Oboe reed scraping techniques

This video has some of the techniques I use when refining the tip of the reed.

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• oboe
• reed

[simontai1]

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.

[chetankrane]

What knife is that?

[simontai1]

This is a Landwell reed knife. You can buy them at most double reed stores.

[simontai1]

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.

[IpOd86824dIvA]

what kind of utensil are you using to separate the two reeds, and what are you using to define the tip?

[simontai1]

I'm using a FLAT steel plaque with a double hollow ground knife.

[monkeyseemonkeydo6]

Am I the only twelve year old in the world who plays oboe?

[chetankrane]

@simontai1 Thanks for letting me know! Few more things, of what hardness is the knife? And do you use a waterstone?

[wakkiwak]

does this method work for french cut?

[lennic95]

@simontai1 Thank you! :) You're always very prompt and accurate with your answers!