Sharpening a knife can be challenging and a bit scary. This is how I sharpen each and every custom knife I make to ensure consist, hair shaving edges! SchwarzKnives.com
A belt mister is an easy modification to guarantee you don't remove temper. If you move to a felt or paper wheel for deburr, be sure to slot it for cooling on a half speed grinder. Rock Hard Felt on a Tormek T8 or T4 with diamond compound is great on Magnacut for deburr honing and no danger of detemper. Great Knives! I am really impressed! Ceramic belts with a mister work wonders on Magnacut.
One of the best sharpening videos I've seen. It's apparent that you've given a lot of thought to the physics/mechanics of producing a consistently sharp and even blade. I learned a lot.
Thanks for the very informative video TJ! Just got one of the 3 Overlands you did so appreciate the effort you put in to make your craft so professional…Merry Xmas!
Great video, TJ. Thanks for sharing your setup. You’re the first blade smith I’ve seen, besides myself, that sharpens your knives before handles. I’m working on the third generation of my bevel grinding/sharpening jig right now and it’s turning out awesome. As a guy with CNC experience, I’d value your input if you’re up for it.
I am going to get one as soon as I go back to work. Question though. I know you do the green sara coat. Could you Acid etch it and then sara coat it then stone wash it. It makes the sickest looking finish. I call it Apoc Green.
Great video and a very impressive design! I just ordered the Crkt version for EDC. I would love to see a horizontal carry option for the kydex sheath! I find myself using my EDC for food prep more and more, and this design looks almost Perfect for me! I’m always driving and need a carry option that is seatbelt friendly as well as concealable. I Love supporting the smaller made in USA businesses.👍🇺🇸💜
Hi, new subscriber, great channel! @Gideonstactical did a a very comprehensive review on your Overland. Fits my needs and likes to a tee so when my budget frees up next month, I plan on ordering one. Two quick questions, where in terms of fullness in the hand would you place the grip, say in the medium to full range? My hands are about the same size as yours and I would be using the knife for food prep? Also, I don't have your type of equipment and sharpen freehand. Any tips for maintaining your bevels freehand, or just go slow and careful? Thanks, looking forward to next month and may have some questions before about your recommendation on G10 vs Micarta for food prep.
Awesome video man, love that little jig you've got setup. Cool tip with the WD-40 as well! I've been meaning to use it to clean residue off my blades, heard it works like a charm
Ordered a custom off your shop. Managed to get a smaller magnacut blade from DCC. Looking forward to having one in a more capable size for edc. Cool vid. Agree with preferring a toothy edge. Mirror is overrated. Like the wd40 tip, scratched my spartan harsey folder 3.25 wiping it after sharpening.
Surprisingly I sliced cheddar cheese with mine and left the film on it overnight. The next morning when I cleaned it up it had rust pits developing all over the blade that are not polishing off. Also I used a sharpie marker on it when sharpening and it seems to have seeped into the finish and is still visible after using alcohol, thinner, etc to remove it. Any ideas?
I believe you’re over thinking your process. A knife guy will fix any problems and a non knife guy will live with whatever he/she receives. Do your best for a good product and the majority will be happy.
