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Being able to hear him speak on edges is a blessing ... RIP.

The reason for the edge to move quickly to the point rather than slowly is specific to a dagger. It is designed to pierce up to several layers of closing even in winter gear in the deep with the first thrush. it is a dagger not a combat knife. Your knife looks great and i am sure it is. I would enjoy having one. But the comparison is not to the strength against a bending or shattering tip but to a piercing one. A dagger is not a knife for general use and it is not used for fighting it is used for stealth and efficiency. it is not the survival of the knife that matters. In my career I carried many knives at the same time and each suited a variety of purposes. The most common thing a knife was used for was opening MREs, but I would not use a bayonet or a dagger like knife to do that. A dagger is used for one purpose and that killing by stealth. Your presentation is great the knife is impressive, but it is less suited to use as a dagger than a fighting knife.

Like it much.

My grandfather was sharpening stones before he was watching TV and he sharpened like that with great success. I did the same. It's not wrong its just different.

You didn't show the Esculta.....

So nice to see AG on you tube again after so long i miss him too

can you make straight razor sharping video

Beautiful knife. You guys make some of the most gorgeous and unique knifes. Absolutely love your company.

Informative presentation, but the camera work actually was making me nauseous. Just use a wider perspective shot on some kind of stable surface.

What happened to Gramps. I saw him on a video 7 years ago and of course a few more after that and I don't see him anymore I like him. I hope he's all right

I like this old man I hope he's all right

This is a cool dude 😎 🇺🇸

I always feel blessed learning from an Ole timer. Bless you friend

You are entertaining, sir. Thank you for your time 👍

Awesome interview!! Becker is such an impressive man with some incredible designs!! I want a 2 and a 10!!!

Oil-soaked stones can also be used with water after cleaning them out. When submerged in boiling water for a longer period (30-60min) it will slowly purge out the oil from the stone. You may have to repeat it once again after cleaning up the stone. To be clear, it is not something anybody would do on a monthly basis, at least not with a sound mind.

A good and very wise young man...

I have several of these. One is carried often in my pocket and a couple more are in the kitchen as paring knives. I just ordered another 6 of them and 1 is going to be a gift for a friend who is going to cooking school

Hello from the Deep North of Canada! I realy liked your video smooth fast and practicle! I am a neewbee sharpener and collector of diffrent knives from Surviving to Pocket knives and evetn all of ky knives have been disassamblied cause i love to see the diffrent mechanisms and styles of inside making! But i would like you, if you can, make a video about diffrent bearings, how to keep them in good shape but most witch side to put them back, depending of witch kind of bearings and how to oil them correcly! Thanks in advance for your great work and hope you will take in concideration my questions! Frank from the deep north!

I sleep with a Boker.

I love that, "I've not had a need to impress people for a long time." Isn't that a great life lesson right there 😁

I own the smooth brown one. Works great. Carry it every day. Used it when I attended the Ukrainian Cultural Festival. Bought their sausage and cabbage dish, but they gave plastic utensils. Fortunately had my boxcar knife and had no problems.

I own the smooth brown one. Works great. Carry it every day.

Had one like this with a spoon back in 1961 when I was a Boy Scout. Official BSA equipment.

Had one like this with a spoon back in 1961 when I was a Boy Scout. Official BSA equipment.

If Eye surgeons come to you for a need of "Sharper tools"... Then you are well beyond the need of impressing people for sure! 😳

The amount of History & experience that this Gentleman has towards his specific profession is probably second to none when it comes to his wealth of knowledge in this industry... It was an honor to hear you speak Sir, and thank you for clearing that up... Now I gotta figure out if my Alum Oxide Sharpening stone, that my grandfather gave me, has been used with water or oil??...any advice on that??

That's what I'm looking for abused but no damage seen

Greetings from Germany realy nice ones

I really needed this for my food science class thank you

Very cool

Cool! I have a 1977 Sting KLC11445. Always wondered why it looked so unique, I don't know where I obtained it but amazed by how much they are worth.

Ethan Becker bring back the BK5, 20, 29. Had these knives still be available, people wouldn't flock to other bowie knife knife makers.

Hi thare is international shipping still only available if I spend $500 or more? This is a beautiful knife but verry expensive with a sheath that will have to be replaced. Phill did an excellent job 👍

There is nothing wrong with a soldered guard, but if you are going to do a soldered guard DO IT ON THE HANDLE SIDE

how many times do you pass the knife ? i saw one video with 20 times...... or does it depend upon how dull the knife is ?. lets say that my knife test looks like it cuts well, but it catches here and there... or is it safe to use a set number of passes ? thanks

This Man could be dead wrong but im hanging onto every word as the gospel. He's the embodiment of "wisdom of elders". I would listen to him explain anything. Lol

The Bowie knife I suppose is OK as a fighting knife (I guess, I'm not a knife fighter), but as a bushcraft knife, a Kukri is FAR superior. A Bowie knife looks FAR more stylish and classy, but if I was out in the wilds I'd take my kukri every time.

Fixes is my Choice

What was the magic number?

A.G. The Legend. This is awesome. Thank you for the post.

Going to have to stop by and check that one out

What is match the durability of the Applegate Fairbaim

I thought Sal glaser from spyderco made that ?

Love listening to Ethan becker he's a permanent on my podcast playlist. Gotta a becker bk14 on way can't wait to use it.

Sad day when ya need that. Fooled buy a fool

Very nice, thanks.

Obviously, U.S.A. citizens can't even build a superior hatchet or ax anymore. I'll guarantee you, I'll NOT purchase any Taiwanese chopping tool! A.G. Russell, pull your head out! I speak for LOTS of AMERICAN CITIZENS! 😮

Soap, brush, what else? Way overdone. Just wipe the blade clean with a damp cloth or soft sponge, wipe it dry with a towel - done!

A) Thank you for sharing your wisdom. B) Unsolicited request/ opinion- PLEASE start a new channel: A.G. narrates literally anything. It would be a bonafide smash. You sir, have got yourself some Morgan Freeman caliber vocal goods, I could be perfectly content listening to you read the label of a shampoo bottle. C) I think A.G. might be the only person on the entire internet who doesn't give an individual hoot about impressing anyone... Ironically, I find this delightfully impressive. Color me satisfied A.G. I appreciate you. ✌🏻