Everything I Learned From Outdoors55 + What He Doesn't Tell You About Knife Sharpening

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Every man (and many a woman) secretly wants laser-sharp knives. Here's how to get them with just one stone and a strop. I spent the last 3 weeks deep diving hand sharpening education content. Big shoutout to OUTDOORS55 as the most informative channel I've found. However, he doesn't cover one critical aspect of sharpening. If you want to watch just one video to learn to hand sharpen your blades, this is that video. —————————————— 🔑 KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Results 00:49 What Factory Sharp Can Do 01:43 Ignorance Is Bliss 04:23 OUTDOORS55 05:04 Knife Geometry 06:57 Which Abrasives To Use 08:46 Angle Control 11:17 Stroke Technique 12:09 Seeing What You're Doing 13:27 Stroke Technique Pt2 14:37 What OUTDOORS55 Doesn't Talk About 18:09 The Burr 23:41 Inspecting the Apex 24:17 Switching to Fine Grit 25:41: Stropping 28:42 Steel Honing Rods 29:23: How Sharp Can We Get? 31:43 DIY Sharpness Tests —————————————— 💰 AFFILIATE 🔗 Sharpal double-sided diamond stone: https://amzn.to/4qQI3DU Jeweler's loupes: https://amzn.to/4sIq4Bq Balsa wood sheets: https://amzn.to/3YWdNf7 Gorilla Glue: https://amzn.to/3LrRQ4k 1 micron diamond compound: https://amzn.to/45H7Shv Hand Microscope: https://amzn.to/4jzUCRs LODGE skillets: https://tinyurl.com/LodgePurchase Oil sprayer: https://amzn.to/4iQriVA Mechanical kitchen timer: https://amzn.to/3FPYeiB Barkeeper's Friend: https://amzn.to/42A9AjT Lead test swabs: https://amzn.to/4pFuEOy —————————————— Inquiries: [email protected]