Edge Pro or Worksharp Pro

I've been using the Edge Pro Apex for quite a few years and after a bit of a learning curve get great results, but I'm posting just to subscribe for some opinions on the WorkSharp. 👍
 
I use the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust a lot. I do not have an Edge Pro.

There are numerous Edge Pro Kits. Taking a quick look on the Internet, I see the Edge Pro Apex 3 sells for the same price as the Work Sharp. Some differences are obvious.

The Edge Pro comes with water stones, a water bottle, and a towel. Water stones will not work with premium steels having high edge retention, but you can buy diamond stones. The Work Sharp comes with diamond stones that do not need water or oil or other lubricant and will work with almost any steel.

The Edge Pro has suction cups to stick to a damp work surface. The Work Sharp is heavy enough that it does not need suction cups.

The Edge Pro has a knife table but no clamp. The Work Sharp comes with both a magnetic table and a clamp. Each system has advantages and disadvantages.

The Edge Pro has no angle gauge. The colored marks on the column are crude. The Work Sharp has an angle gauge that is accurate and very easy to use.
 
Another Shepherd said:
I use the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust a lot. I do not have an Edge Pro.

There are numerous Edge Pro Kits. Taking a quick look on the Internet, I see the Edge Pro Apex 3 sells for the same price as the Work Sharp. Some differences are obvious.

The Edge Pro comes with water stones, a water bottle, and a towel. Water stones will not work with premium steels having high edge retention, but you can buy diamond stones. The Work Sharp comes with diamond stones that do not need water or oil or other lubricant and will work with almost any steel.

The Edge Pro has suction cups to stick to a damp work surface. The Work Sharp is heavy enough that it does not need suction cups.

The Edge Pro has a knife table but no clamp. The Work Sharp comes with both a magnetic table and a clamp. Each system has advantages and disadvantages.

The Edge Pro has no angle gauge. The colored marks on the column are crude. The Work Sharp has an angle gauge that is accurate and very easy to use.
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Nice reply. 👍
That's pretty much what I meant when I mentioned the "curve" on the Edge Pro, I had to buy all of the extras to bring it up to meet my needs.
Not inexpensive. Highly adaptable but it will cost you.
 
I have both and prefer the work sharp. It has all the bells and whistles with it and the diamonds work well.
 
For me personally this would be mayor negative factor.
I can't imagine holding the knife with right hand and doing strokes with left hand.
 
Gritomatic sells a jig that will convert the work sharp so you can use edge pro based type stones. It’s not needed as the work sharp are good enough. I got it because I have shaptons that I hated to waste.
 
Gritomatic sells a jig that will convert the work sharp so you can use edge pro based type stones. It’s not needed as the work sharp are good enough. I got it because I have shaptons that I hated to waste.
 
I’m leaning towards the Worksharp Pro. I’m familiar with the first one they had and the upgrades they have look like they fixed some issues. Just hope they don’t release another version next year haha
 
Was just looking at photos and how much Edge Pro costs ....
Strictly my opinion... for such a simple sharpener and water stones they ask too much.
 
TheOne45 said:
For me personally this would be mayor negative factor.
I can't imagine holding the knife with right hand and doing strokes with left hand.
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The trick is to use very slow deliberate strokes with the left hand, until you get it trained.

joesrx said:
Gritomatic sells a jig that will convert the work sharp so you can use edge pro based type stones. It’s not needed as the work sharp are good enough.
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Until you need to sharpen a knife with a recurve to the blade. Something like a birds beak pairing knife, or the lazy s curve on a Kershaw chive, or shallot. The one inch wide stones are to wide to follow the inside curve of those kind of knives. There are edge pro format stones that are designed for recurves.

O.B.
 
TheOne45 said:
Cheap diamond and ceramic rods and freehand sharpening?
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That is one option. But I think most who buy a sharpen system, do so because they struggle to get a good edge sharpening freehand. And so won't find it a very attractive option.

O.B.
 
Old Biker said:
There are edge pro format stones that are designed for recurves.
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But the stones for recurves seem to be the same as the regular stones except they are 1/2 inch wide. With either size, you need to use the corner of the stone if the recurve is very strong.
 
I have a work Sharp but it's a guided system with the rod it has three stones, two are diamond the other is a very fine ceramic. Do I like it, yes and no, will it make my knife Sharp yes, but not shaving sharp all the time, I guess it depends on the steel. But I would recommend it to a friend. As far as recurves, I don't know a dern thing about how to sharpen a recurve. I ain't got none and I don't want one . No wait I do have one a Kershaw blur. It's around the house somewhere.;)
 
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