You're a very nice man to be thinking about what kind of content viewers have been asking for, and then film it when you get the chance.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug! I figure if folks ask, they'll be more likely to watch! Lol.

@genemyersmyers6710

4 ай бұрын

Where to get the compound?

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

@@genemyersmyers6710 Amazon is the easiest place

Hello, Dave. Cold rainy day, only thing better than a nap, is to sit down and sharpen knives. A guy I used to work with said his grandad called his stones "worry stones" if you got troubles, just sit down and sharpen a knife and after a bit your worries are gone. Never thought about it till he said it, but it's true. It's like praying, when your done, your problems aren't near as big. Love ya'lls videos. Doesn't matter if it's in the gear room or out in the woods. God bless ya'll and ya'll stay safe out there in this crazy world.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian and I'm glad you liked it! You have a very good point there. Often times if there's anything bugging me the solitude of the gear room and sharpening makes it all better! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

@gunterbecker8528

5 ай бұрын

Hi Dave, it's always nice to have a refresher ! Since it's summer here I go a lot camping and sharpening is high on the agenda . Thanks for another tutorial 😊. Regards to Nick,stay well u 2!

I like your explanations of multiple different sharpening methods, not only the "how" but the "why"

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the way I did it

Hey there Dave! Another excellent video. This man is genuinely a kind individual. I hope all is well.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Hello Jason! Man its great to hear from you and Im glad you liked it! I havent been to the blade show in about 8 years but Im going to try to go this next time.

We’re late to the party after TGIF naps. Amanda curled up with me , Coffee and a new episode. I think I reversed the order of her enthusiasm there. Amanda said ‘ We need a basement like Dave!’ I remind her, We’re on the second floor of our apt building. Then, she wanted see all your different knives and thinks we need more. But, you have two and I’ve the one for camping. She replied SEE! Sorry, no single sisters. Chris and Amanda

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Lol! Man I think every camper needs a gear room. What else is there to do during horrible weather? Stay inside and maintain/drool over gear! Yall have a great weekend and thanks for watching!

In 1985, Guinness record holder, John Juranich, wrote a book. The razor edge book of sharpening. I had made a few knives at that point and had quite a few knives. I was a full time maker for 6 years…hundreds. I thought I was a decent sharpener but had knife about 65+rockwell c, took forever to get an edge but held it long. I read his book cover to cover, open minded, grabbed that hard knife, used his technique and in a minute I was shaving my arm! Nobody has microscope eyes so you have to understand what edges look like microscopically. I always enjoy your videos, thanks for another great one Dave!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and I really need to read Johns book! Take care and thanks for watching

@mjhill72

5 ай бұрын

Good info! I'm looking that book up now.

hope you never stop uploading dave

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Ill do it as long as I can, making videos is the most fun Ive ever had! Thanks for watching

Thanks for the tips Dave! I have never been good at knife sharpening. 50+ years ago when I used to deer hunt with my dad my grandfather always checked our knives after lunch between hunts. He would use a stone and a strop that was just a piece of leather tacked on an old wire brush handle. When he was done with our pocket knives you were scared to open them! Razor sharp! I’d gladly ship all my blades to you to sharpen! That old saying about "teach a man to fish" comes to mind. You sharing the technique with us is "teaching us to fish". I love your dedication to understanding why things work and how to maintain them. No better way to spend a cold rainy day than in the gear room!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Steve and I'm glad you liked it! Man all our old school granddads were magically more skilled with simple items than we ever will be with fancy modern systems. I do believe tho, the more you sharpen the better you get at it. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother Steve!

hey friend, my uncle, married to my dads sister was a life long barber. our family would drive to the town about 20 miles over every Saturday to have our hair cut. he gave me my first shave when i was less than 10. barbers have a strop hanging off their chair and they hone their straight razors on them. i thought that was amazing. except for having black hair he was a Santa looking ol guy and you know the barber wit. every time i got up there he would put a hand on my shoulder and lean over close and with the smokers voice say, "hows your wife". i would blush and giggle. sorry, i went on a time travel there.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Man that is so cool! thanks for sharing that David!

You make my day every day thank you and God bless you

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Charlie! And may God bless you too my friend

So glad you brought up stropping, most just go straight to sharpening when all that was really needed was a good strop.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!

I’ve been sharpening knives for 40years the wrong way 🤷. Mostly. Dave I love your videos for many reasons but finally figured out another one. When you talk it relaxes people. You should have been a Chiropractor. You could teach your patients how to build an outdoor kitchen in the woods and then pop their necks while their still relaxed 😂👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Lol, maybe I should be a life coach for anger management? I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Adam!

@flashgordon2816

5 ай бұрын

Bushcraft style chiropractor treatment table made from tree branches & rope...🤣

Thanks Dave great video. Love the vacuuming in the background 😂😂😂

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Im glad you liked it. Lol, man you have good ears! Thanks for watching Alan

Tack you ! Nice video ! Never get upp ! 😄Sun rice every day ! Gretings from south of Finnland ! Snow about ,,, you need boots that cover the knees. The temps , well we talking about celsius . 0 c ( zero ) so we are blessed😀. Have a nice weekend ! Sorry my poor english...All the best !

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Dennis and I'm glad you liked it! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching

Thanks so much. I have a machete that belonged to my Dad that needs sharpening and now I know exactly how I am going to improve its edge. That large 4 X 4 is a great idea too.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that! Thanks for watching

Thank you, Dave. This is very helpful. I've learned so much from you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and that's fantastic to hear that!

Everybody that sharpens has their own way. There's a bunch of ways to do it. I'm a student. That 4x4 strop though, man! Might need to up my game! I appreciate you David. Catch you later.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I agree! Try different methods and see what fits you best. Thanks for watching

Thanks for this very timely video, Dave! It's really been on my mind a lot that I need to up my sharpening game. It was so nice to see a new video from you today. :)

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and Im glad you liked it. The more you sharpen, the easier it gets! Thanks for watching

Dear Mr Dave, thank you for all your videos. You have a healing voice, and your friendly presentation makes for a pleasurable learning experience. Wishing you and yours a healthy and prosperous 2024!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! And you have a happy 2024 too!

A million videos about knife sharpening on youtube. 1 to make them worthless. Thanks dave. So many questions answered bro.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the denim jean strop idea!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked that!

I have SERIOUSLY learned more about everyday sharpening from this video than I have in my entire 53 years of living. Keep it up Sir !

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

Good techniques for sharpening all your blades . I like your 4x4 idea and being able to use two hands to keep the angle right . As always like your views and ideas for making our bush crafting more fun when we're in the bush : )

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard, Im glad you liked it. That two handed stropping is also THE ONLY way to go with machetes. Thanks for watching

I've ALWAYS loved your gear room.... thanks for the content.....and i love sharpening and stropping my knives and other cutting tools... the more you do it the better you get at it...say hello to nick for me Dave!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick! Yep, the more you do it the easier it gets. Nick say hello and thanks for watching!

Keep yer blades sharp, boyz! Ya never know when a yeti's gonna take you hostage to cook him a gourmet meal.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Lol! Always be prepared

Dude i love the "hey everybody" at the beginning of your vids it so genuine and wholesome

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Not only do I like the information in your videos but admire how well organized you keep your gear room, knife sharpening accessories etc. Trying to label gear, locate gear and keep it kept so well maintained would drive me absolutely nuts 😂. Maybe I'm a tad ocd. Cool stuff Dave!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Years ago most of my stuff was in piles and scattered. When I started making videos I felt like I really needed to be able to find stuff! Lol. Thanks for watching

Used to watch my dad sharpen knives brought back memories. Great video Dave cheers.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Very cool to hear that Michelle! Thanks for watching

man i been watching your channel for years now you never fail to educate and bring a smile to my face the twang in your accent and the down to earth way you come across is pure magic dont ever stop

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Richard!

Hey Dave. I like your 4x4 strop. Great idea. One of my favorite things about your videos is that you never beg for likes and subscriptions with those annoying pop-ups. Nothing ruins an enjoyable video quite like those. You do these videos for fun and learning/sharing. So thank you for keeping things simple. I look forward to your next one. :)

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and you know me well! I never beg for subs of likes. I figure if folks like what I do theyll come back for more fun with Dave! Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching

Hi Dave, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos

@Reallybigmonkey1

2 күн бұрын

You are very welcome my friend and thanks for watching!

Good morning, Dave. Let's sharpen up those knives

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Good morning Doug and sounds good to me!

I keep a empty spray bottle with my stones that way when I need to add water to my stones having a spray bottle makes it so convenient and if you knock it over it doesn't spill and bring able to control the water coming out is nice to

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Good thinking Nick

Secrets from the Dave cave 😉 That was half an hour well spent. Again I learnt a few things. Thanks a lot and greetings from Denmark!

@steveturner3999

5 ай бұрын

Dave Cave! I love that! Greetings from Alabama!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

@@steveturner3999 lol! Hey Steve!

@sosteve9113

5 ай бұрын

Lol Dave Cave good one

I _really_ liked your technique and those extra long strops. I've seen a lot of knife sharpening videos and yours is the most instructional for me.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that man!

Always a pleasure to see your videos pop up.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Richard!

Thank's for sharing the knowledge, Dave!🙏🏽🗡️👍🏽

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thanks for watching

Dave, you would have made a great HS shop teacher. 👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Lol, man now that would be a fun job! Thanks for stopping by brother

Another great show. Thank you, Dave. This is very useful for people with many different types of hobbies that need sharp knives and tools and how to keep them that way.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

You never disappoint your fans Dave. Awesome video. Thank you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Oscar!

OMG, the gear room! Im giving it a like before I've even started watching!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul!

@paulb5924

5 ай бұрын

Knife sharpening as mindfulness! Stropping is particularly hypnotic, what with the repetitive motion and being at one with the knife and strop both. It's my 'go to' for a mental break (used to be polishing my boots). Thanks for this great change of pace, Dave. I really appreciated the whole video.

Thanks David. This video was highly educational, and encouraging. Well discussed topics. Thank you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm happy you liked it! Thanks for watching

Excellent Demonstration. I have the same Work Sharp, same Marble Stropp, and Wet Stone. And they all work outstanding. Thanks for Sharing!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and that's cool you have the same stuff!

Hi Dave, thank you for showing this detailled information. All the best, enjoy live and outdoors as well as equipment maintenance, Michael

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Hello Michael! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for watching brother

Thanks for such an informative video Dave! I have no self confidence in sharpening my knives, but after seeing your video, I do feel a little more confident! I have to admit that I didn’t like using them too much because I didn’t want them to go dull! Crazy, I know! You are such a wealth of knowledge. I can’t say that enough! Thank you!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm glad you found this helpful! Try it like I do and see how it goes. Take care and thanks for watching Marci!

Nice one Dave, lots of good tips in this video,thanks all the best from South East England 😊

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

Excellent video! Now I know why I’ve had so much trouble with my Worksharp.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it! To me the biggest part of not clogging up the stones on a Worksharp is a splash of distilled water. Thanks for watching and see ya on the forum!

563 comments 13 days after the video! Dave, I think people are finding you... after 10 years? More? Lol! Congrats to the nicest bushcrafter on KZread. You're an absolute gem. Anyway, I bought and used that same King Stone, did every knife in the household, it was great... then one night I was sharpening, and got called away on a family issue. I was hoping to get back at the blades I was in the middle of sharpening, and didn't want to have to wait to re-soak the King Stone for a half hour, so left it in a tub of water soaking... 8 hours later than I thought I would return, and the King Stone was mushy. I couldn't sharpen with it, I'd cut into the stone it was so mushy. I was crestfallen. So, I dried the King stone out for a couple of weeks, then soaked it, and it was still mushy! Not as bad as before, but the stone dished out half way through one knife. No Bueno. I'm now looking for a splash and go combo stone that I don't have to soak, that won't dish out as easily as my abused King Stone. If anybody has recommendations, I'd appreciate it!

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Oh I'm extremely happy over how well this video did! Ah man I can't believe that stone got mushy! I've been told over and over never to leave them in water but didn't know what would happen to them. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

Dave thanks for the video. I have struggled with this for a while. You have definitely helped me on this! Have a great day.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm glad you found it helpful!

Thank you Dave. I like your calm no nonsense approach: Just you sharing your knowledge. the different strop ideas you are using are great. Greating from the Netherlands

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Thanks Dave. I just got back from the woods with a blunt knife so this was a very timely video. Sharpening my kitchen knives on a whetstone is something I do with complete confidence but doing the bushcraft knives always seems too complicated and mysterious. My little Svord pocket knife is now in tip-top condition ready for the next trip out.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

i'VE NEVER BEEN SO WELL TAKEN THROUGH THE AT HOME PROCESS, DAVE. THANK YOU MY MAN, IT WAS SO EFFECTIVE, SIMPLE AND REPRODUCIBLE. JUST A SUPPER FINE JOB DAVE AT HELPING US NOT ONLY TO LEARN IT, BUT UNDERSTAND THE REASONING BEHIND A PROCESS METHOD EASY TO REMEMBER AND IMPLEMENT. I'LL BE COMING BACK TO THIS VIDEO AGAIN OF COURSE, SO THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH DEAR FRIEND. HAVE A GRAND DAY. MIKE.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Brother Mike! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

Hey, Dave, thanks for another sharp and to the point video!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome my friend and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Well, you are a valuable asset to the outdoors community. You are an apparently down to earth person who really cares to convey knowledge to those who seek this type of information. It is refreshing to find a channel with no agenda. Thanks for that. By the way, your backdrop reminds me of an outdoor equipment store. Hahahahaha, love it!!!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Scott!!!

Great video Dave, very informative as usual with all your videos.......THANKS!

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Doug! I'm glad you liked it

Excellent video Dave! By far one of the best knife sharpening vids that I've ever seen... bar none! 👍 Really love how you emphasized (and demonstrated) stropping. Always better to keep 'em sharp than to have to completely resharpen 'em, eh 👍 Hope all's well over your way my Brother!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it brother John! Yep, that is my main thought. Keep em stropped as long as possible to keep em off the stones. All is well here, I'm ready for winter to be over! Take care and thanks for watching

@IntenseAngler

4 ай бұрын

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Always a pleasure buddy! Oh man, I definitely hear you there... I'm sooo ready for springtime myself! Take good care my Brother!

Another great video buddy! Love this stuff! Your videos are the highlight of my KZread!👊🏻💯

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it and fantastic to hear that!

Now I see how that WorkSharp is worth its price. I can see the value. Worksharp should ask for your permission to us your demonstration. Thank you for a superb video.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Oh its worth every penny! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching McCoy!

I learn so much. Thank you. Another great video!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Deebee!

Hi Dave! This was helpful to me, particularly the stroping. Thank you for demystifying the process.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Hello Terry and Im glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching

Thanks again for sharing n 'splainin' Dave. Great system. As you know, a blunt blade can be a dangerous blade, due to having to force the blade.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! And I agree

Excellent video bud,especially on different blades.thanks very much. 😊

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Thanks Dave for more great work. Maybe sometime you could show us how you polished that old axe to look almost like a mirror. Bless you and yours, thanks again.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Im glad you liked it. I did that on a bench mounted power buffer. I never showed that on video but I will one day! Thanks for watching

Excellent tips for basic sharpening Dave! Of course everyone has a million different techniques they swear by, but the basics remain the same. Thanks for sharing with us and always #keepitsharp 🔪

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I agree. Everyone has their own way but the end results are all that matters! Take care and thanks for watching

Liked your video, and I learned a thing or two. Good job. I appreciate it.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Thomas and thanks for watching

Love to see how you sharpen your knives and giving us a new perspective of doing it a different way or what we may be doing it wrong Thank you brother

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it Scott and thanks for watching brother!

Lots of great information.From the Canadian Rockies thanks.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

Awesome demos! Hey, if you're happy with the outcome, I'm happy. I've always learned from you. Thank you for that! All the best.👍😎🇨🇦

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Marian, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Very good video. Never knew about the compound. Thank you. I use the norton india stoes a lot with arkansas also.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful

I also love knives and sharpening them. I recognize the large amount of thought & effort you put into your equipment, this was a very enjoyable video, Thank-you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jerry! I'm glad you liked it brother

Good video Dave. I'm sharpening knives. I learned something every time I shopped and I have, I made them worse. Thank you

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Terri, Im glad you liked it. Ooooh, sometimes we can make a knife worse off, it just happens. Thanks for watching

Really Enjoyed Your Demo & Thoughts On This Sharpening Process Davey ! Much Enjoyed ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

This is awesome, ive never even thought of doing this for my knives with leather and compounds.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it my friend!

Nice job with the explanations. I'm liking the features, expecially the clamp of the "Worksharp" fixture over the one that I own. You have me convinced.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Barry, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

Good video I always learn something from you videos thanks

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it and that's fantastic to hear that David!

Very useful information. Great video. I like everything you have done from day one. Keep it up, Brother.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you David! Lots more to come!

Thanks for the video Dave. 👍

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian

Thanks for anothet excellent video from The Gear Room!!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Im glad you liked it Stephen! Thanks for watching

Sharpening knives have always been therapeutic for me.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

I agree! Thanks for watching Ron

Glad I'm not the only one who saves the wood shavings . I fill small bags with them they make great fire starters

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

We think alike! Why let them go to waste?

I have also used pieces of old fire fighting hoses for a strop. Keep up the good work brother.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Really? Ive never thought about using that. Thanks for watching

I love the 4x4 idea!! Instead of 5 short strokes on a regular strip you get it done in one pass on the big one. I may have to use that technique! 😀. As with others, I always learn something! Thank you for all you do for us! Blessings

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I first started using the bigger strop for machetes, now its pretty much all I use! Thanks for watching

Nice work Dave. I hope you and ole Nick are doing well. I always enjoy your videos. I'm like you brother I love my cutting tools. Enjoy life. Keep doing what your doing.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel, we are glad you liked it. All is well here and thanks for watching brother

great I learned a lot I like the homemade strops

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear that Ronny! Man they work good. Thanks for watching

Great ideas, thank you for sharing this information.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Mark and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

As always Dave,thanks for a nice. Video...just bought a mora heavy duty companion.....😊

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Kenneth and I'm glad you liked it. You're gonna love that Mora!

Brilliant. Have been using my worksharp wrong. Did not know that you could press the button and flip the knife round. Thankyou for another great vid

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Gordon and I'm glad you found it helpful!

26:35 = "IDK what that squeaking is" = Excaliber's song of approval .... 😁

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Lol!

Love your down to earth attitude, I have picked up many great ideas from you over the years. I like your experimental ideas that you share. If you ever make it out to the Pacific North West please Let me know. Love to meet up with you.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Raymond! So far I've never made it out of the South but I'd love to visit the mountains of Washington and Oregon. Thanks for watching brother

I'm elderly, don't get out in the woods much anymore. I always learn something new from Dave.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear that Rick!

@RickKepple

4 ай бұрын

@@Reallybigmonkey1My assistant, a woman, she's watched some of your videos and she's big into the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

@Reallybigmonkey1

4 ай бұрын

@@RickKepple That's great to hear that Rick!

Enjoy your knowledge for sharpening a knife, very good video, really enjoyed it.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Nancy! I'm glad you liked it

Morning Sir. Always great coffee in hand an Dace on the screen. Had a good snow storm thru out the night. Gonna b a slow day a work today. I have a smith's sharpener with guides cause I'm not very good at it . I guess it comes with practice. I cook an at work I use a triple stone but it seems chef knives or kitchen knives in general are easier to sharpen. I tried in the woods to shapen my knife with one of those diamond plates that came on my sheath n I messed my knife right up. Thanks for taking time n teaching us ur ways. Enjoy the day. Hope u n Nick are good.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Good morning Marcus! Ah man, the diamond sharpeners that come with sheathes are only good for roughing in a really bad edge. Like starting a new edge of changing an angle. Fine stones and strops are often all thats needed. Take care and thanks for watching Marcus

I also like waterstones. All my knives need a touch up.. maybe this weekend I'll get to them. Thanks for the video brother

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Touching up knives is a great bad weather activity! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother Mark

Fascinating gear room and thanks for the great videos, I'm really crappy at sharpening knives!❤

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. That gear room is my man cave safe space. Lol. Thanks for watching

@brendawood8611

5 ай бұрын

@@Reallybigmonkey1 🥰

Very nice shop. Thanks for your excellent instruction as always 👍🤠🗡

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, I'm glad you liked it

Hey Dave, I like your test method. I test new knives in the same way to see if the edge needs reprofiled. Stay sharp brother.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to hear that Jim! I figured most all sharp knives cut paper but for my uses? I like seeing how they carve wood. Take care and thanks for watching brother Jim

No one ever mentions this, but (rather than counting sharpening strokes) I establish the edge by achieving the same width of bevel on both sides of a double bevel knife. You can see when one side is thinner than the other, and know you need more strokes on that thin side, until it matches the other. I really appreciate watching sharpening done properly, especially how your whole body moves through the exercise.

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Yep, that's a good method too. I'd assume most would understand you want the same size bevels.

Another good one Dave, many thanks. I'm a joiner by trade so I've been sharpening stuff for years. Youve a good selection of knives there, I'm down to 5 go to knives that I've had for years including 1 I had in my rigging set in the Royal Navy (years ago).

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I'm glad you liked it. I think I have around 30 knives but 10 I use all the time. Thanks for watching brother

I have made myself several strops but never had the good sense to use a 2 foot long 4by 4! Gets the blade up off of the bench and waaaay more surface area to drag across! Love it!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! That larger surface makes it so much easier. Thanks for watching John

Thank you for this video Dave! I’ve always been afraid I’ll ruin a knife if I try to sharpen it! Your video makes it look manageable lol!

@Reallybigmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome Mike and I'm glad you found it helpful! Good luck and thanks for watching