Work sharp worth it?

James w

James w

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I'm looking at a work sharp non Manuel sharpener I currently have a lansky professional it's great but takes quite awhile also I heard that using a work sharp could void the warrenty by a friend is this true?

Bottom line is it worth it?
 
We've sold a ton of work sharps here. They are pretty easy to use and only take a little trigger time to get used to. The biggest thing is not dragging the tip across the belt otherwise you'll round it out FAST. I learned the hard way when I was getting used to it.

I wouldn't want to sharpen expensive or high end blades on it but for most pocket knives, kitchen knives, axes (remove the guard), and other tools it works fast and I think is worth the money.

If you wanted something nicer than your lansky, but that same style I'd look at a KME set.
 
Ok...I have the Ken Onion with the belt attachment. Love it and have used it a lot. They are great for reprofiling. However...

There is a learning curve. You can mess up a knife pretty fast. Especially Wharnclife blades where you'll round off the tip.

Never heard of warranty issues with sharpening equipment.

Lastly...once you've run your knives through a sander/grinder you'll do just as well if not better with stones/sandpaper.

I love sharpening while sitting in my easy chair at night with a stone and strop. The Worksharp is a hassle to set up, change belts and clean up. So I don't use it as often.

Mike
 
Agree with EyeDog.

Any power tool makes tasks easier and faster. And screw ups just as easy and fast. ;)

The only way any sharpening tool could void a warranty is if you screwed up bad and tried to pass it off as a 'defect'.
 
For larger knives id advise it, pocket knives, as mentioned, be careful or you could end up with toothpicks, but it works well.
 
I too have the Ken Onion edition, and all that was said here sounds right to me. I typically use it to reprofile; I prefer to finish the job by hand. I use DMT diamond stones ad work my way down to ceramic and leather. If you get a Work Sharp, start by setting the speed/ power on low and really take the time to read the short manual (or watch the video) to help with the specific techniques that work best with the belts. And working with a knife you don't mind marring is best at first. Good luck!
 
Use mine on everything. My Sebenza 25 always has a great convex edge, better than the original factory one.
 
I never could sharpen a knife. Now I have a worksharp and all my blades are shaving sharp. Only problem is you need electricity.
 
I bought one some time ago, when the Ken Onion edition first came out. I love it for touching up damaged blades or reprofiling really screwed up factory edges. Its great when I need to move quickly or have a curved blade to sharpen, so I'm quite glad I added it to my stable of sharpening supplies. Definitely recommend it.
 
My new KO edition was sitting on my doorstep when I arrived home from work. I decided to try it out on a PM2 I had dropped immediately after I had purchased, and just tossed in my center console.

I had watched some videos over the last couple of days (so I had an idea of what to expect), and gave it a go right out of the box. After about 15 minutes, I have a shiny edge, that will shave some hair, and does really well with thick stock notepad paper; all in all, better than I expected.

I can see where there's a bit of a learning curve (following the contour of the blade well), but if I can do it, anyone can! :D

I'm looking forward to working out the kinks, and becoming truly proficient.
 
i love my work sharp ...good investment ,,ive even been making some extra $$$ sharpening some neihbors kitchen knives,,i have 2 of em ,,one with the medium belt and the other one with the fine belt..
 
I bought one then a Sharp Maker ended up just using two bench stones and a strop. Took a while to learn though for me it was getting the angle right but I read about using a sharpie and it started falling in place. Having my stones attached to my work bench makes it simple and fast for me. Also if I don't let my blades get very dull I have found a few passes on the strop is all I ever need. I say buy some really cheap knives from Goodwill or somewhere like that and just learn to hand sharpen.
 
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