Well, found out what I was doing wrong. That “lay the blade flat then tilt up to find the edge” trick really helped. Brilliantly simple.

My son is almost 13 and has been talking about being a blacksmith for about 5 yrs. He loves knives, swords, most things with an edge. I figured out today he wants to be a bladesmith. I found you, we're going to be watching. Me, mostly for sharpening kitchen knives and learning with him. I'll have the knowledge to share with him. Thanks.

It's really easy to get caught up in the ridiculous number of knife sharpening techniques that are out there, especially when each one is claimed to be the "best" way. I think Jason Knight hit the nail right on the head when talking about tossing out the measurements and just doing what feels right based on experience. Great video.

'Don't measure, just cook.' Solid advice

@jondrew55

3 жыл бұрын

Chefs just cook, it’s art. Bakers measure. It’s science - RB

“Happy little knife sounds”. You’re the Bob Ross of knives 😂

@nakedhombre

4 жыл бұрын

Andy Phillips /somebody made the same comment the Bob Ross comment about a guitar repair specialist. Was that you?

@Andy-hb1pf

4 жыл бұрын

M. H. Nude - no, that wasn’t me. But there is a photo of Jason in a Bob Ross wig painting “happy little knives” on Instagram.

Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night kzread.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

We have found the Bob Ross of knife making.

@prepper2711

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@jamespquinlan4875

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing man

@moarei

4 жыл бұрын

Happy little knives :)

@scotthummel4248

4 жыл бұрын

Lol was thinking that also!

@savagecomanche

4 жыл бұрын

I like Jason but check out big dog forge his narration puts him closer to Bob ross

Finally another person who gets it. I've been sharpening knives with a dimond stone and a ceramic stone by hand just like this for years. People are always amazed how sharp I get my knives. I've tried teaching people too. But for some reason it's hard for a lot of people to grasp it and do it well. Most people have to put the stones on a table to get decent consistency. I always hold my knives and stones. So it's nice to see I'm not the only one.

@raygun4468

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! Maintaining an angle consistently by hand is just not feasible or even achievable for the vast majority. My brother taught me that hand sharped using oil stones in the mid-80s and I used to get some (what I thought at least) sharp edges on the blades I owned back then. I have since acquired some very high-end steels that have an HRC of between 59 and 63 depending on the steel used such as D2 tool (Konsond)/S35vn (CPM)/san mai III VG1 (Hattori)/ATS34 (Hitachi). I find that most people complain that they can not sharpen these steels effectively and just give up and pay the shipping to send it some guy who sharpens professionally. I always wanted to be self-sufficient when it comes to keeping my blades in tip-top condition. I would never send one of my blades to a so-called professional sharpener ... I have seen some of the edges these guys throw out after charging you over $100 USD and it just hilarious. I moved away from free-floating stones and after trying the good the bad and the ugly in the clamp system world. KME/wicked edge/edge pro/viper/Hapstone ... I settled with my Hapston V7 because most of my blades are on the larger side and I can load the carrier with whatever stone I want to use. Here is the result of using DMT down to 3 microns (XX Fine)/3M Diamond lapping films from 3 microns down to 0.1 microns and then a Ken Schwartz 0.1 micron CBN emulsion on kangaroo leather. Here is the result ... kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6ZlyrKdn9WrfpM.html You can see the geometry and the apex in the fist few mins. I now only own a KME and my Hapston V7 ... I only use DMT stones and 3M lapping films/Ken Schwartz 0.1 micron CBN emulsion on kangaroo leather. If it is not broken then there is no need to fix it. This method is also idiot-proof! Once I have set my angle and locked the stone carrier in the position I do not even have to think about what I am doing ... the angle stays exactly the same right down to the CBN emulsion on kangaroo leather stop that also mounts in the stone carrier.

This man is a genius. When common sense makes sense, seek no other sense.

@TheJayman318

4 жыл бұрын

He's a pro for real

I like that this is more about technique than "You need a 15 degree angle, use 5.75 pounds of force on a 4300 grit Shapton stone or you ruin the blade". Nothing beats experience.

@whynotdean8966

4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonKnightMS And thank you for sharing with us. There are so many dry, by the book type videos on knife sharpening. This on the other hand was a joy to watch and learn from. Your presentation and personality is great. And your craftsman's candour makes it amazing. Best of luck!

@DEV1990UK

4 жыл бұрын

Iron giant cool film

@lastnight5098

4 жыл бұрын

i would have liked this comment but i didnt want to ruin the "noice".

@OldNavajoTricks

4 жыл бұрын

??? 15°...??? 16.6325° or you may as well throw your money in the bin! Sheeshamaleesh 15 degrees indeed, oh my, I can't even... do, do you really??? Totally in shock right now lol...

The Bob Ross of bladesmithing. "Happy little knife sounds" killer!!!

Thank you for this. I'm a chef. Its good to hear someone talk about a knife edge suiting its purpose. I don't shave with my knife. I cut meat and produce. Love your philosophy and presentation. Cheers!

"Happy little knife sounds" You're the man!

Dude that fact about getting a knife super sharp for only a couple of cuts is sooo true.

Thank you for going to the trouble to share your experience and expertise! It's so nice to get lessons from a Master Smith!

Explained for the novice information of the Pro and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you. Lee

Jason knight is secretly a mandalorian, this the way.

@sup3rmann

4 жыл бұрын

I have spoken

I love it that you have more knowledge than you can possibly share, but you are still talking to us. This is awesome!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Massive respect for you as a maker. Not only your level of craftsmanship and skill but your willingness to part with knowledge you’ve spent years acquiring is truly appreciated. Also the “happy little knife sounds” bit had big Bob Ross energy 😂

Of all the aspects of being a knifemaker this is the most important. Being able to sharpen a blade says you know more than most people when it comes to knives. Wonderful video.

It’s amazing how many fantastic methods there are out there for making a sharp knife

Been using cardboad to finish knives for years and it is an amazingly good method as well as cheap!! Nice to know Im not the only one using what would otherwise be trash to get blades to shaving sharp!

I really appreciate your common sense approach to sharpening while not getting caught up in the nuances and details. I feel like I’ve been struggling with sharpening lately and I think I need to get back to the basics. Thank you.

I like his style of teaching. Very down to earth. No arrogance.

Jason, great to see you on YT !

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3 жыл бұрын

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Thank you for this. Its refreshing to learn that even the greatest of knife makers keeps it's basic and doesnt feel the need to count grit.

I've just purchased my first set of whetstones. Planning to begin sharpening (practicing on my own and friend's kitchen knives first) so I can begin a little sharpening service side-hustle in the city I live in to slowly put together money for my workshop! I've been following a number of knife makers on KZread for years and I can't wait to begin my journey to be a maker!! Wish me luck folks :-)

Jason's humor is a gift to humanity. Thank you sir 🙏

Simple.......Thank you!

Thank you so much for demystifying the sharpening of a recerve knife, I have been wanting to Forge an Indian (from India) Bichawa and Khanjarli style blade since I saw one in The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears & Daggers: Through History In Over 1500 Photographs and the one thing that stopped me was I did not know the right sharpening stone for the job, I will be picking up one of the sharpening rods ASAP. Also, I am glad I am not the only person out there who 'freehand' sharpens there blades. I have been told I should lock it in a vise however I have been sharpening blades the way I do since i was about 6 or 7 years old, I'm 32 years old now its been engraved into my body that this is how you sharpen a knife effectively. Please keep up the good work.

Nice info. I picked up sharpening probably 7 years ago. Took me about 2 years to really get good and remember muscle memory and finding where the edge stops when you raise the blade on the stone used for sharpening. I like 400 grit plus a strop and I get amazing results with that combination for a wide range of different knives.

Seriously great to see this quality of content and skill on youtube. no more sifting through shit just come straight here for the blade information. Thanks for sharing!! makes me want to try forging edged tools!

Cool method! You do such a great job being descriptive of the process.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

That intro might be the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in my life!

Awesome informative video! Being a new bladesmith and still learning I really appreciate these! Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to the video about edge geometry that you were talking about making!

Simplicity and practical, I love it. Thanks

"Happy little knife sounds" definitely got a subscriber today

As jason said there are so many ways to sharpen a knife and the most important thing is consistency. THANK YOU JASON for making those many points

I like your approachable take to sharpening. Scary sharp, not scary process. Thanks, Jason

You highlighted a very good point to only use the weight of the blade when sharpening. That was one of my biggest mistakes and it was a tough habit to break because I tried to rush the process. When I backed off the pressure and just let the weight of the blade do the work I was finally able to get that hair shaving sharpness

Thank you Jason, I have struggled to get my technique down until watching this, thank you sir!

Thanks for the education Jason. Really appreciate you, bud.

This was an awesome vid! I got into blade sharpening, still learning, and that lead me getting into smithing, also still learning. But I have run into a lot of the things you said that you might in my travels with sharpening and found somethings that work and others that don't and many of that you reinforced for me. Also, your way of looking at sharpness of a blade or edge has definitely given me something to use as a good gauge on how far I should take my edges and some new ideas for me to try. Super awesome work add looking forward to all the other stuff I might be able to learn fro you Good Sir!

Maaaaaaan. I can't articulate a comment adequate to convey how much I appreciate this upload. I've been meticulously consuming "sharpening" vids since I got into the hobby about 4 years ago. I think this is the first one to **click** in my language. I hope the knife community can appreciate your vids even a quarter as much as I needed this. (Did that make sense?) I wish knife guys with your experience would share their knowledge more often. Making vids is a pain in the ass, so please know at least one novice is super appreciative! And I intuit that your uploads help *EVERYONE* in the community collective, no matter the level, so ........ You know........ Uhhhhmhhh... What was I sayin'.... You know - Props. 👍 Thanks for taking the time.

That was great! So simple and clean... And effective. Going to look volume 2 immediately.

You have a very matter of fact, uncomplicated way of explaining things. I like that

Love seeing the emphasis on the basics. The chef analogy was perfect.

Your instruction for knife sharpening is about as simple as you can get. No complicated explanations. Cut and dry. I aslo enjoy your subtle dry humor. Hilarious!!!

I have to say that your videos are very inspiring. I like to see how you work and I really appreciate when you admit that you don't know everything, still learning. And I guess that is the driver for all development, wanting to learn more... Thank you for sharing what you know - so far!

Sharpening a knife is something I have struggled with since I go my first Swiss Army knife as a Cub Scouts. This video made a lot of sense to me and is how I do it now. Thank you for sharing.

Damn so far best teaching I have found. Thank you brother!!!

Dude!!! You’re giving away my cardboard secret!!!! Nooooo!!! I do love that your sharpening techniques and philosophy are almost perfectly in line with mine. You sound like you totally know your craft, and I love that. I started using the cardboard trick many years ago, sometimes I’ll take a pretty dull knife that does have a good edge, but isn’t cutting tomatoes, and I’ll just hit it hard with a good piece of cardboard, make it cut tomatoes again really quick. GREAT Job.

Really pleasant to watch a master at his craft.

Awesome! This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you Jason

Best sharpening video ever made! You rock bro!

Thanks Jason. As always simply put great information for the beginner! Cheers from Canada!

great vid. its all about the feel & sound

Thank you for that. I am not the best at sharpening my knives buy you have just explained it in a way that I can understand. Thank you.🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲

Thank you for this video..its was quite informative and ive needed a video like this for quite a while to help me maintain my knives without all the crazy steps

I use a clamping system on my blades and can get a very fine edge. I listened to what you said and have adjusted some of my process and can get the same edge with less effort. Your experience and knowledge have been applied, thank you.

very good video jason,i totally understand, thanks for putting it out there

Outstanding Video! I like the fact that I am a novice knife maker but I understood everything you shared. I also appreciate the fact that you don't promote an exact set of standards. As in most weapon construction it is usually an organic experience, each person will do it differently which inherently makes the end product unique. Good job

Thanks for the video Jason . It’s was very helpful.

Thanks Jason! We have been looking up for this!

I love the fact that he's not all in to specifics. He just simply does what works. If you get into numbers I feel you start feeling you HAVE to get to those numbers. There's a reason why we do this. We're not buying a factory knife. Everyone's knives are different.

Great video Jason 👍👍 I’m so glad you’re finally putting out some awesome videos. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴 🔪🗡🪓⚒

Great video...very easy to follow along..and no BS....thanks Mr. Knight

Fantastic video. Simple and to the point (no pun intended).

Been looking for a good explanation to get my edges to the next level, this is exactly what i needed. thank you!

Never realized you could strop with cardboard. My belt says "Thanks dude!" 😃 I've been subscribed for a few months now. Really glad you decided to do this channel.

Love all the videos. Please keep em coming

You do a great job explaining your techniques don't apologize if people don't get it you're an excellent knife maker

Very good video I have been looking for a new way to sharpen for some time !

Love watching your videos brother!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

Great video. Helped me tremendously! Thanks

Happy little knife sounds!! 😃🤓👍🏼😂😂

Great technique. Thanks for the video.

Mr. Knight thank you for making knife sharpening simple . miss you on forged in fire

I just went out to my shed and hot-glued a piece of wood onto the back of my diamond stone. Genius! Great video.

This is the first video ive seen with someone holding the stone. Im relatively new and always found I get the most efficency as far as speed and angle consistency. Great video.

Awesome video, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

This is the way. Love it.

Hey Jason, always been a big fan. Glad I found you on youtube! Keep at it man!

Jason: "...made by DMT" Joe Rogan: "you rang?"

very informative and fun to watch, thank you for making these vids

You’re the man Jason!

Awesome. This is gonna take my knives to the next level. Thank you.

The thumbs-down voters send their Cutco knives back for factory sharpening.

@JinKee

3 жыл бұрын

Ooft

@JinKee

3 жыл бұрын

Although those trapezoidal cutco serrations are weird tho.

@user-pm7pw1tl3t

6 ай бұрын

Or this video is pretty bad but okay.

@ORflycaster

6 ай бұрын

Wow, it took two full years for a Cutco user to find this video. I can’t believe how the time has flown by.

That was pretty damn interesting. I can get my knives pretty sharp on my belt grinder with the 1200 grit. But not like those. I'm really enjoying your videos Jason. I've gotten a lot better info from yours than many of the other videos on KZread. Keep it up man.

@garethbaus5471

4 жыл бұрын

I find a leather belt with white compound is a good next step for a belt grinder gives a polished edge not a toothy edge though.

Very helpful Jason thankyou. 👍

Very informative, as a chef who self sharpens his own knives I'm always looking for more tips and tricks. All my forged kitchen knives got that thick spine, while my factory knives a thinner spine.(forged vs stamped)

I don't really like ASMR, but the around of a knife being sharpened always brings a smile to my face 😁😁😁

@tuiflies5869

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you do like ASMR....

Thank you 🙏🏼 so much for sharing Jason !!!

Great video! Very well received!

Very informative video, thanks for the help.

You are simply amazing. Thank you for sharing 🤙🏼

Great vid thanks for the tips Jason

Dude, you got it all wrong. The moon is a plasma. 🤣 "Happy knife sounds" made my day. Your comedic timing was spot on. Thank you for sharing. Sharpening is the love child of art, sports and war. Muscle memory & personalization meet in a harmonic apex to create a wicked sharp weapon of the culinary battlefield.

@ragnarokbladeworks

4 жыл бұрын

Thats poetic :)

Thanks for the videos! I learning a ton!