Knife Sharpening Techniques by J.R. Cook, Master Smith @americanbladesmith

Uploaded April 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Master Smith J.R. Cook gives an outstanding and in depth demonstration on Knife Sharpening Techniques. This video was filmed by Logan Pearce at "Uncle Al" Lawrence's monthly meeting at his Riverside Machine Shop in DeQueen, Arkansas. For more information on bladesmithing techniques visit the ABS Website and Forum at americanbladesmith.com

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