Pro tips: 1) Concentrate more on the tip when you sharpen. Most of your strokes leave the stone before the tip contacts it. 2) If you must use water to get the steel shavings off the stone, thoroughly dry the stone before putting it away. Micro cracks in the nickel coating in which the diamonds are embedded will allow any remaining moisture to start the underlying steel to rust, resulting in the nickel/diamond layer to flake off. Use a hair dryer to thoroughly dry the stone. Or put it in your toaster oven at 200*F for 10 min.

@jonathanharris2326

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Your Mora actually has a scandi grind and you dont need any angle guide to sharpen it. Just hold the edge flat on the stone/plate and just sharpen. The bevel is so large that it will be easy. You really shouldn't change the angle on scandi because you will remove too much blade material if you do.

Great Vid and review. I'd also recommend the Sharpal Buddygard, a hand held dual grit diamond stone which also comes with a leather stealth which can be used as a strop. Ideal for the backpack!

IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE REACHED OUT WITH A QUALITY USEFUL PRODUCT.

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

I'm tickled pink to have had a company reach out to have me review for them this early into my KZread career and I was very pleased with the product. All around, very fun stuff. :)

I actually just got one of these in...I just keep getting creeped out sharpening s30v, 35vn, etc on my shaptons. It was much nicer than expected...I got spoiled to death by my glass stones but this thing is surprisingly nice for what it costs. We’ll see how it holds up. Time is the real “test”

@osman2k

2 ай бұрын

is it still holding good? about to buy one, just wondering their longevity. thank you..

great video mate, love the enthusiasim, keep being yourself and enjoying life

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I'll certainly try! Life is very good to me so it's kind of hard not to enjoy. I hope the same stays true for you!

Im amazed at how much your videos have improved! Keep up the great work!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm trying to get better slowly but surely at this whole KZread thing. Looking back at my earliest videos is a little.. well.. cringy for me. Hahah. Thanks for watching and there's plenty more to come!

@sladeschopshop

5 жыл бұрын

@@80gritschmidt51 id love to be able to make vids etc. What kind of camera etc do you recommend? I own a mechanic service and work on alot of different things as well.

@sladeschopshop

5 жыл бұрын

@@80gritschmidt51 id love to be able to make vids etc. What kind of camera etc do you recommend? I own a mechanic service and work on alot of different things as well.

Dude I've been away for awhile haven't been able to watch you. It's good to see you're still at it. Thank you for an unbiased and honest showing of a great product. I'm very interested. Goodness knows all my knives need a good sharpening. I'm working on putting my own shop together, to do similar what you are doing. I love working with my hands fixing things and making things new again. Maybe one day or shows can cross paths LOL

I can say you did a excellent job on sharpening don't doubt yourself. The slower the pace the sharper the knife. Thanks for the view bro

That was great, Karl. I enjoyed it and got in a few good chuckles. I like my guts to stay inside too. 😉 But seriously, after watching your video, I am wanting to sharpen all my knives with that product. They all need it! Great job!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol! It's legitimately a very impressive product and I had no idea what I was missing out on in the world of diamond stones this whole time. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

Is this Chanel still running? I am concerned.

Great video and awesome review. I definitely will be getting one.

Does the smaller one have a hole inside the case for the angle guide? Mine doesn’t and I feel like it should since the big one does. It’s just a felt bottom, no place to store the pyramid

Good job dude! You are on your way.. have a good day!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! I'm tickled pink to have a company asking for a product review this early in my KZread career. It was a lot of fun to mess around with. Hahah. Hope you have a great day as well!

My favorite YT knife maker! I would love one of these sharpeners!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm so touched to have you say that! Thank you and I hope you get one. I specifically asked Sharpal to take care of the giveaway so I wouldn't be persuaded by awesome comments. Too many of you guys are too damn nice. ;p Good luck and thanks for taking the time to comment!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Tr, could you please give me an email at kslespaul@gmail.com? I've got some news that may be fun for you.

will this work the flatten a safe edge on file? I have a file that I have ground with a belt sander but its not flat... will this flatten the uneven surface?

Very good video I love that stone I've always bought work Sharp but I'm willing to try this the fact that it has a 6-in stone which I think is really good for sharpening big knives hunting knives especially

Diamond stones are great I have a small 1" x 3" and love it just wish it was a little longer. These look nice I'm going to have to look into them

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Well with any luck you can win one in this giveaway. ;) Thanks for watching!

I can only use my right hand. Do you normally sharpen with one hand? In video you did with one and two hands. If you would consider making a video with right hand sharpening it would be appreciated. Great review.

Nice units. I like the big one. Here’s a method for you to try. 3 different, progressive angles. Start with a low angle on the coarse side. Flip the blade after every stroke. This stage will take the most time. Be sure to lock your wrist throughout the stroke to maintain the angle. When the freshly cut surface gets very close to the edge you are ready for stage two. Here’s where things start to go quickly. Raise the spine of the blade about 5 degrees. Locked wrist, flip blade every stroke. You will only need about 10 to 14 strokes total. Stage 3. Flip stone to fine grit. Raise spine 5 more degrees. Angle is critical, lock that wrist. Flip every stroke. Don’t bear down hard. 8 or 10 strokes and you’re done. The 3 angles provide support directly behind the edge for durability and greatly reduce the amount of steel being removed in stage 2 and 3. Freshening up the edge later only requires stage 2 and 3.....very quick. Maintaining the angle throughout the stroke is what makes this work so concentrate on locking the wrist(s) and stroke with arms and even upper body. 🤜🤛

That is a great video. They look like they are worth the money, for sure!

I would use soap also, you run the risk of rusting the under layer and then it will flake away and plop off, honing oil works and cleaning with rust free additive works great too

I want one!!!!!! But I live in the far side of the world, I got enough, and thankful, learning from your skills

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you saying that man! I'm still an amateur myself but at the very least I can hope to show you guys what not to do. ;p Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Oso.

I stumbled upon your channel looking up how to make a knife without a forge. And you sir need alot more subs im happy to say i subbed to you. I really wanna make my own knife but dont know if i would have enough of the tools for it

Blade is curved so when you do your stroke tilt the blade higher handle end so the curved tip touches the stone as well

Entertaining and informative as always.

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm still pretty new to the world of diamond stones but I'm very impressed so far. I've been on a chisel and knife sharpening rampage lately. Hahah. Thanks for watching!

For a 1200 grit in diamond it's a pretty decent edge, but to make it better you should remove the burr with a strop, it will shave without complications after that :) also, the last time I forgot to put your channel in my recommended channels, now you are there hahaha preety entertaining video to watch man!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Saiserk! That's really great of you. Much appreciated! I'll just be forced to do something nice for you now at some point. Haha. I'll take your advice on the use of a strop, I think that will help me a lot. Thanks again and thanks for watching! Always good to hear from you.

@Saiserk

5 жыл бұрын

@@80gritschmidt51 hahaha no man, your videos are pretty interesting to watch so we are even, just continue making good content :)

Awesome product review man. Definitely worth the money to bring the life back to all these knives I have that I've always been to scared to try and sharpen with just my cheap, plain old stone from Walmart...

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Taylor! Like I said on the video, I was a little skeptical at first but I really did end up being impressed with this stone. I would recommend it. Thanks for watching!

I definitely recommend them to anyone gave 2 of them to my brother for Christmas got his knives razor sharp

Great Video! Try it with a little bit of Windex or Krud Killer for lubrication... Thanks again : )

Yo Schmidt just dropping by to say hey. Haven't seen you in a few months since that sharpening video. I'm sure you busy we all have our own lives I'm sure you do too LOL. No actuality just hoping all is good. In a few months I'll be up your way. Looking to relocate the northern Maine possibly Central. Either way hope you're doing well just wanted to say hi

I myself am not very good with wet stones. I tend to scratch my finish and resort to a sharpening system

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

I can relate pretty heavily on this. Luckily my knives only have to stay scratch free looking enough for a KZread video. ;p

Just found your channel man. Im sad to see you do not produce videos anymore.

Like the case for the diamond plate

They appear to sharpen well. How do you think they'll do on my Maxemet Paramilitary 2 ?

@80gritschmidt51

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Raymond, I'm sorry it took me a bit to get to this comment. Honestly, I've never used a Maxemet Paramilitary 2 before however I've been using this sharpener consistently for the past year on all of my knives and I'm still very impressed. I'm inclined to say it would work for you and I would recommend it. Thanks for watching!

@jlogue751

3 ай бұрын

It would probably be your best bet..maxamet needs a diamond stone..I wore out my stones with my pm3 maxamet pretty quick

From canada to philiopines, just got one today.worth the price

Imagine if you wouldve also ended each blade on a leather strop.. 5 passes on each side and finishing on a leather strop gives a razor sharp edge within 2-3mins.. I think alot of people either underestimate or overlook the effectiveness of ending with a strop.

great video i am def going to get one i also am a knife maker and kinda suck at sharpening. Ok i really suck at sharpening. Did i hear you say that you are in Maine., I live in Auburn by the lake. Any way, Also noticed that you play guitar, Im a drummer.. lol dont know why i felt compeled to share all that but there it is , Keep on Keeping on bud.

Nice job liking them stones

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, I was pretty impressed with them. More so than I expected to be. Idk of hope involved in the giveaway or not but if so good luck! Thanks for watching.

Looks cool

Can you make a video about hpw you harden the steel with a blow torch, i always screw up with that Btw would love to get a stone, i have the same problem with my wetstone

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

I'll put it down on the list of future video topics! Basically the trick is to use a MAP gas torch (hotter than propane) and to angle the flame up the edge of the blade, quenching quickly into water as soon as you think it's hot enough. If this doesn't work you won't hurt anything by trying again. It's not the easiest way to harden up a knife edge by any means but its been pretty reliable to get 1095 edges to file hardness for me in the past. This is pretty much the only method that I recommend quenching in water by the way. Learned that the hard way. Hahah

@robinvanoosterom3970

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Quenching in water is a good tip, usually I quench in oil but I will try it with water. And try do the rest you said😂

Solid review

Looks like a good product!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

No BS, it really is. I was very impressed and I would buy it myself (which coming from a man who's too cheap to buy brass knife pins is really saying something!) Hahah. Thanks for watching!

When will there be more knife making videos?

Why in the world do you own a Dark Timber Knives "GRIZZLY," which is a pretty hard to find and quite expensive top of the line outdoor fixed blade knife???

Is this channel still putting out videos or has it stopped I hope it's not shut down because he seems to be legit

Good stuff 😃🇺🇸

Need to spend little more time on coarse side and apex the knive edge then form a bur on one side then other. I'm no expert but could use a little more practice.

When’s the next video?

You obviously have a fair number of subscribers. If you want to get more people to watch your videos I suggest you watch some of the professionals show in detail how to use a sharpening stone. This applies to all types of whetstones. I hope no one watching this video uses a whetstone in the way you are demonstrating.

Hey not sure how they contacted you but I've been trying to reach their warranty department. Any ideas?

@desmondlaw3703

5 жыл бұрын

But I'll still participate in the giveaway!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry Desmond, I'm not sure. My interactions with the company have only been via email with the representative that they use to contact KZreadrs like myself. I wish I could be of more help!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

My advice would be to try to check out their website and look for an email address or phone number.

Google how to sharpen a scandi grind. No need for angel guides. Lay flat and tip the blade until the edge touches. Sharpen

Do you know a Guy named Michael Schumacher from Formula 1 ?

For the Diamond plate ,you used way too much pressure🙏 Less is sometimes more.. Let the abrasives work 🤷‍♂️

Also congrats getting a free item from a company, No company wanted to send me something yet 😂😂

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Give it time, my man! You have a spectacular channel and make great content. It's only a matter of time until companies start taking notice. :)

@Saiserk

5 жыл бұрын

@@80gritschmidt51 aw thank you, I hope so

nice

I’m easily amused....😂

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

It's the little things in life. ;p

I like the way u make knives 🔪 and I hope I win

Excellent video wow wow I like to win this 👍

Nooooo! I’m late!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

You're not late for the giveaway and you certainly aren't late on my account. I'm just happy have you here at all! Hahah

@fut_bucker6966

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not lookin for the giveaway lol, I’m talking about you video! Keep up the great work 👍

14 seconds from 6:32 to 6:46 shows completely how to sharpen a knife. This means 97.8% of this video is a waste. Many knife sharpening videos are over 10 minutes long? Why?

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

To be entirely honest the reason you see most KZread videos being around 10-15 minutes is because that's the length of video the KZread algorithm typically promotes. It's important (and sometimes annoying) for us to leverage the algorithm so our videos have the highest chance of being viewed and we have the highest chance of receiving ad revenue. :)

PLATES PEOPLE! THEY ARE CALLED DIAMOND PLATES! STOP CALLING THEM STONES!!!

@80gritschmidt51

5 жыл бұрын

Hahah while I don't disagree I was just going by the nomenclature Sharpal provided me. If they call it a stone I guess I will too. ;p

@charlescooperderose8872

5 жыл бұрын

80 Grit Schmidt lol I guess so. Have you tried using it to lap an actual whetstone flat? That would be my main purpose for buying it, as I use Japanese natural stones to sharpen my knives and hone my straight razors.