I use the medium hardness. I have the address on one of my other videos if you wish to purchase the knife directly from the company. I also use one marked D for Douvas, I believe the company is starting to offer them. It's a great finishing knife! As for stones, I do use the waterstones but I am moving more towards the DMT diamond stones as they are easier to maintain.
Yes it does! I was just in Moscow doing a reed making seminar where the majority of players are using the European scrape. Having these techniques will help you refine the reed. Ensure that your knife is sharp and flat!
Looking at American style reeds I would imagine that they are uncontrollable because of their long tip... Does the long back compensate or are the a bit haywire?
For us here in north america, the function of the tip is different then those reeds made in the euro way. The defining attributes of the american scrape when done well is that the reed offers flexible, control, stable intonation and comfort. The tip length is dependant upon the player's size of lip, piece required to play and function of the reed. As for the back, its function is for depth of tone, reed opening and intonation. Hope I was able to answer your questions.
Great vids, thanks - my problem has always been keeping the "bouncy" stability intact. It seems by the time I get the reed vibrating, I've removed too much in the upper heart, so I have to work (bite) a bit more to play in tune. What are some knife techniques for thinning the heart while steering clear of the rails and middle bit?
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monkeyseemonkeydo6 1 month ago
I use the medium hardness. I have the address on one of my other videos if you wish to purchase the knife directly from the company. I also use one marked D for Douvas, I believe the company is starting to offer them. It's a great finishing knife! As for stones, I do use the waterstones but I am moving more towards the DMT diamond stones as they are easier to maintain.
simontai1 2 months ago
What knife is that?
chetankrane 2 months ago
This is a Landwell reed knife. You can buy them at most double reed stores.
simontai1 2 months ago
@simontai1 Thanks for letting me know! Few more things, of what hardness is the knife? And do you use a waterstone?
chetankrane 2 months ago
Yes it does! I was just in Moscow doing a reed making seminar where the majority of players are using the European scrape. Having these techniques will help you refine the reed. Ensure that your knife is sharp and flat!
Good luck.
simontai1 10 months ago
does this method work for french cut?
wakkiwak 10 months ago
what kind of utensil are you using to separate the two reeds, and what are you using to define the tip?
IpOd86824dIvA 1 year ago
I'm using a FLAT steel plaque with a double hollow ground knife.
simontai1 1 year ago
Looking at American style reeds I would imagine that they are uncontrollable because of their long tip... Does the long back compensate or are the a bit haywire?
lennic95 1 year ago
For us here in north america, the function of the tip is different then those reeds made in the euro way. The defining attributes of the american scrape when done well is that the reed offers flexible, control, stable intonation and comfort. The tip length is dependant upon the player's size of lip, piece required to play and function of the reed. As for the back, its function is for depth of tone, reed opening and intonation. Hope I was able to answer your questions.
simontai1 1 year ago
@simontai1 Thank you! :) You're always very prompt and accurate with your answers!
lennic95 1 year ago
Thanks for lesson reed
Chorniyvit 1 year ago
No problem, glad I could help.
simontai1 1 year ago
Thanks a lot for great masterclass .You are amazing teacher .
osverdennis 2 years ago
Great vids, thanks - my problem has always been keeping the "bouncy" stability intact. It seems by the time I get the reed vibrating, I've removed too much in the upper heart, so I have to work (bite) a bit more to play in tune. What are some knife techniques for thinning the heart while steering clear of the rails and middle bit?
iandberg 2 years ago