Work Sharp WSKTS-KO-W Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition

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The ¾” x 12″ premium, flexible engineered abrasive belts* sharpen virtually any shape or type of knife blade and uses a precision sharpening guide to ensure that you get a consistent angle every time. The sharpening guide is fully adjustable from 15° to 30° so you can sharpen any knife to the angle you desire that best meet your needs. The variable speed control (1,200 SFM to 2,800 SFM) provides you with the optimal belt speed for the task at hand. The Ken Onion Edition features precision angle guides, variable speed control, and a wide range of sharpening options. Sharpeners are all a matter of preference on what technique you’re most comfortable with, and what style of sharpener you get the best results with. I’ve tried out a LOT of sharpeners over the years, my first being a basic Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (that still gets regular use! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!) but most recently I tried out this Lansky Deluxe kitand several manual sharpeners from Work Sharp. I ended up really liking the Angle Set knife sharpener, mostly because it seemed like an upgrade to the concept of the old school Sharpmaker and I was able to get really good edges with it.

The variable speed control allows you to choose the best speed for your particular knife or tool. Warranty. The Precision Adjust sharpener is a vertical assembly that slots into a wide base for stability. The knob at the top turns a threaded rod which positions the guided rod assembly relative to the blade, and it allows for fine adjustments – while the Knife & Tool sharpener only gives you a choice between 20 and 25 degrees, the Precision Adjust has a range from 15°-30° (which actually beats the KME’s 17-30 spread), marked off in 1° increments so you can fine tune your edges exactly as you want them – the hash marks on the left obviously marking 5° increments, and the closer marks on the right showing 1° increments. This is adjusted just by turning the knob left or right and aligning the base with the markings.

It depends on how often you use your knives. If you use them regularly, you will need to sharpen them more frequently. However, if you only use them occasionally, you can probably get away with sharpening them less often. 5. Can I use the Work Sharp on my scissors? To keep your knife sharpener in top condition, it is important to clean it regularly. Follow these steps to clean your knife sharpener and keep it working like new. FAQs to Ken Onion Work Sharp? 1. Is Work Sharp good for kitchen knives? The Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener expands on our best-selling Knife and Tool Sharpener with more power, more flexibility, and more control as specified by legendary knife maker Ken Onion. But the nice folks at Work Sharp keep coming out with new products, so my cup runneth over with things to make knives sharp. I’ll be reviewing two of them today, both great products – but this is a study in using the right tool for the job, because both of these sharpeners are ideal for different types of sharpening. We’ll take a look at both and their competitors and give you a verdict on them as well as take a closer look at the different types of sharpening you might be doing. But First, A Little About Work Sharp This sharpener is designed for edge enthusiasts who want precision, incredibly keen edges and consistent results.

Another option is sharpening the knife with a piece of sandpaper. Sharpening on a piece of sandpaper on a hard surface is the same as when sharpening with sharpening stones. However, when you use sandpaper you can create your own soft surface. Think, for instance, of a mouse pad. By lightly applying pressure you press the blade and the sandpaper into the mouse pad to make sure the sandpaper follows the convex edge of the blade. As such you can easily sharpen a knife with a convex edge. Sharpening steel With precision angle guides, variable speed control, and a wide range of sharpening options available, the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener makes it simple for anyone to get an edge that’s razor-sharp. In this article, we’ll review in detail products What is Ken Onion Work Sharp and what does it do? Introduce Ken Onion. Our custom-designed abrasives aren’t just sandpaper, they were created specifically for sharpening of high-end steels and surgical steels for a cool, easy edge.Once you’ve achieved a burr on your course belt, you’ll swap the belt out for the next higher grit – so if starting with coarse you’ll move to the medium (220 grit) belt. This belt sharpens the edge, so if you have a knife you’ve already sharpened before that just needs touching up normally you can start on this belt. This belt normally takes less time than the coarse belt since you’ve got less to do once the edge is already established, so a couple of passes on this one then a few alternating passes to even out the burr and you’re ready to switch to the fine belt. This 6000 grit is more of a polishing belt, so I found it worked best doing alternating passes until I’d achieved a finish I liked. Verdict: consider it a Sharp keeper and you'll be satisfied, but do look into other sharpeners of this type, esp. A.G. Russell's offering. (which only has one angle)

No, you do not need to oil your knives after sharpening them. However, if you find that your knives are starting to rust, you can try storing them in a dry, dark place. 8. Can I use the Work Sharp on my hunting knives? Use a different type of abrasive. – Follow the instructions for setting the angle guide. – Use light pressure when sharpening your knives. Yes, they can be used to sharpen hunting knives. With precision angle guides and variable speed control, it is easy to get a razor-sharp edge on your hunting knives. 9. What is the best way to clean the Work Sharp?

Conclusion

The Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener expands on the best-selling Original Knife and Tool Sharpener with more power, more flexibility, and more control as specified by legendary knife maker Ken Onion. It’s very easy to use, with precision angle guides and variable speed control that make it simple to get a razor-sharp edge. Safety. It depends on how often you use your knives. If you use them regularly, you will need to sharpen them more frequently. However, if you only use them occasionally, you can probably get away with sharpening them less often. 3. Can I use the Work Sharp on serrated knives? Work Sharp partnered with legendary hall-of-fame knife maker Ken Onion to develop a new knife and tool sharpening platform with expanded features! The combination of Work Sharp engineering and Ken Onion’s industrial design has created a fast, easy and stylish way to sharpen all your knives and tools with precision and repeatability.