Grinders, Accessories, and Belts

ABS Mastersmith Ed Caffrey pulls no punches and shares his honest opinions of grinders, accessories, and belts within the industry. This 40+-minute video will give you an in-depth look at Ed’s personal grinders, and show you his customization and techniques that help him use his equipment to its fullest potential. If you are a new knife maker exploring the idea of this as a hobby or profession, or a professional looking for the best, this video will have the answers and tips you are looking for!

This video covers getting the best grinder for your needs, and explains why Ed Caffrey uses the different, grinders, sanding belts, and platens... including his own “Caffrey Platen”, which can be ordered from his website (Click here).

We are now in the process of making a video on grinding techniques where Ed demonstrates some of the techniques he uses as he works. You can expect that video in the near future as we continue to expand on our products!