Great video. I EDC a SAK Fieldmaster always. This shows the adaptability of the Tormek. That small knife jig looks unstable. Chili needs his own channel when you get bigger. His silent contributions to your content are worth it to us viewers. We are waiting for more small knife sharpening videos. This hit the spot. Thanks Baz.
Thanks! Chilli is a star and did have his own channel but it was lost when the left cancelled my old channel and took his with it as it was listed under my account. But if you search my shorts you'll see he has one classic clip all to himself and I give him the final scene in my latest short that I released today as well. As for the small knife jig I haven't used it in so long that in this clip I've realised I wasn't using it correctly. I'm going to cop some heat for that when the die-hards see it. It should be held flipped around so it sits under the knife jig not to the side of it. Oh well, my mistake. I still don't like it.
Aparently they use 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) for their chef knives and 1.4110 (X55CrMo14) for their Swiss Army Knives. Steels feel very similar on the stone however. Wouldn’t surprise me if they used the same steel.
Great demonstration. I was having trouble with the small knife holding jig with a swiss army. The corkscrew would throw off the centre whenever i tried tightening. Will give this a crack tomorrow.
Great sharpening! 👍🏼 Does the Tormek not have a hand rest bar for the polishing wheel? It would help for consistency, if you could rest your whrist on it. 🤔
It does but I don't use it. I find it unnecessary and it takes too long to set up. I've got a good feel for it. If you watch some of my other long form videos I explain how I have a feel for it and I'm getting some of the lowest scores online so I'm happy with my freehand technique on the honing wheel. Even Tormek suggests that freehand is ok.
If you have not heard of it, there is a flashlight (torch) trick for seeing small burrs that you are having trouble feeling. Shine a light at low power down the spine towards the edge and any burr will reflect and show as a white line on the edge. It can be done with the knife clamped. It is really helpful when deburring. Might be helpful for you so I thought I would mention it. Awesome to hear about you being able to sell the strops. Odd that you would need a gov't certification for it, good thing you checked on all that stuff beforehand. Is it just related to proving they didn't come from poaching or the like?
@@Riyame I did see that Paul put out a video about sharpening with light. I presume that’s what you’re referring to. Sounds like a neat trick. I’ll check out his video. Yes, kangaroos are a protected species and I need an export certificate to sell one out into the world. I can sell locally though. I’m still trying not to the throes of investigation and over the next few days I’m about to get the final word. Then I need an export certificate for each sale. That’ll add to the cost for everyone. But I think they’re worth it. Not everyone will.
@@iSharpen I have not seen that video. The one that I know that demonstrates it well is one from Stroppy Stuff. v=KsxE5QB4c6E It is honestly one of those tricks that should be more well known about, it is stunningly easy to do and makes things glaringly obvious Ouch, an export permit for each sale? That might hurt anybody just wanting a small strop. I forsee some group buys in the future.
Thanks Christopher, sadly I haven't been granted an export permit yet (my application is in - waiting to hear back from the government) so I can only sell within Australia. I expect to hear back from them sometimes between today and a few weeks from now. Latest by end of November. Once granted an export permit I'll be able to sell to any country, state or province that will allow them (except California because they suck). So standby, and make sure you're subscribed with notifications all the way on so you don;t miss out. There are only limited numbers of hand picked tails that I'll sell as strops as they need to be the highest possible quality for stropping. The ones I see being sold around the place at the moment have very low or no ridges. Mine are old males with very pronounced ridges, that's important.
Hi Baz, love watching your vids & this one's no exception. Just wondering, have you used a diamond wheel & if so, what do you think of it & do you have a vid of it?
Oh, thanks man! Appreciate the encouragement. Nope, no diamond wheel experience or vids I'm afraid. I'm an SG wheel lover. The SG (Super Grind) 250 is such a versatile wheel I've not found it lacking in any important area.
Problem I've experienced is getting enough clearance so that the jig does not grind against the wheel too. Very minimal secure clamping on these small blades. Smaller blade are simply impossible.
Have you tried turning the small knife jig around 180 degrees so that you are using the knife clamp with the clamping bar more in line with the stone wheel?
@@iSharpen Yes, It's me. Thanks to this video, I'm going to purchase a Tormek T8. I was hesitant to buy a Tormek because I really like these small knives and I sharpen them constantly. They are practical, but they don't keep their edge
Its such a shitty jig (small knife jig) I gave it away. Also since it grabs the handle and the blade will become off-center. Much better to add a small piece of sheet metal (3cm) wide to the scissor base plate. And sharpen those tiny knives semi freehand.
Great video. I EDC a SAK Fieldmaster always. This shows the adaptability of the Tormek. That small knife jig looks unstable. Chili needs his own channel when you get bigger. His silent contributions to your content are worth it to us viewers. We are waiting for more small knife sharpening videos. This hit the spot. Thanks Baz.
Thanks! Chilli is a star and did have his own channel but it was lost when the left cancelled my old channel and took his with it as it was listed under my account. But if you search my shorts you'll see he has one classic clip all to himself and I give him the final scene in my latest short that I released today as well.
As for the small knife jig I haven't used it in so long that in this clip I've realised I wasn't using it correctly. I'm going to cop some heat for that when the die-hards see it. It should be held flipped around so it sits under the knife jig not to the side of it. Oh well, my mistake. I still don't like it.
Aparently they use 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) for their chef knives and 1.4110 (X55CrMo14) for their Swiss Army Knives. Steels feel very similar on the stone however. Wouldn’t surprise me if they used the same steel.
@@lars43771 X55. That’s cool.
Great demonstration. I was having trouble with the small knife holding jig with a swiss army. The corkscrew would throw off the centre whenever i tried tightening. Will give this a crack tomorrow.
@@Newland989 yeah, give the small knife jig a toss. The normal knife jig will hold nearly all small knives. Glad to help.
Great news on the roo strops!
Great sharpening! 👍🏼
Does the Tormek not have a hand rest bar for the polishing wheel? It would help for consistency, if you could rest your whrist on it. 🤔
It does but I don't use it. I find it unnecessary and it takes too long to set up. I've got a good feel for it. If you watch some of my other long form videos I explain how I have a feel for it and I'm getting some of the lowest scores online so I'm happy with my freehand technique on the honing wheel. Even Tormek suggests that freehand is ok.
@@iSharpen Ah, okay, I understand. 👍🏼
If you have not heard of it, there is a flashlight (torch) trick for seeing small burrs that you are having trouble feeling. Shine a light at low power down the spine towards the edge and any burr will reflect and show as a white line on the edge. It can be done with the knife clamped. It is really helpful when deburring. Might be helpful for you so I thought I would mention it.
Awesome to hear about you being able to sell the strops. Odd that you would need a gov't certification for it, good thing you checked on all that stuff beforehand. Is it just related to proving they didn't come from poaching or the like?
@@Riyame I did see that Paul put out a video about sharpening with light. I presume that’s what you’re referring to. Sounds like a neat trick. I’ll check out his video.
Yes, kangaroos are a protected species and I need an export certificate to sell one out into the world. I can sell locally though. I’m still trying not to the throes of investigation and over the next few days I’m about to get the final word. Then I need an export certificate for each sale. That’ll add to the cost for everyone. But I think they’re worth it. Not everyone will.
@@iSharpen I have not seen that video. The one that I know that demonstrates it well is one from Stroppy Stuff. v=KsxE5QB4c6E
It is honestly one of those tricks that should be more well known about, it is stunningly easy to do and makes things glaringly obvious
Ouch, an export permit for each sale? That might hurt anybody just wanting a small strop. I forsee some group buys in the future.
How do I order the kangaroo strop ? Live in Canada. Love your videos. Learning a lot.
Thanks Christopher, sadly I haven't been granted an export permit yet (my application is in - waiting to hear back from the government) so I can only sell within Australia. I expect to hear back from them sometimes between today and a few weeks from now. Latest by end of November. Once granted an export permit I'll be able to sell to any country, state or province that will allow them (except California because they suck).
So standby, and make sure you're subscribed with notifications all the way on so you don;t miss out. There are only limited numbers of hand picked tails that I'll sell as strops as they need to be the highest possible quality for stropping. The ones I see being sold around the place at the moment have very low or no ridges. Mine are old males with very pronounced ridges, that's important.
Hi Baz, love watching your vids & this one's no exception.
Just wondering, have you used a diamond wheel & if so, what do you think of it & do you have a vid of it?
Oh, thanks man! Appreciate the encouragement. Nope, no diamond wheel experience or vids I'm afraid. I'm an SG wheel lover. The SG (Super Grind) 250 is such a versatile wheel I've not found it lacking in any important area.
Nice one, Baz. I guess they do not get smaller than that. 🙂
Problem I've experienced is getting enough clearance so that the jig does not grind against the wheel too. Very minimal secure clamping on these small blades. Smaller blade are simply impossible.
@@swingbelly yep, it’s close. That’s about the smallest but I still don’t like that wonky small knife jig though.
Have you tried turning the small knife jig around 180 degrees so that you are using the knife clamp with the clamping bar more in line with the stone wheel?
I probably was clamping it wrong now that you mention it. Still not a fan.
@@bwillan I’ve edited that part out now. Thank for pointing it out. I’m a dufus. 😂
Tank you, for realise my request
@@jonathanleduc6807 was that you who asked a few weeks ago?
@@iSharpen Yes, It's me. Thanks to this video, I'm going to purchase a Tormek T8. I was hesitant to buy a Tormek because I really like these small knives and I sharpen them constantly. They are practical, but they don't keep their edge
@@jonathanleduc6807 excellent. You'll love it. A commission from Tormek would be handy but they don't play those games.
Its such a shitty jig (small knife jig) I gave it away. Also since it grabs the handle and the blade will become off-center.
Much better to add a small piece of sheet metal (3cm) wide to the scissor base plate. And sharpen those tiny knives semi freehand.
Agreed. Some of the Tormek stuff is odd.