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 UKpostsr, 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 місяців тому
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 місяців тому
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 місяців тому
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 Рік тому
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 Рік тому
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 місяців тому
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 місяців тому
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@keith7046
@keith7046 7 місяців тому
Very Impressive. Project farm?
@danielregan1853
@danielregan1853 Місяць тому
Do you sharpen professionally?
@bigdumbanimal23
@bigdumbanimal23 4 місяці тому
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 Рік тому
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 Рік тому
Dutch Bushcraft does this as all.
@polol1683
@polol1683 Рік тому
Yes Jared 😁✌👍
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 Рік тому
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 Рік тому
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 місяців тому
This is what the internet was invented for. Accessing knowledge other people are willing to share. Thanks for the illuminating explanations
@bellenclark3021
@bellenclark3021 8 місяців тому
Thanks man! I've had some trouble figuring this out. You've sincerely made it clear for me! Thank you very much!
@kennethbezanson4266
@kennethbezanson4266 Рік тому
You always do such a great job explaining and demonstrating knife sharpening!
@timothym2241
@timothym2241 2 місяці тому
Best beginner sharpening video I’ve ever seen. Nice clear demonstrations.
@Gman1024
@Gman1024 Рік тому
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.
@jeremys.2193
@jeremys.2193 11 місяців тому
You are very good at explaining things. I’ve watched a lot of sharpening tutorials, and I think this one is the best.
@Psyytrance00
@Psyytrance00 Рік тому
From all the guides i have seen you are by far the best. It all helped me to improve myself. Thank you !
@johngilbert974
@johngilbert974 7 місяців тому
Several tips I haven’t heard before - thanks !
@davidtritsch4532
@davidtritsch4532 Рік тому
You do a great job of teaching by utilizing your verbal instruction with demonstrations. Thank you.
@zaphirshamma9531
@zaphirshamma9531 Рік тому
I have recently started getting into knife sharpening. You are my favorite guy to watch on UKposts. I bought the Spyderco ceramic stone after watching your video and have been happy.
@patrickrobinson2520
@patrickrobinson2520 Рік тому
This is one of your better videos. I really liked the extra details you used to explain each process in full. Great info.
@Alex_Vir
@Alex_Vir 7 місяців тому
I love that you gave some numbers for an angle, even if I will never sharpen a knife.
@1diggers1
@1diggers1 Рік тому
I totally round it trying to get the knife tip. Thanks for the advice.
@gregchandler900
@gregchandler900 8 місяців тому
I'm new to knife sharpening and I want you to know this video was a game changer!!! Thanks man!😃😃
@jamesbarisitz4794
@jamesbarisitz4794 Рік тому
Well written and clearly presented. The photography just keeps getting better. This will help lots of people get better results.
@a1038954
@a1038954 5 місяців тому
The close ups are incredibly helpful to your cause.
@1jotun136
@1jotun136 9 місяців тому
Okay, you got me with marking the edge. Clever wizard.
@rxotmfrxotmf8208
@rxotmfrxotmf8208 Рік тому
Thank you for the very instructional video. Much appreciated.
@fxjames
@fxjames 9 місяців тому
Absolutely brilliant,.so well explained. I sharpen a lots of knives and axes for bushcraft and found this very informative.
@THELITTLERIVERNERD
@THELITTLERIVERNERD 27 днів тому
Watched this video, finally got an edge and immediately cut my finger, so success!
@jimmiedisherjr1536
@jimmiedisherjr1536 Місяць тому
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking all the mystery out of free hand sharpening.❤❤❤
@MrFookface
@MrFookface 3 місяці тому
Explained by an expert so well that this dummy learned and understood! Thank you from England
@johnduffy6546
@johnduffy6546 Рік тому
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 Рік тому
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. :)
@Player6576_
@Player6576_ 2 місяці тому
thank you! best sharpening video of all the ones i've seen as a beginner
@matthewbarnes7029
@matthewbarnes7029 Рік тому
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.
@ryanleeharrell
@ryanleeharrell 3 місяці тому
Thanks, man. Im a prep chef who got excited about the knife world recently and your videos have been helpful. I appreciate it.
@olivermilutinovic749
@olivermilutinovic749 Рік тому
One of the best sharpening videos. This helped me get a razor edge on a 'problem' pocket knife.
@FidoHouse
@FidoHouse 7 місяців тому
Very helpful! Thank you!
@miguelmoreno6534
@miguelmoreno6534 Рік тому
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 👍👍!!
@kenmuggli4613
@kenmuggli4613 3 місяці тому
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You actually know what you are talking about.
@HafizurRahman-mw8bp
@HafizurRahman-mw8bp 3 місяці тому
You are simply brilliant in tutoring. Finally I understood. Thank-you
@brianlocal3
@brianlocal3 Рік тому
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
@warwickdennis4114
@warwickdennis4114 11 місяців тому
Your information was spot on, questions I had, you answered them,Thanks
@ashcreekAER
@ashcreekAER 2 місяці тому
So glad I saw this before purchasing a knife and the first affordable stone I saw on Amazon
@jdmxxx38
@jdmxxx38 Місяць тому
Wonderful vid. Clears up a lot of problems I was having. Thanks
@nicholassenterfeit8126
@nicholassenterfeit8126 Рік тому
You and Neeves Knives have helped me on my sharpening lessons for my blades. So far all has been well. Appreciate it mate :)
@panicabyss9735
@panicabyss9735 Рік тому
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!
@tylerd4884
@tylerd4884 3 місяці тому
appreciate the tips, big help for stuff that ive been struggling with for years
@johnjperricone7856
@johnjperricone7856 3 місяці тому
Very helpful tutorial. Extremely detailed and really showed me what I was doing wrong.
@AnalogWolf
@AnalogWolf 5 місяців тому
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.
@Hungrybird474
@Hungrybird474 Рік тому
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 .
@cynthiamatlock6925
@cynthiamatlock6925 10 місяців тому
Thank you thank you thank you! Genius is sharing your knowledge.
@muquietto3764
@muquietto3764 Рік тому
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
@W.Y.W.H.40
@W.Y.W.H.40 Рік тому
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.
@jamestyrer6067
@jamestyrer6067 Рік тому
Thanks for the information. Black marking the apex so you can get the manufacturer angle correct is a great idea
@MarcesAurelius
@MarcesAurelius 11 місяців тому
thank you, very well explained
@811stever
@811stever Рік тому
So good, and easy to understand. Thank You!
@v3ldr1nn
@v3ldr1nn Рік тому
I've been watching your videos for a few years now, always interesting and clear, keep up the awesome work
@Nomad_joey
@Nomad_joey 11 місяців тому
Hands down best sharpening video I've watched. And i watched over 40 videos!
@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 4 місяці тому
This is one of the best videos on sharpening that I have ever seen! I have seen so many UKposts 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!
@BBQDad463
@BBQDad463 Рік тому
Thank you for this video. Great guidance!
@tombrown4683
@tombrown4683 Рік тому
Always sharing the knowledge on sharpening. Good advice.
@krustysurfer
@krustysurfer Рік тому
Always great advice Alex Thank you
@ABDZD
@ABDZD Рік тому
You are a great teacher. Thank you for these videos.
@twatmunro
@twatmunro Рік тому
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.
@DconBlueZ
@DconBlueZ Рік тому
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
@markgilmour5757
@markgilmour5757 Рік тому
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.
@johnhaertling9600
@johnhaertling9600 Рік тому
Best sharpening video I have ever seen, easy to follow, very nicely done sir.
@gregoryrichardson4707
@gregoryrichardson4707 10 місяців тому
Just tried this on one I was having this problem with, made a YUGE difference thanks!
@jasoneyre3424
@jasoneyre3424 Рік тому
“Rule of thumb” brilliant! Thank you
@therogers4432
@therogers4432 Рік тому
Best sharpening videos period -Thanks Alex 😎👍
@freedomm323
@freedomm323 Рік тому
i'm 60 and this is the first explanation I've seen that covers the angle etc.. THANK YOU!
@andrewhernandez9674
@andrewhernandez9674 Рік тому
You make excellent videos for sharpening on a stone. You've gotten very good at this.
@mattkarres3321
@mattkarres3321 9 місяців тому
Thank you. Most informative!
@evoxis1058
@evoxis1058 Рік тому
I appreciate your sharpening tips. Ive been sharpening on stones for about 2 years and im still not great at it. When i get in a slump and cant get a knife sharp i come back to your videos.
@professordeb
@professordeb 2 місяці тому
I've learned so much about proper sharpening from you...thank you! The black marker technique is a great tip.
@nigelbrown2274
@nigelbrown2274 5 місяців тому
i love your detailed photography/videography.... very informative!!
@bransonbasher6534
@bransonbasher6534 Рік тому
I've watched a lot of sharpening videos, this is one of the best.
@TAYLORMCCLUNG
@TAYLORMCCLUNG Рік тому
Got my new dmt diamond stone and it's awesome. Thanks.
@marius.1337
@marius.1337 Рік тому
I have put off buying a DMT sharpening stone, but I'll finally do it later this month. Thanks for the video.
@kasuraga
@kasuraga Місяць тому
Just got a cheapish set of diamond plates to sharpen some kitchen knives for the first time. Your reference images of what not to do was helpful. I made sure to have a good light so I could periodically check my edge to see if I was maintaining a consistent angle. Knives feel amazing even after a short bit of time. Was able to even work out the little chips my kitchen knife had from years of abuse.
@Rotzausmhals
@Rotzausmhals 9 місяців тому
Baught this stones straight from my Beginns how to shapening my knifes. AT first, I was verpasst frustrated but I get More and More Feeling how to handle it. Keep moving on, whatever stone you Use. For me, sharpening my "Messer" is the best Meditation. Cheers from Germany
@BernWag
@BernWag 9 днів тому
Since I have the same Klein tool, I especially appreciate the discussion!
@user-tz3qm5nc7n
@user-tz3qm5nc7n 7 місяців тому
Thank you.
@jimjr4432
@jimjr4432 9 місяців тому
Wow, I thought I knew, but now I know it didn't and now I do!. Thanks so much.
@jeremynedrow7003
@jeremynedrow7003 Рік тому
Great video and explanation of sharpening and correct form.
@richardkut3976
@richardkut3976 Місяць тому
Thanks, for the Sharpie tip.
@welsh21
@welsh21 6 місяців тому
Thank you, very informative.
@barrybaldwin5535
@barrybaldwin5535 4 місяці тому
I always enjoy your content, partly because you speak in simple, understandable language. I'm 73 & I've been an avid collector, user & maintainer of many different types of cutlery. I've made some of these mistakes in my younger life, but have refined my skills over the decades by, not only sharpening my extensive collection, but that of my family, relatives & friends. I derive great satisfaction from correctly bringing a blade to "hair popping" sharpness. Please continue your excellent content. It will benefit future generations of new inductees to the skill.
@paulpugh2480
@paulpugh2480 4 місяці тому
Correct tips, thanks.
@danalim9670
@danalim9670 11 місяців тому
Thank You, works great👍
@joso5554
@joso5554 8 місяців тому
👌👍👍👍 Excellent advice, easily understandable and applicable for everyone, in a concise and thorough form. A+
@Trapezius8oblique
@Trapezius8oblique 9 місяців тому
Terrific video thanks
@1959jimbob
@1959jimbob Рік тому
Thank you for these tips and how-to points. I have a project knife that has been driving me bonkers and until now, I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Thank you again.
@Ricky-eo5ym
@Ricky-eo5ym 9 місяців тому
Great video thank you
@mssixty3426
@mssixty3426 2 місяці тому
I lucked out, this is the first video I watched on this subject and it has the detail I needed, with explanations and visuals to clarify everything. Many thanks! Now on to the next one about burrs. . ... Oh, and I subscribed and liked☺️
@Morpheus1910
@Morpheus1910 3 місяці тому
Excellent, extremely educational video. Thank you!
@EnglishStrippedBare
@EnglishStrippedBare Місяць тому
Thank you. Very helpful.
@AnubisDaJackal
@AnubisDaJackal 3 місяці тому
I self taught many many years ago on the cheap whetstones, didn't know any better at the time. Took me loooong time to figure out and understand how to get a sharp enough edge to shave with too.
@knauerkustom
@knauerkustom 2 місяці тому
thanks for the video. good explainng, not too much, just on point! Perfect :)
@Hikey711
@Hikey711 7 місяців тому
I watched your video on sharpening a knife with a brick and that’s all I have, and my dads wet stone. Thank you for the tips. I hope I can get better at sharpening.
@davidq.5488
@davidq.5488 9 місяців тому
Over angling, that's my problem. TY for posting!
@Shareef2610
@Shareef2610 28 днів тому
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