Need your bushcraft machete razor sharp...fast? Here is our light and cheap field sharpening method!

This clip is for the beginner sharpener who is struggling to get an 'advanced' edge. If you are trying to get a wickedly sharp crafting edge but can’t quite get there, we have a lot of information to share. There are a lot of pitfalls with sharpening and that can be frustrating! Some of the tips in this clip may help you solve the problem. We can make the information simpler or more in-depth, so don’t forget to ask if you need more clarification! . The tips and methods in this clip work very well for machetes, big and small knives as well as axes. So what’s in this episode? We packed a lot of information in, so here is breakdown. First Half of the video: Lots of hints and tips to help you work out a system of sharpening that might suit you. Sharpening is challenging for beginners and if there is only one bit of information in this chat (yeah I know... I like a chat!) that unlocks a sharper edge for you, it’s worth the view! We talk a lot about stropping an edge and why we feel it’s the most important sharpening tool for beginners. It is also one of the cheapest tools that you can add to your sharpening kit. The # 1 problem I find beginners have with getting a carving sharp edge is that they have not removed the wire edge left behind from the sharpening process. A strop is the ‘go-to’ tool, that will quickly remove the wire and maintain a sharper edge much longer. Want to see how fast this system is in action? 12.5mins in: We give a brief demo on how we use really small pocket diamond-hones to quickly hand sharpen a machete. We touch up a dull edge in this clip but you can use this system as a continuation from the previous sharpening clip found here:    • Machete Sharpenening: A simple method that...   The link above is a simple method of sharpening machetes that most beginners find easy to master, fast! 18.5 mins in: If you’re only going to watch one thing on this clip... watch the demo on using a bush strop! Tools used in this clip Eze-Lap brand diamond hones: Fine and Super fine. Bush Strop: light weight canvas strop you can make yourself. I will show how to make a few different versions of these in the next episode. They are very easy to make but there are a few tricks to conditioning these so they are ready for use. Stropping compound: Chromium oxide also know as Green chrome The edge sharpening and maintenance system in this clip is a good matchup with the ‘El Premio’ sharpening service found at: www.northarmmacheteco.com.au Thanks for watching and for everyone who commented, liked and subscribed so far, two thumbs up! It makes all the difference so thank you.