can you do a separate video on the line in the Bevel tip. I couldn't see the line in the Bevel, I'm not sure what to check for
@knifeymcknifeface71668 күн бұрын
Short answer no, I will not be making a video specifically for lines in the bevel. Videos take a lot of time. If you pay extra attention after each stone change you will catch it, it only happens then or if you did not tighten something down. Repetition is the key. Line up each stone in the same place every time and at exactly the same angle, not even one tenth of a degree difference. If you are not using a digital angle finder like the one in my video you will soon be a master at spotting lines because it will happen repeatedly.
@danielcharles9577 күн бұрын
@@knifeymcknifeface7166 Thank you, I'm just getting into my knife sharpening journey. so I'm trying to get as much information as possible
@fionnhovawart959412 күн бұрын
Perfect tutorial, all necessary things really good explained 👍🍻 THX for upload. Cheers from 🇦🇹
@Mr3axapOK15 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. I'm surprised it didn't get enough exposure , considering the quality info shared :( Good luck!
@markskibo515917 күн бұрын
Your pushing down way too hard, you need not grab the handle that hard, I use 2 fingers and let the weight of the stones/handle do the work
@HollywoodEDC19 күн бұрын
hmmmmmm... I think ur a bit off with the notion that you dont need to "lap" diamond stones. Resin Bonded DIamond, Resin Bonded CBN, Metal Bonded Diamond, and Metal Bonded CBN all need to be "lapped" every couple sharpenings (but not in the traditional sense) as well as PRIOR to the FIRST time you use them. Your essentially just "revealing" the diamonds and verifying they are truely level before use. I recommend using a glass plate that has been etched for using SIC powder with them. Jende makes an excellent kit for this and so does Hapstone. You put some fine powder on the glass etched side and splash some water then grind your stone on there for 20 seconds, done! Then use the medium SIC powder on your medium stones, and finally put the course powder on the glass and grind down your course diamond stones. This will not only ENSURE all your stones are LEVEL, but it will also reveal the cutting points on the diamonds and pull back some of the binding agent.
@markdalton3603Ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks 👍
@drmarianogarauАй бұрын
You say a mirror polished edge for a kitchen knife won't cut paper.... That's not what I experimented. I actually finish all my blades with a 30.000 shapton glass stone (just for fun... And it doesn't surely take me hours doing that, just spend few minutes on a 3000 10000 30000 sequence after I've removed the burr created by diomond stones) and I get crazy sharp edges. I mean I get hair whittling edges, and I don't either see any difference in dulling speed compared to a corser finished edge. The only thing I noticed is that finest shapton glass stones used with edge leading motion tend to create micro chippings, but I solved it by using them with edge trailing motions. So I go back and Forth with 400 - 800 - 1500 - 3000, and then just edge trailing strokes with 10000 and 30000.
@lag1791Ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a knife collector, and finally, after all these years, I bought a knife sharpening system. Hapstone R2 with the upgraded vertical adjustment. I have a bunch of cheaper knives to practice on but could not find any introductions for beginners until i found this video. Best by far, i have seen. You should be sponsored by a few companies in this video, too.
@Ungrounded26Ай бұрын
Great video Knifey! I noticed the union bug on your spray bottle. Journeyman wireman here out of 26. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
@knifeymcknifeface7166Ай бұрын
I'm out of the Dirty 130, thanks for watching brother.
@rickbottoms78382 ай бұрын
I have an earlier version of the Hapstone. I’ve been sharpening for a few years now. I really appreciated the detailed instruction you provided in this video. While my knives come off sharp, I learned some basic mistakes I’ve been making. I should be able to take my sharpening skills to the next level by following your instructions. Thanks! 👍
@LowcountryMan2 ай бұрын
good stuff brother
@TonAkveld19562 ай бұрын
Great video!
@david-mu2wz2 ай бұрын
Great review
@grumpyuncle.2 ай бұрын
Exceptional detail. Thank you!
@f18a2 ай бұрын
Great video. Most detailed that I have seen.
@f18a2 ай бұрын
What a breath of fresh air. If only other reviewers adopted your straightforward and frank approach. We'd all be better off. About the Hapstone, I'm surprised by the amount of flex. Like you, I doubt that much harm is done by it. But I think that it actually bends more than my WS Precision Pro. Anyway, thanks and march on. 🔥
@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide3 ай бұрын
F rating on venev stones is totally different than the standard grit rating. The f400 is around 1000 grit in ANSI. Great video this will be a big help for beginners.
@lag1791Ай бұрын
Yes, I like on the Venev stones that they list the micron range too. Like, the 50/40 on the F240 is just that. It's much easier relate to everything in microns since there seems to be so many variations in grit ratings.
@Theactualcurrentsea3 ай бұрын
Love to see you do some freehand sharpening. You give great detailed instructions and it’s greatly appreciated. Thank you.
@PAPADIOS3 ай бұрын
Friend, it's nice to see a video of yours again, I hope you feel well! and thanks for your recomendations!
@knifeymcknifeface71663 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you as well.
@annasoH3233 ай бұрын
Thanks Knifey! I'm still figuring my way around freehanding but when I step up... I will never have a dull blade again...
@donatskeena3 ай бұрын
I just rounded those two corners with a file and no annoyance any more!
@Te4mUp3 ай бұрын
What angle finder would you recommend? Klein tools is a good brand but cheap :(
@gregr13473 ай бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful video. Like you said right at the beginning- most of the videos are a lot of rah rah and thin on actual performance. Appreciate greatly that you showed the good and the bad. Subscribed.
@roady74204 ай бұрын
Just found this video. This is an awesome video I wish I would have seen before purchasing stuff. Thank you for sharing your experience and cost.
@johnshifflett17224 ай бұрын
Thanks, good information. Was thinking about purchasing a guided system but now I’ve decided against it.
@CVM222VOLT4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your time and efforts in making this video.
@thechumpsbeendumped.77975 ай бұрын
Do you purchase blank plates from Hapstone or another vendor?
@mattsmith68287 ай бұрын
a company saying their stones don't need lapped after purchase sure reminds me of vehicle manufacturers saying that their ATF is a "lifetime" fluid.......... ya ok hahaha
@robertbutler80048 ай бұрын
That knife at 5:00 does not have a consistent sharpening angle.
@ozcampnhuntdan78585 ай бұрын
Its a variable grind like the mora kansbol, looks wierd.
@danarnek10 ай бұрын
Im a norwegian fisherman. a sharp knife is a must for me. I dont have time for all this systems while being on the sea. Buy a course diamond rod, and a fine ceramic rod. Learn to be consistant with your angles, and you wil have a rasor sharp endge within 20 seconds. Want sharp knifes? Buy thin bladed knifes. want to have a nightmare knife? Buy thick knifes of some super hard material. you are welcome.
@Laurarium9 ай бұрын
Field sharpening is essential for people work in wilderness. But think like this, you put precise and long lasting edge on your knives when at home, so they need less honing when in the field. And not all guided sharpening devices are this complex, Spyderco sharpmaker is a portable and simple guided sharpening device that contains in a relatively small polymer case. Additionally, it is exactly like what you mentioned, you can pick up an additional set of CBN or diamond coarse rods and with the included of medium and fine rods, then you will acquire a self contained sharpening system, capable to perform either a quick fix or creating a shaving edge. You can also take only the rod without the base and use it as a regular honing rod, if you want it even more portable. The base have screw holes so you can fix it to your boat and it won’t fall off during harsh weathers. The total cost won’t be over 200$.
@vtxdaryl10 ай бұрын
Very knowledgeable information for knife sharpening systems, they are much more expensive than just a leather strop.
@JohnDoe-zb7dz10 ай бұрын
I don't care how precise and matched a set is. If you use one or two stones from a set then they will always be different. Even the diamonds on a DMT are different heights because wait for it, THE DIAMONDS ARE DIFFERENT SIZES. A sharpie between every stone change is manitory for my work.
@robertbutler80048 ай бұрын
@johnDoe-zb7dz only if you are pedantic.
@rociovillegasmartin989711 ай бұрын
Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!
@henrylombard196511 ай бұрын
Outstanding 101 video, and that’s coming from a hobbyist who’s got a “fleet” of stones, systems, and whet stones. Newbies, listen to all the advise in here. It’s all similar to my experience. Lastly, realize 2 things. One, not all grit rating systems are the same. Google “the unified grit chart” to see all or many of the rating systems. 2- that a 1000 grit finish is probably a good finish for every day use. I can and do go up to 10k, but that’s probably more for fun then need. Ok, BS. I do like a 3 or 5 k finish in my Japanese kitchen knives as I can slice paper thin tomatoes, but it’s not necessary. As an added bonus, listen to the pint about the need for lower grits. You’ll spend, or should spend, MOST of your time on these stones to create the burr and apex. The science can get daunting if you’d like to do a deep dive, but remember the apex is all that matters, or mostly all.. lol Thanks for listening to this Ted talk!
@cameronrich2536 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful
@truthsower4560 Жыл бұрын
What brand of sharpener is the one featured at 5:20? Do you have a link so that I can check it out?
@twatmunro Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Hapstone to me.
@fldiverjc4496 Жыл бұрын
Hapstone r2
@robertdouglas4293 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the fact you give credit, where credit is due, Jerod has a way of explaining his techniques that are easily understood, others are great at sharpening too, but not always as understood as jerod is. I'm still learning a great deal from the blade community, we are never to old to be wise enough to think we know it all, I try not to do that, I do try not to learn the hard way but it happens Anyway have a great day Sir,
@robertmceuen3630 Жыл бұрын
I use DMT diamond plates, and sharpen by hand. I have 400, 600, and 1200 grit. I have a 30,000 grit but your knife better be real sharp before you even use that. All my knives turn out very sharp. When they aren't, I re sharpen. No guides "systems" yet.
@Danoliveira3 Жыл бұрын
Sharpening systems are for those who don't really know how to or don't want to put the work and effort into learning whetstones, a person with great skills will achieve great results freehand, any monkey will achieve a good to great result with a good system
@robertmceuen3630 Жыл бұрын
My bad. My final hone is not 30000, it is 8000. Smooth as a polished metal surface though. You can barely hear it cut.
@jjjoooojjj Жыл бұрын
Great, thanks..
@frankleal1557 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you.
@markbaliel1472 Жыл бұрын
I purchased the hapstone R2 basic. Sure I upgraded some attachments. But, was glad I did it. This way I have exactly what I prefer and don't need. Ive sharpened 14" blades no problem. I will agree with you on the clamping system. It does need improvement. But over all for me, best investment.
@zinc6333 Жыл бұрын
you know that the system has a built in angle compensator right?
@Abrikosmanden Жыл бұрын
Very good overview! Everybody should see the before venturing blindly into the money pit that is guided sharpening systems.
@sivadcal Жыл бұрын
Very good information & variables to consider, some of which one might not come to mind initially. Thank you Knifey!
@victorgonzalez77766 Жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this video before buying this system owned for a year now and I'm not happy with at all should've gone with a tsprof guess that what I for being cheap
@johnmarshall6975 Жыл бұрын
Brilliantly informative video. (John M in the UK)
@ZGoddessLola Жыл бұрын
Good video. You got a new subscriber 🎉
@meFatuations Жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@lorenjones7222 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I’ve had my Hapstone R2 for about two years. I really have to disagree with you on a lot of the things you list as cons of the system or other conclusions you come to. I routinely sharpen 12 inch kitchen knives as well as very wide bladed 8 inch long cleavers with the system and have no problems with stability. Perhaps you’re using a lot of downward force on the stones, more than I am, and that’s why you are having difficulty? I don’t find I need to use enough downward force that I risk tipping the base. I also don’t have any problem, holding the handle and having it gouge my fingers. Perhaps we grip the handle differently but I’ve never thought of that as a concern at all. The fine adjustment angle compensator device is extremely helpful. Especially for someone who repeatedly mentions the differences in stone thickness as an annoying difficulty. The angle compensator is tremendously helpful for that. On a sidenote, for what it’s worth, I have the Venev bonded diamond stones that gritomatic packages with the system, and I have not had any noticeable problem with differences in thickness between the different stones. I also don’t find the circular knurled screw on the pivot block to be any kind of a problem. I guess we each see things our own way, but I just wanted to have a counterpoint here from somebody who’s had one of these for a while, so that people who see your video can understand that not all people have the same concerns after using the system.
@antonzanker Жыл бұрын
What sharpener are you using here?
@randycupp5925 Жыл бұрын
He is using a Hapstone sharpener. It looks to be a Hapstone R2.
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can you do a separate video on the line in the Bevel tip. I couldn't see the line in the Bevel, I'm not sure what to check for
Short answer no, I will not be making a video specifically for lines in the bevel. Videos take a lot of time. If you pay extra attention after each stone change you will catch it, it only happens then or if you did not tighten something down. Repetition is the key. Line up each stone in the same place every time and at exactly the same angle, not even one tenth of a degree difference. If you are not using a digital angle finder like the one in my video you will soon be a master at spotting lines because it will happen repeatedly.
@@knifeymcknifeface7166 Thank you, I'm just getting into my knife sharpening journey. so I'm trying to get as much information as possible
Perfect tutorial, all necessary things really good explained 👍🍻 THX for upload. Cheers from 🇦🇹
Thanks a lot for the video. I'm surprised it didn't get enough exposure , considering the quality info shared :( Good luck!
Your pushing down way too hard, you need not grab the handle that hard, I use 2 fingers and let the weight of the stones/handle do the work
hmmmmmm... I think ur a bit off with the notion that you dont need to "lap" diamond stones. Resin Bonded DIamond, Resin Bonded CBN, Metal Bonded Diamond, and Metal Bonded CBN all need to be "lapped" every couple sharpenings (but not in the traditional sense) as well as PRIOR to the FIRST time you use them. Your essentially just "revealing" the diamonds and verifying they are truely level before use. I recommend using a glass plate that has been etched for using SIC powder with them. Jende makes an excellent kit for this and so does Hapstone. You put some fine powder on the glass etched side and splash some water then grind your stone on there for 20 seconds, done! Then use the medium SIC powder on your medium stones, and finally put the course powder on the glass and grind down your course diamond stones. This will not only ENSURE all your stones are LEVEL, but it will also reveal the cutting points on the diamonds and pull back some of the binding agent.
Great video! Thanks 👍
You say a mirror polished edge for a kitchen knife won't cut paper.... That's not what I experimented. I actually finish all my blades with a 30.000 shapton glass stone (just for fun... And it doesn't surely take me hours doing that, just spend few minutes on a 3000 10000 30000 sequence after I've removed the burr created by diomond stones) and I get crazy sharp edges. I mean I get hair whittling edges, and I don't either see any difference in dulling speed compared to a corser finished edge. The only thing I noticed is that finest shapton glass stones used with edge leading motion tend to create micro chippings, but I solved it by using them with edge trailing motions. So I go back and Forth with 400 - 800 - 1500 - 3000, and then just edge trailing strokes with 10000 and 30000.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a knife collector, and finally, after all these years, I bought a knife sharpening system. Hapstone R2 with the upgraded vertical adjustment. I have a bunch of cheaper knives to practice on but could not find any introductions for beginners until i found this video. Best by far, i have seen. You should be sponsored by a few companies in this video, too.
Great video Knifey! I noticed the union bug on your spray bottle. Journeyman wireman here out of 26. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
I'm out of the Dirty 130, thanks for watching brother.
I have an earlier version of the Hapstone. I’ve been sharpening for a few years now. I really appreciated the detailed instruction you provided in this video. While my knives come off sharp, I learned some basic mistakes I’ve been making. I should be able to take my sharpening skills to the next level by following your instructions. Thanks! 👍
good stuff brother
Great video!
Great review
Exceptional detail. Thank you!
Great video. Most detailed that I have seen.
What a breath of fresh air. If only other reviewers adopted your straightforward and frank approach. We'd all be better off. About the Hapstone, I'm surprised by the amount of flex. Like you, I doubt that much harm is done by it. But I think that it actually bends more than my WS Precision Pro. Anyway, thanks and march on. 🔥
F rating on venev stones is totally different than the standard grit rating. The f400 is around 1000 grit in ANSI. Great video this will be a big help for beginners.
Yes, I like on the Venev stones that they list the micron range too. Like, the 50/40 on the F240 is just that. It's much easier relate to everything in microns since there seems to be so many variations in grit ratings.
Love to see you do some freehand sharpening. You give great detailed instructions and it’s greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Friend, it's nice to see a video of yours again, I hope you feel well! and thanks for your recomendations!
Good to hear from you as well.
Thanks Knifey! I'm still figuring my way around freehanding but when I step up... I will never have a dull blade again...
I just rounded those two corners with a file and no annoyance any more!
What angle finder would you recommend? Klein tools is a good brand but cheap :(
Thanks for this very helpful video. Like you said right at the beginning- most of the videos are a lot of rah rah and thin on actual performance. Appreciate greatly that you showed the good and the bad. Subscribed.
Just found this video. This is an awesome video I wish I would have seen before purchasing stuff. Thank you for sharing your experience and cost.
Thanks, good information. Was thinking about purchasing a guided system but now I’ve decided against it.
Thank you for your time and efforts in making this video.
Do you purchase blank plates from Hapstone or another vendor?
a company saying their stones don't need lapped after purchase sure reminds me of vehicle manufacturers saying that their ATF is a "lifetime" fluid.......... ya ok hahaha
That knife at 5:00 does not have a consistent sharpening angle.
Its a variable grind like the mora kansbol, looks wierd.
Im a norwegian fisherman. a sharp knife is a must for me. I dont have time for all this systems while being on the sea. Buy a course diamond rod, and a fine ceramic rod. Learn to be consistant with your angles, and you wil have a rasor sharp endge within 20 seconds. Want sharp knifes? Buy thin bladed knifes. want to have a nightmare knife? Buy thick knifes of some super hard material. you are welcome.
Field sharpening is essential for people work in wilderness. But think like this, you put precise and long lasting edge on your knives when at home, so they need less honing when in the field. And not all guided sharpening devices are this complex, Spyderco sharpmaker is a portable and simple guided sharpening device that contains in a relatively small polymer case. Additionally, it is exactly like what you mentioned, you can pick up an additional set of CBN or diamond coarse rods and with the included of medium and fine rods, then you will acquire a self contained sharpening system, capable to perform either a quick fix or creating a shaving edge. You can also take only the rod without the base and use it as a regular honing rod, if you want it even more portable. The base have screw holes so you can fix it to your boat and it won’t fall off during harsh weathers. The total cost won’t be over 200$.
Very knowledgeable information for knife sharpening systems, they are much more expensive than just a leather strop.
I don't care how precise and matched a set is. If you use one or two stones from a set then they will always be different. Even the diamonds on a DMT are different heights because wait for it, THE DIAMONDS ARE DIFFERENT SIZES. A sharpie between every stone change is manitory for my work.
@johnDoe-zb7dz only if you are pedantic.
Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!
Outstanding 101 video, and that’s coming from a hobbyist who’s got a “fleet” of stones, systems, and whet stones. Newbies, listen to all the advise in here. It’s all similar to my experience. Lastly, realize 2 things. One, not all grit rating systems are the same. Google “the unified grit chart” to see all or many of the rating systems. 2- that a 1000 grit finish is probably a good finish for every day use. I can and do go up to 10k, but that’s probably more for fun then need. Ok, BS. I do like a 3 or 5 k finish in my Japanese kitchen knives as I can slice paper thin tomatoes, but it’s not necessary. As an added bonus, listen to the pint about the need for lower grits. You’ll spend, or should spend, MOST of your time on these stones to create the burr and apex. The science can get daunting if you’d like to do a deep dive, but remember the apex is all that matters, or mostly all.. lol Thanks for listening to this Ted talk!
Super helpful
What brand of sharpener is the one featured at 5:20? Do you have a link so that I can check it out?
Looks like a Hapstone to me.
Hapstone r2
I appreciate the fact you give credit, where credit is due, Jerod has a way of explaining his techniques that are easily understood, others are great at sharpening too, but not always as understood as jerod is. I'm still learning a great deal from the blade community, we are never to old to be wise enough to think we know it all, I try not to do that, I do try not to learn the hard way but it happens Anyway have a great day Sir,
I use DMT diamond plates, and sharpen by hand. I have 400, 600, and 1200 grit. I have a 30,000 grit but your knife better be real sharp before you even use that. All my knives turn out very sharp. When they aren't, I re sharpen. No guides "systems" yet.
Sharpening systems are for those who don't really know how to or don't want to put the work and effort into learning whetstones, a person with great skills will achieve great results freehand, any monkey will achieve a good to great result with a good system
My bad. My final hone is not 30000, it is 8000. Smooth as a polished metal surface though. You can barely hear it cut.
Great, thanks..
Excellent video, thank you.
I purchased the hapstone R2 basic. Sure I upgraded some attachments. But, was glad I did it. This way I have exactly what I prefer and don't need. Ive sharpened 14" blades no problem. I will agree with you on the clamping system. It does need improvement. But over all for me, best investment.
you know that the system has a built in angle compensator right?
Very good overview! Everybody should see the before venturing blindly into the money pit that is guided sharpening systems.
Very good information & variables to consider, some of which one might not come to mind initially. Thank you Knifey!
I wish I saw this video before buying this system owned for a year now and I'm not happy with at all should've gone with a tsprof guess that what I for being cheap
Brilliantly informative video. (John M in the UK)
Good video. You got a new subscriber 🎉
Excellent video.
Thanks for the review. I’ve had my Hapstone R2 for about two years. I really have to disagree with you on a lot of the things you list as cons of the system or other conclusions you come to. I routinely sharpen 12 inch kitchen knives as well as very wide bladed 8 inch long cleavers with the system and have no problems with stability. Perhaps you’re using a lot of downward force on the stones, more than I am, and that’s why you are having difficulty? I don’t find I need to use enough downward force that I risk tipping the base. I also don’t have any problem, holding the handle and having it gouge my fingers. Perhaps we grip the handle differently but I’ve never thought of that as a concern at all. The fine adjustment angle compensator device is extremely helpful. Especially for someone who repeatedly mentions the differences in stone thickness as an annoying difficulty. The angle compensator is tremendously helpful for that. On a sidenote, for what it’s worth, I have the Venev bonded diamond stones that gritomatic packages with the system, and I have not had any noticeable problem with differences in thickness between the different stones. I also don’t find the circular knurled screw on the pivot block to be any kind of a problem. I guess we each see things our own way, but I just wanted to have a counterpoint here from somebody who’s had one of these for a while, so that people who see your video can understand that not all people have the same concerns after using the system.
What sharpener are you using here?
He is using a Hapstone sharpener. It looks to be a Hapstone R2.