@mesa401 Best in the world? Have you ever used waterstones? I would describe novaculite as adequate. Not only does it cut 10 times slower than a quality waterstone, the finish from a black hard or a translucent doesn't even compare with an 8k waterstone. Much less anything higher grit...
@ArtistBlade1972 I have never used them. They look messy, and they wear out. I can use soft, black and my translucent Arkansas that is a $160 stone and put the scarriest edge you've ever seen on the dullest knife. About 30 minutes is all it would take on a very dull carbon blade. I'm not in that big of a hurry.
@mesa401 People have different definitions of scary :) I've got a black and a translucent I used to use often. I was in love with my translucent, thought it was the most awesome stone ever. Then I started using waterstones and was amazed at the difference. Sharpening is 80% technique 20% tools. If your edges are scary off the translucent, they'll give you a heart attack off a naniwa 12k. Seriously...
@ArtistBlade1972 Well, I ordered a Belgian Blue Friday, I guess it is considered a water stone. My final step in sharpening is stropping with a 60,000 grit chromium oxide paste. I believe the Belgian stone is a 4000 grit.
@mesa401 BBW's are pretty cool, They are a little harder to get used to than a coticule. BBW's are sorta slow cutters as well because the garnet content is far lower than the coticule layer. It's really impossible to grit rate any natural stone, but 4k would be a ballpark for most of em I reckon. Play around with the slurry thickness or you'll end up not liking it in a hurry. A BBW is a lot more messy than a synthetic waterstone :)
I use Ouichita novaculite stones from Hot Springs Arkansas. The best in the world, and will last forever.
mesa401 4 weeks ago
@mesa401 Best in the world? Have you ever used waterstones? I would describe novaculite as adequate. Not only does it cut 10 times slower than a quality waterstone, the finish from a black hard or a translucent doesn't even compare with an 8k waterstone. Much less anything higher grit...
ArtistBlade1972 2 weeks ago
@ArtistBlade1972 I have never used them. They look messy, and they wear out. I can use soft, black and my translucent Arkansas that is a $160 stone and put the scarriest edge you've ever seen on the dullest knife. About 30 minutes is all it would take on a very dull carbon blade. I'm not in that big of a hurry.
mesa401 1 week ago
@mesa401 People have different definitions of scary :) I've got a black and a translucent I used to use often. I was in love with my translucent, thought it was the most awesome stone ever. Then I started using waterstones and was amazed at the difference. Sharpening is 80% technique 20% tools. If your edges are scary off the translucent, they'll give you a heart attack off a naniwa 12k. Seriously...
ArtistBlade1972 1 week ago
@ArtistBlade1972 Well, I ordered a Belgian Blue Friday, I guess it is considered a water stone. My final step in sharpening is stropping with a 60,000 grit chromium oxide paste. I believe the Belgian stone is a 4000 grit.
mesa401 1 week ago
@mesa401 BBW's are pretty cool, They are a little harder to get used to than a coticule. BBW's are sorta slow cutters as well because the garnet content is far lower than the coticule layer. It's really impossible to grit rate any natural stone, but 4k would be a ballpark for most of em I reckon. Play around with the slurry thickness or you'll end up not liking it in a hurry. A BBW is a lot more messy than a synthetic waterstone :)
ArtistBlade1972 1 week ago
probably the best knife sharpening video on youtube. hats off.
MrAudiopain 1 month ago
great video, i have a global knife, learnt a lot with this video
stevehn787 1 month ago
omg he's so cute!
jord505 2 months ago
best sharpening vid on the net
max7770888 2 months ago
True Ninja
grummmers 2 months ago
Arigatou gozaimasu , Tsuchida-Sensei.
YouzTube99 3 months ago
Look at the experience he s got. Hats off
korikrali 4 months ago
is leather stropping required after?
sirspiff 4 months ago
@sirspiff no. i usually straighten the blade with a steel after sharpening
rowanationer 1 month ago
Useful for sure.
science0513 4 months ago
how to sharpen a serrated global knife ?
gavoranges 5 months ago
THANK YOU!!!!
finally in english, Again Thank you!!!!!
DarkLordVincent 5 months ago
Hi, great video, but you can upload in HD (720p). Thanks...
rafaelstrapazzon 7 months ago
good stuff but need subtitles, hard to understand sometimes.
Richxx105 7 months ago
just bought one yesterday, can't wait to try it out.
freddiecel 8 months ago
such a pleasure to watch 'mr global' sharing his knowledge (and he's so charming too!) now i wish i owned some of these amazing knives :)
seywhat82 8 months ago