I use a KME, because I never really got good at freehand, but I'd really like to get better at it. Stones can get very expensive, and with my income, it's tough, but I think I'm going to buy a diamond stone set and practice. If I ever manage to get the hang of it, I'll branch out and try other stones. I really like your content. You are a wealth of information, especially for us newbies, but it sounds like even experienced sharpeners could learn from you. Keep up the great work Frenchie! Don't hate me for that last comment, Banter 247 asked us to say that, and sub to you. I already was subbed..SSS sent me awhile ago, but I had to at least comply with Banter on the Frenchie thing, lol. I love all you guys..I've learned so much from you all, but boy oh boy, do I still have a long way to go!
I’m going to try the coticule for pocket knives. I only used coticule stones for razors but I’m going to use one of my coticule stones on s30v and see how it does. Thanks for the tip!
I even got Maxamet steel armhair shaving sharp straight of my yellow coticule without any stropping. (Very little water, no slurry) Truly remarkable stones, IF you got a good one!
Hey, Frenchy! Banter 247 forced me to say that. He also encouraged me to subscribe to your channel. Looks to be some good content that’s well presented.
I didn’t know you had a channel until today oof! Followed you on instagram for quite a while though. I agree 100% about the shapton glass, since I sharpen mostly high carbon/ crappy stainless knives for restaurants. What do you think about your suehiro debado 1k? I have most of the other ones but not the 320 or the 1k. My 600 feels far too soft for my needs but the hardness jumps way up at 1500, however loads quite easily. *for entry level sharpening I agree that plates are a good option for high wear resistant steels but the new venev resin bonded diamond stones are a good option for a slightly more organic sharpening experience. I’m eager to get my hands on some of BBB’s CBN stones but I know they’re going to be insanely expensive.
I soon get probably even better vitrified diamond prototype stones from praticalsharpening.com for testing - I will make videos about it if you are interested. The Debado 1k is very VERY nice feeling wise and medium hard I'd say. But never tried the 600 grit so don't know how it compares hardness wise.
Does hardness (not specifically wear resistance) also play into choosing a ceramic stone vs diamond? Like 65hrc magnacut, would a ceramic stone be able to sharpen it or only diamonds?
Yes, it also does matter, but more important than hardness are the types of carbides in a steel. Vanadium carbides above ~1% like in Magnacut will cause trouble or at least be challenging with non CBN/diamond stones above 62 HRC. Which is one reason why many manufacturers still are reluctant to go into that hardness range with high vanadium carbide steels.
*example: 68HRC 1.2562 steel, with lots of tungsten carbides, is very easy to sharpen on ordinary ceramic stones. But 65HRC K390 or 64 Vanadis 4E is very problematic on such stones.
@@kknives_switzerland It's really awesome to see the progress you've made though. That's fantastic, you must really be feeling the itch to get back to the grind...pun intended. Follow your own advice brother, don't cut yourself 👍👍👍👊👊👊
Hey Frenchy Banter 247 sent me over awesome video buddy looking forward to checking out more great videos 👍👍
I use a KME, because I never really got good at freehand, but I'd really like to get better at it. Stones can get very expensive, and with my income, it's tough, but I think I'm going to buy a diamond stone set and practice. If I ever manage to get the hang of it, I'll branch out and try other stones.
I really like your content. You are a wealth of information, especially for us newbies, but it sounds like even experienced sharpeners could learn from you. Keep up the great work Frenchie!
Don't hate me for that last comment, Banter 247 asked us to say that, and sub to you. I already was subbed..SSS sent me awhile ago, but I had to at least comply with Banter on the Frenchie thing, lol. I love all you guys..I've learned so much from you all, but boy oh boy, do I still have a long way to go!
Haha thanks mate; all good! Very glad you are enjoying it!
I’m going to try the coticule for pocket knives. I only used coticule stones for razors but I’m going to use one of my coticule stones on s30v and see how it does. Thanks for the tip!
I even got Maxamet steel armhair shaving sharp straight of my yellow coticule without any stropping. (Very little water, no slurry) Truly remarkable stones, IF you got a good one!
Hey, Frenchy!
Banter 247 forced me to say that. He also encouraged me to subscribe to your channel. Looks to be some good content that’s well presented.
I finish all my razors on a OZUKU MIZU !! Best finisher that I have found so far !!!
Anthony Esposito same here. Perfect blend between edge comfort and keenness!
Danke für den informativen Beitrag.........super
Gerne!
That is an amazing collection of stones.
Thanks! And it is used for work a lot!
I didn’t know you had a channel until today oof! Followed you on instagram for quite a while though. I agree 100% about the shapton glass, since I sharpen mostly high carbon/ crappy stainless knives for restaurants. What do you think about your suehiro debado 1k? I have most of the other ones but not the 320 or the 1k. My 600 feels far too soft for my needs but the hardness jumps way up at 1500, however loads quite easily. *for entry level sharpening I agree that plates are a good option for high wear resistant steels but the new venev resin bonded diamond stones are a good option for a slightly more organic sharpening experience. I’m eager to get my hands on some of BBB’s CBN stones but I know they’re going to be insanely expensive.
I soon get probably even better vitrified diamond prototype stones from praticalsharpening.com for testing - I will make videos about it if you are interested. The Debado 1k is very VERY nice feeling wise and medium hard I'd say. But never tried the 600 grit so don't know how it compares hardness wise.
KKnives Switzerland yea that’d be great!
Does hardness (not specifically wear resistance) also play into choosing a ceramic stone vs diamond? Like 65hrc magnacut, would a ceramic stone be able to sharpen it or only diamonds?
Yes, it also does matter, but more important than hardness are the types of carbides in a steel. Vanadium carbides above ~1% like in Magnacut will cause trouble or at least be challenging with non CBN/diamond stones above 62 HRC. Which is one reason why many manufacturers still are reluctant to go into that hardness range with high vanadium carbide steels.
*example: 68HRC 1.2562 steel, with lots of tungsten carbides, is very easy to sharpen on ordinary ceramic stones. But 65HRC K390 or 64 Vanadis 4E is very problematic on such stones.
Sir....yaaaahhh!!! No more support on your R hand??? Great to see my friend!!! U are a walking encyclopedia Roman..lol.
Well I still have to wear it most of the time until Thursday
@@kknives_switzerland It's really awesome to see the progress you've made though. That's fantastic, you must really be feeling the itch to get back to the grind...pun intended. Follow your own advice brother, don't cut yourself 👍👍👍👊👊👊
@@davemartel9572 Yeah cannot wait man!!!
Which side of the DC4 do you use?
*CC4 mind you - the white one👍
@@kknives_switzerland That makes sense, thanks!! Your videos are very inspiring. Thx!!
@@WalterReade Thank you!