Work Sharp Sharpeners
Does anyone have one of these Work Sharp sharpeners. Are they as good as advertised?
http://www.worksharptools.com/...ower-sharpeners.html
http://www.worksharptools.com/...ower-sharpeners.html
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My buddy has the Ken Onion one and he loves it. Also, I believe the BM crew was using one at the SHOT show to sharpen knives. 0 -
That Ken Onion model looks very nice. I wonder about the cheaper model that is around $60? I wonder what the advantages to the more expensive model is? Just looks like a great way to touch up blades quickly. 0 -
I've got one of those on my wish list for sharpening big blades. 0 -
The Ken Onion has adjustable speed settings and slightly wider belts. I had one before. It does in fact sharpen knives quickly but it is also easy to destroy your knives with it. I would rather use a manual sharpener where I have moe control.
I did see video of Benchmade reps sharpening with it, but they were doing it freehand without the angle guide.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Max Power:
The Ken Onion...also easy to destroy your knives with it.
Too easy. One slip up and it could be really, really bad.quote:I would rather use a manual sharpener where I have more control.
Absolutely. For me, at least. I'm quite good w/a belt-sander, but I don't want one anywhere near my knife blades.
Those guys are masters, too. The ones who blow me away are guys like Walter Brend - freehanding the most amazing grinds.quote:...Benchmade reps sharpening with it, but they were doing it freehand without the angle guide.0 -
Meet up with a buddy ( yes got one )
In addition to collecting knives he does wood working. He has the least expensive model in the line & uses it for quick touch ups,but uses Sharper Maker for years now ( recommends it to him).0 -
How about their "guided field sharpener"? Benchmade is selling a branded version now, and it seems like a solid compact sharpener for the money. Anyone have any experience with that one? 0 -
The guided field sharpener is limited, just like the Sharpmaker. Limited grits, limited angles. I am sure it will sharpen a knife, but it won't be a highly refined edge.
Has anyone tried the KME?0 -
I don't think I'd use a power sharpener on a folder, or something small and nice. I'm thinking it would make sharpening my bowies easier, knives like the Arvensis. 0 -
No experience with the brands listed so far, but have had decent results with the DMT guided system using diamond hones. Good spectrum of grit levels for my limited experience. Though I must say that I have had trouble matching the original grind angle for most of my knives using the preset guide, and now need to become proficient at free hand sharpening. 0 -
I have a couple of belt sanders , but they dont touch my pocket knives. They take off to much metal for my liking. 0 -
quote:Though I must say that I have had trouble matching the original grind angle f
Thats because BM,s angles arent the exact same on both sides ........they free hand sharpen.0 -
i like the worksharp for kitchen knives but as others have said, i wouldn't use it one my better folders. KME is an awesome system if you have enough flat to clamp to. not great for full flat grinds as it's too easy to be off from side to side then 0 -
I got the ken onion edition and I'm now the family sharpening guru.. Love it! Great tool to own.. I want to get the grinder attachment for it. Worth every penny! I highly recommend it. However it's not gonna replace my fixed angle set-up.. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fox184:
That Ken Onion model looks very nice. I wonder about the cheaper model that is around $60? I wonder what the advantages to the more expensive model is? Just looks like a great way to touch up blades quickly.
Fox - i have the basic version and my Dad has the Ken Onion model so I've used both. The main differences and the reason why I would recommend spending the extra for the K.O. is it has a blade rest and you have more angle adjustment. On the standard model the guide is set behind the belt so as you pull the blade through you have to free hand the last half inch as the tip looses contact with the guide. I rounded off a few tips from the blade dropping down at the end of the stroke. The blade rest is set in front of the belt which gives you 2 points of contact and prevents this. The better angle adjustment speaks for itself. Hope this helps.
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/|\ BD, you mentioned you rounded off a couple of knife tips (hope they were not expensive knives).
Do you sharpen all your knives on the K.O.? I read others use the electric sharpeners for "run of the mill knives" but hand sharpen their better knives.
So questions
1) I, like many others, would be afraid to ruin a prized knife, I ask how long it took you to become proficient with the O.K.? One ruined knife? Two? Three? More?
2) Do you then strop your knives?
3) how long to set up & break down to store the O.K. after each use?
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Hey Bill - the learning curve on K.O. Model is fairly quick but that's the one my dad has so I don't get to use it that often. I'm still not where I want to be using my basic model and I have used it on Benchmade's but I'm extra careful. The knives I messed up in the beginning were cheap ones. Both models come with a polishing band so stropping isn't mandatory - but with the basic model I get it close to shaving then hit it with the ceramic rods on my sharpmaker then strop it a couple of times.
I will probably be getting the K.O. Model before long. The basic model I have was a gift - if I had bought one the K.O. Is worth the extra coin.0 -
Oh - setup and break down of both models is fast - just a couple of minutes. 0 -
BD, thank you
Jason had did your team at Shot Show like them?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bill Hammer:
BD, thank you
Jason had did your team at Shot Show like them?
I don't really know.. I didn't go to SHOT this year.0 -
I have the original model. Like others, I would go with the K.O. next time. The skinny little bands can tear into a blade like a wheel grinder. Yes, you could learn to control them by using a light touch and keeping the blade moving and ruining a dozen knives you bought at All-A-Dollar, but really, the wider belts on the K.O. and the guide would be the way to go.
That one DJ has is a real knife belt sander like the ones the guys at Benchmade probably use. DJ, what brand is it?0 -
I have a Belt Sander and I use it for sharpening axes, wood work,etc. I bought a leather stropping belt for it, but it was too thick and screwed the belt up. I now use it for hand stropping. I have purchased a number of different belts for it, but would never think about sharping my knives with it. Someday I want to make a knife and it will be handy for that. Thanks for all the replies, I think for now I'm going to stick with hand sharpening. 0 -
quote:DJ, what brand is it?
Kalamazoo , I believe 42 in.
It was recommended on other knife sites........I have a smaller 30 in. also , but the RPM,s on it are to fast , so I just used it with my leather belt (power strop) LOL
This one ........... http://www.ajaxtoolsupply.com/...3cEa45O8saAqAE8P8HAQ0 -
Fox184...I may try using mine next time I go to do a re-grind. some blades are so danged thick that I can't get them sharp the way I like. As you say, its like sharpening an axe head. 0 -
I have the K.O. version and I like it quite a bit.
I have used it on a $2500 knife without worry.
I am planning on getting the grinder attachment.0 -
I've had an original for years. It can put a very sharp edge on very quickly but just as quickly ruin a blade. Especially the tip! I ruined a number of cheap knives tips in the beginning and still would NOT use it on any of my nice knives. The belts are too narrow and the Ken Onion version with wider belts and adjustable angle guide looks to be a much better model. I only use mine now for axes and lawn mower blades and only with out the guide. I free hand sharpen my Benchmades and my expensive kitchen knives. If you are going to buy one spend the extra money and get the Ken Onion model. 0 -
I have the ken onion it is fast and easy for my wife's kitchen knives but I still use my DMT on my good knives. 0
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