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The Craziest Knife Steel I've Ever Seen!

FromOUTDOORS555/1/2026

OUTDOORS55 just covered the testing of the Spyderco Sage 5, which uses Rex 121 steel, to see how the material holds up during sharpening and daily use. It is a wild look at knife engineering, and he breaks down the process using a few different tools, including the Sharpal 162N double-sided diamond stone and the 202H precision sharpening system. The video also gives a look at his filming setup, which features the Sony FX30 and a6400 cameras paired with Laowa macro lenses and a Sennheiser MKE 600 microphone. It is an interesting mix of gear, ranging from technical sharpening equipment and reference books like *Knife Engineering* to high-end video production tools.

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SHARPAL 162N Double-sided Diamond Sharpening Stone Whetstone Knife Sharpener |Coarse 325 / Extra Fine 1200 Grit | Storage Case with NonSlip Base & Angle Guide (8 in. x 3 in.) Mothers Day Gifts

SHARPAL 162N Double-sided Diamond Sharpening Stone Whetstone Knife Sharpener |Coarse 325 / Extra Fine 1200 Grit | Storage Case with NonSlip Base & Angle Guide (8 in. x 3 in.) Mothers Day Gifts

FAST, Durable and Heavy-Duty: Industrial monocrystalline diamonds are electroplated onto a stainless steel base of 0.35 inch thickness. Up to 5 times...

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SHARPAL 202H Precision Knife Sharpening System–Adjustable Angle 10–35° Knife Sharpener Kit with 7 Abrasives (Diamond 220/325/600/1000, Whetstone 3000/6000, Leather Strop), Premium Fathers Day Gift

SHARPAL 202H Precision Knife Sharpening System–Adjustable Angle 10–35° Knife Sharpener Kit with 7 Abrasives (Diamond 220/325/600/1000, Whetstone 3000/6000, Leather Strop), Premium Fathers Day Gift

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 (𝟏𝟎°–𝟑𝟓°): This knife sharpening system allows you to smoothly adjust and fine-tune the sharpening angle,...

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Spyderco Sage 5 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 3" CPM Rex 121 Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C123BORP

Spyderco Sage 5 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 3" CPM Rex 121 Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C123BORP

CPM REX 121 High-Performance Blade Steel - Known for its exceptional wear resistance, extreme hardness, and outstanding edge retention, REX 121 steel...

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Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry

Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry

How to make the highest performing knives. A book for knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and bladesmiths. Not a how-to on knifemaking or bladesmithing bu...

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SONY Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera, Gray

SONY Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera, Gray

20.1 MP Exmor R APS-C (Super 35mm format) image sensor with wide dynamic range S-CinetoneTM for a cinematic look straight out of the camera without gr...

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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra-Macro (Sony FE Mount)

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra-Macro (Sony FE Mount)

Untitled 1The most compact and versatile high magnification macro lens.This lens is optimized for macro shooting between 2.5X - 5X life size. The lens...

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Laowa Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF

Laowa Venus Optics 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF

LAOWA Objective Cap/Hood

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Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone with Auray Universal Shock Mount and Windshield, XLR

Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone with Auray Universal Shock Mount and Windshield, XLR

For Camcorders and Video DSLRs Highly Directive with Compact Size Switchable Low-Cut Filter Phantom or Battery Powered Low Battery Indicator and Shock...

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Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body

Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body

Next Gen speed: experience the world’s fastest 0. 02 sec AF with real-time AF and object tracking Enhanced subject capture: wide 425 Phase/ 425 contra...

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