Wow. Thanks a lot! I’m trying to figure out how to sharpen my knives and axes. This is what I needed to know. Nice, simple,easy way to go about it. Thanks

This is the method I sue. I got to doing it that way from sharpening machetes which are a real favorite edge tool for me. I have never done it with the edge straight up but that makes a lot of sense. Over the years I realized that I was spending too much time rubbing the edge with my finger or test cutting paper to tell if it's sharp. After a life of doing that I finally realized that it really helps to actually look at the edge. I use a lighted magnifier. From that I learned that I was moving to quickly from the course stone to the medium and onto the fine stone. The course stone was the one I was not using enough and I suspect that most people are light on using a course stone since it digs in so quickly but it's important that you get your knife profile and edge profile correct before ever starting to sharpen it at the medium level. Same with moving to the fine level of sharpening. You got to make sure you are finished at what ever level you are on. I got another idea I need to share with you. I got the idea form a friend of mine who finished gunstocks on high end rifles. Rifles have the same problem as wood handle knives, hatchets and axes in that they are use out side in the weather and elements. Here is what he does. He uses Minwax Antique Oil. This stuff has been around for decades. Even the manufacturer seems to have forgotten about it and you rarely see it in Lowe's or Home Depot. It's some mix of solvents and Linseed Oil. My friend thinks there more to it than what the manufacturer is claiming. What is killer about this stuff is that it dies slightly harder, seems to protect better and after it's been on for a season your handle just feels like natural wood. It's not a night and day difference but the improvements are all in the right direction. Another important part of this is that he uses a burlap rag to burnish the finish. First off he puts on a thick coat and lets that soak in as much as possible and lets that dry. Then he starts burnishing it by polishing it with the burlap like you would shine shoes. After that he puts on light coasts and lets the dry a bit and burnishes each one. He puts on more coats than I do. I stop at 3 figuring I'd add to that finish every year. He also finishes the necks on custom made guitars in the same manner. He did one on my old guitar and it's the best finish I have ever seen on a guitar neck. It's dry and hard and feels just like the smoothest wood you have ever handled. Sorry if this is a little long but I get excited by this stuff. When I see your videos they remind how much I love this sort of stuff.

Thank you sir!

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome !!! Thank you so much for watching 👍

There's nothing stupid about that Joey! All my bush tools cop the same treatment, bush knife, leatherman, machetes, axes, butcher knives. I use little Norton stones for about 5 bucks each and have em scattered everywhere. Cheap, convenient and portable. About the only time I bother with a bench stone or grinder is if I really mess up the edge on a rock or something. Finish with a strop on your belt, trouser leg, or leather boot and it's good to go. Good stuff! 👍

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kurt !! Yeah man I try not to get to elaborate about it, I’ve seen guys spend 100s on different stones and sharpening systems to achieve this same edge quality. Funny you bring that up because I use to use my boot or my jeans as a make shift strop before I actually made one and it seemed to work just fine. I mean dude we’re using these tools in the bush not slicing tomato’s 🤙

see how sharp my knife is on this bill from stiches lol, man I am still laughing, great tip on sharpening.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I was hoping someone would catch that !!! Thank you so much for watching !!!

There is nothing wrong with that. It’s more honing than sharpening, but so long as your life isn’t really dull or chipped it will definitely work

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin !! Yeah man I totally agree. I would have to say 90% of maintaining my blades sharpened is just done by honing, either with a strop for extremely fine stone (mostly a strop). If I’m actually going through the full sharpening process then yes the blade is either nicked or to far gone. Thanks for watching man !! I need to catch up on your channel I saw you have a lot of new stuff posted. It seems I can’t get a second lately to watch KZread !!

I use an unusual sharpening device called The Block sharpener. I had one back in the '80s and didn't know how to use it and recently I bought two new ones. Basically it's just too honing steels criss-crossed and you pull the knife through the steels. You can just hang this little thing around your neck and it's perfect for keeping your knife sharp in the field. Unfortunately I never seen a single person using one of these.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like handy little sharpener to have, I surprised that’s they’re not more common. I’m going to look one up maybe on eBay or something and see if I can get my hands on one. Id like to see how it works. Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it !!!

I had the same issue with traditional stones. I only use those little pocket stones now for sharpening my knifes too.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Hey that’s awesome you do the same thing !! I’ve shown a few of my friends the way I sharpen with just a pocket stone and they all do it that way now too !! I feel it’s much easier !! Thank you so much for watching 👍

Good stuff, I have a set of Arkansas stones about the same size that will sharpen anything, and I do it the same way!

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man !! Oh heck yeah that’s awesome, one day I’m going to come across some good ole Arkansas stones !! I hear they’re the best, I always check yard sales 👍. That’s awesome turns out in not alone with this sharpening method !!

Good tip! Re. the type of grind at 06:50, I'm not a knife guy, but I think that is called a sabre grind.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt !!! Oh really thanks man I really appreciate it, yeah I wasn’t sure what it was called. I knew scandi grind probably because it’s talked about a bunch more, but I’m not too knowledgeable on my knife grinds. Thanks again 🤙

Yes that did put one hell of edge on that BPS! Thanks for sharing! Great info!

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Oh man you’re no kidding !! It holds a hell of an edge too, I’m always impressed with this knife every time I take it out in the woods !! Thank you so much for watching 👍

As the old timers say...."there is more than one way to skin a cat".

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely !!! Thanks for watching Brett, always look forward to seeing your comments 🤙

Thanks man for doing this video I bought my BPS adventurer knife based on your video review of it and I really like it a lot Probably one of the best knives I’ve ever owned I bought a worksharp field sharpener for it that works fantastic and is easy to use for a beginner and easy and light to put in my pack. I also struggle with keeping the angle correct. The worksharp field sharpener has an angle guide on both sides

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s awesome man, that means a lot to hear that thank you !! Im really happy you’re loving your knife and found a sharpening system that works for you 🤙… yeah keeping the knife at the correct angle never came easy to me either. Thank you so much for watching and I really appreciate the support👍

I think you should do a video on that coat. It looks like quality, hard to find these days.

@940joey2

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing !! Ahh yes the trusty flannel this is quite old. I forgot who’s it was in my family but it was passed down to me. I forgot the brand off hand I’ll have to look at the tag, but I believe it’s either and old field and steam or something of that sort. It’s an old hunting flannel 👍. They sure don’t mike them like this anymore !!

Got my Adventurer today. In Ukraine we just can go to gunstore and look at knives. So i did. Decided between B1 and Adventurer. B1 has more comfortable handle, but Adventurer just got it somehow.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching !! That’s awesome I would love to be able to walk into a store and be able to pick up these knives !! I totally agree the handle on the b1 is awesome but man that adventure, there’s just something about it !! That’s why you need both lol !!!

@unstirredHK

Жыл бұрын

@@940joey2 I think I do ))

Excellent video, look forward to seeing more. Thanks.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !! Thanks for watching 👍

WHAT?!? THANK YOU SO MUCH I’VE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE!!! Whetstones and me just don’t connect 😂. I have this exact knife and I will most definitely try this out!!! Thank you sir!!!

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching !!! I’m really happy you liked the video and I hope it’s able to help you sharpen your knife !! Heck yeah glad you hear you have a bps adventurer as well, they’re awesome !! How do you like yours? And I saw your other comment, no this will not eventually turn it into a sabre grind. As long as you maintain the angle of your scandi it will remain a Scandi 🤙

@nicholaskrut3008

Жыл бұрын

@@940joey2 I love my BPS Adventurer!!! What is the name of the stone that you are using in this video?

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

@@nicholaskrut3008 heck yeah happy to hear that !! So this is a dual grit pocket stone from whiskey river trading. These little stones are awesome and last a long time. I’ve been using just this one from months now on my knives and axes and the results are excellent !! The also make it in a puck which I also highly recommend 👍

Will this keep the scandi grind? Will it convert it into a saber?

If it works it ain't stupid

@940joey2

5 ай бұрын

This is true !! Thanks for watching 🤙

I can see where this would work well maintaining the angle. However, I would cut the crap out of myself. I have the Adventurer and love it. It is beyond wicked sharp. Like you, I struggled getting a good edge on my knives until I finally bit the bullet and purchased some Shapton Ceramic stones....amazing difference in speed and finish. That being said, the pocket stone is nice for in the woods touch up etc. Amazing how the BPS knives will take an edge. I do use the Shaptons like you are when doing when doing my axes.

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes truth be told I’ve myself many a time sharpening in this way. Oh nice, I’ve never heard of those stones. Sounds like you like them. I think I may look into them and give them a try. Yeah I usually do most sharpening before I go out in the woods, but it’s always handy to keep at least a pocket stone with you. I agree the bps adventurer takes and amazing edge and seems to stay sharp for a while as well. Thank you so much for watching !!

@WayneTheSeine

Жыл бұрын

@@940joey2 The Shaptons are a bit pricey but worth every penny. They are splash and go so they do not have to be soaked. I think a three piece set, 320, 1000, 5000 runs about $129.00. I also like the 8,000 and have the 12,000 though strapiing will do just as well. When you finish the 8,000 you have a mirror finish, which I love and strive for. Another good feature is, they do not wear very fast, so it is easy to keep them flat. I never use the reverse side for anything but flattening my stone....one against the other.

What was the big block thing that was used at the end after the small sharpening stone

@940joey2

11 ай бұрын

That was a leather strop I made. It’s just a piece of 7-9oz leather on a piece of wood with a polishing compound on it. The strop is what I mainly use to maintain my edge unless they really need to hit the stone. The strop is meant for honing and putting and exacta sharp polished edge on your knife or axe. It’s pretty much the same thing you see old time barbers use to sharpen their straight razors before shaving. 👍 hope this makes sense ‘n thanks for watching !!

Can I use hot water?

@chrisgolden1770

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The water is simply lubrication. I’ve even seen people use spit on the show Alone

What is the name for your EDC sir?

@940joey2

3 ай бұрын

It is a Joker Iberica No138 with olive wood handle. Joker makes phenomenal knives, they make bushcraft style knives as well. This folder continues to impress me and it’s crazy affordable. It’s 29 bucks on Amazon right now and that’s what I paid back when I got it. It’s a really nice knife, it’s simple but tough and that’s what I like. Thanks for watching !!

thats not how rambo did it 😉

@940joey2

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah !! Thanks for watching 👍