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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jan 5, 2014 18:54:24 GMT
Has anyone here used a Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener? I typically use my diamond and/or Japanese water stones to sharpen/hone/polish my stuff, but can see this as a present to some of my relatives/friends. Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener WSKT User Guide
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jan 5, 2014 22:34:54 GMT
I'd like to use one. I can see it being a big help when doing larger and/or thicker knives. I want the Ken Onion edition really bad. I'm totally 'tarded when it comes to free-hand, so I have to use all the cheater rigs I can, hahaha.
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Post by ineffableone on Jan 5, 2014 22:50:16 GMT
Yep I love my Work Sharp. Though I got mine before the Ken Onion, and would recommend the Ken Onion version for the variable speed and over all versatility. I started a thread about them a while back ago before I even got one. It has some good info in there. viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5369
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jan 6, 2014 0:05:12 GMT
Thanks for the link... it seems like a cool tool, and people do seem to like it. Still need to read the entire thread, but so far so good!
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Post by ineffableone on Jan 6, 2014 1:43:36 GMT
It excels with convex grinds due to the belt system "cupping" the blade and makes sharpening a lot quicker and simpler for folks who don't know how to sharpen with stones or sandpaper. I still enjoy using my water stones and sandpaper, which I find meditative when I use them and help me really get a more personal feel for the blade. But the WSKT is a great way to sharpen up my blades (knives swords axes etc) when I am feeling lazy or in a hurry. Like while doing lots of cutting with a blade and I want to get the edge back to a safe sharpness (a sharp blade is safer than a dull one), a few quick passes with my WSKT and the edge is keen and ready for use again.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jan 6, 2014 2:32:44 GMT
Just saw that they are made in Ashland, OR. That's where I was born, hahaha.
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Post by Sam H on Jan 6, 2014 16:20:06 GMT
Nice tool for quick sharpening of knives and medium to small blades - including axes and hatchets. The belts are too narrow though for efficient sharpening of swords.
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Post by ineffableone on Jan 6, 2014 17:13:20 GMT
I have had no problem with the belts being too narrow while sharpening my swords.
To sharpen my swords, I clamp my blade down to a bench, remove the guard/guide on the WSKT, turn the head to the tool sharpening setting, and run the length of the blade with it. Repeating as many times as needed reclamping the blade to expose the blade edge I am working on. Typically 3-4 passes for each edge with each grit (220 and 6000). Not including the 80 grit which I do not use at all as it removes too much material. I have been meaning to pick up some other grits, but so far the 220 and 6000 have worked just fine. I am sure though if I had a few grits in between 220 and 6000 I could likely save some wear and tear on my finer grit belts.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jan 7, 2014 1:43:43 GMT
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Post by junon on Mar 25, 2014 12:55:45 GMT
Anyone knows if the ken onion (or regular one) support 220v? I'm planning to get one but not sure if it would support the 220v I have here... I can use converter to 110v but it's inconvenience... would prefer 110/220 if possible.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Mar 25, 2014 19:13:25 GMT
I got one recently... I'll look at the documentation after work and let you know if someone hasn't chimed in yet. *Edit: I haven't had a chance to look at the docs yet, but you can contact them here www.worksharptools.com/contacts and ask them directly.
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Post by madmandom on Apr 10, 2014 5:54:44 GMT
I have one in Australia think it's great tool we have 240 v if that's any help
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