Work Sharp

[StagLefty]

Since my damascus knife blank project was cancelled, I used a gift card at Cabela's and picked up a Work Sharp sharpener today. Looking forward to develop a new skill since my sharpening skills were always questionable.
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[ray1970]

Be careful with that thing. I had a co-worker do my work knife for me. He did pretty good on the edge but managed to round the tip off pretty good.

[Ah Pook]

I'd be interested in the results. Historically, I avoid using anything with a cord on my knives.

[StagLefty]

Be careful with that thing. I had a co-worker do my work knife for me. He did pretty good on the edge but managed to round the tip off pretty good.

I did a lot of research on this sharpener and the most common complaint is rounding the tip. It's a result of not following the contour of the blade and pulling the blade straight back across the belt. I'm going to practice with some beater blades before I commit to my better ones.

[newracer]

My friend has the Ken Onion edition and he really likes it. I have been meaning to pick one up to try. I have been known to just buy a new knife rather than sharpen a used one.

[StagLefty]

I need to refine my methods with it but so far I'm pretty happy with the results. I've put an edge on some beater knives that have never been sharp.
The rounding of the tip has been avoided by stopping the sharpener and stop pulling the blade across the belt as soon as the tip starts across the belt. Pulling all the way across the belt causes the rounding due to the belt flexibility.
Also I need to discipline myself to let the sharpener do the work and not force it. Let the weight of the blade and the belt do the work. The belts can take too much material of the edge if your not careful.
Like I said originally my sharpening skills have always been questionable and I think for me this is a huge improvement . I'm impressed with it for the out of the pocket money it cost me.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE [Beer]

[ben4372]

These seem to work very well and everyone I know who has one likes them. I use something else. But the Ace Hardware on Wads and Jewell has one on display to try if you want.

[brutal]

I have the Ken Onion version -adjustable angles - and like it.

Practice on beater knives for sure and understand if you want a fine or toothy edge before you start.

The kitchen knives were good practice after the true beaters, before tackling any others. None of my knives are very high $$$, but it did a nice job on not only the EDC SOG, but also the Gerber fixed blades and even the BK2.

[StagLefty]

I think I'm getting the hang of it. All the knives I worked on yesterday I got paper slicing sharp. Need to spend a little more time on the 6000 belt to get shaving sharp.

[Grant H.]

I also have the Ken Onion one, and I love it.

You have to pay attention to not round the tip of a knife, but if you put a little thought and finesse into it, it puts a fantastic edge on blades.

[StagLefty]

^ post #6

[hobowh]

I have one, and it works well on thinner blades, but if it is something thicker like a BK2 it is marginal

[ben4372]

I just got mine in the mail today. I already tested it on my SOG. I agree with the suggestion that it's more suited for thinner blades. You could probably modify the guide if you had to. I like it.

[StagLefty]

^ some of the videos I watched showed freehand without the guide on some of the thicker blades.

[brutal]

I have one, and it works well on thinner blades, but if it is something thicker like a BK2 it is marginal


I just got mine in the mail today. I already tested it on my SOG. I agree with the suggestion that it's more suited for thinner blades. You could probably modify the guide if you had to. I like it.


^ some of the videos I watched showed freehand without the guide on some of the thicker blades.

I could be wrong, but perhaps the Ken Onion model (adjustable) guides are wider?

I don't recall having any issue with any of the thicker blades - BK2 or Gerber LMF.

[Grant H.]

I could be wrong, but perhaps the Ken Onion model (adjustable) guides are wider?

I don't recall having any issue with any of the thicker blades - BK2 or Gerber LMF.

They are wider.

I haven't had any issues with wider blades in mine.

[GilpinGuy]

I've been thinking about one of these. The Ken Onion edition seems to be the way to go.

You guys that have been using them for a while, do you think the belts last long enough for the price of them?

[kwando]

I just got a KME gifted to me from a friend, its basically fool proof! Can mirror polish the edge too for that added bling.

Regarding rounding the tip, you can do that with any sharpener. You friend is to blame for that

[denverco]

Doesn't this thing only do convex?

[GilpinGuy]

Doesn't this thing only do convex?

Yes. I love mine. After a little practice I'm making everything wicked sharp now.

[Ah Pook]

Yes. I love mine. After a little practice I'm making everything wicked sharp now.
Well then, I have some shiat to sharpen. [Tooth]

[newracer]

I picked one up but haven't used it yet.


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[GilpinGuy]

Well then, I have some shiat to sharpen. [Tooth]

We need to have you up for some bbq and beers. Bring your blades and we'll go to work.