap kitchen knives which now slice through paper like butter. Next on to the old dull Henkel and GunterWillhelm higher quality kitchen knives. I'm sold!

@31acruz

4 жыл бұрын

where did you get the leather belt, HB does not show them in their site.

@eLearnIT

4 жыл бұрын

31acruz Amazon

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yakov Werde Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Hey Scott !!, Here's a trick I learned with mine. Lay the sander on it's back and turn it around so that the belt is going away from you. The belt will be flat and MUCH easier to sharpen knives without a knife guide. Try it and maybe even make a video about it. I would, BUT ! I am no good on video. PS, This also works on WORK SHARP knife sharpeners too !.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

nice tip!

Bought this same setup. You are spot on. Sharpened every knife in our house in about an hour. They are all razor sharp. Happy I finally found someone on KZread that knows what the hell they are talking about. Thanks

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure! Thanks for checking in.

For whoever said this butchers steel by taking off too much metal: you don't have to take off so much metal every time, just the first time to re-edge an exceptionally dull knife. Once re-edged, it can be sharpened with a very fine grit belt and / or simply stropped with a porcelain stick without removing much fiber at all. Great video ! PS: Only an idiot would let the blade get anywhere near hot enough to actually change it's temper; as you can see by this demonstration it is a very gentle, finesse of motion & precision, very cool.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Randolph Leslie Smith Thanks Bro. Of course you are right. :-) Most of the time all you need to do once the edge is established is touch up with the leather stropping belt. There is a link to it in the description.

@MrRandolphLSmith

9 жыл бұрын

Where do you find the 200 & 400 grit belts, and the leather stropping belt & resin? I didn't see any of that at Harbor Freight.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Randolph Leslie Smith TRy here: goo.gl/OkzDNX Amazon has all the belts you'll ever need and they sell the leather stropping belt (Surgi-Sharp) too.

@rollinggoronable

9 жыл бұрын

Randolph Leslie Smith order from econ abrasives. They have any grit that u could want, zirconia, to ceramic, to aluminum

Well I'm sold! Fixing to order a belt sander. This stone business and not keeping my edge just right is driving me a little crazy haha! Thank you for this video!!!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean Antley Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

there are many good ways to sharpen a knife or tool but this is about the best.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks roy hoco Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

6:45 - That laugh of victory is priceless.

@redangrybird7564

4 жыл бұрын

Close to an evil laugh, LOL 😵✌

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks JJDBaca HAHAHA! Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

@hunterpinnell

3 жыл бұрын

@@redangrybird7564 I was also sold as soon as I heard that laugh- the same one I make unconsciously when something works out well. I guess it's time to buy a belt sander now.

Damn! I'm sold . Thank you for sharing.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks TheTacticalDefender Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Just wanted to say thanks for posting & answering all these comments. Skipped my lunch today, went to Harbor Freight & walked out with the sander. Amazon has all the belts, so I should be good to go by the weekend. many thanx!

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sheamus4grave Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

An old friend, John Dado showed me this method 25 years ago and I still use it today. Great post OP!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dkeith45 Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I have no idea why people would hit thumbs down when it was really helpful to me. It makes me want to go out and buy the sander which I think I will do just thank. Thank you Scott.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Grill Warrior Get used to trolls David. They show up regularly and are easy to deal with with. Thubms down is nothing you can do but their will always be nay-sayers for any video.

@jaydlak

9 жыл бұрын

Grill Warrior Because sharpening with a belt sander is not actually good for knives.

@pcou1785

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg Thanks for the info! Heading down to Harbor Freight now!!!

@bradleybankos2540

5 жыл бұрын

because he just showed you basically how to destroy a blade

@michaelvanbuskirk8845

6 ай бұрын

Because some sharpening snobs only believe in sharpening on a stone. They are ignorant and don't want to use any other method.

wow...THANX... now I know what to get... I have a bunch of knives... some are really dull.... thanx again......😎

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve Archuleta Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I ran across your video while resourcing how to sharpen a knife. I ordered all the same equipment from Haber freight that you were using. The result is I can now sharpen a knife real sharp. Thank you for taking the time to put this on KZread.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+larry livingston My pleasure. It has been a fun project for sure.

fantastic video! I bought the same belt grinder, watched your video once more and brought my leatherman's tool back to life!! Thanks man!!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Melato My pleaseure! You only need the leather belt to keep things going from there most of the time. I almost never use the sanding belts other than lawn mower blades anymore.

Nice video, Scott Gregg. FWIW - Back in the early to mid 80's there was a chain of cutlery shops in just about every mall or larger shopping center here in the Indiana area called "Cutlery World". For several Christmases, I worked part-time in one of these stores and this is pretty much the exact same way that we sharpened our customer's knives. We used a little different style narrow belt sander made by a company called "Hook & Eye". The belt surface laid flat like a bed, and ran from the rear to the front (towards the user). We held the blades at an angle (like you describe) and gently pulled the blade from left to right to and pushed the blade away from us. Instead of finishing the blades off with a leather belt we used the store brand (Cutlery World) crock-sticks. First the grey "coarse" sticks for a few strokes then the white "fine" sticks for another few strokes. The result was the same (a blade you could shave with)! We used this same method on all un-serrated knives from cheap (no-name brands) to expensive professional chef grade knives. I too have also used the Lansky or Smith sharpening systems with good results but with nowhere near the speed or ease of the above described abrasive belt method. BTW - I find that people who rudely "tell people" what they should do without acknowledging that there may be different but equally effective ways of doing things, should generally be ignored and not encouraged to attempt to interact with gentlefolk. In other words...... "Don't feed the Trolls"!!! ;^) Best Regards, all.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger Smith Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Hey negative posters , he's showing us how to sharpen everyday , working knives, not high-end Sushi blades. And watch a video on the master knife maker from Entrek knives , he grinds and profiles all of his blades by hand AFTER the heat treat, and his knives have great edge retention.

@VeritasEtAequitas

7 жыл бұрын

Hugh Janus If it's an every day work knife, all the more reason not to soften the finest part of the edge that you want to hold up or remove excess material.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks AwaitingTheMeteorOfDoom Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I have the same machine, I'm so glad i found your video. The leather belt is going on the shopping list. Thanks Man!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffrey Peterson My pleasure. THere is a link to it in the description below the video if that helps.

I am brand new to bushcrafting and found this tonite, it was a great find and tutorial, I really appreciated this. From Canada, thanks.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Barry Dutton My pleasure. THanks for checking in.

@ cogitaretoo: Thought about it, but this is working out pretty good and for these work knifes I am very happy with the results. Most of the time now I just touch up with the leather belt.

@cogitaretoo

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg Hey, if that's working for you, it's good enough! Thanks again for this video. I'm thinking of getting one of these for landscaping tools and my axe.

@pentuprager6225

7 жыл бұрын

Once you have them sharp a touch up is all you will really need. Unless you do crazy things with the knives. Good video, thanks.

@gregking8132

7 жыл бұрын

cogitaretoo What is the name of this tool

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I do crazy things and have to get the belts back out haha

Thanks, looks really good. Maybe knife snobs don't like it, but I use a knife as a tool.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

***** Me too, You're gonna love it.

@bobthorpe95

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg

Thanks for getting back to me. I hadn't realized the rouge contained grit. I was thinking it was just more of a lube. You made it look so easy & fast, I went and bought the sander and ordered the belts right away. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks again for the demo.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+ta65mail Haha, Most of that is un-edited so it really is that easy and fast. Just remember, gentle pressure, keep it moving, Maintain the angles, and you'll do great.

Dude, this is brilliant. I have been screwing around with stones, all these different systems like the Lansky and a few auto machines like the Chef's Choice and all those other $200 machines. This looks so easy and all for under a $100. You sold me!

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Brütal Löve Glad you liek it. It really is a great way to do it.

@Derptrollz, I tried asking it nicely to get sharp but I found "Forcing" it worked a lot better. :-)

@robertcunningham6409

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg

@SmokeRingsPipeDreams

7 жыл бұрын

This is the best knife sharpening video on youtube, .. thank you!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

yes

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I would make some kind of 20 degree angle jig out of a wood block to get the consistent angle.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks InvincibleEagle Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I bought a couple of these belt sanders, one is dedicated for grinding ( 800 grit belt with $8 angle guide set to 15 degrees) and the other for stropping (leather belt). Was so impressed with results I bought a sharpness tester to confirm the sharpness. Razors score 30-100 on the tester, my blades score 40-50 when done. Average kitchen knives score between 300 - 400. Butter knife scores 2000 (grams of force). Just 90 seconds of work. Still want to master wet stones, but this solution creates amazing results for such little money. Can't justify spending big $$$ on wet stones and accessories.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Saben That's Awesome! Great to hear and thank you for sharing that with us. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I just received my leather belt & compound that ordered after watching ur video, boy it really puts that razor sharp edge on my homemade knifes, Thank for video!!!!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Greg1974 My pleasure. Thanks for watching too!

The shop in Anchorage, Alaska taught me how to use belts for this. Your 400 grits is equal to 40 microns of courseness. I was taught to then use a 15 micron belt an then a 9 micron belt to get to the razor-like sharpness.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks james king Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Mr. Gregg. Thank you. I had a ton of cheap knives that I was ready to throw away since it wasn't worth paying for the sharpenning and using the sander like you did i was able to get them back into shape. I don't know anything about damaging the temper or whatever the hell these other guys were talking about, but i can tell you that even if the metal was damaged, it is still razor sharp and cheap knives are cutting better than my $200 sets. So once again, thank you and f$×¥ the internet know-it-alls.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

***** Sure thing and thank you for the kind words. Share the heck out it! :-)

@thewalterbraese

9 жыл бұрын

I can explain quick its easy solution the heat generated from the friction of the belt can ruin a knife but all u need to do is is its too hot to the touch dip it in water just to keep it cool thats all lol the edge wont rly be dmg but say u have a survival knife u do that too u hit a stick the knife will be brittle and is likely to shatter so just cool it with water

@rollinggoronable

9 жыл бұрын

kets ha ha na man, when u over heat the blade when grinding the edge, it doesn't harden, it over tempers making the structure of the steel too soft to hold an edge and it'll just bur over, to harden a blade u need to usually bring it n the realms of at a minimum of like 1200 °f, which is like a dullsish to light red

@VeritasEtAequitas

7 жыл бұрын

kets ha ha The water will keep the bulk of the metal cool but won't keep the fine edge from losing its temper unless your belt is also fully saturated with a constant drip. When actual pros do sharpening with any power tools, this is exactly what they do.

@HeavyFOC

6 жыл бұрын

rollinggoronable --- YES, YES, YES! If one overheats the blade on one of these "sanders", then there goes your blade temper. Simple metallurgy here. No magic. This technique will work "ok" for thicker hatchets and axes and other garden tools at say 30 degrees angle, but thinner blade knives at say 20 degree angles will over heat very quickly on you. For those, I would use a set of decent "Japanese Water Stones" at say 800, 1200, and finish off with maybe 8000 grit and then strop with a leather belt to avoid "killing" the temper. One just can't "rush" a "lasting" edge on thinner knives.

Just bought a Harbor freight 1x30 belt sander today! And ordered some sharpening belts. Can't wait to get at it 🤪

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

You're going to love having the sharpest knives around! Check out of few of the other tutorials on here using it. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Thanks for the video and regardless of what others say about not sanding your knives, my brother was a meat cutter and the butcher shop he worked for sharpened their knives exactly like this.

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Lots of ways to skin that cat. I'll save my stones for my Orient Damascus Series Chef's knife! Haha. Video coming soon. Thanks for watching!

High speed grinders and belt sanders generate localised heat which can be the death of a knifes ability to retain sharpness. Professional knife sharpeners do not use high speed wheels without coolant. Anyone can create a razor sharp edge but how long that edge lasts is another story. The sharp edge of a properly sharpened cooking knife actually rolls over or deforms with use which is why a few strokes on a steel brings it back to a sharp edge.

@ronalddavis

7 жыл бұрын

Well obviously if you let it get too hot it can ruin it. But getting it too hot means about 400 degrees not just warm to the touch. If your a dumbass and get it that hot then you have no business around sharp objects

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

not correct

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

yep

I cant figure out why 400 people disliked this video

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shaffer Yeah, Trolls everywhere. Haha. That's less than 5 thousandths of 1%. Not bad.

@MrKozure

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shaffer They are probably knife companies who sell overprice sharpeners, lol. This belt sander is dirt cheap and very effective. I wish i can find one in my country.

@Cheshiremd

8 жыл бұрын

+John Shaffer name of the video is quite misleading. "The best way to sharpen any knife with belt sander" would be better.

@bobsmith7522

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheshire the how do I save this said about knife sharpening the same

@Cheshiremd

8 жыл бұрын

Bob Smith sorry, have not seen your reply. For some reason it did not show up in notification area. But yeah, really hard to understand what are you trying to say.

Well I just got the 4" belt sander for Christmas and a nice assortment of belts, hopefully I can get some results close to yours with the wider belt. Thanks for the cool video, you have inspired me.

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

keep your pressure gentle and the blade moving. Should be ok but you really need the leather to duplicate results. There is alink to it in the description below the video but it is for 1" machines.

Thanks for the video! I've been looking for a better way to sharpen a knife. You did a good job in demonstrating how to sharpen a knife.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bill444w Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

R8ed4U: that butchers steel takes a lot of metal off a knife. Probably the worst thing to use in my opinion other than a quick touch up on a knife that you really don't care that much about anyway. The work sharp is a GREAT tool! I went the way I did due to 2 things: 1.cost is about 1/2. and 2. I could get a leather belt to really make things super sharp. the Works sharp can be bought here about as cheap as anywhere and the blade guides are great to help folks keep the correct angles: goo.gl/odOmKO

@johnschneller9428

9 жыл бұрын

In addition to Mr. Gregg's Harbor Freight knife sharpening video, for people that have lots of knives to sharpen, belts can get expensive. Three packs on eBay cost in the $12-$15 range. The attached KZread video shows a very nice easy and inexpensive way to make your own belts. It also allows to to essentially get belts on demand bc your local hardware store has many more grades of sand paper than I could find on eBay and you don't need to wait for shipping. I actually prefer automotive sandpaper. The video says to use the higher of two grades of packing tape from the US Postal Service. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4OuzNerptO-Yag.html

@pcou1785

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg Thanks for the info! Heading down to Harbor Freight now!!!

@noControl556

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg +1 on the work sharp. After dealing with stones and other devices was the first time I was really proud of the edge I put on a knife. But keep in mind that it creates a convex edge only which is good for a lot of cases but your out of luck if you want a flat grind

@99dethknight99

9 жыл бұрын

A steel just straightens the micro serrations same as stopping

@marshal9216

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg i just bought a work sharp and it Does NOT do as is said, i have tried to sharpen several knives , and no good results have came from it, they only get more dull, i even bought the ken onion edition!!!

cool video - confirms to me that the world would be better if it's run by men in sheds!

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

AMEN brother! haha.

@billterry967

7 жыл бұрын

stevoid99 that was funny but true lol

I'm planning on buying this sander by the end of this week,because of all the positive comments about it.I plan on using a block of angled wood that I can clamp my knives to for the procedure. TX Scott...Good video, H

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Harry Dotson Thanks Harry. You'll find you don't need the wood though. Just one or two old knives to get the hang of it and you'll be fine.

Thanks Scott. I have this grinder and worked on several old hunting and kitchen knives using your method - worked well. The MASTER blade smith that taught me used a series of 1,000 - 2,000 grit to put final edge on his knives and his products are superior to a lot I've seen. One of the best sharpeners on the market today from WORK SHARP uses belts and I don't see them falling apart. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and knowledge with anyone who is searching the web for ideas. That's what it's all about really. I too have experienced the 'think they know it all' naysayers who are just waiting to pounce on someones ideas or suggestions. They actually swarm - one comments and they get their other naysayer friends to back them up. Pretty pitiful existence. Thanks again man and keep it up.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

5160 spring Yep and thank you for the kind words. I leave most of troll comments up unless they are really bad. You know what they say about opinions... But the proofs in the puddin' :-)

Normally I find it quite peaceful, almost zen-like, to gather my stones and do some sharpening and the thought of using some powered gizmo, screaming away my groove, seems unattractive in the extreme. However, your clear enthusiasm and contagious good nature about this method makes me almost want to give it a try.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

InformationIsTheEdge Haha. I get that same Zen from Power Tools! :-)

@waynerjson

9 жыл бұрын

InformationIsTheEdge I have one of these, and I find it zen-like to sharpen every knife in my house in 1/10th the time it would take to sharpen one knife on a stone. Also this method takes off very little metal. My everyday carry is 15 years old, and the edge looks factory fresh. There is no argument against this method, in my opinion.

@InformationIsTheEdge

9 жыл бұрын

waynerjson I'm glad you have a method you like. It works so well for you that you were compelled to post a thoughtful comment. I like that. Do you employ a sharpening steel? I've used one in my kitchen for years and I've actually put my pocket knife on it as well. It makes the edge last much longer and I may bring out my stones as much as twice per year. I would argue that the stones are taking off less material per use and will make the blade last longer. The amount of work time is irrelevant to me because I enjoy the process. It's like saying one can get the same amount of vacation in a tenth of the time. I like the process not just the product. You like what you like and I like what I like. Now we have a discussion. Very cool. Do you have any particular brand loyalty? That is, do you like any particular brand or maker of knife over all others?

@waynerjson

9 жыл бұрын

I own several BenchMade knives, that is my brand.

@InformationIsTheEdge

9 жыл бұрын

waynerjson Ah! The butterfly logo. Very nice. I've never carried one, a bit pricey for my humble means. What do you like best about them? I can't say I have any particular brand loyalty. Though I do like the old Normark hunting knives. My father has been using one since the 60s, well before I was born, and I have a pair of those I wouldn't want to be without. They have an incredibly hard edge that stays sharp for a very long time. I could process an entire deer from field dressing to final portion cuts on one sharpen and still cut paper when it's done. So I guess that could be loyalty of a kind. How is it that you were turned onto BenchMade knives?

if you have a real expensive knife, I would not recommend throwing sparks like that all the time, on cheap steel I guess it doens't matter much but I would NEVER throw those sparks on my expensive folders. I would hate to ruin the temper on a blade of mine. This is how most knife company's do their factory bevels though, or when you send them in this is how they re sharpen your blade for you, just have to be careful with the heat.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Max Savino I agree. Keep in mind that once you have established an edge only minor touch up is needed. Many times that means hitting it with the leather belt only. That said, My knifes that get sharpened somewhat regularly are " tools", not collector items. Keeping a working knife sharp, really sharp is important. I submit that if you are concerned about sharpening a knife too much or hurting the steel, maybe it's time to buy some working knives so you don't have to worry about it. Plus, everyone needs more knives right? haha

@glytch5

9 жыл бұрын

I was at a hardware store tonight and I saw this same grinder for 45 bucks I think, I very much considered buying it even though I get an easy sharp mirror polish on my edge pro, this thing would just be so damn easy to fix a broken off tip or just grind on a quick edge. I would want to figure out a way to set something on the grinder table so I could keep a more precise angle though. Have you ever used the Work Sharp?

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

Max Savino Went this route instead of the worksharp. Cost less, and more versatile. You could easily make yourself an angled block to run on the table for a perfect angle guide if you wanted.

@dragon3831

9 жыл бұрын

If you just take your time and be careful, " I have a bucket of water next to my sander" you will not ruin your temper. I have the same sander and it works great. Dont believe me..... go look up a guy named Kylie Harris, hes a professional knife maker and watch some of his videos

@glytch5

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg You know how when you get a bran new knife from the factory, like a Kershaw or something and even though the edge scratching looks as though it has been ground with a coarse belt, the edge is VERY "smooth" if you run your fingers along it, it is so smooth it almost does not feel sharp, but when you go to cut with it, the edge is VERY sharp. I cannot seem to re create this with my edge pro. My edges are smooth, but their super fine so when you run your finger along the edge, it wants to cut right into your skin. I really like the smooth thick factory edge feel, and i'm wondering if I buy this grinder you have from harbor freight and use the belt with jewelers rouge after words if this produces that same effect? I tried to re create this on the edge pro by doing my edge with my 220 grit stone, and then taking it right to the 6000 grit polishing tape, then stropping on leather. It was close but not quite there. Any thoughts?

THANK YOU for making this video. This really is the best way to sharpen a knife. Much appreciated.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Ocvirek Thanks you for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I'm reshaping old knives and sharped knives I thought would never be used again!!! thanks so much sir !!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MrSIXGUNZ Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

ya know, knife factories don't hone blades with wet stones, so why would the average person use a stone? I have a older version worksharp for fillet knives. and use it religiously. I can see how sweet this is also.

@theeddorian

7 жыл бұрын

Once you get in the practice any method works. I use stones for all my edges - kitchen and shop. I've used a belt sander to clean up an old plane iron, or old chisel blade. But I always have done the finish work with a stone (oil or water). For my kitchen knives I use a synthetic "India" stone with 3-in-One oil and finish with a strop. Never use the coarse side unless the bevel is getting rounded. The fine side puts on a good edge, just work it evenly until you have a continuous wire edge (or burr). Use the strop to polish it way and you can shave with it. Once you have a proper bevel on the edge, a steel before use will keep a knife sharp enough to take 16th-in slices off a ripe tomato for a long time. The chief drawback to powered methods for me is heavy handedness. Let myself get too eager and next thing the edge is blued. As far as cost goes, a good set of stones can be more expensive than a belt sander or powered grinding wheel. I think that considering sharpening media costs, there probably is not a lot of difference in cost between the two.

@VeritasEtAequitas

7 жыл бұрын

"Ya know", Capt Dave, they make bulk stuff in factories to sell high volume and don't really care all that much about quality, especially with anything under $50-100 per knife. It's fast and cheap, and it gives an okay edge that doesn't really last, but the consumer who hasn't had a blade properly cut with a file will never have experienced the difference and will never know. Once I started finishing blades the right way, they started staying sharper much, MUCH longer. Someone borrowed one and remarked on how nice it was of me to have touched it up for them to use. Nope, I said, I haven't bothered with that one in 6 months now, lol

@demonlittlehorn1949

7 жыл бұрын

Capt Daves Sportfishing Charters I've spent hours with my three stones trying to sharpen my buck 119. the steel is 440 and hard to hold the angle cause of the swooping point. I'd like to try this method cause it would save me time, but I would really like it for my zombie killer...18 inches straight edge cleaver 1/8 inch thick. beware zombies!!!

@graphguy

6 жыл бұрын

excellent point

@31acruz

6 жыл бұрын

are we supposed to guess at what a Worksharp" is? is it a secret, why don't you describe what it is so you comment will make sense boy, whats the matter with you ?

All of this talk of ruining the temper is absolutely foolish! Can we remember to feel the side of the edge after a couple of passes on the belt? Or, after each pass if your terrified of destroying your knife? When the blade starts to get even a little warm, you may drag it across a wet towel nearby or dip it into a vessel of water. Duh! I very rarely must use anything coarser than 400 grit unless I am restoring a very badly damaged edge or re-profiling a blade. And, I use belts up to 2000 grit before going to the leather strop. However, I can't argue with the video evidence you provided here. I just don't particularly like a "toothy" sharp edge. But who would be disappointed with that chef's knife you sharpened? There is a video here on KZread on making your own belts out of sandpaper. I do this with great success. The really fine grit sandpapers can be purchased at the better auto-parts stores (NAPA). I bought a very nice Italian men's leather belt at Goodwill and sewed together my own leather strop belt also. It works every bit as well as the factory-made belts for electric sander/grinders. There are even different grits of polishing compounds to swipe onto your different leather strops if you like crazy-sharp and polished edges. I would recommend a ceramic rod before a butcher's steel to touch-up an edge while working with the knife. It restores and edge with a finer polish than a butcher's steel. Now, if you waited too long and need a more aggressive surface.... You did a great job with this video dude! Just remember to encourage only the use the finest grit you absolutely need in order to prevent unnecessary excess loss of steel.

@redangrybird7564

4 жыл бұрын

@drew13600 Very interesting comment. Perhaps you are correct that the micro bevel looses temper before the rest of the blade. 🤔

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bigoledude1 Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

thanks for this video. i have had my eye on the same belt grinder specifically for this purpose. i have about 30 feet of kitchen and camp blades that all need sharpening. last time i took them to a gun and knife show and it would have cost me about $80 to sharpen all of them. this way i can sharpen them anytime i need to for around the same amount of money. thanks again!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael Cockrell Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Nice stuff dude, i have spent a lot of time & money trying to sharpening knives over the years and this is the best effort i have seen & used.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Lees Thanks dude! You'll love it. Links to everything are in the description below the video.

This is more of a re-profile than a sharpening. Fast, but not the best edge by any measure.

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

For some reason people keep missing the part about the leather belt. Yes, this was a complete re-profiling. But it was finished with a leather belt sharpening. THere is a link in the description below and a follow up video that answers a lot of questions and comments I get from this one.

@Toki52

7 жыл бұрын

Your method is probably not a big deal if you have knives to burn through. The belt sander takes too much metal to be used as a sharpener, simply overkill for most sharpening situations. The sander itself seems to work well for $30+$30 and can be used for other things but a guided sharpening set would probably be a better option for knife sharpening. You probably know this but leather stropping is not sharpening.

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

Seriously? I'll give you a chance to read that yourself and delete it if you like. I'm just shaking my head.

@Toki52

7 жыл бұрын

You make the claim that this is the "best" way to sharpen a knife and I gave my opinion. I'll give you a chance to keep shaking your bloated head.

@bearablepain592

7 жыл бұрын

Kramer sharpens his knives with a belt sander and Alton Brown in his videos says a belt sander is the way to go. Of course the final sharpening is a 'polishing' with a leather strop and you only use the strop to polish the blade to a razors edge. And, you only remove metal with a sanding belt if the blade is damaged or super dull, like this tutorial clearly demonstrates. I think that's what people don't understand about this video, they miss the point, thinking you are always telling people to use a coarse strap and a leather strop when you clearly are not. Once an edge is honed with an abrasive, you should only have to polish it to razor sharpness with leather.

I would not recommend doing this unless you're willing/able to re-temper the knife after. The heat generated from friction will soften the metal in your knife and ruin the temper. The metal will become softer each time and will not hold an edge as well as a result. Unless you plan on tempering it again after just use a stone. There's a reason people use stones instead of this method, and that is it.

@areyouavinalaff

7 жыл бұрын

well it doesn't get hot if you don't press it hard against the belt, you just basically brush the blade, plus he started with 400 grit ffs it's not a grinding wheel.

@jeffreydriver1203

7 жыл бұрын

Grimli Son of Groin n

@grimlisonofgroin7103

7 жыл бұрын

That's enough to get it hot, believe me. Try it out and touch it to your skin if you don't believe me. Metal is very sensitive to heat.

@AROTTWEILERR

7 жыл бұрын

so they lose the temper at the factory too eh? eh? eh?, didnt think so smarty pants, keep it moving and dont use high speed... looking silly now eh? eh? eh?

@need2zipit

7 жыл бұрын

yes you can over heat the blade with improper sharpening, that is if you don't let the metal cool on each pass. Allowing the blade to get hot will affect the hardening, allowing time between passes will keep the metel cool and not damage the blade.

Thanks for this video Scott, I had no idea they sold leather belts for sanders. I've been hand stropping on a flat leather for years, after grinding my edges and using a stone for polishing. i'm going to convert to a sander, which I already own. Gotta love you tube.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+David Dickson KZread University is the best! I am glad to be a part of it. Thanks for checking it out and check out some of the others while you are here. :-)

I just bought one of those Sanders from HF 5 weeks ago...never thought about using it in that fashion...thanks for instruction!

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

You'll love it. Get the leather belt here: amzn.to/2BmB4cw

Lots of people saying it takes too much steel off. Remember that he bought this knife for a buck

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

yep...but it doesn't

This is forcing an edge onto the knife. A $10 guided sharpener from Amazon does the exact same thing. The reason chefs use stones is so that a proper angle is sharpened. When you get a proper angle the knife has a longer lifespan and holds the sharpened edge longer.

@zwz.zdenek

7 жыл бұрын

A $10 sharpener won't come close to this result. The chefs who use stones do so because of tradition, not because it's the only way to get a good result. If the work involves hitting bones in the meat often, they will use steel instead.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

good grief

Right on, I'm gonna have to try it out. Thanks for the heads up man.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergio C. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I WAS INPRESSED WITH YOUR DEMMENSTION THANK YOU ....

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks rene martinez Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Best way to pull the temper out of your knife... There's a very good reason no knife experts sharpen knives this way. But some guy in his garage says its best so it must be true. Factory edges on decent knives are done on powered water cooled stones. Not this catastrophe.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

eclark53520 Many knife companies sharpen knives this way, and all of the custom knife makers.If you do it right, your blade does not get hot at all. The boning knife I refurbished this way has skinned and butchered 3 deer without even a touch up. If you are worried about a $400+ blade, maybe you aren't using it as a real tool anyway. signed - some guy in his garage.

@eclark53520

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg What are your credentials to give this kind of advice? Metallurgy? What quality(key word quality) knife companies sharpen this way? Specifically.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

eclark53520 Not sure why you want to go after me but I'm not getting into a debate with you. Do it however you like, I really don't care. This is how I do it and am happy with the results. Do your own homework and you'll find a dozen custom knife makers (many on youtube) that use belt sanders to form, and sharpen their blades. Like I said, if you don't like it don't do it. I don't care. My blades work great and I am not trying to protect knifes worth hundreds of dollars. My knives are real "tools" that get used to do real work, not artwork or display pieces.

@purplemutantas

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg Master Bladesmith Murray Carter freehand sharpens his knives with Japanese water stones. So there must be some merit to freehanding. But I am not an sort of an expert on Sharpening. I just got into freehand sharpening.

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

I would never take anything away from the craftsmen who freehand with stones. I just can't get it. I can get knives very sharp with stones, but not this sharp. This is easy and fast for my working knives.

3-2-15. I bought the same sander :) its awesome. Thanks for the video and some tips. I already did 4 knives. And all came pretty awesome. Practice makes perfect

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks kuai liang Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

This is great. I've been looking at a ton of different videos on how to sharpen a knife. This should be titled " 'Merica does it better: knife sharpening." By far, the simplest and most effective video I've seen. Big thumbs up!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Phillip Arpin Thanks Dude! I really appreciate the kind words and I'm really loving it too. I will be taking the leather to a couple blades for touch up in just bit myself. :-) Share it around.

Just got one early for Father’s Day. Hoping your vid helps me ace it. Thanks

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

Make sure to check out the other videos in this playlist. There is a TON you can do with this rig! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqin0tGfZqa-f8o.html Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you so much for this, I've been trying to figure out a simple way to sharpen knives for a real long time. I can't wait to try this out.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Karen Marino You''l love it! The leather belt is all you'llneed for most touchup. There is a link to it in the description below the video.

@KarenMarino5150

8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Gregg Thank you I'm ordering today!

@brianwilliams4395

8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Gregg I am a knife maker and this is the method I use to sharpen all the knives I make and your right the leather belt is all that is needed for regular touch ups but over time they tend to stretch pretty bad which is my only complain.

This is the O.G. Video I always fall back on when it’s time to sharpen. This should be on top of the list, cause everyone else is just copying.

@scottnra

9 ай бұрын

@renzogamarra81 I agree! haha. I also just made an updated version using a WorkSharp Ken Onion rig here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5NtpKSpcaXXkqg.html Let e know what you think. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

i have seen this belt sander and after seeing this video i will be getting one.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard Stocker Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

after trying several ways to sharpen my tools. by far this is the best way. easy and fast. you have to buy the equipment but is worth it. I use it for sharpen my victorinox utility knifes, my kitchen knifes and my chisels.. thank you for your video..

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ruben armendariz Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

So I just finished sharpening a blade last night using my diamond lansky kit. Cost me about $80 and 2 hours. Wish I would have watched this video sooner lol. Thanks for the post, I'll give this a try!

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

This is excellent! I am inspired and will buy one of these ASAP

@scottnra

2 жыл бұрын

Evan Beaver You're going to love it! They've gone up a bit since this video was shot but mine is still going strong. Might as well get the one with the side disc too now: amzn.to/3ofq9Na Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Sweet video! I like your shirt and your garage is wonderful. The fish poles are very well maintained. That sander contraption scare the hee-bee gee-bees out of me though. I love how-to vids. Thank you

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks PoliteTia Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I have been using a work sharp belt system sharpener for years, $50 from midway USA come with guides. Awesome!

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

They are very good systems! And guess what? Now you can get a leather belt for that! Check it out: amzn.to/2mjzwxf

Thank you I will definitely be purchasing this now!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Pablito87 No sweat. There area links to most of it in the description below the video.

@Pablo513358

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great presentation. I am going to order a belt sander from Harbor Freight on the next paycheck. Thanks

@scottnra

9 жыл бұрын

David Broussard Love mine! Be carefull with the knives you sharpen though and who let handle them. Most people are not used to a REALLY sharp knife. Feel free to share this on FB or other media and thanks again for checking in.

Wow!!! Learned something today... I need one of those.

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

There are links to everything in the description below the video.

I have using different sharpening methods for 40 yrs, with only modest success. Gotta try a belt sander . Thanks !!

@scottnra

5 жыл бұрын

Me too haha. I still use a couple others sometimes on work knives but this is still my "go to" method now! Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Awesome video Scott. I sharpened some knives today and they are razor sharp. Thank you again!

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure! Pretty cool huh?

I learned a lot. I do have the belt sander from HF, the belts including the leather belt. I tried it your way, great! Thanks

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure!

I like razor sharp knives! All of my knife collection has been sharpened razor sharp, by me personally. I always carry an arkensas stone or diamond steel with me to touch my knives up. When I am in the bush, i've never found any current bush to plug one of those electric sharpening contraptions into. Besides, I don't care to remove any, or all, of the steel from my knives while sharpening blades.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry Blizzard Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Thanks for the timely response.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

YW

This is the second vid I have seen that recommends using a belt sander to sharpen knifes. It has also convinced me that I need to make an order very soon. I have looked up some prices, and this method is super cheap. Especially considering that I spent 200+ dollars a couple years ago for a "knife sharpening system" that really sucks. Thanks for the great idea. Cheers.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+heidbrain Glad to help. Check out the links in the description below the video to the belts and stuff.

Thank u!Now I can use my hubbys belt sander to sharpen my knives.

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, there you go. Thanks for watching!

@ValioMadre7

3 жыл бұрын

My neighbors wife tried this, and sliced her thumb right off the first joint. Her cat ate the piece of thumb before anyone could retrieve it.

Thanks! Heading up to Harbor Freight as soon as these roads get cleaned!

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

Be careful out there. Enjoy!

Great video! Wish I would have seen it earlier. Works great. Fast and cheaper than a worksharp. Thank you my friend. Very informative

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and check out some of the other videos while you are here including the follow up video to this one.

Loved your video. I was very impressed. Thank you so much for putting this video up. The belt sander you have there is the one I have been thinking about ordering, and I think you just sold me on it. Not looking for an expensive one right now. I retired a few years ago and decided to start making knives as a hobby, and to have something to do with my spare time. So far I have made a chopper blade for my wife, and just finished a knife for my brother in law, which I think turned out looking pretty nice. Keep up the good work. You now have a new subscriber...:)

@scottnra

5 жыл бұрын

ken D. That sounds Awesome! I thought about it but I'm so stretched out now on other hobbies there is just no way haha. I'd love to see some of them you have done. There are a couple more knife sharpening videos on the channel and I can't recommend this little sander enough. I even use an 80 grit to sharpen lawn mower blades with it! It's gone up a bit in price since this was filmed (Probably my fault haha) amzn.to/2PZAL0j They have honing belt sets and angles guides for it as well. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

@kennethdunkin1955

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottnra Thank you very much...:)

Awesome video, I will have to get me one of the belt sanders 😊

@scottnra

Жыл бұрын

@ronalddills4566 I still use it all the time. THey've gone up but still less and more versatile than the small units. Amazon had them here: amzn.to/3SFuXcA Dont forget the honing belts! amzn.to/41C22dO Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I didn't expect to like this video, but it turned out to be great. Thanks!

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+McKenzie Keith Haha, that's pretty funny. Thank you for taking the time to write. I hope you unexpectedly like some of the others also. :-)

Good job buddy! Well done 👍 buying that belt sander asap

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, you'll love it! I sharpen everything from work and kitchen knives to lawnmower blades on it.

Going to Harbour Freight tomorrow, only 8 miles from my home. I've been asking them for something like this but the response was gee, I don't know. I cut and split a lot of wood for burning outdoors so this would be great to sharpen axes. Thanks Scott. (Illinois)

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

I sharpen hatchets (for splitting deer ribs) and lawn mower blades with it too. Be careful though, it's REALLY easy to put a super sharp edge on an axe that you don't really need! haha

@littleblitz8239

8 жыл бұрын

Scott Gregg I'll be carefull.

I agree...This is how I sharpen all my knives, axes, and other yard tools.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Red Bear Preparedness Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Great little sander from harbor freight. I found that if you hold the blade up higher on the belt, just above the rear support you won't get that chattering. Thanks for making the vid :O)

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

Yep, I actually moved the support back in the follow up video for more flex. Works must better.

cool video, i already have this belt sander and have never used it for this purpose

@scottnra

6 жыл бұрын

You'll love it man! Get that leather belt and you're golden. Thanks for watching! amzn.to/2CeSk5f

Great review...I also bought the 600, 800 and 1,000 grit belts to go with mine and get some really fine edges as well. Slick setup!!!

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

THanks man! The 1000 or 800 will be great for times when the leather just isn't enough to get it back on track. Most of the time, you'll be using leather for touch up

@davesdigitalnomadlife

7 жыл бұрын

I have definitely tried that as well and it works great! Sharpen on! :)

Alright Brother!! Free knives! Love it!!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ddskimmer Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Awesome Scott !! Thanks for the idea

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bosfootball Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

About 30 years ago I pulled out a belt sander on a job and clamped it down. I used an 80g belt (pretty worn) to set the edges of my chisels and to put a hollow grind on them. The other guys were amazed at how sharp they were. So, everybody started doing it. You can sit there for hours with stones n steels to get a great edge or... just use a belt sander. I also am a chef and I do it with my very expensive knives. Its a touch, but saves hours of honing honing honing. I still finish with super fine steels and polish with a leather trop. But hey... hours and hours and hours or... zip...strop go!!!

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Eller Zip - Stop - Go! I like it haha couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

been doing the same with my similar dremel sander...works great.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garage WoodShop Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

You could also turn your old sanding belt inside out and put compound on the cloth side.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

never tried that.

Thanks big homie. Peace from SoCal ✌🏾

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

personalfunfest Thanks Dude! Have a good one. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

I like it. It looks fast and easy and doesn't cost much. Will give it a shot. Thanks for the vid.

@scottnra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks callahans44 Sorry it took so long to get back to you. YT just started showing me a ton of old comments and I'm playing catch up.Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

Thanks buddy, I searched hi and low for that belt....live long and prosper.

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

Right on man! Thanks for checking it out.

Thanks for the info headed to harbor freight now.Thanks again

@scottnra

7 жыл бұрын

You'll love it! Happy New Year.

Awesome deal for the working man's knife, people complain about sharpening this way because they own 200$ pocket knives or $200-$300 fixed blades that never get used. This is perfect for a good workhorse knife that cost 30$-50$ ......no need to hand sharpen tell your knuckles bleed, a couple swipes and your knife is ready to process wood. Now if your a chef with a 300$ knife yes a stone might be better, but as for heat issues Worksharp tools has proven that isn't the case. Great video.

@scottnra

8 жыл бұрын

+Airik1111 Thanks man! Amazing how many people don't know this is how custom knife makers sharpen their knives.

Hi scott i watch im sure this video a few weeks ago, anyway out came the bush knifes, the house carving knifes even my three hatches and my axe and its been great. Obviously the the thicker edges axe etc coarser grit, but all work great. Hatchet with a razor edge its a dream kindling etc in secs. Annyways for going to the trouble. Video clear as well as instructions. All the best to you nick from scotland. Ive subscribed too bring us more.

@scottnra

4 жыл бұрын

Big Nick that's awesome thanks man! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZread. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/