Best extra Coarse sharpening Whetstones

The best whetstones for repairing knives and fixing chips.

[nizarfakhoury]

Really enjoy the new shortened versions, helps to catch up with your videos any time of day, no matter how busy a day is. Longer version once in a while will come in handy whenever we need more info. Keep up the great work.

[iZeeRix]

I like the shorter, more specific videos more than one long one. I think it's easier to find the information I need when I have a question

[michaelcunningham]

Your videos are terrific. I prefer the longer more comprehensive ones when they have time indexes with them. It provides product spelling and it's easy to find or go back and review things a second time. With all the content together, I don't have to remember which video has what in it, and bounce from one to another to find something a second time. Your long one on choosing a whetstone is incredibly good.

[davesmith]

One of my favorite videos. I find I keep coming back here to review videos I've watched before, to review all the info packed into them.

[nickl]

I prefer this shorter, bite size format! :) The long one last year was great but if you wanted to go back to a specific section I was a bit tricky to find it. Thumbs up for this one 👍

[waynekitt]

Thank you very much for all your videos, Ryky. I have just begun learning how to sharpen knives properly and of all the videos I have viewed over the past few months, yours has been be far the most informative and educational. (I am a retired teacher in San Diego so I'm sensitive to those things.) Because of your video tour of the Yaxell factory in Japan I was inspired to purchase some decent knives for my wife and daughters. (My wife's mother is Japanese and she was born in Yakosuka). I got two of the Yaxell Kiritsuke Tsuchimon 8" and one Yaxell Ran 8" Chef's knife. My only worry is that I will not be able to maintain the sharpness on them. I will just have to practice, practice, practice. You should be congratulated on your decision to be a full-time Dad and You-Tuber, because the sharpening enthusiasts are now much better with you guiding us along the way. I do have a question: one of my first purchases was a set of combination water stones, 400/1000 and 3000/8000 with an angle guide. I haven't had the gumption to go free-hand yet and by using the angle guide I developed a sway-back in my 400 stone. Is there any way to bring it back to level, or do I just cross it off for lack of experience and start with a new one? Thank you.

[amricke]

Thanks, Ryky. I must say that I prefer the 10-12 minute videos. Very rarely will I ever have more time than that to sit down and watch/enjoy a longer video.

[gnarthdarkanen]

Great video, and full of helpful information!

Even for those of us who have been DIY'ers for a long time, it's nice (once in a while) to have a place to catch up on "what's out there today"...(lolz)
I (personally) find these shorter videos to be a better organized format... When I just want to find something about (say) medium grit stones... I don't really want or have the time to spend wading through or "scrubbing" a two-hour video for it.
AND don't get me wrong, I could sit through a "leisurely lecture" on sharpening, honing, grits, techniques... and on and on till YOU are three shades of blue and plaid in the face, WHEN it comes to leisure. SO there's probably still a nice niche for those vid's too...

Might consider (just an alternative)... Arranging to do the shorter works as PART of the larger "whole"...
It's a bit more work, maybe, but all that work will be primarily in editing... Obviously, YOUR choice to use it now or later... or just think about it...
But basically, script and shoot for the Larger (2-hour) presentation... AND then find "breaking points" as you edit for releasing the "short versions" first in a series... Hell, even cut out parts between the "short versions" that can then be put in as segues for the "scene to scene" mix in the Long Version... AND release the Long (full?) version of the whole lecture on a regular schedule for those who are "real fans" and want or have the time for "the deep dive"... Extra footage can be an attractive reason for going "full version", too... AND everyone gets what they're looking for. ;o)

[bobreid]

I enjoy your videos Ricki, the shorter format works for me. I use the Norton Utility file (120 grit I think) for my coarse stone for knives, and also for axes, lawn mower blades etc. I may try one of the stones in this video for my knives.

[christer]

Shapton glass 220 is the one I use as a repair stone, glad to hear that I wasn't way of since it´s the only one I have tried in this range. And I got to say that I am happy with it so far.

[mathewringle]

Could I use a Shapton 120 as a lapping stone for my fine and ultra fine stones?

[gashosimon]

This video series is awesome. Love it! great job Ryky.

[markhumphreyjr]

Where is the link to your recommended stones in this video?

[jesmondo]

Would you recommend any diamond stones for lower grits?

[ricklovelace]

I'm thinking about purchasing the Kramer sharping system with the 3 stones but my knifes are flexible fillet and victor Knox deer skinning type is this system going to be good for those applications

[TimDocHarper]

Thanks, Ryky, good video. Like so many here, I like the shorter videos supplemented by the longer when a more complex topic is on the table. As I'm still struggling with angle and pressure to get a good burr (e.g. my old sabatier [k] from cooking school 45 years ago.) an occasional longer "basics" video would be helpful. One never has enough of a grasp of the basics -- that's why pro ballplayers take infield practice every day!

[fredn]

Very good video, thank you Rukeyser. If you can, is it possible to talk about the Shun Kaji chef knife? Thank you

[nicksharples]

Hi Ryky
Make it long mate. We can always fast forward etc.
I am in the car 8 hours a day so I have you on whilst driving so long is good for me.

[sergiogingerichracing]

What is your opinion of the Naniwa 240 grit?

[ernestorivas]

So the higher the grit the more coarse the stone ? I'm asking because I just bought a double sided 120 grit and 240 grit stone I'm new to sharpening stones asking for help