@@jeffsmith6441 man I've had some weeeeeirdos emailing me lately. I'd say you're right. Most likely some whiney ass that I proved wrong or pissed off. 😂🖕
Thank you so much for all of your videos. I have been freehand sharpening for a few years. Since watching your vids I now have a black & hard from Dan’s and just yesterday got my first True Hard. I absolutely love the True Hard so far. I can’t wait to see how much better my edges will be. So far I’ve only used it on ZDP189. But I am so happy with the results!
Im one of those collector types. Ive got a big pile of different waterstones because I wanted to try different brands of them, and now thanks to you a slowly growing collection of arkansas. I used to get better edges back when all I had was a course DMT, a set of spyderco ceramics and a strop but I always want to try out different types of stones. So sharpening for me has become more about exploring different types of stones instead of pursuit of the perfect edge.
Well you gotta go through paces to see what you like. I'm talking about these people that go from a dmt to a waterstone then a coticule and a ark then 2 others. It's like what are you doing? Lol.
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 I do that but not in a single progression. Ill do 1 knife on water stones, switch to arkansas stones for the next one, diamond only for the third etc.
Great one! Absolutely spot-on! I told Mary at Dan's that you are one of the best promoters they have! They know it! True hard was on my bucket list....but I got sidetracked when Mary told me that she had talked to the production manager and they had an 8X3X1 Washita.....and I nailed it. She also let a cat out of the bag about "availability" when it comes to Washitas.. and, I suspect it applies to true hards, also. Dan's is not going to mail a Washita to you unless it meets their standards! That says it all. Can't wait for that stone to come. She said, two weeks. I've had good luck with getting Dan's stones from Taylor Tool Works ....I've got Amazon Prime and saved some $$$....I got a 6X2X1 soft/hard combo for the shelf over the sideboard for touching up paring knives and such....it's super. But, I noticed when tracking shipment, that Taylor has ditched Amazon Prime....just thought I'd put that out there. And Amazon has been monkeying with USPS tracking...making themselves look good for their "guaranteed delivery". So: Better to order directly from Dan's! And thanks for mentioning Mike Baker....I'd seen him in my feed but I just thought he was a razor sharpener until I checked further. I just dumped a bunch of subscriptions...you know who one of them was...but I enjoy Mike....down to earth and basic (where I am!LOL!). And, you are absolutely right about downsizing and listening to your stones talk to you. I've got a Dan's 8X2X1/2 hard that's my security blanket.....it tells me where I've screwed up.....by feel and sound. Now that the weather is good and I have sunlight, I'm going to beat myself to death with bevel-setting 101! Dont know how it's happening but you've been coughing up videos that I needed NOW. By the way.. .Grizzly & Yuengling....we'll get along fine. Got to make a trip to Crossville one of these days.. . .with Yuengling Black & Tan.....!LOL! Cheers, Wayne
Lol I'd enjoy your visit. Everyone has that one stone that helps them identity issues. That washita will be interesting, got me curious now. I've heard mixed things about Amazon. I've never fooled with them.
For the lighting what you (and I) really need is a diffusser. Something to go between the light source and the subject matter that will soften the light and make it more even. I'm trying to figure out how to rig one up myself, which is difficult because my light source is a 4' flourescent fixture in the ceiling. Good video, btw. And lovely stone.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/362386-REG/Impact_S3243_White_Translucent_Umbrella_43.html Bhphotovideo has a light umbrella for $14. You could shine your bulb into the umbrella or behind it to spread out and soften your light. Could also look on that site for a diffuser.
Just ordered me one on Monday. I just watched your video today. Keep 'em coming. I'm going to email you a request for a certain kind of video. I have 2 more videos to watch & I will be caught up.
Picked up a 3 stone wood mounted kit from best sharpening stones. I used some acetone to remove the glue and lapped them all. The hard performs around as well as my old smith pocket hone.
Maybe you have made a video update regarding this stone already (I may have missed it), but I would love to hear your thoughts on this stone after having it for several months.
You are the FIRST person I have seen on RU-vid that discovered Dan’s ‘Magic’ True Hard stone!! I bought a 4x2x1 seven years ago from Dan and about crapped my pants when I opened it, and when I first used it!! Mine looks just like the middle part of yours, gray with white tiger stripes. THEN I about crapped my pants when I saw this video!! You won the lottery with that 10x2x1! It’s always been my hope to have one of every stone Dan offers in 10x2x1! Also went through the whole ‘Best Sharpening Stones & Natural Sharpening Stones’ as you have. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING compared to Dans Quality!! Just wish I’d discovered Dans first! 😊👍 Great videos! Keep up the good job!
I bought a bunch of Dan’s stones 20-30+ years ago, and recently bought some from another company, and Dan’s are the very best in existence! They are perfect, even the seconds! I would rather have Dan’s seconds than ANYONE’s #1 !
Love your channel! Your channel is the reason I got Arkansas stones. We have a saddle shop and before we got the Arkansas stones we struggled with keeping a sharp edge on our knives. I confess my black is from sharpening supplies, but I have a combo stone that is a soft and hard from Dans as well as a translucent. My normal progression is soft, hard, translucent then black. I haven’t noticed much difference between the translucent and the black. Is the translucent just a “pretty” version of the hard Arkansas?
What's up Rough Rooster, and knife sharpening faithful! I just thought i would introduce myself and comment myself, i am gathering that your name is Chris from some comments i had read in earlier post's. My name is Rick and i have been checking out some of your videos, and i must say you do a great job and i enjoy watching a strait forward, honest, no BS approach to what i would say, a very informative piece to a knife addicts arsenal! Thank's Chris for what you are doing and i enjoy watching and i try to soak up all that i can, because even as a knife maker myself for several years, in my opinion you never stop learning! Anyone who tells you they know everything, to me tells me just how ignorant they really are! I now only make a knife every now and then because i have found out just how much i love sharpening knives! To the point that i get in such a ( trance ) almost Zen and peaceful state of mind i can't hardly describe it! If you love sharpening like i do, you know where i am coming from. I am trying to start a sharpening business in South Bama! I have made the first of many purchases of stones that i have enjoyed for months now, the DMT DuoSharp 10" ( water and dawn only ). I only wish i had gotten the DiaSharp ones instead. Pros and Cons to any stone i guess but none the less, since i started watching your vid's, i am going the Dan's stones direction! With a ceramic or 2 mixed in to LOL! Keep up the great work Chris! Be in touch soon in comment section and its nice to see your vid's because there is soooo much garbage out there! Thanks Bro!!
Hello! Glad to meet you're acquaintance. I'm happy to know that you enjoy the videos. I'm uploading another one now. I don't follow fads and what people want. I do what I like and I know for a 100% fact works. I know exactly what you mean by the Zen thing, I catch myself on videos doing it. And I'm like shit people's watching 😂 Anyhow I'm just north of you in Tennessee. Yes my name is Chris, forgive me if I forget your name. I talk to so many people I forget some sadly. Dan's is a good company and you will be pleased with the product. Here is my email if u ever need it. southerntrader124@gmail.com Take care man! 👊
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 Thanks for the reply Chris! 👊 Been looking for a sharpening channel on the Tube for a while now, and believe me bud i have done some tubing! Just ask my wife Kristi, LMAO! All jokes aside though lol, i don't get into just anybody's videos. They have to be something that is informative and down to earth, and not full of adds and such always trying to sell you something. You know what i mean, hell if i want to buy something, i would just go to the site of what i want and so on, and not that i am against it but most of the channels you go to they are most of the time sponsored by the product your wanting to know about. That's great and all but i want an honest opinion about something, not the fake opinion in trade for the merchandise. Not that all are, but you know what i mean. Anyways, thanks for your e-mail, and i would like to pick your brain so to speak about the sharpening business and some things that maybe you did starting out. What works, and what don't and things you might have done different sometime if you care to. My e-mail is rickandkristi2012@yahoo.com Thanks again Bro! 👍
Instagram... Stones??? What do u mean. Dan's stuff isn't to cheap. Do a stone at a time if you can. I'd rather have 1 good stone from Dan's than 5 from best or wherever
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 we had a conversation regarding stones and procurement of stones via insta but i cant send you dm's for whatever reason. I already got 2 arkies from sharpeningsupplies combo medium hard and small black, but i would like larger stone (black) and potentially few others. Im aware they aint cheap, i payed 150+ for the 2 i got. If Dan has better quality products i can get them from them but i was under the impression you have good quality stones for sale.
Hello, I wondering if you could order that true hard Arkansas a wider cut size because it’s not listed on Dan’s website. Do you use Japanese natural stone also? Thank you
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 you should try the Japanese whetstone it’s much easier than Arkansas however I deeply appreciate and respect the Arkansas of its uniqueness and beautiful and one of the world most amazing mysterious magical whetstones
I would really enjoy watching you do up a 10 or 12 inch parting knife 🔪 She’s a real beauty! Almost a shelf or display Queen I’m curious if the feedback is like a translucent and if the edge you get is similar to the translucent
I bought a used Dan's hard from ebay with an older style Dan's box and the stone was glued in. Not sure how to get it out without destroying the box. It's a nice stone.
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 I used a utility knife to cut the bottom out of the box around the stone. The corners are still good so I can glue up and nail a bottom back on it. Getting the glued slab of wood off of the stone was a bi/ch! No stitches, all good. The stone is sweet. A hard that's a little bit translucent. Glue must be less expensive down in your neck of the woods compared to up here in NY. They laid the tight bond on like it was free.
Can you buy just a box from dans. I was moving and somehow my black stone got left on the roof of a car and hit the road. Very lightly chipped one corner of the stone but it destroyed the box
I have only smiths hard stone I just used a 1000 grit diamond on it to make it cut better without being too abrasive. M Asa n that stone puts edges of another level even compared to my spyderco bench stones which are great too but they is something about a natural ark
Bought a soft arkansas from "Best sharpening stones". Paid a pretty penny for it. Didn't realize until years later when I started buying Dan's just what a complete piece of garbage the Best was. Only buy Dan's; it you can't afford it then save up until you can.
There are better stuff out there other than Dan's that work just fine. Like the old Smith's soft arks are awesome. I just like supporting Dan's because they are good people and have a great product.
@@MrRourk it depends on what kind of edge you're looking for. I'd go to 600 grit 1200 grit then a hard Arkansas then a true hard or translucent. Then you can go to a black then a blue black then strops if you want. Kind of a loaded question. There are many ways you can go.
now that is a beautiful stone, i'm gonna save up for a good true hard and a black from dans, the stones i have now are good compared to what i used to use(chinese stuff, not good) but now i have the taste for these i want more and better hahaha
You obviously haven't used Arkansas much. They do glaze. I've used them for well over 25 years. Even the old Norton literature I have as far back as the 30s talks about it
You the only guy on RU-vid with solid information about Arkansas stones. After watching several of your videos I decided to get a soft Arkansas to finish my chef knives for work and I'm impressed on how the edge on the knives comes out. Anybody that dislike this video is a winnie
I actually did last night, my friend at work bought a dans translucent & he let me borrow it to Sharpen my 6 in victorinox boning knife and I was like "damn that's fucking sharp". We're both cooks at a casino in southern california & we both agree that Arkansas are a different feeling and experience than waterstones
@@diegomunoz8097 They are completely different. And surpass any edge of any water stone available. If you want to take you're edges even further lap the Arkansas stones. They cut slower, but the edge will be incredible.
