If you’d like further information, pricing and wait times on my sharpening products, please email me at: tomscandian@hotmail.com Warm regards, Tom

I like it, clear and great brakedown, especially numbering the amount of sweeps.

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Thankyou I feel much more informed good instruction.

Muito bom trabalho de afiação!!!

Thank you alot my friend:) all the best!!!:)))

Another fantastic video mate.

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Cameron thanks Josh mate :)

thanks finally a video, that helps me to see , exactly how to move a carving knife, and also be informed about essentiels,,

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Henric! :)

@jeghedderhenrik

Жыл бұрын

im currently sharpening a carving mora knife without succes, the tiny blade and wide ,,edge,, is absolutely not easier, beeing a beginner, i think

I would try the same idea with a Belgian Coticule with diluting slurry and final finish with water and Smith's honing solution.. similar to what I do with my straight razors

So helpful

i actually quite like your sharpening system, quite intuitive and user friendly. glad pepole like you are out there to make stuff like this as it brings the art of sharpening to a bigger audience. shame that all the things that make this system eliminates are the things i like about hand sharpening. the mess, the different grits i have to flatten. the water everywhere. good for people who may be ocd about mess. the float glass block is about the only thing id consider buying as it looks so pretty. also thanks for the spoon gouge tutorial........i stumbles across it too late to save my gouge after i tryed "sharpening it". :(

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :) much appreciated! Happy sharpening! 👍

Fantastic tutorial Tom…….can one of the float glass sharpening blocks be made from the glass tiles you can get from Lowe’s, Home Depot centers , etc ?

Tom, I really like your new sharpening videos with the simple white background. Excellent instruction as always. THANK YOU. Cheers, Pathdoc74, Michael O. Alabama, USA

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Mike I haven’t heard from you in years, how are you mate? Thank you :)

@pathdoc60

2 жыл бұрын

@@spooncarvingwithtom Getting older, still woodworking and doing some carving. You were instrumental in helping my carving get started. Cheers, Pathdoc74 ( I am not 74 yrs anymore, 79 yrs now)

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

@@pathdoc60 so good to hear from you! You were one of my earliest customers. Lovely memories! So pleased you’re doing well! Do you use Instagram? I’m always posting away on there and doing daily videos of behind the scenes. Would be great to connect with you there and via private message there too. Best wishes :) oh and age is just a number :) turned 30 the other month. That was a big mile stone for me!

@pathdoc60

2 жыл бұрын

@@spooncarvingwithtom Thanks Tom. I still use your Roo strops and methods all the time. I believe I have you marked on Instagram. But if not I will and them PM you there. Congratulations on your 30th birthday. Are you still in AU? So great to hear from you. Cheers, Michael

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

@@pathdoc60 great stuff! Yep still in AU, renewing my visa! Love it here apart from the heat!!!

Tom thanks for the tip on how to sharp my knife 🔪

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Hank! Thanks for watching buddy :)

Great video Tom, thanks. One video suggestion, use colored paper against your white work surface. It would show up better.

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

fffbti hey! Thank you :) I actually had the shutter speed a little too high over exposing the image slightly!! But I agree, however I do like the clean appearance of white :) maybe in the future! Thanks for the excellent feedback though!!

Very clear demo/tutorial, thank you. Should one look for the burr only on the first grit session, or look for a burr on each session thereafter, until one hones on the strop? Re: the test - It would have been good to demo the condition of the blade on paper before you sharpened it, as a "before and after".

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :) once the burr is raised it doesn’t disappear until the very top grit or the strop :)

@usernamemykel

Жыл бұрын

@@spooncarvingwithtom Ok, so it just gets thinner and thinner until there's no burr left - that's the idea, right?

brilliant!

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed! :)

You are the best

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Juliana Soto haha thank you 😂👍☺️

Hey Tom, just watched your video, very straight forward and hassle free and I learnt a lot especially the tip grinding method you use. As asked previously where do you get the glass section and the sticky paper. Would appreciate a couple of links

@lukthere2

3 жыл бұрын

He makes his own sharpening systems and sells them. No idea about the sticky grit paper tho.

W/o a doubt, the BEST knife sharpening demo. on You Tube bar none from Mr. Wizard here! (grins*) Tom you do it so well and you've helped me tons! On that knife here, can you share who the maker is please? Lastly it appears like it's been hollow-ground? Just curious is all. (I have Nick's jig, recently bought...I'm getting in much too deep...) Thank you so much for wonderful help here... -Jeremy.

@FilipFje

4 жыл бұрын

That is a matt White Blade (3,5" i think)

Hope your next video is on sharpening the hook knife.

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it will be ☺️

Hey, thanks for the awesome video dude may I ask what is the thing you use the step before the last one couldnt quite understand it since ım not native english

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of my Kangaroo Suede Strops :) I sell them - you can email me tomscandian@hotmail.com

Do you need to do that curve motion is the knife edge is straight? So you start with 1200, then 3000, then 7000, all around 10 to 15 times each, then the leather strop like 30 times. I find it so hard to work out what angle to hold the knife at 😥 Thanks for your help its v lifesaving

Liking the vids Tom 👍 Would this system & method work with a Mora Garberg ? I'm using a wet stone at the moment

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Mallion excellent! I’m glad you enjoy them :) absolutely it would! I use them for all my flat blades tools!! :)

Thank you for that Wonderful information. I want to ask a few questions. First where can we buy that sticky sandpaper with high grit? Secondary where do you apply that green compound. İs it leather ? And last question what do you advise as final part instead of kangaroo leather that ı can't find it anywhere in my country.?

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Sorry for such a late reply!!! I’ve brought my abrasives from the Uk, USA and in Australia! Lots of options and being just paper it’s very affordable on postage too. You can also use Amazon and eBay! Send me an email I can forward all the info and links :)

@Myaccisbanned

Жыл бұрын

Just use a spray adhesive on the back of the normal sandpaper

Great video Tom. Thanks for what you do. One suggestion that will improve visibility with your new video system: choose contrasting colors for your clothing and other objects such as the cut test paper (it was almost invisible). 👍

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes couldn’t agree more, coloured paper would be a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion :)

@Timberbeartrail

Жыл бұрын

Lol it’s a woman thing👁☕️🙏🏽

Wondering why the different angles on the opposite side of knife. One side - start horizontal but angle it half way down and end with at an angle . Other side - start horizontal and end horizontal . Thank you !

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a perspective thing! They are both 14 degrees per side :)

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, I was just scrolling through the comments and noticed that I had responded, but re reading your question I see that I misunderstood your question! You weren’t asking about the angle of the bevel, but the position of the knife across the strops / glass blocks. There is no right or wrong, simply what feels comfortable for you. Generally a 45 degree across the surface is my preference and what feels natural :) sometimes I’ll be more or less than that. Having done it so many times I don’t think, I just do it autonomously and never noticed the different starting and ending positions haha :)

Hello! I want to buy a double sided wetstone to keep my knives sharp for carving. My options are 1000/3000 and 1000/6000 wich one should I get? Also is this enough for casual carving? Thank you!

I have a sloyd knife that has a very convex bevel. How would you go about getting it back to a proper flat bevel?

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, a very coarse grit paper on my sharpening system will bring you back to flat! If you’d like a price list just email me at tomscandian@hotmail.com :) happy carving!

And one more question ı remembered🙂 . Can we place the sandpaper over an Eva foam to fit the cutting edge of the blade ı tried both and ı think it was easier for me to fit the edge what is your suggestion ?

@newbloodskater

4 жыл бұрын

I know this is old, but you may end up rounding your edge.

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying Eric, you're exactly right and it would have been my exact response :)

struggling to get high grit adhesive backed paper- having to compromise with double sided tape!

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

That works well too :) 👍👍

Hey Tom I want to ask you where did you get those strips of sandpaper and that block that you used to put the strips of sandpaper on

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I make and sell the glass sharpening systems! I also have links to the abrasives. Please email me tomscandian@hotmail.com and I can forward all the info and prices :)

Where do you get 3000grit sandpaper? I've got 1200 but thats the highest our agricultural co-op stocks.

When you strop do youus the rough side or smooth side of the leather ?

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey :) both sides, they have a different role in the sharpening process. Suede side first with an abrasive compound and then on to the kangaroo leather to finish!

Tom how many sticky sandpaper do you get by the sharping system. In Holland we do not have sticky sandpaper. I can not buy it here in the Netherlands. Is the green compound included with the suede strop system? Greetings from Sigrid.

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’ve brought my abrasives from the Uk, USA and in Australia! Lots of options and being just paper it’s very cheap to post around the world. You can also use Amazon and eBay! Send me an email I can forward all the info and links :)

@dennismeulenbroeks

Жыл бұрын

Beste Sigrid, heb jij toevallig al in Nederland ergens goed schuurpapier gevonden?

What is best metal to look for in a whittling knife.

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Generally 52100 is about the best high carbon tool steel :)

Thank you Tom. That was a very informative demonstration of sharpening a carving knife. I would like to know where I can get the self adhesive sandpaper you used in the demonstration. Also to confirm that you only use each grit just one time and then toss that piece away. I looked for your sharpening system but didn’t find it. I am considering the purchase of one. I understand the sooner I order the better. Happy holidays my friend.

@zagcatt

4 жыл бұрын

Aminster tools

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this message Laurie! I have a suppliers I recommend, but can’t link it here or my message gets blocked. Drop me an email at tomscandian@hotmail.com and I’ll forward all the info!

Where can you find the sandpaper. And glass block. And thank you.

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I make and sell the glass sharpening systems! I also have links to the abrasives. Please email me tomscandian@hotmail.com and I can forward all the info and prices :)

How much does that knife weigh? Curious with and without sheath

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Hey :) probably 80 grams give or take!

Just ordered my first knife and watched your vid - please tell me how much your sharpening system costs?

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Congratulations, sure, email me Tomscandian@hotmail.com that way I can send you all the info, far too much to share in a comment. Warmest regards, Tom

Northern Maine here. Will you be doing any live because you used to do live videos but maybe hold them once a week on the same night same time. Just a suggestion we kind of chatted back-and-forth on some of them. I thought that was really cool that you did that I hope all is well with you.

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey :) you’re quite right I haven’t done them in a long time! Maybe it’s something I’ll start doing again in the near future! Thanks for the recommendation!

@Timberbeartrail

Жыл бұрын

@@spooncarvingwithtom I’ll look forward to seeing them

What sharpening compound do you use ?

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Buddy Blankenship veritas honing compound :)

I would like a price list of you sharpening system.

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Hey :) as in the description above, please email me for a price list and to get on the waiting list for these and other products I sell - tomscandian@hotmail.com

You only use the sandpaper once? That seems like a huge waste. Can you re-use it?

@spooncarvingwithtom

10 ай бұрын

Any sharpening wears abrasives just like would occur on natural stone, diamond, belts, wheels and ceramic. This affordable and the size of system designed not to waste any amount of abrasives

So, how and where can I order complete system for my Sloyd and Hook knives. I could not locate on internet. What Email address.

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Hey :) as in the description above, please email me for a price list and to get on the waiting list for these and other products I sell - tomscandian@hotmail.com

Efficient system , is it available for sale , keep up the good work .

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! It is yes! Please email me tomscandian@hotmail.com and I can reply with all the prices and further info for you :)

so how do you get the sharpening system?

@jackdowd3474

4 жыл бұрын

how do you get this sharpening system?

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Hey :) as in the description above, please email me for a price list and to get on the waiting list for these and other products I sell - tomscandian@hotmail.com

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackdowd3474 Hey :) as in the description above, please email me for a price list and to get on the waiting list for these and other products I sell - tomscandian@hotmail.com

@to2s134

3 жыл бұрын

@@spooncarvingwithtom Hey. Thank you for a great explanation. Do we need any special tables or something, to make the system stick?

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

@@to2s134 nope :)

could do with a stop and a half less exposure to prevent the burn out ...may even see your burr!

Where do I buy sticky back sand paper ?

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I make and sell the glass sharpening systems! I also have links to the abrasives. Please email me tomscandian@hotmail.com and I can forward all the info and prices :)

Hi, How do I purchase the sharpening kit please. Viv.

@maryhutchins2282

3 жыл бұрын

I can not find how to order the sharpening system either??? Please direct me to it

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Guys as in the description, send me an email tomscandian@hotmail.com and I’ll forward all the info :)

not a member of Insta...a link for purchase?

@spooncarvingwithtom

2 жыл бұрын

My email is In the description, drop me an email and I’ll forward all the info :) tomscandian@hotmail.com

Use a darker paper ! White on white was tuff to see. Great Video!

Where do you buy your sandpaper?

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I make and sell the glass sharpening systems! I also have links to the abrasives. Please email me tomscandian@hotmail.com and I can forward all the info and prices :)

What knife maker is that

@spooncarvingwithtom

10 ай бұрын

Morakniv :)

Aye Tom Do you have a website or shop to buy your stuff from

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

life in oz hey! I take orders via the email in the description :) this allows you to ask any questions and me ensure I help you get exactly what you need 👍☺️

oh god, i just profile my sløjdknife going to grid 80 and 180,,

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

You can do, but it won’t last or be sharp enough to leave you a good finish or offer you the ease of use that a sharp knife will! A sharp knife is a safe knife, the more refined the edge the longer it will last too. They cut predictable and with less effort.

Thanks Tom! This really helps! Wish I hadn’t wasted money on my stones.🤷‍♂️😬

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Carey On Vagabond oh no! Yes they are a nightmare 😣 just totally unnecessary amounts of mess and work to keep them flat!

why are all the videos on the play list private

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

Because I’m uploading new content :) some will be available here other content will be only accessible to Patreon supporters :)

@adrianforrester325

5 жыл бұрын

So i can't see tutorials unless I'm a paid up patreon ?

@spooncarvingwithtom

5 жыл бұрын

adrian forrester no no, some will be here, others will be there :) having spent over $2,000 on new equipment as well as the time it takes to set up the studio, film, edit and upload I need it to pay itself back some how :)

@adrianforrester325

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I understand looking forward to some tutorials in the future thanks

I tried to email you and it failed and bounced back. How do I go about getting information on the sharpening tools? Thanks. EDIT: never mind, it was a user error. I miss-spelled your name. :) you should have an email now.

@spooncarvingwithtom

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kb! I have answered all my emails, I hope you got my reply :)

Just feel for the burr with your nail.

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

The issue is that it’s easy for someone who doesn’t know what they are doing to mistake a burr catching your nail for actually a damaged edge catching your nail.

Oh wait! You're using a funny standard of paper grit. What's 1500, 3000 and 7000 in UK P____ terms. Ie p2500 is the finest really

You're waisting the paper! Can be used multiple times before it's not useful!

Amazing! I currently have issues with sharpening so that helped a lot! Hope to get one of your systems one day - how much is one? If you like, check out my work on instagram @bastundborke :)

@spooncarvingwithtom

3 жыл бұрын

Hey :) drop me an email and I’ll forward all the info to you re costs and wait times as well as different options available! Tomscandian@hotmail.com