Sharpening a D2 steel Sitivien ST102 pocket knife with a Wen 10 inch sharpening wheel. Razor sharp. Easy way to sharpen. Using a small knife sharpening jig.
Just got my WEN 10 inch yesterday, I also purchased the accessory sharpening kit. I wish I had known about the small knife jig before now, I will certainly be purchasing it. Thanks for the video, great job. Also I love that the music is so low that it is not disturbing.
Thanks James. If you have any questions always feel free. There is a little bit of a learning curve. You Will find that you were able to get knives sharper The more times you use it.
Lighten your pressure as you approach the tip . It might be helpful to stop before the tip and get closer to it as you go along. Also, stop and flip over the knife to check how close you are to the tip. That helps you get a feel for the tip
Two ways to get the right angle. Use the angle guide…..I have a video for using it. Or try to match the original which is usually the best option. To do that mark the edge on both sides with a sharpie ( dark red blue or green). Guys the angle as you set the jig ang rotate the stone by hand. Then check the edge to see where the sharpie is worn off. If it’s coming off on the edge only then you are to high so lower the angle. If the marker is being removed from the bevel side of the edge… you are too low so adjust up. You know the angle is matched when the marker is being removed from the middle of or the entire area between the edge and the bevel.
SITIVIAN. This is the best value pocket knife I’ve ever purchased. G 10 handles D2 steel super light action very high quality for under $30. The D2 steel holds an edge well but it will rust
It can be argued that edge trailing leaves a sharper edge but it’s considered by some to be less durable. Also the edge leading direction is faster and leaves less of a burr. If you use the corner to sharpen the inside part of a recurve blade, only use edge trailing so you don’t gouge
You find the correct angle in the beginning using a sharpie and the angle guide. One you set your angle, make sure the knobs are tight holding the bar in place. It’s pretty easy to keep the correct angle if set up right from the start and you lift the handle while maintaining contact between the bar and jig to follow the belly (curve) of the knife. You will get the feel after sharpening a knife or two and rewatching a video to grasp the concept. The more belly in the knife, the higher you’ll lift. Oh,…when you lift the butt of the knife, it should lift towards the ceiling not the guide bar. Lifting toward the guide bar will change the angle significantly
I think it can sharpen knives up to just over 24 cm. For $ 100 on Amazon, you can buy an extra long an wide rest that allows you to sharpen longer blades like machetes and wider knives like cleavers. It is not compatible with a wen. Honestly though I wouldn’t sharpen a machete with it.
Might have been nice, except for the stupid loopy music...... I'd like to hear the grinding, how hard or light of pressure you're using, talk, burp, fart, anything but the hypnotic music cwap..............
Believe me when I tell you this gentleman knows his craft very well.
Just got my WEN 10 inch yesterday, I also purchased the accessory sharpening kit. I wish I had known about the small knife jig before now, I will certainly be purchasing it. Thanks for the video, great job. Also I love that the music is so low that it is not disturbing.
Thanks James. If you have any questions always feel free. There is a little bit of a learning curve. You Will find that you were able to get knives sharper The more times you use it.
Need to know a Diameter of top rail that accomodate attachments-knife clamp. dressing device - before i bay them.
Thank you
Best regards
Very insightful video Mr. G, sharpening those knifes must be very satisfying! 😏
Awesome!
When you started, did you have any issues with deep drop points or tips?
Lighten your pressure as you approach the tip . It might be helpful to stop before the tip and get closer to it as you go along. Also, stop and flip over the knife to check how close you are to the tip. That helps you get a feel for the tip
Thank you for your video. I don't have the jig, but have the WEN KNIFE accessory. How do you find the right angle.
Two ways to get the right angle. Use the angle guide…..I have a video for using it. Or try to match the original which is usually the best option. To do that mark the edge on both sides with a sharpie ( dark red blue or green). Guys the angle as you set the jig ang rotate the stone by hand. Then check the edge to see where the sharpie is worn off. If it’s coming off on the edge only then you are to high so lower the angle. If the marker is being removed from the bevel side of the edge… you are too low so adjust up. You know the angle is matched when the marker is being removed from the middle of or the entire area between the edge and the bevel.
Good video😁What's the name/brand off the knife you sharping...?
SITIVIAN. This is the best value pocket knife I’ve ever purchased. G 10 handles D2 steel super light action very high quality for under $30. The D2 steel holds an edge well but it will rust
@@PlayingwithKnives911 awesome knife 😁
Niceeeeee👍🏼😎
shouldn't the stone be rotating the other direction
It can be argued that edge trailing leaves a sharper edge but it’s considered by some to be less durable. Also the edge leading direction is faster and leaves less of a burr. If you use the corner to sharpen the inside part of a recurve blade, only use edge trailing so you don’t gouge
I could have sharpened 10 knives on a 1x30 in the same amount of time
True. Sanding belts are faster. Thank you for watching.
Is is fairly easy to keep correct angle
You find the correct angle in the beginning using a sharpie and the angle guide. One you set your angle, make sure the knobs are tight holding the bar in place. It’s pretty easy to keep the correct angle if set up right from the start and you lift the handle while maintaining contact between the bar and jig to follow the belly (curve) of the knife. You will get the feel after sharpening a knife or two and rewatching a video to grasp the concept. The more belly in the knife, the higher you’ll lift. Oh,…when you lift the butt of the knife, it should lift towards the ceiling not the guide bar. Lifting toward the guide bar will change the angle significantly
Does that come with angle guide? Just got one haven’t opened up the package.
The Wen does come with an angle guide
How longste (cm) knife, can man to scharp by Tormek machine
I think it can sharpen knives up to just over 24 cm. For $ 100 on Amazon, you can buy an extra long an wide rest that allows you to sharpen longer blades like machetes and wider knives like cleavers. It is not compatible with a wen. Honestly though I wouldn’t sharpen a machete with it.
Where can I find that small knife jig you were using?
I got mine on Amazon. It is a Tormek small knife jig
Where did you get the jig for holding the handle? Thanks
It’s a small knife jig made by Tormek.
I bought it on Amazon
Thank you
What is the knife holder called
I’m using the small knife jig by Tormek. It attaches to a regular knife jig.
Where can you get that knife jig??
Tormek SVM-00 Small Knife Holder for Use with SVM-45 Knife Jig / For Sharpening Small Blades. I bought mine on Amazon.
Kurt Ison, thanks for watching.
Looks like a dull knife to me
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Might have been nice, except for the stupid loopy music...... I'd like to hear the grinding, how hard or light of pressure you're using, talk, burp, fart, anything but the hypnotic music cwap..............
Thanks for the reply Steve. How do you sharpen your knives?