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@mynamesnotimportant6941

4 жыл бұрын

in what way is the ceramic stone be better/worse than the diamond stone? would the ceramic stone last longer due to pieces of diamond falling off the diamond stone over time?

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

They both have slightly different feels and grits. Both will work well for a one stone system. The diamond will be slightly more aggressive but will not last near as long as the ceramic. The ceramic is less aggressive and is slightly finer grit. If I had to start over with one id get the diamond stone.

@benh2587

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving an honest review and suggesting alternatives! (Actually had the SP stone in my cart, but am now replacing it!)

@mynamesnotimportant6941

4 жыл бұрын

@@OUTDOORS55 ok, thanks!

@michaelbratlie5205

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos and I'm a beginner and been trying to learn the angels

You basically taught me how to sharpen. When I first started sharpening I learned from your older videos. Now I actually have a sharpening "business" if you could even call it that....but I sharpen knives for people around my home town. Thank you for what you do.

@KalchykDen

3 жыл бұрын

I started to collect knives and im trying to learn how to sharpen knife properly. Can you include links to videos that will help me? Thank you

@johndavenport2847

3 жыл бұрын

@@KalchykDen A few good videos to start are: 3 SHARPENING TIPS BEGINNERS MUST KNOW. How to sharpen a knife Knife Sharpening | Simplest Way To Hair Whittling Sharp KNIFE SHARPENING TIPS | 2 reasons why you can't get your knife sharp.. The Biggest Beginner Knife Sharpening Mistake How To Make A Strop For Knife Sharpening SUPER EASY all by Alex, other people on KZread definitely have some decent tutorials to consider as well.

@ArtumTsumia

3 жыл бұрын

@@johndavenport2847 I'll check these out. Started doing my own knives a few months back and extra tips like these really help speed the learning process up. Not quite comfortable enough to start working on strangers knives but looking to improve to that point. I'm already going to be taking care of my blades so adding a few more knives just kind of makes sense as a side service.

@carljones7992

2 жыл бұрын

Nice bro 🙌

I hate to split hairs but although it’s not as fast, there is a much more cost efficient way to open a bottle of water.

@mynamesnotimportant6941

4 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!

@naryshev

4 жыл бұрын

Leave the hair splitting to this guy

@darkswami

4 жыл бұрын

you don't get the street-cred though.

@BobSmith-kd6lq

2 жыл бұрын

Not as fun either

Yeah I noticed “One stone to sharp them all” and I laughed so hard lol

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly didnt see it till I was editing the first day😂

@ohioknifelover

4 жыл бұрын

OUTDOORS55 Lmao

@Keith_the_knife_freak

4 жыл бұрын

Sharp them all he says !!

@the_clapp3r298

3 жыл бұрын

When?

@AboutTimeFFS

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure this joke has been made before, but the fact that they missed the opportunity to say "and in the darkness grind them" still bothers me a little bit to this day

You deserve more credit for your editing skills and subtle humor

I bought a 400/1000 and 3000/8000 set like this and honestly it helped me learn better than when I tried my buddies DMT stone. Really helped me know when i applied too much pressure and had the wrong angle since it'll dig in a bit but nothing a stone fixer couldn't fix.

@GraniteGolem

Жыл бұрын

@@IsaaIbnEls anything up from around 6000 and some stropping with compound (very important step I see a lot of people miss) will give you a smooth shave. Source: I use a straight razor

I got one just like this for £15. It works great, I've sharpened 1095, d2, 30crv2 and some stainless blades. Although I use a diamond stone for reprofiling as it removes steel much faster. For general sharpening it is ideal, I tend to pull the blade rather than push so never accidentally bite into the stone.

I don’t know anything nor plan on learning about knife, I genuinely enjoy watching you and your content🤗

I may just need to pick up one of those DMT stones to tune up my edge after the water cooled wheel sharpener I'm using.. It comes off hair shaving sharp from the water wheel but I think it's around a 300 grit finish.

Thank you for both reviewing the stone and providing better options.

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about sharpening stones. And their quality. Great video You covered the things in this that retailers would not cover.

It's good to have you back Alex . I'm glad you seem to be in a better place now . Hope you get over this man-flu pretty soon too . You make an excellent video , with just the right amount of humour injected into what could potentially be a stone faced serious and boring video . I look forward to the future co-labs and the rest of 2020 . Good luck sir. Fattrucker

Him : DMT stone My brain : Joe Rogan stoned on DMT

@Heizenberg32

4 жыл бұрын

When TWO of my favorite KZreadrs are recommending DMT, how can I say no?

@AxiomIndustries

4 жыл бұрын

"So what's your opinion on psychedelics?"

@MasterofPlay7

4 жыл бұрын

@@AxiomIndustries they are great, i do it all the time lmao

@Games_and_Tech

4 жыл бұрын

@@Heizenberg32 for a beginner what are your recommendations in DMT, I saw a kit of 3 stones green blue and red for $100 its that good enough, it is worth?

@tntshuffle-9799

3 жыл бұрын

I clutched my DMT stone while getting stoned off of DMT...It was my good luck amulet and I believe it may have saved my life!

Your video editing skills are next level, always hyped when u post a new video :)

As a beginner who bought that stone first (identical clone), I totally agree that it's very hard to learn on. Very easy to put a big gouge in the stone if you're not careful.

Great video Alex i would have passed on this stone after hearing your opinion on it. I’m still a beginner at sharpening and trying to get good at maintaining my angles. Will get the diamond stone you recommend in the future. Might pick up some strops from your store too. Great video , loved the intro too haha 👌👍

Thank you for that very informative video. I did learn a few things that potentially saved me some money.

It's actually a really good Stone I've used it once a week for two years and hardly any noticeable wear .there's a lot higher grits out there but don't understand what you would need them for that 6,000 makes it scary Sharp

Really appreciate your video and all the helpful links. Stay well!

Late to the party, but a small suggestion: For someone that is new to freehand sharpening, I would suggest the extra fine 1200 instead of the fine 600 as their first whetstone. The extra fine 1200 will slow things down. "Aim small, miss small." Things may take a little longer, but your "oopes" will take longer to make, too, and be smaller 😉 The 1200 grit is a very good "working edge", refined with a touch of tooth", that you can go straight to honing afterwards 👍

Nice sharp video! Always cool to watch a craftsman like yourself sharp things to a hair whittling edge! This reminds me how badly I need to sharp my kitchen knives. Thanks for the inspiration!!

All I seen recommended to me was the King Stone.

@Revelatus

4 жыл бұрын

King stone is excellent for the price

@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929

4 жыл бұрын

@@setloh4345 The normal king stone isnt bad. But the king KDS is better, the king hyper is even better than that.

@grantsypants4743

3 жыл бұрын

That same stone (king 1000/6000) is what I learned on. It’s a good one. I don’t use it anymore because I have others. Always brings back nostalgia.

@luccarohrer209

3 жыл бұрын

Are the king stones better then the diamond dia-sharp bench stone he mentioned?

Thanks so much for your extremely informative videos.

Great video! I’ve tried the syderco sharp maker and the worksharp and haven’t really had success with either. I was considering the sharp pebble stones but now I will definitely be going the DMT diamond stone route.

Those DMT plates are a great value. They work very fast and on all steels. Great recommendation.

Regardless of steel names and complex stuff, this channel is entertaining so I subbed. Also knife making and sharpening is so satisfying... Or is it just me??

good quality videos, keep it up. Simple, clear, informative.

alex, i just found your channel and have been watching as many as i can!! now i find out your from pa too?!!! wow!! awesome! im from clearfield county pa! thank you for all the great info you put out.

Hear me out. Outdoors55, lockpick lawyer and jerry rigs every should make a video together. They dead ass have the best voices

@ToeCutter454

3 жыл бұрын

he's the LinusTechTips of knives though! lol it's Linus' twin!

@IISeverusll

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToeCutter454 Don't compare him to garbage like Linus

This was in my recommendations and I got really excited because I thought it was a new video

Excellent review...thank you.

I kinda enjoy the set up for sharpening, it's almost ceremonious soaking the stones and setting things up. That being said I won't carry water stones in the wilderness a fallkniven dc4 is plenty especially when weight is a factor. Love the video!

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

I used too as well. However once it basically became a job thats when it started getting old😂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Always appreciated!👍

@danielhill7149

4 жыл бұрын

@@OUTDOORS55 I can imagine that everyday would take the "magic" out of it.

@elmismo68

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, better leave that to the Japanese master sharpeners. SMH.

I’ve really been enjoying your videos. You’re slowly but surely inspiring me to try to make knives.

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it!Trust me if I can than you definitely can😀👍

About a month ago I went on the hunt for a Spyderco medium ceramic and although I found them advertised from 40 to 50 dollars from various retailers, all of them were back ordered indefinitely. I ended up getting one directly from Spyderco but after shipping it ended up costing me about 80 bucks. More than I wanted to pay, but having said that I really like the stone. My knives have never been sharper and as long as I don't drop it, I'll be using it forever. Thanks for the great video!

Great job. Good info. Thanks.

This video was great very informational thanks for the review

Very Good explanation. Thanks

well i just got my hands on what your using your self at the moment after watching one of your other videos about the dmt course and the spiderco medium stone and theyve worked out perfect for me . so thanks for the advice. hope you get well soon . Dave 😊👍

Hey Alex, i found your channel a couple of days ago and now im also an owner of sharpening stones. I bought the stones you recommended in this video. They arrived today. Now im going to try it for the first time, got a lot of dull knifes. Usually i gave them to a blacksmith for sharpening, did cost 9 Euro per knife, but now im doing it by myself. Thanks for your informative videos. Without them i probably still would throw money out of my windows! Thanks!

@Nohkral

3 жыл бұрын

How's the stones working out for you?

@thorvenalvarskjomisson95

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nohkral Hey! They are working fine. At first, i had to learn how to use it. Dont get me wrong, all my knifes were sharp after the first try, but not like i wanted them to be. It is really important to hold it like you are supposed to do. I also used leather and a green compound in the end to polish it. I build that strap by myself, does also work fine. Now my knifes are, well, not like razorsharp, but they are extremely sharp and they hold their sharpness for like, 6 to 8 weeks, mostly i just strap them then. The stone itself did lose a lot of material, but that was kinda my fault, cuz i did hold it wrong and used to much pressure. I had at some point a hollow, but i grinded it even and now, sure, it still wears, but this thing will still stand a long time. Its important to clean it after using, soak it really good in the beginning and let it dry on the air. The stone itself, im satisified. My knifes, from cheap to expensive, are getting extremely sharp, like my bladesmith did it. But not razorsharp, but: i guess thats my fault, not the stones one. After all: i did never regret buying this and i would always recommend them. Its not expensive and it does a good job - but you have to learn it.

I can vouch for the look alike stone on Amazon (one of them at least). Works just fine. Comes with the same rubber base and useless angle guide. It will sharpen knives just fine. It is soft, but for as often as I sharpen my kitchen knives (every 2-3 months), that's just not an issue. This stone is a buy at the $20 I paid for it, but maybe not at $39. As always, sharpening your knives on a stone like this is still vastly superior to not sharpening them at all (which I shamefully did for far too long).

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 39 it too much. Definitely better at the under 20 price point🙂

@nadtz

4 жыл бұрын

I've been doing some research and a few people swear to me all those white/blue 1000/6000 stones are the same with different branding on the side. Basically sharper pebble or whatever is making a killing selling $20 stones for a bit less than $40 thanks to some good marketing and the internet's.

@OUTDOORS55

4 жыл бұрын

badtz maru they are the same. And they are MUCH cheaper than $20. 🙂you didnt hear it from me though😉

@nadtz

4 жыл бұрын

@@OUTDOORS55 yeah if they are selling them that low it's probably $4 bulk or something.

@mfreeman313

3 жыл бұрын

I got something called "Cwindy" that I assumed was the same as Sharper Pebble but much cheaper. The Chinese do the same thing with cheap camera gear and a million other things. I suppose it'll hold me while I figure out better mid-range options.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

I use a Norton Tri stone oil stone setup (13”) that I’ve had for 30 plus years. I had to finally replace the stones last year. They work fine for me, but I only occasionally use it. But once in a while I need something else. I will give the DMT stone a try. I love the satisfaction of getting a good keen edge.

Thank you for this video!

You take care, we will be here when you come back. Happy trails

I would like to see that stone tested head to head with the King KDS 1000/6000.

Thank you for this. I have an exact copy of this stone and yes I’m new to sharpening. However in sharpening my carving knife it already has noticeable wear. Guess I’ll go for the one you suggest. Thanks again

You have no idea how refreshing it is to watch somebody do a knife sharpening video who actually knows how to sharpen a damn knife. I could not believe how many different people Time After Time After Time we're showing the exact wrong way to sharpen a knife on KZread. And then had the audacity to say things like so it doesn't matter how you sharpen a knife. As long as you drag the blade across the Stone. If it didn't better, no one would need somebody to show them. The only reason I watch the video is to see if they knew how to do it. And they didn't.

Ok, that answers the question I posed in a comment on another of your videos. That's the same brand (but different grit) as what I have. I got a 400/1000 "Sharp Pebble" carborundum wet stone for $24 on Amazon in 2022. Came with rubber holder (no wood) and flattening stone. Works, but time-consuming and messy. I'm thinking of getting a Kuromaku K0207 (1000 grit). That's all I need for kitchen knives. I don't need to shave, much less split hairs, just cut meat & veggies.

Thank you a lot, for everything really. Trough this Video, that I've got randomly in my timeline for no good reason, I found out there are other options then water stones, that may be even more beginner friendly. And then I've watched a ton of your Videos. Because when I first tried sharpening, maybe two years ago, it was with propably the exact stone, only cheaper and after X tries, all I've managed to do was to make my knife more dull and scratch it up. Well, now I've a got a two sided Diamond stone with 300/1200, a leather strop and some old, free beaten up knifes (boning knifes from a butchery; those are being sharpened until there is to much metal removed to use them) to practice and not scratch up some good knifes. Of course, I can't sharpen my knifes not nearly as good as you can, I'm a bloody beginner, but I've defenetly had success and got a completely dull knife to an useable state. And since it costs here around 20 Bucks to get my knifes sharpened, that upfront cost of the stone and strop will be paid off in a year. Plus I can keep my knife reasonably sharp at all time.

Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍👍

Your best unboxing yet!

I got this stone as a beginner. I could never get my knives sharp when using it wet. I now use it dry and use only the white 6000 grit side and it works fine. It's very soft and I have to be careful to use different areas of the stone to keep it flat and not too worn in the middle.

I wish I have seen it earlier, I bought a wet stone similar to that and get it ready to start is tedious because the soaking and then cleaning all the mess haha, but now I know what to buy next! Thanks for the vid and new subscriber

i have another whetstone in the style of the sharp pebble brand, and it works just fine for me. i can bring back workable edges from rounded edges, and hone to a good sharp edge that keeps going for about 2 maybe 3 weeks with regular use. I am working on getting a leather strop for myself soon so i can keep my knives razor sharp. good video btw and great job on comparasion of other stones.

Your editing is really great

Really finding your style now mate, good stuff

Outstanding!

Great info OD55! 👍😃✌️

Great video. I own three of the cheap stones, 400/1000, 2000/6000 and 5000/10000. I can say they work flawlessly. They cut very fast which means you can use less pressure and they don't wear too quick even though they are softer. The grit rating is wrong on them though, and they contain little to no polishing agents. I'd estimate roughly half the rated grit. I ordered mine direct from china and paid only £7 (US$9) per stone. For that price these stones are very good value, but I also wouldn't recommend paying what you did for one.

Your channel is underrated 😂 I am a simple woman and no real knowledge of knives . But your delivery alone has made me a new subscriber.

@OUTDOORS55

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate it 🙂👍

very helpful, thanks

Gack. Why didn't I see this BEFORE getting the water stone? Interesting. Great video. Thanks so much. 🙏

Good video bro. Educational, nothing to over the top. Good call. 👍

I hope you feel better. Thank you for what you do.

Great vid!

New sub, awesome videos very informative!! Stay well.

i learned to sharpen on this stone! you are so right, it really does suck. i learned the hard way that for learning fast feedback like on a diamond is key. (and the 6000 side is super dished on mine lmao)

@CSGraves

4 жыл бұрын

(buys Sharppebble to sharpen, promptly dishes out) (buys diamond plate to flatten Sharppebble) SHHHIIIIII.....

@Uncle_Red

4 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain feedback?

I got the stone in this video... and I was new to sharpening by hand it was extremely hard to keep flat. I was able to put an edge on the blades I did use but it does take a lot of work

of the two alternatives which one would you recommend for a complete newbie for kitchen knives?

good lesson. thank you. be healthy

I'm seriously surprised how much your video-production quality has increased. Keep up

Your editing is really great, I learned alot from your videos, apparently leaned how to sharpen properly then the way I was doing it

feel better, Alex. Thanks

The intro music made me buy 10....then I watch the video and sent them all back. :) Hope you get well soon Bro 💪😷🙏!

I bought one of the cheap knockoffs you mentioned, used it for the first time today. It performed surprisingly well!

I use the Mikarto 3000/8000 grit stone. I love it, I haven't bought another sharpener since.

I bought that stone as a beginner and became really proficient in about a week, then I got into higher end sharpening systems and upgraded

I’ve been using DMT stones since ‘99. About time for replacements as they don’t work as well now. I totally recommend DMT stones 😁

Loved thah epic intro 👍 nice job

Get well soon Alex. Missing your knife making projects 🙂

Another great video ! Get Well Soon !

The only diamond stone I ever used is a tiny, cheap pocket model. I'm old school. I like the tactile feedback from a traditional stone. I like the Norton India stones and I have a Lansky puck I use on some tools.

Wow interesting Thank you

finally, someone recommends me a product that i can trust will be great. thanks, will now look into buying the DMT fine stone! p.s the final line in your bio has a typo XD

That cleaver music choice 🔥 🔥

@outdoors55 g'day, what stone would you recommend for straight razor. I have already brought one of those crap ones you reviewed lol, and I have a pocket glass stone I use to give it a little polish before stroping. Thinking the diamond fine stone would be the one, long lasting no flattening just not sure and getting tired wasting $$ lol.

thanks for the info and get better man

I agree totally

hey thanks... have you shaprpened ceramic clipper blades on the diamond stone? it just involves flattening them like the steel blades so the edges of the teeth become sharp again. just wondering how the diamond would wear over time. thanks again youre videos cut straight to the meat ..really appreciate that

Thank I have a sharp pebble stone always looking for a better way

Dude, i got a tip for you.. if you set the stone on a soft vaseline you'll get the full sealed stone for your entire life, just set it down for something like 10 hours, and dont forget that might be in a soft vaseline, or a warmed stuff vaseline.... Awesome video btw!!

@y02041996

3 жыл бұрын

Stiff*

Great video, thank you! P.S. We understand about you being sick and your voice issues...just don't let it happen again. Lol! J/K!

Yeah! Another video!!!! 😀

i use one of those sponges thats used to clean kitchen counters to keep as base. Wet it and it will not move.

Thanks!

Oh, and about 2 years ago I bought the $40 Carson Chase kit of Amazon. Primarily to sharpen wood chisels and being such an amateur at the time (still am! lol) at first it liked to drive me nuts rounding out stones. I practically used the flattening stone up within hours and had to switch to flattening on cinder blocks. So I can totally vouch for not being user friendly to sharpen several chisels. Anyways I think they’re the same stones as in this video, look remarkably similar. I still have the kit and pulled it out to mess with it, but have been eyeballing the diamond stones but trying to get over the hump to spend the cash on them.

With the stones you are recommending do you still get the same finish as the 6k grit? Or is after 1k all you need because of stroping

I've bought several decent whetstones over the past few months and have been attempting my best at sharpening . I.still.suck. Now I feel the need to buy the diamond stone. Great video

@taimaishu-nao1922

4 жыл бұрын

Alex has some great tutorials on how to keep your blades at a 25 degree angle but if you’re still thinking that’s too hard, consider a Lansky fixed angle sharpening system. The diamond one is too expensive but if maintaining the proper dressing angle is the issue, this system takes all that fear out of sharpening your blades. Keep in mind that while it is a great system, there are a few flaws so check the reviews for any tips that may help if you plan on purchasing the Lansky system.

Love your videos you teach me so much snd wish I found them sooner.. so right with just spending the extra 10 and get a better longer lasting stone. Ive even bought like 5/10 packs of thin diamond "plates" for about 2 dollars a piece bulk and they last a good while from my experience.. usually feel 200 grit coarser than advertised but they have there place in my collection. Flattening, planer soles, trueing other stones or surfaces, metal work, machetes cheap knives people have and want to try a diamond stone. I get goos mileage out of them. But the dmt set last forever. Bought one like this a kota Japanese 3k 8k stone . Got it before I knew alot about what I was doing. I still have it and its 4 years old but gets a fraction of the use my others get.. Mostly because your gonna have a 3 foot puddle of slurry all over your counters and always applying water frequently, Works great love the tactile feel, puts a great edge on knives. Im rarely sharpening a knife where waiting up to 10 mins to soak is an issue. Great for razors and a few of my knives just seem to sharpen easier on it. Worth having one imonif you get it cheap

What stone would you recommend for a beginner? I've got a lansky kit that has a stand and some rods to put in the stones and it works good enough but I'm wanting to get an actual stone.