Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Alex Garland of Outdoors55 joins Work Sharp for an in depth conversation about his knife sharpening philosophy and the ideas behind his new sharpener.
Alex shares how he approaches sharpening angle selection, grit selection, sharpening technique, and choosing the right stones for the job. He also discusses his sharpening stone collection, what years of testing have taught him, and how his practical approach influenced the development of his new collaboration with Work Sharp.
The new Outdoors55 and Work Sharp Diamond Stone Sharpener launches 8.31.2026. Subscribe and turn on notifications to see what we built together.
Shop The OD55 Stone: worksharptools.com/products/dual-grit-diamond-stone-and-base-od55?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-08-20_evergreen_who-is-alex-garland
Visit the Outdoors55 YouTube channel: youtube.com/@OUTDOORS55
#WorkSharp #Outdoors55 #KnifeSharpening
Alex Garland of Outdoors55 joins Work Sharp for an in depth conversation about his knife sharpening philosophy and the ideas behind his new sharpener.
Alex shares how he approaches sharpening angle selection, grit selection, sharpening technique, and choosing the right stones for the job. He also discusses his sharpening stone collection, what years of testing have taught him, and how his practical approach influenced the development of his new collaboration with Work Sharp.
The new Outdoors55 and Work Sharp Diamond Stone Sharpener launches 8.31.2026. Subscribe and turn on notifications to see what we built together.
Shop The OD55 Stone: worksharptools.com/products/dual-grit-diamond-stone-and-base-od55?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-08-20_evergreen_who-is-alex-garland
Visit the Outdoors55 YouTube channel: youtube.com/@OUTDOORS55
#WorkSharp #Outdoors55 #KnifeSharpening






![5 RMX Pivot Swap Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
The RMX is built around choice. Want a crisp, mechanical manual? You’ve got it. Want the snap of a coil-spring auto? Just swap the pivot. This modular design is part of what makes the RMX special—and in this video, Kyle shares five real-world tips to make that swap quick, clean, and (most importantly) safe.
Whether you’re a seasoned modder or a first-timer testing the auto action, these are things you’ll want to know before cracking open your knife. From spring tension quirks to pivot tuning secrets, we’ve figured out what works.
This video is meant to pair with our step-by-step RMX pivot swap guide (linked below). If youre looking for the why behind this feature, check out our [Work Sharp RMX story video], where:
Josh talks about the RMX vision and how the knife fits into Work Sharp’s journey.
Dan dives into the engineering choices like the magnesium integral handle and modular pivot system.
Alex walks through the sharpening process, assembly, and how we built a knife that’s fun to work on.
The RMX isn’t just a knife—it’s a platform. Right-to-repair thinking, modular mechanics, and the kind of carry that rewards curiosity.
Got your own pivot swap tricks? Drop them in the comments—we’re building a community of tinkerers, not gatekeepers.
🔗 Links & Resources:
Step-by-step RMX pivot swap guide - https://youtu.be/QN1QPa2gIMY
Watch the full RMX story video - https://youtu.be/1wnxApCB4XU
Learn more at [https://worksharptools.com/collections/knives]
📌 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Bonus Tip – Keep the Box
0:34 Tip 1 – Tape the Blade
0:49 Tip 2 – The 45° Trick
1:17 Tip 3 – Don’t Tear Down the B Side
1:45 Tip 4 – Spring Charging
2:29 Tip 5 – Pivot Tuning
3:05 Wrap up 5 RMX Pivot Swap Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k5VgXYe0Yew/mqdefault.jpg)



