Specifications
- Brand:Work Sharp
- Type:Kit
- Model:Work Sharp
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Sharpener
Specifications
- Brand:Work Sharp
- Type:Kit
- Model:Work Sharp
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Sharpener
Work Sharp teamed up with Ken Onion to create the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition. It is designed to sharpen every knife you own with speed, ease, and consistency. It features an adjustable angle sharpening guide (15°-30°) so that you can get the precise; consistent bevel angle on any knife, 3/4" x 12" premium flexible abrasive belts that are long lasting and cool grinding; and a heavy duty motor with variable speed that provides the optimal speed for any sharpening task. The handle features the Ken Onion name.
The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is able to sharpen other common tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and most any tool with a blade. The versatility of the Knife & Tool Sharpener makes it an invaluable tool for keeping all your blades in razor sharp condition and ready whenever you need them.
- WSKTS Ken Onion Tool Sharpener
- 40° Kitchen Knife Guide
- 50° Outdoor Knife Guide
- Includes Serrated Knife Guide
Includes Scissor Sharpening Guide - Abrasive Belt Kit
- P120, X65, X22, X4, 6000 (1 of each)
- User's Guide
Customer Reviews
In all fairness the Edgepro wasn't bad, and if you struggle hard enough you can get an acceptable edge on most knives with it.
The Sharpmaker became a 'fave for touchups, and their diamond triangles cut ZDP-189 effectively. But nothing has brought me repeatable great results like the Ken Onion Work Sharp does.
Thinking back on it, I was reluctant to spend the money on something that might have produced OK but not great results. But owning the KO Edition of Work Sharp all I could think was "why didn't I get one of these LONG before now?
I have a set of William Henry kitchen knives that have a ZDP-189 core inside stainless, and we're talking about some hard steel inside some expensive ($3,000) knives!
Now that I have them re-contoured to convex 22°, stropping them to scary-sharp just takes a couple of easy passes on a fine grit belt (the white/grey one).
I barely put any tension on the guides and haven't seen any horizontal scratches on any of my blades, and I've done my 3V Chris Reeve Nkonka, Microtech Ultratech in 154CM, Spyderco Caly III, Chris Reeve Pacific in S30V, and all of them come out great.
Contrary to some, I have found that the 'grinder attachment' (for tools/freehand) has not been that useful and wish I'd just tried the KO Edition by itself first. Probably in more skilled hands, the attachment could have a real purpose; I haven't found it yet.
Bottom line, this is the best sharpener I've ever had and the others are now in boxes and drawers.
Variable speed control and excellent abrasives (the same abrasives knife makers use) are the highlight here. When it comes to removing steel, this is the real deal.
Scratches from residue and problems catching the heel of a knife on the guide make the chance of scuffing a nice blade just too high, though. Yes, you can tape a blade before you start sharpening.
Variable speed gives you more control compared to the basic worksharp, but the grinder attachment really does make it better. It's still a machine with a learning curve, but nothing gets in your way.
One more thing. No one mentions, and it did not come to mind, but you need to where a dust mask with this sharpener. There is a lot of belt and blade dust generated. I was coughing for a few days after sharpening about 10 knives.
They all work, some better or faster then others. Some ruin your blade.
Some work fine but take a L O N G time to sharpen a knife. I got my work Sharp belt system years ago. Learning curve was 1 knife and maybe 60 seconds.IT IS SO EASY AND FAST!!!! I have now done 1000+ knives ( stopped counting) for military folks. All of mine, family and friends as well.Local police in town and ALL farmers for free.
Most systems above have more bad then good about them IMHO. The high $ arm system DO work.They just work slow… realllly slow in some cases. They also have 1 other issue I really dislike.
Anyhoo:
The WS is a dream.Just a typical sharpen with no serious damage ( huge chips/rolls) is 2 mins or less. As in 100% dull to shaving sharp ! A 10 year old could do this, or a monkey, it REALLY is that easy. I have done many badly damaged blades that looked more like a chainsaw chain then a knife edge.
On a typical 400-700$+ arm machine or wet stones this is 4-6+ hours for a small blade, larger is MUCH longer. On my WS this is 5 mins or less.
I do not have 6+ hours of time for a job that SHOULD be 5 mins or less. I have done every knife you can think of, kukri, machete, parang, hunting, pocket, a sword, axe, hatchet, everything. Large and small. It works on low end steel like 420 and “high carbon” 1090 types to midrange VG10 to starter super steels S30v/XHP to top tier stuff M390,S90v and 3v. ALL No problem at all.( high end super steels add maybe 1 extra min)
It seems too good to be true or a gimic. It is NOT.It is 100% legit.
Belts last a long time.Belts from BladeHQ are cheap. Belts do NOT get high/low spots like ALL stones do. The most important thing of all (IMHO): This machine will convex the edge.You can google and youtube tests and reason why 99% of the time you want convex. It has MANY advantages.
I will NEVER use a non convex edge again on anything I own.
This newer version is a tad faster then the older one.Also it lets you adjust the angle with a dial.A small # of people may want/need this option.
Bang-for-the-buck : 10
Ease of use : 10
Quality : 10
Replacement parts CHEEP
In closing : love love love this Work Sharp belt system.Worth every penny.
My friend uses the Onion version for extra cash.He does hunters,farmers and local food joints cooking knives. Told me he makes 100-400/week depending on season.for like 15 mins/ 1 hour time ! Not bad.
Semper Fi
You will not regret if you grab this!
Work Sharp teamed up with Ken Onion to create the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition. It is designed to sharpen every knife you own with speed, ease, and consistency. It features an adjustable angle sharpening guide (15°-30°) so that you can get the precise; consistent bevel angle on any knife, 3/4" x 12" premium flexible abrasive belts that are long lasting and cool grinding; and a heavy duty motor with variable speed that provides the optimal speed for any sharpening task. The handle features the Ken Onion name.
The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is able to sharpen other common tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and most any tool with a blade. The versatility of the Knife & Tool Sharpener makes it an invaluable tool for keeping all your blades in razor sharp condition and ready whenever you need them.
- WSKTS Ken Onion Tool Sharpener
- 40° Kitchen Knife Guide
- 50° Outdoor Knife Guide
- Includes Serrated Knife Guide
Includes Scissor Sharpening Guide - Abrasive Belt Kit
- P120, X65, X22, X4, 6000 (1 of each)
- User's Guide
Specifications
- Brand:Work Sharp
- Type:Kit
- Model:Work Sharp
- Country of Origin:USA
- Product Type:Sharpener
In all fairness the Edgepro wasn't bad, and if you struggle hard enough you can get an acceptable edge on most knives with it.
The Sharpmaker became a 'fave for touchups, and their diamond triangles cut ZDP-189 effectively. But nothing has brought me repeatable great results like the Ken Onion Work Sharp does.
Thinking back on it, I was reluctant to spend the money on something that might have produced OK but not great results. But owning the KO Edition of Work Sharp all I could think was "why didn't I get one of these LONG before now?
I have a set of William Henry kitchen knives that have a ZDP-189 core inside stainless, and we're talking about some hard steel inside some expensive ($3,000) knives!
Now that I have them re-contoured to convex 22°, stropping them to scary-sharp just takes a couple of easy passes on a fine grit belt (the white/grey one).
I barely put any tension on the guides and haven't seen any horizontal scratches on any of my blades, and I've done my 3V Chris Reeve Nkonka, Microtech Ultratech in 154CM, Spyderco Caly III, Chris Reeve Pacific in S30V, and all of them come out great.
Contrary to some, I have found that the 'grinder attachment' (for tools/freehand) has not been that useful and wish I'd just tried the KO Edition by itself first. Probably in more skilled hands, the attachment could have a real purpose; I haven't found it yet.
Bottom line, this is the best sharpener I've ever had and the others are now in boxes and drawers.
Variable speed control and excellent abrasives (the same abrasives knife makers use) are the highlight here. When it comes to removing steel, this is the real deal.
Scratches from residue and problems catching the heel of a knife on the guide make the chance of scuffing a nice blade just too high, though. Yes, you can tape a blade before you start sharpening.
Variable speed gives you more control compared to the basic worksharp, but the grinder attachment really does make it better. It's still a machine with a learning curve, but nothing gets in your way.
One more thing. No one mentions, and it did not come to mind, but you need to where a dust mask with this sharpener. There is a lot of belt and blade dust generated. I was coughing for a few days after sharpening about 10 knives.
They all work, some better or faster then others. Some ruin your blade.
Some work fine but take a L O N G time to sharpen a knife. I got my work Sharp belt system years ago. Learning curve was 1 knife and maybe 60 seconds.IT IS SO EASY AND FAST!!!! I have now done 1000+ knives ( stopped counting) for military folks. All of mine, family and friends as well.Local police in town and ALL farmers for free.
Most systems above have more bad then good about them IMHO. The high $ arm system DO work.They just work slow… realllly slow in some cases. They also have 1 other issue I really dislike.
Anyhoo:
The WS is a dream.Just a typical sharpen with no serious damage ( huge chips/rolls) is 2 mins or less. As in 100% dull to shaving sharp ! A 10 year old could do this, or a monkey, it REALLY is that easy. I have done many badly damaged blades that looked more like a chainsaw chain then a knife edge.
On a typical 400-700$+ arm machine or wet stones this is 4-6+ hours for a small blade, larger is MUCH longer. On my WS this is 5 mins or less.
I do not have 6+ hours of time for a job that SHOULD be 5 mins or less. I have done every knife you can think of, kukri, machete, parang, hunting, pocket, a sword, axe, hatchet, everything. Large and small. It works on low end steel like 420 and “high carbon” 1090 types to midrange VG10 to starter super steels S30v/XHP to top tier stuff M390,S90v and 3v. ALL No problem at all.( high end super steels add maybe 1 extra min)
It seems too good to be true or a gimic. It is NOT.It is 100% legit.
Belts last a long time.Belts from BladeHQ are cheap. Belts do NOT get high/low spots like ALL stones do. The most important thing of all (IMHO): This machine will convex the edge.You can google and youtube tests and reason why 99% of the time you want convex. It has MANY advantages.
I will NEVER use a non convex edge again on anything I own.
This newer version is a tad faster then the older one.Also it lets you adjust the angle with a dial.A small # of people may want/need this option.
Bang-for-the-buck : 10
Ease of use : 10
Quality : 10
Replacement parts CHEEP
In closing : love love love this Work Sharp belt system.Worth every penny.
My friend uses the Onion version for extra cash.He does hunters,farmers and local food joints cooking knives. Told me he makes 100-400/week depending on season.for like 15 mins/ 1 hour time ! Not bad.
Semper Fi
You will not regret if you grab this!