How To Get A Sharper Knife Edge

This video demonstrates the setup and operation of the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Elite knife sharpener. It highlights the system's ability to maintain consistent sharpening angles, even on blades with previously uneven edges. The presenter showcases the digital angle indicator and the use of both hones and strops with honing compound for achieving a razor-sharp edge.

This guide demonstrates how to sharpen a knife blade using the Worksharp sharpening system. It outlines a multi-step process involving coarse and fine grit stages, utilizing specific angle guides, and finishing with a leather strop to remove burrs. The technique is presented for maintaining a sharp edge on tactical knives like the Teto Knives F2 Bravo.

This guide details a method for sharpening a knife, specifically the Tekto F2 Bravo, using a WorkSharp sharpener. It outlines a multi-stage process involving coarse and fine grit sharpening, followed by a stropping step to remove burrs. The technique emphasizes consistent angles and equal strokes on both sides of the blade for optimal results.

This guide details how to effectively use the SOG Desktop Sharpener for maintaining the edge on budget-friendly knives. It emphasizes light pressure, a limited number of passes, and the importance of using the right tool for the right blade. The speaker, with experience in maintaining tools and gear, highlights its utility for outdoor and kitchen knives, while cautioning against its use on high-end blades.

This entry covers new product announcements from SHOT Show 2026, featuring tactical gear, lighting, knives, and firearm accessories. Expert insights are provided on materials like 500D Multicam nylon and steels such as 14C28N and 20CV, alongside practical applications for everyday carry and range use. The content highlights innovations from brands like Pelican, Fenix, Kini, Civivi, CRKT, Eberlestock, Work Sharp, and Streamlight.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a specialized gear reviewer, breaks down the fundamental differences between three common knife blade grinds: Full Flat, Saber, and Scandi. Understanding these grinds is crucial for selecting the right knife for tasks ranging from camp chores and bushcraft to everyday carry. The video emphasizes how grind geometry directly impacts a knife's performance in slicing, chopping, and carving.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.