My favorite knifes shapening youtube channel: Findon Knife Sharpening with Baz

[Columbo]

I certainly watched the first one also maybe even the second. Very informative I love his style of simplicity and more, so damn his patience.

Also, the kangaroo tail strops. Oh my God. But damn unfortunately, with all the regulations concerning those tails, they can only be shipped within Australia. Because I'd certainly buy a couple of the doctors recommended size in length which may have been 24 or 26 inches by about 6 inches wide.

Anyway, somehow, I've gotta find a way to get them to Canada.
With all those damn regulations.

Talking about this, I wonder why, even if it was locally made and sold in Australia, why haven't they ever made kangaroo tail adhered to a Tormek styled wheel?
And not necessarily a Tormek style But for any grinder type.

I get it may be more expensive I gather, but how I'm sure there's enough of us crazies that would really consider it.

Anyway, thank you Ken.

[RickKrung]

Curious why the videos linked above have all turned out to be "No Longer Available".  Just me/my computer?  (We'll see if that happens to the links below.) 

No matter, I have found the YT website for this fellow and have bookmarked it.  "iSharpen" is his user name here and his YT name, for "Findon Knife Sharpening".  Haven't watched any yet, but it should be interesting, given the discuss that precedes. 

Link to the "Home" web site here, but I prefer going directly to the Videos page as my starting point. 

I have one of Vadim's kangaroo tail strops, so I wonder how/why/when they became unavailable for export. 

[Ken S]

I only vaguely remember the start of this topic. However, I have been watching several of Baz's videos and am impressed by them.

Years ago, I thought of an imaginery around the world study tour I wanted to make. The tour would include spending time with my friend and mentor, Steve Bottorff, and with the late Terry Beach, in the US. Heading to Europe, I would like to see Glenn Lucas in Ireland and Rob and Robin Bailey in the UK. Then across the channel to meet Dutchman, the father of precision knife setting, and the late Jan, possibly our most intelligent, educated member. Then off to Sydney, Australia to enjoy meeting the late Wootz, Dr Vadim of Knife Grinders. Sadly Wootz is now deceased. However, I would still include Australia to meet Baz of Findon near Adelaide.

One of the common threads with all of these experienced Tormek users is that while being Tormek users, they all incorporated their own ideas into their technique.

I like Baz's videos and ideas. I especially like his style, lean on slick video tricks and music and full of solid technique.

Ken

[Columbo]

Yes Baz's videos are amazing. I have subscribed. Love them straight to the point concise, clear and very informative. I would strongly recommend as well.

Phil.

[John Hancock Sr]

Curious why the videos linked above have all turned out to be "No Longer Available"

He did say on another thread that his previous channel was taken down. Not sure why, he didn't say. YT can make bonkers decisions some times and take you down if someone takes a dislike to you and complains.

[Columbo]

Rick Sir, receiving them can be problematic, especially with some of the laws within the different states down there. Every state differs to allowing or disallowing entry for various species. That is something one has to get their info to.

 

[3D Anvil]

I certainly watched the first one also maybe even the second. Very informative I love his style of simplicity and more, so damn his patience.

Also, the kangaroo tail strops. Oh my God. But damn unfortunately, with all the regulations concerning those tails, they can only be shipped within Australia. Because I'd certainly buy a couple of the doctors recommended size in length which may have been 24 or 26 inches by about 6 inches wide.

Anyway, somehow, I've gotta find a way to get them to Canada.
With all those damn regulations.

Talking about this, I wonder why, even if it was locally made and sold in Australia, why haven't they ever made kangaroo tail adhered to a Tormek styled wheel?
And not necessarily a Tormek style But for any grinder type.

I get it may be more expensive I gather, but how I'm sure there's enough of us crazies that would really consider it.

Anyway, thank you Ken.

I managed to buy a kangaroo tail strop on Ebay.  Also got a separate loose piece from Etsy.  I'm finding to be good, if not quite the miracle that some make them out to be.  Very good for initial deburring and for touching up knives with "drawer rust."  Adds a little refinement as a last stop after a loaded strop.  I've used them to replace the Flitz-loaded denim strop that I used to use as my last process.

[Brock O Lee]

I agree, nice channel. I learnt a few things. Keep up the good work @iSharpen ! 👍

[iSharpen]

I certainly watched the first one also maybe even the second. Very informative I love his style of simplicity and more, so damn his patience.

Also, the kangaroo tail strops. Oh my God. But damn unfortunately, with all the regulations concerning those tails, they can only be shipped within Australia. Because I'd certainly buy a couple of the doctors recommended size in length which may have been 24 or 26 inches by about 6 inches wide.

Anyway, somehow, I've gotta find a way to get them to Canada.
With all those damn regulations.

Talking about this, I wonder why, even if it was locally made and sold in Australia, why haven't they ever made kangaroo tail adhered to a Tormek styled wheel?
And not necessarily a Tormek style But for any grinder type.

I get it may be more expensive I gather, but how I'm sure there's enough of us crazies that would really consider it.

Anyway, thank you Ken.

Thanks Ken, I appreciate the kind words. I haven't given up on the export permit for the kangaroo tails. The wheels are in motion and if granted I will be doing everything in my power to get one to everyone who wants one. Export permits for kangaroo hide products are very difficult to get. Basically they want receipts for every single tail from the killer to the processor and tanner. Some of my tails are really old but I've got a few ideas in motion that might push me through. I'll be making announcements if they're granted.

As for wrapping kangaroo tails around wheels I made a prototype. I wrapped one around an old CBN wheel that had failed. There's a few short videos and a few of me using it for various purposes and I'm thinking of making one around a smaller honing wheel. Also I think they could be wrapped around a wooden wheel. But the circumference has to be kept small as only the largest tails will make it all the way around a large wheel. I was thinking of using an old worn out 180mm diam SG wheel which I'm currently using as a counter balance for my spare machine (flex...lol).   

As for pricing I really want to stay around the price of what Dr Vadim was selling them for. Compliance is crazy though. For example, to export into the U.S. I need a physical wet stamp from Border Force (Australian customs) for each and every strop or tail which means I have to go to the airport every time and deal with customs officers for every shipment. It's something I'm willing to do though and I don't live very far from the airport fortunately and the Sharpery keeps me working from home so I have the time. It won't be long and I'm not giving up. 

[iSharpen]

Curious why the videos linked above have all turned out to be "No Longer Available".  Just me/my computer?  (We'll see if that happens to the links below.) 

No matter, I have found the YT website for this fellow and have bookmarked it.  "iSharpen" is his user name here and his YT name, for "Findon Knife Sharpening".  Haven't watched any yet, but it should be interesting, given the discuss that precedes. 

Link to the "Home" web site here, but I prefer going directly to the Videos page as my starting point. 

I have one of Vadim's kangaroo tail strops, so I wonder how/why/when they became unavailable for export.

Thanks Rick. My old channel was cancelled by the lefties at YouTube because I kept making jokes about the woke mind virus...while holding knives. Accidental but big no no. I lost all the videos with no appeal possible. I went offline for a while but then restarted my current channel https://www.youtube.com/@iSharpen along the same lines. I think this channel is better anyway and I've recently surpassed my subscriber count and have become monetised and about to receive my first payment which of course be immediately spent on BESS clips...haha. No but seriously, it will.

Good idea to link to my videos page instead of the home page on YouTube. I'll change my link on my GMB (Google My Business) page.

As for how Dr Vadim was able to sell them, he had an export permit. The fine for selling kangaroo hides (or products) without an export permit is $210,000. I'm really working very hard to get one but the government has a lot of demands which I'm trying to meet. The wheels are in motion. I have 120 tails for sale and can sell to any Australian address but not international at the moment. I hope that'll change soon.

[iSharpen]

I only vaguely remember the start of this topic. However, I have been watching several of Baz's videos and am impressed by them.

Years ago, I thought of an imaginery around the world study tour I wanted to make. The tour would include spending time with my friend and mentor, Steve Bottorff, and with the late Terry Beach, in the US. Heading to Europe, I would like to see Glenn Lucas in Ireland and Rob and Robin Bailey in the UK. Then across the channel to meet Dutchman, the father of precision knife setting, and the late Jan, possibly our most intelligent, educated member. Then off to Sydney, Australia to enjoy meeting the late Wootz, Dr Vadim of Knife Grinders. Sadly Wootz is now deceased. However, I would still include Australia to meet Baz of Findon near Adelaide.

One of the common threads with all of these experienced Tormek users is that while being Tormek users, they all incorporated their own ideas into their technique.

I like Baz's videos and ideas. I especially like his style, lean on slick video tricks and music and full of solid technique.

Ken

Ken, first of all, I have a guest room. Just saying. Glad to have you as a viewer. Any requests?

[iSharpen]

Yes Baz's videos are amazing. I have subscribed. Love them straight to the point concise, clear and very informative. I would strongly recommend as well.

Phil.

Thanks Phil!

[iSharpen]

I agree, nice channel. I learnt a few things. Keep up the good work @iSharpen ! 👍

Thanks Brocko! I take requests.

[Ken S]

Baz,

I have a young friend who is presently studying to be a welder. I was particularly impressed by your comment that your very smooth sharpening technique came from having previously been a welder. (I noticed the same smooth control with Wootz.)
Your comment struck a chord with me; I think about it whenever I sharpen knives now.

Ken

[John Hancock Sr]

As for wrapping kangaroo tails around wheels I made a prototype. I wrapped one around an old CBN wheel that had failed.

I got a couple of 3D printed honing wheels and used veg tanned (from DS Horne) (I keep a coupe of half hides of various thicknesses for leather projects) I think 1.5 - 2 mm, and some contact. I used a quality contact that I used for leatherwork and that works a treat. I skived the ends of the strip with a taper of about 10mm and made sure the overlap was front to back so that it would not tent to lift with the rotation. Any slight hump left I cleaned up; with the skiving knife and a sanding drum on the Dremel.

With the 3D print use 100% infill around the pins otherwise they will break off.

I have been using the first one now for months with no issues and the second is the spare.