3.5 years later, I appreciate this video. I always wanted to get the KME system and this video reaffirms the thought that I don't need to buy every stone/attachment available off the bat.
Appreciate you taking the time to show us Newbie’s the basics of knife sharping ,It’s so important to learn the correct way starting out before you move on to the next stone . Really enjoy all ur down to earth videos making us think as you said in one of ur videos ( Do I really need all these knifes ? ) saying is it just the hunt of the next knife that makes us happy? Please keep these videos coming as it brings joy to our souls to learn & discuss our love for knifes .Howie 🔪
I bought my kme deluxe and added the diamond set films after watching arm wresting videos and stumbling across KK. You made a believer out of a guy who wasn't even looking to sharpen a friggin knife hahahhahaha.
I've tried so many knife sharpeners and got poor results but I haven't tried the KME. Watching this video has given me a renewed desire to give this setup a try.
Freaking excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to go ALL the way through the process. Everybody else fast forwards it, or cuts out footage. I really needed to see this. Thanks again.
I bought the basic KME system a couple of months ago mainly on the recommendations of everyone on the internet. However as soon as I got it I became overwhelmed by it. This video showed me that it's pretty simple and I should finally use it. Thanks!
Thanks for the Gitr Done video. I won one of your knives on a give a way. Very sharp and nicely stone washed. Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us.
Really wonderful video. I purchased the deluxe kit after watching an earlier video of yours but it's nice to know that even with the basic kit I would have all that I need. Thanks so much for this public service you've provided. KME should be paying you for such an excellent instructional of their products.
Been looking for a while. This video just sold me on this system. Had a 5 stone lansky and it worked ok. This seems so much better. Will be ordering the deluxe kit tonight. Thanks
Thanks for this simple video showing the basic kit. I've been drowning in information about all the technical ways of using the KME with the seemingly endless accessories you can get for it. I'm sure once I buy one I'll be interested in all the techniques and extra toys to take things to the extreme, but as a beginner this has helped me make up my mind that the KME is the sharpening system I'd like actually purchase. Although I'm still trying to justify the $200 price tag since due to only owning about $200 worth of knives at this time. lol
Thanks for doing a video on just the basic kit, Nice to know I can use just that to get scary sharp blades. I don't care for Mirror polish, I just want even consistent edges
Nick amen. I've sharpened knives to a mirror finish, it looks great. But it doesn't seem to last longer than the edge from the KME basic. Certainly not a big enough difference to warrant the extra work or money. At least for me.
I just want to say that your videos are great... I saw a couple of your videos about tips/do's and donts when sharpening and they helped me to finally get a razor sharp knife even on a crappy lansky system...I am just trying to get used to sharpening before jumping onto the KME...Thank you for making these videos.
For the money, the KME is great. It's the only sharpener I can get my knives very sharp with. That's my fault and I don't know why, but the KME with a bit of practice even with just using the basic kit as shown here, I can now have my knives pass my sharpness tests. I big part of passing the complete tests is that the very tip must have a point that slices with ease. Just about all my knives failed that test even when new. it actually takes focus and a method to get the tips great.
In your 101 video, you clamped the knife fairly straight. In this one you use the imaginary heel-to-tip line. Would you recommend using the heel-to-tip line method for all blades with a belly? Can you suggest how you would go about clamping a CRK Umnumzaan and Sebenza with the drop point blades? Thanks!
I don't believe you could sharpen my ule or larger than kitchen knives. But for most knives it works fine. Thanks for showing. Agree about first stone to being burr
Another nice demo! I just got my KME sharpener, and this vid helps alot with starting out! Hoping you can answer one question: How much pressure are you putting on the stones while using the kit, heavy pressure, or just basically just using the weight of the stone with a quick up and down motion? Keep up the good work!
I would same medium to lite pressure. Medium or more with the low grit stones. If you need yo remove lots of metal. High grit stones lite pressure. I’ve always used more pressure than just the stone weight. Thanks for watching.
Lately been wanting to get knives as sharp as factory new and started to watch videos . Got a few Case folding knives as well as a Crescent and Dewalt ones . Just got a higher end Buck fixed blade one with S35 VN steel . knives are just very handy to have . I've used an old sharpening stone to the ones that you hold with one hand then run blade thru those narrow V slits to hone / sharpen them . The stones might get them sharper than the other way though not quite factory new . Might get a diamond one to a Lansky stone
I've had my KME for a good while now, but watching this video has given me some great pointers to improve my sharpening experience. Just need to learn how to properly strop, still can't get that down for the life of me.
My guess is he made the base. Looks like he’s got his logo on there. It would be cool to maybe go over that real quick. And then tell us how he got that major scar across the top of his right hand? Yikes! Great no nonsense video. 👍🏻👍🏻
In an effort to save money I first got a spyderco sharpmaker. It's decent but can be inconsistent at times. Then I bought a Lansky deluxe kit and the base and that thing is a royal pain in the butt. Just getting the knife placed correctly in the clamp is a difficult process. It's flimsy, the stones get filthy quickly and cleaining them with the oil is a big mess. To me the Lansky was $50 wasted money. It didn't produce any significant better results than the sharpmaker. After seeing this video and many others that are very happy with the KME, I'm going to get the basic system and base. I can always add on accessories as I want. I'd advise anyone thinking of saving money and buying the Lansky to save that money and put it towards a higher quality unit like the KME. I don't regret getting the sharpmaker when I did, I only had a few knives at that point. Now I have over 50 knives worth somewhere in the $2k-$3k range and they deserve a good quality sharpening system. I really can't over what a pos that Lansky kit is. Thanks for this video helping me to confirm my decision to get the basic KME system.
@@BellyUpFishGarage I did. So much better than that Lansky. I first got the basic kit with the stand. Then I got the 50 and 100 grit stones if I want to reprofile the angle. Also added the 3 and 6 micron lapping films. I finish with the knivesplus preloaded strop. End up with a mirror polish. I'll still use the sharpmaker for quick touch ups. But when I really want a seriously sharp edge and have some time, I'll use the kme. Helps to have some good music playing and a nice, cold beer!
Hurts my soul whenever I see anyone active hurt the edge lol great video my friend! Might switch to this kit or wicked edge from my good ole Lansky kit
@@KnifeKrazy. Thanks, just ordered one. The stock knob gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. And thanks for the instructional videos, they’re very helpful. I’ve learned a lot from watching them.
Hey, you mentioned that on a very dull knife you dont really want to wait for that burr, but I remember you said in a previous video that even if you fond that burr on the other side, you should keep on going until both sides have equal looking bevels...what do you think about this
I watched your 101 video and you put the blades in so that the flat portion of the edge was parallel with the edges of the jaws, but I see you have this one angled in this video. Any reason in particular?
When I flip my kme over to the other side of the knife theres a wider space where the clamps meet at the 2 detent balls so one side of the knife has a smaller bevel then the other. Can't figure out why . Just got the KME today..
I've recently contacted "Mrs. KME," as my stone carrier became unglued, and I was supposed to receive the #140 grit stone, too. Only got the 300, 600, and the fine 1500... Really need the 140, though. And, am not sure if I should attempt to re-glue the stone carrier together, or what would be an appropriate adhesive? Still haven't heard anything back...a tad disappointed as I'm quite handicapped and is way difficult advocating for myself, trying to navigate here on my little 'phone. But, I'm surely impressed w/ the KME, it's one of the few things I'm still able to do, and actually helps give me reason to get out of bed for another day. Been trying to work - up the "Angle" on my EDC S&W folder, w/ the "Tanto" type blade...but then as I placed a corresponding stone into the carrier, the wood & milled aluminum portions became separated. Anxious to get moving forward to it...she'll be a beauty! Thanks again for your easy to follow episodes here. -D.S.
Any good epoxy will do. Just clamp it between to chunks of wood.Just don't use JB weld, as it rusts. Marine Tex is cheap, and works real good. Check amazon. Hell gorilla glue would probably work just as well. But that marine tex you'd never have to worry about it again.
I plan to get a KME system. My goal is to put a ripping sharp edge but a "mirror finish show edge" isn't necessary. Some of my knives belonged to my dad and grandfather, old but very nice hunting and folding pocket knives with nice steel. Many of the knives are very dull and some even rusted do to water damage. My other knives are very high quality kitchen knives German steel used daily. My question, given my needs which kit a long with accessories ( if needed) would you recommend with out going over board? Thanks Great Vids!
Great video. Thank you for sharing it. I have a problem with the KME. I am getting micro abrasions or scratches on the blade behind the edge when I use it. I never used to get this when I used a Lansky. I am afraid to use it on a quality knife so I have been limiting it to SAK's, but the issue seems to repeat. I can't figure it out. What am I doing wrong?
Like many other folks, I really wish I just got one of these instead of messing around with the lansky. The Lansky system is fine for what it is, but it really has a lot of shortcomings when compared to the KME. Then you have the Wicked edge, which imo is waaaaaay overpriced when you compare it to the KME. Sure it does both sides at once, but how much wasted material is coming off because you're not feeling for a bevel?
Say for example my knife is not butter knife dull,I mean it's sharp,but not sharp sharp,will I still need to use all for diamond,or can touch with 600 to 1500? Still new to sharpening.
Generally if the knife just needs a touch up, a strop should do it. You might can start with say the 300 in some cases, but if it’s dull enough to sharpen it. Start low enough to get your apex quick. And work your way through the stones. You don’t want to over work your high grit stones.
I'm looking into getting a guided system to sharpen my knives and this KME looks really promising but I have a question that I hope you can answer. I mostly collect traditional style knives which can sometimes have very small blades. How does this sharpening system work with blades that can be as small as 1 1/2 inches long and 1/3 inches from spine to edge? Does the clamp work well on blades as small as these?
To put a good quick and dirty edge on very dull but not really damaged high-quality kitchen knives which stones would you use and what basic technique? Also only for demo proposes would it be possible to do a video on sharpening an actual butter knife?
Start with the 140 grit if you only have the basic kit. Use the same technique you would use for any other knife. Find the Apex flip back-and-forth go through the stones
I was going to ask these questions over in the Edge Snobs Facebook group but it looks like either I got booted for whatever reason or the group no longer exists. So far I've only been sharpening at the factory angle (removing sharpie) and never really paid attention to what the actual angle I was sharpening at. I don't know why this information is so hard to find but are the markings on the KME dps or inclusive? Also just to verify, the angle indicator on the part that moves is the top edge of the bracket and not the center of the ball, correct?
Love this video. I'm an E.P. guy. I'm seriously considering getting a KME. Just for the clamping system on it. And how do I get a knife crazy sticker? Keep up the wonderful content
I did exactly what you mentioned at the 04:30 mark on the last knife I sharpened and now one of my bevels is a tad bigger than the other. Does this effect functionality, strength or edge holding? Or is it, hopefully, just not eye pleasing? Thank you for any response.
It will work fine. Some people don’t like the bevels uneven. Just sharpen the smaller bevel side more and it will make the larger side smaller. Keep watching until it’s corrected. Thanks for watching.
Hello. I have had the KME system for about 3 years or so. I really like it. However, I have some play between the base and the sharpener itself. Meaning the cylinder that is screwed onto the base does not match up exactly with the actual sharpener. In this video, it appears you have something different. Does it reduce the wiggle between the sharpener and the base and, if so, what is it? This can mess up my angle measurement between the base and the sharpener, when I zero out the angle cube. By the way, I played this video numerous times to learn with, when I first got it. Thanks for that very much.
This is the same post at comes with the base. I understand your complaint with this. This is one of the problems with the KME. This should be improved on future models. But I’m not sure if KME will. Thanks for watching.
Technically yes. But, the first stone is the most important to establish a full Burr from both sides. After that, you don’t have to worry about the burr. It will make the burr on the higher grits automatically, just by sharpening back and forth.
I struggle with my Lansky with traditional old school slip joint pocket knives. I will get one side done but when I flip it over and start, the knife tilts downward because of the tapered clamp, the stones make it fall down. I have heard of people shimming their Lansky clamp and I even saw a video of a guy with a 700 dollar system and he had to shim his clamp. Could you please make a video using the KME to sharpen a smaller knife such as a Case Trapper or a old Barlow knife? Is the KME clamp superior to others? Thanks
If you're talking about the aluminum, hand-held, Lansky clamp, I found it's MUCH easier if you replace the thumbscrew nearest the knife with a phillips screw but leave it loose for now; then, put your knife in the jaws and adjust the REAR thumb screw until the jaws are parallel with the part of the knife you're clamping on. Once you get the jaws parallel with the face of the knife, tighten the phillips screw with the PROPER SIZE screwdriver (very important or you'll strip it) and really crank down on it. Don't overdo it, though, since the threads are aluminum after all. Doing this way, I was able to securely clamp my skinny Swiss army knife blade without any problems. The key is getting the jaws as close to parallel as possible to the knife face; it makes a huge difference.
Anyone try to re-profile a scandi to a shoulder to 0 edge, convex using the convex rod only? If so, did you reference the edge or shoulder ato the start of the process?
Do you always use your stones dry? I’ve been wetting mine with a few drops of water but not sure it’s necessary. Btw I’ve learned a ton from your videos and get great edges with my kme - so many thanks!
I just saw a video where you went through your custom bases and talked about Louis Clark. Thanks a lot for the info. Good videos. Had my KME for about 1-2 weeks. It's awesome! Have a good one!
I just snagged one used from ebay, $125, plus shipping and tax came to just under $150. It has the base and some film, I know you talked about a knob upgrade in another video. Can you link me a cheap one from Home Depot? thx.
This might be the best video on the Internet.
Thank you
3.5 years later, I appreciate this video. I always wanted to get the KME system and this video reaffirms the thought that I don't need to buy every stone/attachment available off the bat.
Appreciate you taking the time to show us Newbie’s the basics of knife sharping ,It’s so important to learn the correct way starting out before you move on to the next stone . Really enjoy all ur down to earth videos making us think as you said in one of ur videos ( Do I really need all these knifes ? ) saying is it just the hunt of the next knife that makes us happy? Please keep these videos coming as it brings joy to our souls to learn & discuss our love for knifes .Howie 🔪
I bought my kme deluxe and added the diamond set films after watching arm wresting videos and stumbling across KK. You made a believer out of a guy who wasn't even looking to sharpen a friggin knife hahahhahaha.
I've tried so many knife sharpeners and got poor results but I haven't tried the KME. Watching this video has given me a renewed desire to give this setup a try.
Freaking excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to go ALL the way through the process. Everybody else fast forwards it, or cuts out footage. I really needed to see this. Thanks again.
Great job 1st time I have seen someone truly dull a blade before sharpening
Thanks
Mind’s made up. I’m getting this one. And the video is over a year old.
Very fine demonstration,,, very fine. 👍🏼
Thank you for the short-and-sweet video. You have me teetering on the edge of buying one of those systems.
I bought the basic KME system a couple of months ago mainly on the recommendations of everyone on the internet. However as soon as I got it I became overwhelmed by it. This video showed me that it's pretty simple and I should finally use it. Thanks!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
hands down the best videos on knife sharpening for these sytems.
Thank you
@@KnifeKrazy. no worries man. im about to order my kme are the diamonds stones suitable for chefs knifes?
Yes. I think the Diamond stones will be good for just about everything.
Thanks for the Gitr Done video. I won one of your knives on a give a way. Very sharp and nicely stone washed. Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us.
Really wonderful video. I purchased the deluxe kit after watching an earlier video of yours but it's nice to know that even with the basic kit I would have all that I need. Thanks so much for this public service you've provided. KME should be paying you for such an excellent instructional of their products.
Thank you.
Been looking for a while. This video just sold me on this system. Had a 5 stone lansky and it worked ok. This seems so much better. Will be ordering the deluxe kit tonight. Thanks
Thanks for this simple video showing the basic kit. I've been drowning in information about all the technical ways of using the KME with the seemingly endless accessories you can get for it. I'm sure once I buy one I'll be interested in all the techniques and extra toys to take things to the extreme, but as a beginner this has helped me make up my mind that the KME is the sharpening system I'd like actually purchase. Although I'm still trying to justify the $200 price tag since due to only owning about $200 worth of knives at this time. lol
by far the best video on knife sharpening I've seen yet. thanks for sharing the process from start to finish!
Thanks for this informative video! I am brand new to sharpening. I just received my KME kit and now I know the basics to get started!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for doing a video on just the basic kit, Nice to know I can use just that to get scary sharp blades. I don't care for Mirror polish, I just want even consistent edges
Nick amen. I've sharpened knives to a mirror finish, it looks great. But it doesn't seem to last longer than the edge from the KME basic. Certainly not a big enough difference to warrant the extra work or money. At least for me.
Tighten them jawls! 🤣 Thank you sir, great video.
I just want to say that your videos are great... I saw a couple of your videos about tips/do's and donts when sharpening and they helped me to finally get a razor sharp knife even on a crappy lansky system...I am just trying to get used to sharpening before jumping onto the KME...Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for watching.
No nonsense to the point video, excellent demo from blunt to sharp, awesome. I’m going to get one. Thanks
For the money, the KME is great. It's the only sharpener I can get my knives very sharp with. That's my fault and I don't know why, but the KME with a bit of practice even with just using the basic kit as shown here, I can now have my knives pass my sharpness tests. I big part of passing the complete tests is that the very tip must have a point that slices with ease. Just about all my knives failed that test even when new. it actually takes focus and a method to get the tips great.
In your 101 video, you clamped the knife fairly straight. In this one you use the imaginary heel-to-tip line. Would you recommend using the heel-to-tip line method for all blades with a belly? Can you suggest how you would go about clamping a CRK Umnumzaan and Sebenza with the drop point blades?
Thanks!
Excellent presentation, Friend...
Straitforward...covered all of the elements necessary for a successful edge...
Appreciate...
I don't believe you could sharpen my ule or larger than kitchen knives. But for most knives it works fine.
Thanks for showing. Agree about first stone to being burr
Superb video, my friend! Thanks for posting this overview for KME beginners like me! ⚔️😎👍
Another nice demo! I just got my KME sharpener, and this vid helps alot with starting out! Hoping you can answer one question: How much pressure are you putting on the stones while using the kit, heavy pressure, or just basically just using the weight of the stone with a quick up and down motion? Keep up the good work!
I would same medium to lite pressure. Medium or more with the low grit stones. If you need yo remove lots of metal. High grit stones lite pressure. I’ve always used more pressure than just the stone weight. Thanks for watching.
Lately been wanting to get knives as sharp as factory new and started to watch videos . Got a few Case folding knives as well as a Crescent and Dewalt ones . Just got a higher end Buck fixed blade one with S35 VN steel . knives are just very handy to have . I've used an old sharpening stone to the ones that you hold with one hand then run blade thru those narrow V slits to hone / sharpen them . The stones might get them sharper than the other way though not quite factory new . Might get a diamond one to a Lansky stone
Dude your awesome! Love the videos! I just ordered my KME basic kit. Cant wait to get my ZTs going!!
Great video I'm subscribing to you thanks for showing this being still new to this part of knifes this helps a lot
Thank you for your kme series of video they've help me a lot.
I've had my KME for a good while now, but watching this video has given me some great pointers to improve my sharpening experience. Just need to learn how to properly strop, still can't get that down for the life of me.
My guess is he made the base. Looks like he’s got his logo on there. It would be cool to maybe go over that real quick. And then tell us how he got that major scar across the top of his right hand? Yikes!
Great no nonsense video. 👍🏻👍🏻
In an effort to save money I first got a spyderco sharpmaker. It's decent but can be inconsistent at times. Then I bought a Lansky deluxe kit and the base and that thing is a royal pain in the butt. Just getting the knife placed correctly in the clamp is a difficult process. It's flimsy, the stones get filthy quickly and cleaining them with the oil is a big mess. To me the Lansky was $50
wasted money. It didn't produce any significant better results than the sharpmaker. After seeing this video and many others that are very happy with the KME, I'm going to get the basic system and base. I can always add on accessories as I want. I'd advise anyone thinking of saving money and buying the Lansky to save that money and put it towards a higher quality unit like the KME. I don't regret getting the sharpmaker when I did, I only had a few knives at that point. Now I have over 50 knives worth somewhere in the $2k-$3k range and they deserve a good quality sharpening system. I really can't over what a pos that Lansky kit is. Thanks for this video helping me to confirm my decision to get the basic KME system.
Thanks for watching.
Did you ever buy the KME?
@@BellyUpFishGarage I did. So much better than that Lansky. I first got the basic kit with the stand. Then I got the 50 and 100 grit stones if I want to reprofile the angle. Also added the 3 and 6 micron lapping films. I finish with the knivesplus preloaded strop. End up with a mirror polish. I'll still use the sharpmaker for quick touch ups. But when I really want a seriously sharp edge and have some time, I'll use the kme. Helps to have some good music playing and a nice, cold beer!
You definitely work for the company kme hahaha
I just used my Lansky and got a shaving sharp blade. But hey I'm no knife expert either.
Hurts my soul whenever I see anyone active hurt the edge lol great video my friend! Might switch to this kit or wicked edge from my good ole Lansky kit
Fucking great vid! No static, no noise.
Extremely helpful man, thanks for an informative video 👍
Great video and straight to the point. Thank you very much.
Delux + honing kit should be here on Monday
Where did you get the black bulb handle for the rod that holds the stones?
So you don’t keep count on how many times up and down across the blade? I was under the impression it needed to be the same amount for each side
Very informative. Zen sharpening for sure.
I just got a basic kit..... I have hopes to get the same results as you
There will be some learning curve, but you will get it.
Great video and very instructive. And I need one of those stickers for my KME base!!! 😂
Thank you. That’s not a sticker. It was laser etched by one of my subscribers. It was gift.
@@KnifeKrazy. That's awesome!
Could you tell me where you got that aftermarket knob for your stone carrier? I need one of those. LOL
@@Mainrollman McMaster-Carr. 1/4”x20 knobs
@@KnifeKrazy. Thanks, just ordered one. The stock knob gets uncomfortable pretty quickly. And thanks for the instructional videos, they’re very helpful. I’ve learned a lot from watching them.
Could you find and set the angle by placing the stone on the edge and moving it until the shadow disappears then just tighten the the angle holder.
Hey, you mentioned that on a very dull knife you dont really want to wait for that burr, but I remember you said in a previous video that even if you fond that burr on the other side, you should keep on going until both sides have equal looking bevels...what do you think about this
I really appreciated this video! Thank you! What angle would you recommend for a Benchmade Steep Country plain edge knife?
I would stay 20-25 degree range.
I watched your 101 video and you put the blades in so that the flat portion of the edge was parallel with the edges of the jaws, but I see you have this one angled in this video. Any reason in particular?
Thanks for the great video !
Thank you
Love your videos man
When I flip my kme over to the other side of the knife theres a wider space where the clamps meet at the 2 detent balls so one side of the knife has a smaller bevel then the other. Can't figure out why . Just got the KME today..
Did you work it out James?
Can you do a single bevel sushi knife with the KME ? And how would you get the flatness on the back with this?
Just like you would any other chisel grind. I have a how to video on sharpening a chisel grind on the KME.
I've recently contacted "Mrs. KME," as my stone carrier became unglued, and I was supposed to receive the #140 grit stone, too. Only got the 300, 600, and the fine 1500...
Really need the 140, though.
And, am not sure if I should attempt to re-glue the stone carrier together, or what would be an appropriate adhesive?
Still haven't heard anything back...a tad disappointed as I'm quite handicapped and is way difficult advocating for myself, trying to navigate here on my little 'phone.
But, I'm surely impressed w/ the KME, it's one of the few things I'm still able to do, and actually helps give me reason to get out of bed for another day.
Been trying to work - up the "Angle" on my EDC S&W folder, w/ the "Tanto" type blade...but then as I placed a corresponding stone into the carrier, the wood & milled aluminum portions became separated. Anxious to get moving forward to it...she'll be a beauty!
Thanks again for your easy to follow episodes here.
-D.S.
Any good epoxy will do. Just clamp it between to chunks of wood.Just don't use JB weld, as it rusts. Marine Tex is cheap, and works real good. Check amazon. Hell gorilla glue would probably work just as well. But that marine tex you'd never have to worry about it again.
@@Kman31ca thank you....I used an epoxy, thin layer. Seems to be good.
Appreciate your suggestions!
Awesome video thanks
View of KME versus Worksharp Precision Guided System using basic units with added micron grits. Krazy challenge for KrazyKnives
Lol. I doubt I will be getting the worksharp.
How can I do a Leatherman multi tool with it. The stones hit the jaws and will not go low enough no matter if I turn the guide round either way.
KME makes pen knife jaws. Made for narrow blades.
I got a KME kit and was never been able to sharpen a knife properly
I plan to get a KME system. My goal is to put a ripping sharp edge but a "mirror finish show edge" isn't necessary. Some of my knives belonged to my dad and grandfather, old but very nice hunting and folding pocket knives with nice steel. Many of the knives are very dull and some even rusted do to water damage. My other knives are very high quality kitchen knives German steel used daily. My question, given my needs which kit a long with accessories ( if needed) would you recommend with out going over board?
Thanks
Great Vids!
The KME Deluxe kit is the way to go.
Great Video!
Great video. Thank you for sharing it. I have a problem with the KME. I am getting micro abrasions or scratches on the blade behind the edge when I use it. I never used to get this when I used a Lansky. I am afraid to use it on a quality knife so I have been limiting it to SAK's, but the issue seems to repeat. I can't figure it out. What am I doing wrong?
I have a video on the scratches you are talking about. Go to my KME videos.
hard to know when your moving the stones up and down if you applying pressure both ways or lifting and applying in one direction??? Great video.....
111111111Tiger he hearted your comment yet didn't answer. What is this
@@tennicktenstyl somebody hearted it , not necessarily him .
@@RodgerMyers somebody who has access to his channel
@@tennicktenstyl I didn't know that it showed who hearted it by tapping the heart . So etching learned 👍
Hi, just wondering where you got the handle for the stone holder.
McMaster-Carr . Com
Knobs 1/4”x20 thread
Like many other folks, I really wish I just got one of these instead of messing around with the lansky. The Lansky system is fine for what it is, but it really has a lot of shortcomings when compared to the KME. Then you have the Wicked edge, which imo is waaaaaay overpriced when you compare it to the KME. Sure it does both sides at once, but how much wasted material is coming off because you're not feeling for a bevel?
Awesome Mate!
Say for example my knife is not butter knife dull,I mean it's sharp,but not sharp sharp,will I still need to use all for diamond,or can touch with 600 to 1500? Still new to sharpening.
I would use a strop for touching up. If it’s dull enough to sharpen it, then sharpen it.
Easy peezy best gift you can get for a knife guy/gal.
Great video, really good. Would you recommend this diamond kit over their more basic RPSH for VG10 steel?
Can I use this system on a convex knife?
It's a fällkniven s1x thanks in advance!
Yes. KME makes a convex rod.
@@KnifeKrazy. thanks mate!
If you've got a Knife the has a Fairly good edge to start with. Let say a 7 out of 10. Do you still need to start with the coarse stone 140 grit?
Generally if the knife just needs a touch up, a strop should do it. You might can start with say the 300 in some cases, but if it’s dull enough to sharpen it. Start low enough to get your apex quick. And work your way through the stones. You don’t want to over work your high grit stones.
I'm looking into getting a guided system to sharpen my knives and this KME looks really promising but I have a question that I hope you can answer. I mostly collect traditional style knives which can sometimes have very small blades. How does this sharpening system work with blades that can be as small as 1 1/2 inches long and 1/3 inches from spine to edge? Does the clamp work well on blades as small as these?
KME makes a Pen Knife Pro Jaws. Made for small blades.
@@KnifeKrazy. Good to know, thank you very much!
You said that you shouldnt do the up/down motion for the belly, but what if the knife has a completely straight edge?
I watch your videos all the time you do a great job.. Sorry I have to ask how did you get the scar on top of your hand?
Thanks. It’s a bad habit.
Can this system be used to renovate blunted (by family) Global steel knives?
I see that you angle your clamp from heel to tip. Others recommend keeping it straight with the belly. How critical is that? Thank you.
it will just make the belly have slightly more of an angle and be a bit sharper is all
Thanks!
To put a good quick and dirty edge on very dull but not really damaged high-quality kitchen knives which stones would you use and what basic technique?
Also only for demo proposes would it be possible to do a video on sharpening an actual butter knife?
Start with the 140 grit if you only have the basic kit. Use the same technique you would use for any other knife. Find the Apex flip back-and-forth go through the stones
Can I sharpen Kitchen Knives with this or only pocket knives.
Both.
I was going to ask these questions over in the Edge Snobs Facebook group but it looks like either I got booted for whatever reason or the group no longer exists. So far I've only been sharpening at the factory angle (removing sharpie) and never really paid attention to what the actual angle I was sharpening at. I don't know why this information is so hard to find but are the markings on the KME dps or inclusive? Also just to verify, the angle indicator on the part that moves is the top edge of the bracket and not the center of the ball, correct?
Quick question, how did you know it was time to move from the 300 grit to the 600grit?
It doesn’t take long. You can feel it get smoother. You can see the grind lines changing.
@@KnifeKrazy. Thank you
Love this video. I'm an E.P. guy. I'm seriously considering getting a KME. Just for the clamping system on it. And how do I get a knife crazy sticker? Keep up the wonderful content
Where did you get the metal collar down by your base for your KME?
I did exactly what you mentioned at the 04:30 mark on the last knife I sharpened and now one of my bevels is a tad bigger than the other. Does this effect functionality, strength or edge holding? Or is it, hopefully, just not eye pleasing? Thank you for any response.
It will work fine. Some people don’t like the bevels uneven. Just sharpen the smaller bevel side more and it will make the larger side smaller. Keep watching until it’s corrected. Thanks for watching.
@@KnifeKrazy. ok that’s great news. Thank you for the response.
Could you post a lesson on how you would progress from where this vid ends and how you would continue with the kangaroo strops and the CBNs?
He has a number of videos showing how this system works...check his channel
Hello. I have had the KME system for about 3 years or so. I really like it. However, I have some play between the base and the sharpener itself. Meaning the cylinder that is screwed onto the base does not match up exactly with the actual sharpener. In this video, it appears you have something different. Does it reduce the wiggle between the sharpener and the base and, if so, what is it? This can mess up my angle measurement between the base and the sharpener, when I zero out the angle cube. By the way, I played this video numerous times to learn with, when I first got it. Thanks for that very much.
This is the same post at comes with the base. I understand your complaint with this. This is one of the problems with the KME. This should be improved on future models. But I’m not sure if KME will. Thanks for watching.
@@KnifeKrazy. Ok, thanks for the quick reply KK, it is appreciated.
Cheers Mate!
Should you establish a burr all the way down with every stone until your finest stone or leather strop
Technically yes. But, the first stone is the most important to establish a full Burr from both sides. After that, you don’t have to worry about the burr. It will make the burr on the higher grits automatically, just by sharpening back and forth.
no oil or water needed on the stones?
how sharp microtech LUDT ?? what angle ? I just order KME diamond set.
Where can I get the knobs you have in this and other videos?
I got it from McMaster-Carr.com
It’s an Oval knob 1/4”-20 female threads.
is glass filled nylon better than aluminum or titanium ?
No
I struggle with my Lansky with traditional old school slip joint pocket knives. I will get one side done but when I flip it over and start, the knife tilts downward because of the tapered clamp, the stones make it fall down. I have heard of people shimming their Lansky clamp and I even saw a video of a guy with a 700 dollar system and he had to shim his clamp. Could you please make a video using the KME to sharpen a smaller knife such as a Case Trapper or a old Barlow knife? Is the KME clamp superior to others? Thanks
If you're talking about the aluminum, hand-held, Lansky clamp, I found it's MUCH easier if you replace the thumbscrew nearest the knife with a phillips screw but leave it loose for now; then, put your knife in the jaws and adjust the REAR thumb screw until the jaws are parallel with the part of the knife you're clamping on. Once you get the jaws parallel with the face of the knife, tighten the phillips screw with the PROPER SIZE screwdriver (very important or you'll strip it) and really crank down on it. Don't overdo it, though, since the threads are aluminum after all. Doing this way, I was able to securely clamp my skinny Swiss army knife blade without any problems. The key is getting the jaws as close to parallel as possible to the knife face; it makes a huge difference.
What angle would be best on a bench made Adams fixed blade
Will it shave arm hair?
Anyone try to re-profile a scandi to a shoulder to 0 edge, convex using the convex rod only? If so, did you reference the edge or shoulder ato the start of the process?
impressive
Hey how do you clean your kme strops?
Do you always use your stones dry? I’ve been wetting mine with a few drops of water but not sure it’s necessary. Btw I’ve learned a ton from your videos and get great edges with my kme - so many thanks!
Thanks for watching. Yes I use my Diamond stones dry. No need to use them with water.
Hi,
Where did you get the decals for your KME base? Thanks!
It’s not a decal. It was laser etched.
I just saw a video where you went through your custom bases and talked about Louis Clark. Thanks a lot for the info. Good videos. Had my KME for about 1-2 weeks. It's awesome! Have a good one!
I just snagged one used from ebay, $125, plus shipping and tax came to just under $150. It has the base and some film, I know you talked about a knob upgrade in another video. Can you link me a cheap one from Home Depot? thx.
Any knob with female 1/4”/20 treads.
I have a question, does this sharpener work well on larger blades?
8-10” no problem.
do you think the Lansky is just as capable ?
The Lansky is capable in making a knife sharp. But you get what you pay for.
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