Understanding the Science of Knife Sharpening with Cliff Gray - A Beginner's Guide to Creating Sharp Edges

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By: Cliff Gray

In this detailed and instructive video, Cliff Gray from Flat Tops Wilderness Guides and True Hunts share his own methodology on sharpening knives. He breaks away from the usual methods we see in most knife sharpening videos, instead opting to help the viewer understand the physics and mechanics behind the knife sharpening process. He showcases how to create a burr and emphasize the knife's edge while maintaining the angles, all through a hands-on demonstration with a wet stone. The practical examples, explained through plain layman terms, make the whole concept of knife sharpening less daunting and more accessible.

The highlight of this video is the strong emphasis on understanding how a burr works, which is seldom explained in many knife sharpening tutorials. Cliff beautifully correlates the concept of knife sharpening with asymmetry in day-to-day formations. Use of low-end knives for beginners and the explanation of different steps, from aggressive to smooth stone, shows his understanding of the difficulties beginners face making this video an excellent guide for both beginners and intermediate knife handlers. If you're looking to finesse your sharpening skills or navigate common pitfalls, this video is a must-watch.

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