Friend came over with his worksharp to do some scissor sharpening. Which of the 2 W/S would you suggest, the basic worksharp, or ken onion edition? Not interested in others, UNLESS it's an equivalent, performance wise. Thanks
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Friend came over with his worksharp to do some scissor sharpening. Which of the 2 W/S would you suggest, the basic worksharp, or ken onion edition? Not interested in others, UNLESS it's an equivalent, performance wise. Thanks
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I use one of these, but it is overkill for most. It will turn a piece of 1095 stock into a razor with a little work and a forge. Oregon blademaker.
Ken Onion edition is much different than the normal deal. I'd go Ken Onion
The k/o has more adjustability as to angle than the basic one. On the basic, you're stuck with just a couple angles
I have the basic (a gift). A friend has the k/o. I sharpen my good stuff over there.
Everything I've watched on reviews strongly recommend the Ken Onion one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
I have a 24 x 30 shop and a 15 x 12 reloading room. Sad to say as nice as that is, there's no workspace left to make use of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by encorehunter
I have an Onion and have not used the basic one.
The model I have works excellent on everything from my Swiss Army to a 10" chef knife. I was in the restaurant business for a decade so I know the value of a sharp knife.
I had a broken belt in the kit. I contacted them to buy a replacement and they sent me an entire set, no charge.
My only complaint is the thing is built for right handed operation with no way to reconfigure for lefties. Not a deal breaker since the entire world is set up that way.
I sharpened my neighbor's knives for her and later that evening I had to take her to the emergency room for stitches.
I recommend it for everyone, except maybe old ladies with shaky hands.
Shit. Kazoo's outQuote:
Originally Posted by eddiememphis
TSPROF K03
Incredible sharpening system that is stupid flexible. 2" penknife? No problem- 10" Bowie? No problem.
Uses single Edge Pro type stones so you don't have to buy pairs of stones like you do a Wicked Edge type system.
You will never overheat an edge like you can do with a KO, belt sander or paper wheel.
I debated the purchase for a long time but I am glad I bought it.
https://tsprof.us/collections/k03/pr...rpening-system
https://youtu.be/6U8dd1ZzjTg
Not familiar with them, but can the ken onion w/s etc do bigger things like mower blades? Or just be happy with an angle grinder on those?
I've done my machete on one.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
Pretty sure mower blades would be OK on it.
They have a separate attachment intended for things like mower blades and axes; costs about $50. It is very aggressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
I have the blade grinding attachment for chef knives that uses 1"x18" belts instead of 3/4"x12". Had to buy it as an accessory at the time but they now bundle it as the Elite Sharpening System for an extra $50 over the KO.
I think the Ken Onion version goes down to 12˚. Beveled or convex edge?
I have the original. It does a great job. Got it before the KO was available.
However, I would get the KO if I were to repurchase today.
I have sharpened mower blades with the original with great results
Yes. The head pivot to use as a grinder. Or, you can buy a grinder attachment for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by fitz19d
I have the KO version and added the belt grinder attachment - if I did it over I’d only get the grinder version. It does a fantastic job with all my knives. You obviously have to work a little harder to keep the angle consistent (ie the blade level) but I find it much better at keeping the tips from rounding off.
I have whetstones, traditional steels, automatic grinders, special stone systems with the angle holding thingamajobbies, and those diamond abrasive set-angle systems (Magic Chef, KitchenAid).
I usually just use the Magic Chef or KitchenAid if I'm touching up a kitchen or paring knife. I used to use the steel for those, but I find the small units handier.
I might break out the stone system with the angle thingy if it's a new blade and I want to contour it my preferred angle.
I use an automatic grinder for things like lawn mower blades, axe/hatchet heads and lawn/garden trimmer tools.
I haven't had to sharpen my machete yet. It'll get the automatic grinder, too, most likely when it needs it.
Hands, not foot!Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
I also have the KO version and the grinder attachment, both work great.
I have the Ken Onion as well. You could have borrowed it, if you still lived here.
Or you could bring it down, next "work trip" .Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyEgo
My CPM-S110V steel knives are a royal P.I.T.A. to sharpen. It holds an edge like a boss (I used a single 2.5" S110V knife to do a bull moose), but getting it back to razor sharp takes a lot of manual work. I've been considering a grinder.
Is this what we are discussing in the thread?
https://www.scheels.com/p/work-sharp...caApkwEALw_wcB
That looks like the one I have. Works awesome even on tough to sharpen steels. It does take a little dexterity on your part to use it successfully or you do run the risk of rounding the tip or getting a wunky edge. I managed it just fine but I had a coworker that got one and the tips on all of his blades were rounded off pretty bad after his first attempts to sharpen. He was kind of a chimp though. I?ve had nothing but good luck with mine with me operating it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Dutch
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Originally Posted by Little Dutch
Yes it is. It's what i decided to buy.
I just used mine about ten minutes ago. Neither my chef nor my santoku would slice mushrooms smoothly. A few passes and they are like new.
All right, thanks for the verification. Asking for one for Christmas.
Yep. Ran stones and rods for years and never felt the knifes were good.Quote:
Originally Posted by eddiememphis
Now the kitchen knives work even the full one that I could not sharpen no matter what.
Also can use it to sharpen lawn mower blades and the gardening axe. Well worth the money
You slice mushrooms with a lawnmower blade?Quote:
Originally Posted by Erni
Dude, that's badass.
Only the free range ones on my lawn. [emoji23][emoji23]