greenheadcaller
Beginner
- Jul 8, 2014
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Link http://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Knife- ... +sharpener
A relative of mine turned me on to this knife sharpener. An upgraded model of this sharpener is out (called the Work Sharp Ken Onion edition), but I went with the original model because it is cheaper, as are the replacement belts, and its what my relative had, and because I only plan to use it for hunting and kitchen knives.
The work sharp sharpener is easy to use and really works great.
The unit comes with a disk where you can watch a video of how to use the product, and also written directions. Between those two (actually the video is enough) sets of directions I felt comfortable operating the unit.
The unit comes with a pair of belts in 3 different grits.
For all of the kitchen and outdoor/hunting knives I had, I followed the directions and used the medium to get them back into shape (some were really dull) and then the honing to finish.
If I stay on top of them going forward, the honing belt will be the only one I need.
I would estimate the life of the (medium and honing) belts at 25-50 sharpens....depending on the condition of the blade when starting.
They also offer a number of different compound(s) belts for other uses like for harder or softer material ..... but I would say if you are looking at doing mower blades and larger sheers and large garden tools I would consider the Ken Onion model as it appears to have a wider belt. The original is more than plenty (and I actually like the belts that aren't as wide so as to not take too much off) for knives.
Considering belt life ..I ordered a set of 6 medium belts ($10) and a set of 6 honing belts ($10) while I was thinking of it ....and threw them in the box for future use. They should last me a long time.
I sharpened my hunting/outdoor blades with one attachment and all the kitchen knives with the other (same belts). The different attachments simply make the blade contact the belt at different angles and insure they are consistent ....pretty darn idiot proof...which I appreciate. More aggressive angle for kitchen knives, slightly less for hunting knives or scissors, and slightly less again for sheers, mower blades, etc. Switching attachments is easy and requires no tools, they slip on and off. Deciding on what attachment is easier than reading this review. Follow the directions (which are also printed on the attachment in the event you misplace the directions)...easy peesey.
The best part, and really the most important part of the review in my opinion....the directions are easy to follow, and the knives come out really really sharp.
If you are paying someone to sharpen knives, this will pay for itself in a hurry in savings.
If you are like me and sharpen your own knives with a stone or steel ... but don't seem to keep the knives in the kitchen sharp enough or sharp timely enough to suit other users.....this thing is the ticket. A few strokes on the honing belt and they are back to shave sharp.
The original work sharp is a great sharpener.
If you happen to get one, come back and share your thoughts.
A relative of mine turned me on to this knife sharpener. An upgraded model of this sharpener is out (called the Work Sharp Ken Onion edition), but I went with the original model because it is cheaper, as are the replacement belts, and its what my relative had, and because I only plan to use it for hunting and kitchen knives.
The work sharp sharpener is easy to use and really works great.
The unit comes with a disk where you can watch a video of how to use the product, and also written directions. Between those two (actually the video is enough) sets of directions I felt comfortable operating the unit.
The unit comes with a pair of belts in 3 different grits.
For all of the kitchen and outdoor/hunting knives I had, I followed the directions and used the medium to get them back into shape (some were really dull) and then the honing to finish.
If I stay on top of them going forward, the honing belt will be the only one I need.
I would estimate the life of the (medium and honing) belts at 25-50 sharpens....depending on the condition of the blade when starting.
They also offer a number of different compound(s) belts for other uses like for harder or softer material ..... but I would say if you are looking at doing mower blades and larger sheers and large garden tools I would consider the Ken Onion model as it appears to have a wider belt. The original is more than plenty (and I actually like the belts that aren't as wide so as to not take too much off) for knives.
Considering belt life ..I ordered a set of 6 medium belts ($10) and a set of 6 honing belts ($10) while I was thinking of it ....and threw them in the box for future use. They should last me a long time.
I sharpened my hunting/outdoor blades with one attachment and all the kitchen knives with the other (same belts). The different attachments simply make the blade contact the belt at different angles and insure they are consistent ....pretty darn idiot proof...which I appreciate. More aggressive angle for kitchen knives, slightly less for hunting knives or scissors, and slightly less again for sheers, mower blades, etc. Switching attachments is easy and requires no tools, they slip on and off. Deciding on what attachment is easier than reading this review. Follow the directions (which are also printed on the attachment in the event you misplace the directions)...easy peesey.
The best part, and really the most important part of the review in my opinion....the directions are easy to follow, and the knives come out really really sharp.
If you are paying someone to sharpen knives, this will pay for itself in a hurry in savings.
If you are like me and sharpen your own knives with a stone or steel ... but don't seem to keep the knives in the kitchen sharp enough or sharp timely enough to suit other users.....this thing is the ticket. A few strokes on the honing belt and they are back to shave sharp.
The original work sharp is a great sharpener.
If you happen to get one, come back and share your thoughts.