2 ways to maintain an edge on your woodcarving knife!

[curtiscornett]

great tutorial ! Thanks. I'm practicing while it's fresh in my mind.

[allengoodman69]

@curtiscornett Thank you for takin' time to watch & comment,I had a great time on your channel...I think I watched almost of your vids last night- they are great !!!

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[Febeleh]

Box cutter? Haha, that is a Cold Steel AK-47, if I'm not mistaken.

[allengoodman69]

@Febeleh Correct you are,sharp eye ! ; )

I do open a lot of boxes w/ it...it's just nice to know I can open anything else as well,lol.

Thanks for watchin' & commenting,I'm gonna have to do a review about it,I simply love this knife...and all the unique & utilitarian features of it.

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[extremewhitetail]

Excellent video Allen! Do you think you can make a video on how to choose a good piece of basswood for carving. I know recently I have bought a couple blocks that are junk. They came from New York so I thought it would be softer. It seems to where my knifes out. Help

Thanks

[allengoodman69]

@extremewhitetail Thank you,that sounds like a great idea for a video in the future. I used to work at a place that sold only carving supplies,tools,wood,etc. They did not know the difference between southern & northern basswood,and they were supposed to be "in the know",lol.

I can relate to this very well,I always tell folks the best I have come across is from "Heinecke Wood Products",their prices are hard to beat,and are great folks to deal with also.

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[harryfaber]

Excellent and clear video. I wish I had taken more notice of how my dad did it when I had the chance. He used a leather strop with jewellers rouge, but I was more interested in other thngs, and never really learned how to sharpen tools properly.

[allengoodman69]

@harryfaber Thanks for the nice compliment and thank's for watching,maybe this vid will help you learn to put a keen edge after going through the actual sharpening process. I learned from my papaw,after many yrs. of watching him...I finally learned by doing,therefore I have concluded...If I can do it...anybody can.

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[Trigcure]

The wear on that CS AK looks downright awesome.

[allengoodman69]

@Trigcure Thanks, I kinda like the patina myself. Thanks for watchin' !

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[combatcommand]

Damn, I knew that knife, but the other guy beat me to the punch...

[allengoodman69]

Only by 4 months,lol. thanks for commenting !

[viperdude400ltd]

that was a cold steel ak47

[allengoodman69]

Great eye ! One of the best "box cutters",I've owned .

[ritter89]

Excellent demonstration! Clear, simple and best of all, affordable. I've been using the same method for yrs. There's so much misinformation online about sharpening, even from seasoned carvers, so it's nice to see a video that get it's right for a change. Also, power stropping horizontally prevents hollow grinding and ensures flat bevels, the best shape for carving knives. BTW, Allen, I've been trying to get in touch with you about knives. What sizes do you offer and how can I order them?

[boots507]

Allen,

Very nice on how to sharping,that will help me out.

Would llike to know where to get the soft white wheel ( where to buy then at)

Plus the drill setup

Thanks

Gerri

[allengoodman69]

Thanks Gerri , the loose wheel & compound I use comes from Gene Webb carving supply 865-660-1110. The drill mount is made by Dico corp., Lowes use to carry, good luck and happy sharpenin' !

[urbansheepdog]

That's great Allen. I was just about to try and convert my old wood lathe, but the drill and wheels looks great. Thanks very much. Simon

[allengoodman69]

Thanks Simon,I think you wll love it ! Allen

[Colhane]

Great stuff. That drill rig is something I can easily reproduce in my own shop in Brazil.

[allengoodman69]

Colhane, your are on your way to "easily maintain" your tools,let me know how it works ! Allen ( Everyone-please visit Colhanes channel...Good Stuff ! )

[wizzla111]

Thank You for the tutorial.

[psychodelicdragon]

do you sell your knives that you use?

let me know how and where i can aquire one if possible. thanks

[psychodelicdragon]

thanks for the great lessons!!

[whittler0507]

excellent Allen

Gene

[allengoodman69]

Thanks Gene !!!