Why Your Knife Gets Duller When Sharpening

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  • If Your Knife Gets Duller When Sharpening Watch This! How to sharpen a Chefs knife to a pocket knife. I give 3 knife sharpening tips for beginners who are struggling to get a sharp knife. From chefs knives to pocket knives these tips apply to ALL freehand sharpening methods and systems.
    In this video I show how to maintain an angle while sharpening. As well as talk about a simple trick to find what angle may be on your knife.
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    00:00 Intro Does your knife get duller when sharpening?
    00:12 Sharpening tip 1
    02:55 Sharpening tip 2 The rule of thumb!
    05:05 Sharpening tip 3 How to find proper sharpening angle SIMPLE
    06:01 BONUS sharpening tip! The Marker Trick EXPLAINED with close ups.
    About⬇️
    Hi, Im Alex, im a knife maker and TH-camr, based out of southern Pennsylvania and my youtube channel is Outdoors55. This channel started as an outdoor backpacking channel, but quickly grew into a knife/ knife making channel. Everything I do on my channel is family friendly. I primarily focus on knife / knife making videos but occasionally throw in something different. Thank you for watching!😀
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  • @OUTDOORS55
    @OUTDOORS55  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Check out my website where I do mini reviews on knife sharpening products, knives, and knife making equipment⬇
    www.outdoors55.com/shop

    • @alexbr82
      @alexbr82 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dear Alex, thank you so much for these awesome videos, they taught me how to sharpen knifes!
      Do you have a Patreon account?
      Thanks a lot! 👍

    • @ragemodegaming7962
      @ragemodegaming7962 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you do a video using pocket/portable sharpeners? The ones where you draw the blade through a channel to sharpen it, against 2 surfaces at opposing angles (15-20 degrees)

  • @chacehawkins4708
    @chacehawkins4708 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    officially titling you "The Internets Go-To Knife Sharpening Tutor". Best sharpening instructions on the web is found right here yall. Believe me...I've looked...for 15 years.

  • @Tom-Travels
    @Tom-Travels ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Back in 1962, I did a 4H Fair talk on, "How to sharpen a knife." I was 11 years old in the 4th grade. My interest in sharpening knives has never stopped (I'm now 72). Me and my knives have had a great life.

  • @crystalr7602
    @crystalr7602 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    Wow! Someone who actually clearly explains blade sharpening. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Thanx for the video. It's excellently done and your explanations are crystal clear (no pun intended). Explaining stones a bit too really helps. I've been sharpening for 55 years and you are spot on. Well done! Can't wait to check out your other videos....

    • @keith7046
      @keith7046 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      V

    • @keith7046
      @keith7046 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very Impressive. Project farm?

    • @danielregan1853
      @danielregan1853 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you sharpen professionally?

  • @bigdumbanimal23
    @bigdumbanimal23 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I gave up trying to sharpening knives freehand and bought an electric kitchen knife sharpener. Thanks to your video , now I know why I sucked sharpening freehand. I cheaply bought one of those Amazon aluminum oxide multi-grit stone sets and even 3D printed guides to use. Now, thanks to your clear and excellent instruction I will now purchase your recommended diamond stone and try again!

  • @NeevesKnives
    @NeevesKnives ปีที่แล้ว +30

    ive been teaching the thumb trick for a couple years now in my sharpening videos glad to see someone else finally do it as ive gotten so many comments asking why they never seen it before i let them know i invented it lol

    • @NeverMetTheGuy
      @NeverMetTheGuy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dutch Bushcraft does this as all.

    • @polol1683
      @polol1683 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Jared 😁✌👍

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ive had it in numerous vidover the years. I hadnt really seen it anywhere else either. At least its a constant in the community that people can agree on😂 👍👍

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can also hang the spine on your fingernail and use your knuckles. This helps with longer blades for me.
      It’s an old knife grinders trick. It’s how you keep your angle when grinding generally. Until you grind the tip of your knuckle off with 36 grit ceramic belts 😂
      Bam neeves knives

  • @originalhazelgreene
    @originalhazelgreene 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is what the internet was invented for. Accessing knowledge other people are willing to share. Thanks for the illuminating explanations

  • @kennethbezanson4266
    @kennethbezanson4266 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You always do such a great job explaining and demonstrating knife sharpening!

  • @THELITTLERIVERNERD
    @THELITTLERIVERNERD หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Watched this video, finally got an edge and immediately cut my finger, so success!

  • @timothym2241
    @timothym2241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best beginner sharpening video I’ve ever seen. Nice clear demonstrations.

  • @jeremys.2193
    @jeremys.2193 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    You are very good at explaining things. I’ve watched a lot of sharpening tutorials, and I think this one is the best.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well written and clearly presented. The photography just keeps getting better. This will help lots of people get better results.

  • @johngilbert974
    @johngilbert974 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Several tips I haven’t heard before - thanks !

  • @Gman1024
    @Gman1024 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been watching your sharpening videos for four or five years now and always find these informative, even though I haven't really started sharpening yet.
    Really fascinating to me.
    Thanks for another goodie.

  • @patrickrobinson2520
    @patrickrobinson2520 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of your better videos. I really liked the extra details you used to explain each process in full. Great info.

  • @1diggers1
    @1diggers1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I totally round it trying to get the knife tip. Thanks for the advice.

  • @ryanleeharrell
    @ryanleeharrell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks, man. Im a prep chef who got excited about the knife world recently and your videos have been helpful. I appreciate it.

  • @davidtritsch4532
    @davidtritsch4532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do a great job of teaching by utilizing your verbal instruction with demonstrations. Thank you.

  • @a1038954
    @a1038954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The close ups are incredibly helpful to your cause.

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @matthewbarnes7029
    @matthewbarnes7029 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very good work sir! The detail, quality and clarity of your demonstration is top notch. I would highly recommend this video to any of my colleagues from beginners to seasoned veterans interested in knife sharpening.

  • @1jotun136
    @1jotun136 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay, you got me with marking the edge. Clever wizard.

  • @bellenclark3021
    @bellenclark3021 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man! I've had some trouble figuring this out. You've sincerely made it clear for me! Thank you very much!

  • @Alex_Vir
    @Alex_Vir 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that you gave some numbers for an angle, even if I will never sharpen a knife.

  • @Psyytrance00
    @Psyytrance00 ปีที่แล้ว

    From all the guides i have seen you are by far the best. It all helped me to improve myself. Thank you !

  • @ABDZD
    @ABDZD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a great teacher. Thank you for these videos.

  • @rxotmfrxotmf8208
    @rxotmfrxotmf8208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the very instructional video. Much appreciated.

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy6546 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked your "rule of thumb" trick. I've been sharpening knives for over a half century and your tip is a good reference for newbies trying to learn the skill... thank you

  • @MALCHIOR1134
    @MALCHIOR1134 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I made my own leather strop recently and finally managed to get my kitchen knives shaving sharp! Today I sharpened 5 frequently used knives at my friend's house too. :)

  • @zaphirshamma9531
    @zaphirshamma9531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have recently started getting into knife sharpening. You are my favorite guy to watch on TH-cam. I bought the Spyderco ceramic stone after watching your video and have been happy.

  • @MrFookface
    @MrFookface 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Explained by an expert so well that this dummy learned and understood! Thank you from England

  • @panicabyss9735
    @panicabyss9735 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very insightful. I cut meat for a living, and I’ve watched your old videos to help out with sharpening my knives. This video is the type I like. I love that you explain too steep vs too shallow. I sometimes have mine too shallow . Thanks for the info. Keep the videos coming!

  • @Player6576_
    @Player6576_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you! best sharpening video of all the ones i've seen as a beginner

  • @jeremynedrow7003
    @jeremynedrow7003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and explanation of sharpening and correct form.

  • @miguelmoreno6534
    @miguelmoreno6534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Short but very informative vid , solves exactly the kind of mistakes I have been making with my knife sharpening. Please keep these awesome knife sharpening vids coming they're very good 👍👍!!

  • @warwickdennis4114
    @warwickdennis4114 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your information was spot on, questions I had, you answered them,Thanks

  • @olivermilutinovic749
    @olivermilutinovic749 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best sharpening videos. This helped me get a razor edge on a 'problem' pocket knife.

  • @jimmiedisherjr1536
    @jimmiedisherjr1536 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking all the mystery out of free hand sharpening.❤❤❤

  • @811stever
    @811stever ปีที่แล้ว

    So good, and easy to understand.
    Thank You!

  • @gregchandler900
    @gregchandler900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm new to knife sharpening and I want you to know this video was a game changer!!! Thanks man!😃😃

  • @Nomad_joey
    @Nomad_joey 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hands down best sharpening video I've watched. And i watched over 40 videos!

  • @tylerd4884
    @tylerd4884 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    appreciate the tips, big help for stuff that ive been struggling with for years

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great advice Alex
    Thank you

  • @tombrown4683
    @tombrown4683 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always sharing the knowledge on sharpening. Good advice.

  • @cynthiamatlock6925
    @cynthiamatlock6925 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you thank you thank you! Genius is sharing your knowledge.

  • @HafizurRahman-mw8bp
    @HafizurRahman-mw8bp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are simply brilliant in tutoring. Finally I understood. Thank-you

  • @EnglishStrippedBare
    @EnglishStrippedBare หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Very helpful.

  • @MarcesAurelius
    @MarcesAurelius 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you, very well explained

  • @kenmuggli4613
    @kenmuggli4613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You actually know what you are talking about.

  • @jamestyrer6067
    @jamestyrer6067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the information. Black marking the apex so you can get the manufacturer angle correct is a great idea

  • @W.Y.W.H.40
    @W.Y.W.H.40 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to thank you for all of your instructions and videos on how to sharpen knives the right way. There are so many people that claim they can do this, but can't! I am always looking and learning new ways and techniques that improve my skills at sharpening. I love to learn and both my dad and my grandfather taught me how to sharpen knives the right way. Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

  • @v3ldr1nn
    @v3ldr1nn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos for a few years now, always interesting and clear, keep up the awesome work

  • @DconBlueZ
    @DconBlueZ ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

  • @mattkarres3321
    @mattkarres3321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Most informative!

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. Great guidance!

  • @jimjr4432
    @jimjr4432 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I thought I knew, but now I know it didn't and now I do!. Thanks so much.

  • @ashcreekAER
    @ashcreekAER 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I saw this before purchasing a knife and the first affordable stone I saw on Amazon

  • @fxjames
    @fxjames 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant,.so well explained. I sharpen a lots of knives and axes for bushcraft and found this very informative.

  • @therogers4432
    @therogers4432 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best sharpening videos period -Thanks Alex 😎👍

  • @jasoneyre3424
    @jasoneyre3424 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Rule of thumb” brilliant! Thank you

  • @danielosullivam6662
    @danielosullivam6662 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful
    Thank you
    ❤❤

  • @bransonbasher6534
    @bransonbasher6534 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched a lot of sharpening videos, this is one of the best.

  • @nigelbrown2274
    @nigelbrown2274 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love your detailed photography/videography.... very informative!!

  • @richardkut3976
    @richardkut3976 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, for the Sharpie tip.

  • @jdmxxx38
    @jdmxxx38 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful vid. Clears up a lot of problems I was having. Thanks

  • @johnhaertling9600
    @johnhaertling9600 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best sharpening video I have ever seen, easy to follow, very nicely done sir.

  • @brianlocal3
    @brianlocal3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the absolute best video I’ve ever seen on sharpening that explains it as simple and concise as this
    I sharpen differently, as I prefer to not use stones on the bench, but I hold more of rod sharpeners in the air, but this is amazing

  • @welsh21
    @welsh21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, very informative.

  • @user-tz3qm5nc7n
    @user-tz3qm5nc7n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @nicholassenterfeit8126
    @nicholassenterfeit8126 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and Neeves Knives have helped me on my sharpening lessons for my blades. So far all has been well. Appreciate it mate :)

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I ve sharpened 50 or so knives since spring 2022 . It’s early 2023 and I feel my sharpening skills have went through the roof thanks to you and Jared’s vids . Heck yeah . I sharpened that crappy axis lock from Walmart everyone says is a good $6 knife which we all know better . It got nowhere near as sharp as a better done steel .

  • @jbirdyhome-4050
    @jbirdyhome-4050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, Very!!!

  • @Trapezius8oblique
    @Trapezius8oblique 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Terrific video thanks

  • @Shareef2610
    @Shareef2610 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @michaelmiller2833
    @michaelmiller2833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative - thank you for sharing.

  • @Ricky-eo5ym
    @Ricky-eo5ym 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thank you

  • @davidq.5488
    @davidq.5488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Over angling, that's my problem. TY for posting!

  • @johnjperricone7856
    @johnjperricone7856 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful tutorial. Extremely detailed and really showed me what I was doing wrong.

  • @Gambsmoore
    @Gambsmoore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent job man. I can tell a lot of time and effort went into this.

  • @robertshell4176
    @robertshell4176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More top notch content. Thanks once again.

  • @twatmunro
    @twatmunro ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Solid tip. I sharpen on whetstones and I get good sharp edges, but I know I'm getting wobble in there. That thumb tip looks really helpful. I like to use the light to find my angle. When the shadow disappears, I know I'm at the right angle for the apex.

  • @Heizenberg32
    @Heizenberg32 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Using the "rule of thumb", as you call it, has been very effective for me. I used to just eyeball the angle, but I found that the angle I was holding could drift significantly over time without me noticing. 15° vs 20° look almost the same to me at a glance. But that much can be the difference between a quick touch up, and essentially regrinding the edge

  • @andrewhernandez9674
    @andrewhernandez9674 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make excellent videos for sharpening on a stone. You've gotten very good at this.

  • @philipmccann2358
    @philipmccann2358 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the most educational knife sharpening vid I’ve ever seen !

  • @joso5554
    @joso5554 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👌👍👍👍
    Excellent advice, easily understandable and applicable for everyone, in a concise and thorough form. A+

  • @danalim9670
    @danalim9670 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You, works great👍

  • @TAYLORMCCLUNG
    @TAYLORMCCLUNG ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my new dmt diamond stone and it's awesome. Thanks.

  • @alexdaneau186
    @alexdaneau186 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well explained. Merci Monsieur.

  • @BernWag
    @BernWag 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Since I have the same Klein tool, I especially appreciate the discussion!

  • @user-un5my5bw4j
    @user-un5my5bw4j ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Ive been free hand sharpening since I was 10yrs old. It's a skill passed down from father to son that has been going on since my lineage was in Hamburg Germany. I have many many stones for specific purposes and steel types. Your videos are closer to being spot on with what I do and teach than any videos online.

    • @Freakmaster480
      @Freakmaster480 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Specific stones for specific steels really aren't needed anymore. Diamond abrasives are cheap enough to be a go to for any steel and modern glass or ceramic stones are fine for all but the highest carbide steels. The advancement of technology is great.

    • @Healcraft
      @Healcraft 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Freakmaster480 but who sharpens the sharpener??!???????? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @basdejong1598
      @basdejong1598 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Freakmaster480 I've used my ceramic stones on all of my knifes. Most of them (from 1 to 2-day courses) are made of C80 steel, and they sharpen quite fast. However, my homemade knifes are made of 52100 (got about 100 ball bearings for free) and those take much longer to sharpen. Though I suppose it doesn't matter if you use special stones. That steel is really tough and requires a lot of work either way.

  • @gunterbecker8528
    @gunterbecker8528 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work

  • @markgilmour5757
    @markgilmour5757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting another great vid. With you video's and burrfection I have got shaving sharp, but not quite razor sharp. Now I think I understand why.

  • @AnalogWolf
    @AnalogWolf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are really well explained, detailed yet easy to follow instructions. I am getting more and more into cooking and find it hard to sharpen knives with a sharpening stick. I know a stone is the ideal way to go, but I find it a bit intimidating. Watching these videos and seeing some tips and tricks helps, and gives me confidence that I can try (which is the only real way to learn) without severely screwing something up. It'll take a while, but I have the starting points to begin my journey as we all had to when we picked up something for the first time.

  • @joshb8760
    @joshb8760 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This might possibly be the best knife Sharpening video I've ever seen , it is perfect in its simplicity . As always thank you

  • @davidguymon1673
    @davidguymon1673 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like how you play Celtic music in the background.

  • @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
    @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the best videos on sharpening that I have ever seen! I have seen so many TH-cam videos on sharpening that my head was spinning. I have three of the best books on sharpening, the ones authored by Leonard Lee, Ron Hock, and Thomas Lie-Nielsen. This video is in the same class. Thanks for the great video!

  • @Morpheus1910
    @Morpheus1910 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, extremely educational video. Thank you!

  • @muquietto3764
    @muquietto3764 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is clear, simple and to the point. it teaches you the basic knowledge in an organized anc precise fashion with actual clear examples. it is excellent and I'm sad it has not as many views as it deserves becasue I've been watching videos on knife sharpening and they're as crappy and overcomplex as they come. half are priming you to sell something and the other half are trying to make sharpening a tool a misterious art. thank you

  • @DBRGB
    @DBRGB ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation and demonstration.

  • @markluke8447
    @markluke8447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, thank you for sharing.