How To Sharpen in Full with the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener (Review)

[@SpaceDave3000]

Quick tip for cleaning your ceramics, when they get blacked up they don't sharpen so well, so run a pencil eraser over them to clean them up.

[@mercilessforever]

Holy crap I never knew that. Thanks for the tip. I hate when ceramic gets blackened

[@Huxley555]

Thanks for this, got a rod for serrated knives, and it's forever going black.

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[@gregtomamichel973]

My wife "What are you watching?". Me "A guy sharpen a knife".

[@rshveyda]

I've started linking to this video in various knife related forums when people ask for recommendations for their first, inexpensive sharpening tool. I have stones and sharpening systems galore, but this one little tool has replace them all for 99% of my sharpening due to the convenience. I gifted a young man I worked with a decent folder and showed him how to use one of these to maintain it. Then gifted him the WSGFS I was teaching him on. Gave me an excuse to buy a new one and helps me justify my knife habit.

[@brawldawg8729]

Good video! I have used this sharpener for about 2 years, with good results. It is a FIELD sharpener - don't expect it to take the place of $350 worth of Naniwa stones. That said, I was pressed to repair the overstropped convex edge of the 1095 steel blade of a Tops Brakimo. Using the plates as you would a full size set of quality stones, going back and forth along the length, versus pulling the edge across the plates, I was able to rework the edge to the proper profile, then refine with the ceramic and small strop. The knife was put back into service, then properly refinished once I was able to use my traditional strop with green and white compounds. The knife is sharper today than it has been in years. I absolutely agree that this is an excellent tool for all blade owners, especially those uncertain about sharpening or unwilling to learn and buy high quality stones. With this kit you can keep a blade 100% serviceable for a very long time - long enough to learn and save for quality stones. I have also used the hook sharpener for some of my expensive japanese hooks, as well as the broadhead removal tool. Also, I don't remember if Pete mentioned it, but the ceramic rod is held in place by a small silver pin. If you remove the pin, the ceramic rod can be used outside of its housing. Worksharp has also made all parts of this kit replaceable and offers them separately. In my opinion, it was money well spent.

[@zleggitt1989]

Little tip.. When sharpening on this or any stone don't run the tip of the knife off of the stone, that'll cause your tip to blunt. Try stopping when the tip of the knife has been sharpened then lift the blade off instead of continuing the motion off the stone

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I thought you were crazy for commenting this on petes video, as its such a novice mistake, generally. He does do that, though. Pretty bad, some times. Bad enough to likely snap the ultra fine tip on a few of the really hard PM2s. No hate or anything, ive been sharpening most of my life but cant say id be comfortable putting a video of me doing it on yt for everyone to criticize. Edit: also suggest lifting a bit to maintain the edge angle at the tip

[@ronfox5519]

Tip seemed pretty good when he split that paper. That said, I've always done blades in segments- the straight, the curve, then the tip.

[@grandriver3152]

I started with this 4 years ago and I'm still with it.

[@stampstepper2393]

2 months later?

[@stewstryker]

I've had the Field Sharpener for about 4 years too. I use it on my EDC, sheath knife and all my kitchen knives. It's great for touch-ups with just the ceramic surfaces

[@dolguldur4706]

The stone not not going deeper after 4 years of strop the knife on it?

[@grandriver3152]

@@dolguldur4706 ...no, seems very good still

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Cant be much blade left then …

[@macmurfy2jka]

I picked up one of these About seven years ago and have been using it as my primary sharpening system since then. Mine is sold that they still used stickers for the instruction panels on the back. It was the first production run I believe. Great system highly recommend it to lots of people.

[@BrianBarry34]

Thanks Pete, I’ve had this thing for 6 months and this is the best guide I’ve seen on how to use it properly

[@CedricAda]

thankyou! i thought i’d risk a but of a drier video by showing it in full on a decent steel

[@B_Pizzle_4_Shizzle]

This is my hunting sharpener but also has become my main sharpener for all blades, pocket or hunting or kitchen, because reasons. The thing works reliably for me, and I havent pulled the trigger on a full set of diamond plates. Agree 100% that a good stropping, even with the basic green aluminum oxide compound, has allowed me to achieve better edges than I would have been able to achieve with whatever other sharpening steps I would have otherwise used.

[@jessruss40]

I loved how you can pull out the ceramic rod completely and use it for whatever you need. Free hand honing, chamfering edges on those fancy knives, etc. Love that. Then take an eraser and erase all the black marks off.

[@RangerBuzz]

I struggled using other stones and systems for years. I could get them fairly sharp but not hair splitting sharp. Then about four years I found a great sale through Work Sharp and bought both this field sharpener and the Ken Onion professional edition belt sharpening system. I found both to be better than any other system I have tried! This field sharpener is so simple and easy to use that I rarely go to the trouble of setting up the belt system unless I want to sharpen multiple knives. What I have found from using this field sharpener is that it taught me to hold an angle first. Next I learned how to identify and even feel the burr you make on one side before switching to the other side of the blade. Learning to identify when you have formed a burr is game changing when sharpening a knife. You can do equal amounts of passes per side and get a sharp and usable edge but if you learn to find sharpen on one side until you form a burr, switch sides until you create a burr and then move on to the next grit you will have created an apex edge which I feel is sharper and lasts longer. Then after some use just touch up on the strop and you are back to razor sharp again. My number one tip is to learn how to identify the burr!

[@kevola5739]

Luv that sharpener. I found that holding the knife with your index finger on the spine and your thumb on the side of the handle will lock your wrist for more accuracy with maintaining blade angle. For the opposite side your thumb will be on the spine and your index finger on the side of the handle or blade. This grip transitions well to your regular sharpening stones once muscle memory is established using this system.

[@BrentonCarr]

I probably use this more than my KME. Love that little guy.

[@Meowbox9000]

Is that because you need to sharpen often away from home or you use it because you don't need the mirror polish?

[@BrentonCarr]

@@Meowbox9000 just easy for touch ups. No set up, and it works well. I use the KME for reprofiled or damaged edges.

[@scottb.0185]

EDC elephant totally agree, this is much easier than setting up the KME.

[@thomassalter5173]

Correction: the ceramic rod has an angle guide at 25 degrees to create a microbevel

[@stargazer16201]

There are guides for the strop too. Plus you can punch out a pin at one end of the rod and pull it out to use it outside the main unit.

[@rhiannonhooper]

Is this the ceramic rod do you mean?

[@megacab]

I recently received this as a gift. It is very impressive especially for the price! I'm new to sharpening and thanks to your video I was able to sharpen all my knives with ease. Thank you sir!

[@bigaspaulo]

You can push out the steel pin that holds in the ceramic rod, then use it freehand. Super useful. Love my field sharpener.

[@briansadler5502]

Hey, from Nova Scotia, Canada. Thanks for the video, I have about 11 pocket knives everything from Case, Crkt Spyderco, Browning, Kershaw, Gerber, Sog. The reason I (dumb) have so many is because once the knife became dull I simply couldn’t sharpen properly with a variety of other sharpeners. Since I purchased this sharpener, I have sharpened most all to a razor sharp edge .

[@RobBernhard]

Things sharpened with the Field Sharpener since I got it (about 2 weeks before this video came out): loads of pocket knives, all the kitchen knives, most of the garden tools, 3 lawnmower blades, and an camping hatchet. Very happy with every aspect of this tool. For the money, it's very difficult, if not impossible, to beat.

[@antsharp7665]

I couldn't agree with you less. I've found it to be a hopeless product and a big disappointment. Followed this and every other tutorial on You Tube. I really wanted it to work. Could not get a decent edge on my outing knife after many attempts.

[@Nicks_Pix]

Have had this for four years and haven't had to use it. Unlike some videos, THIS ONE HELPED.

[@shreddy412]

You’ve sold me. I’m new to premium knives and terrified of sharpening. This seems to be the perfect tool to start with. Thank you for taking the time to make such an informative video!

[@SufferSilent]

Scares me too. I just started trying to sharpen my own high end knives. What system are you using?

[@dermotmcgreevy5220]

@@SufferSilent if you aren't confident don't sharpen your expensive knives, start with cheap knives, id get a scandi from mora then a cheaper flat grind to get you experienced in freehand

[@teachingwithipad]

I'm not sure you want your premium knife at 20deg sharpened

[@PWF-xh4ph]

​@@teachingwithipadwhy not?

[@HelloImCrimson]

@@PWF-xh4ph Ignore him. He doesnt know what hes talking about.

[@andrewb5415]

I’ve used that one, and own the smaller, the smaller one helped me finally sharpen my 62hrc (from test results I’ve seen ) D2 .

[@mistersmith3986]

I have and use the field sharpener. It ALWAYS gives me a WIDE ON! Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️

[@CleanRunShooting]

I got one of these for Christmas and I love it. It stays in my work/travel bag.

[@tntanto]

Thanks for this review. I have zero real sharpening know-how. As a Walmart reviewer, I was just offered 1 of 2 Workshop sharpeners, the one in this video or the electric Combo Sharpener. At first I intended to get the electric model, thinking it would be easier. After quickly checking reviews on the 2 options, including this video review, I opted to try the model you reviewed here.

[@Surago]

2:32 was some serious knife guy cringe.

[@davidaxman]

I did gasp for air when I saw that.

[@shadowulf]

he got a thumbs up from me for that one. how many "knife guys" go apoplectic when a novice starts to sharpen a knife on a coarse stone, dragging the edge across at a 45 or steeper angle.

[@nowiknow6005]

I like to sharpen at a vertical 90˚ angle lol jk

[@nowiknow6005]

I was literally going to post that exact comment with the time stamp and then saw this.

[@adamrobertson4058]

I literally flinched and gnashed my teeth.

[@SufferSilent]

Thank you for your awesome review. I’ve been watching Michael Christy for a while and I’m fascinated with how much you guys know. I feel so lost and frustrated right now. I just can’t seem to get my knives as sharp as I’d like them to be. I’ll keep watching and practicing. Thanks!

[@scottb.0185]

This is the business, I love this system.

[@danzigityfz7172]

the notches under the one stone are broadhead wrenches, to remove your arrowheads for sharpening

[@techguy666]

You should try their guided sharpener with pivoting stones, that thing is amazing.

[@CedricAda]

next channel buy for sure

[@EagleJim62]

I've got one and love it!

[@WillEDC]

I have that. My first sharpener. If you have a steady hand it does a pretty darn good job. The tilt system would make an even bevel compared to a kme which would some areas of the knife bevel wider if it’s ground to be thicker. Edit: wanted to add that the ceramic section is removable so that can be your field sharpener making it a good one system for home and field.

[@taviss2775]

Agreed! I have the guided worksharp also and it's great! You definitely want to get the add on for it tho (an extra fine &extra coarse plates and a strop). It really does a good job of keeping a consistent bevel on a curved blade too.

[@nicks8026]

I own them his and the titling system with extension kit. Both are fantastic. I’m a sharpening n00b and learned a lot using them.

[@davidgiles9751]

I bought one of these a couple of months back. Highly recommended!

[@nm2795]

So I’m trying to learn to use the whetstone. I’m a single momma of 2 sons. We all love our knives. Well… my dad tried to teach me back in the day and of course I didn’t pay attention. I’m like I could take it to him to sharpen all my pocket knives. Now my daddy has passed, and I need to teach my sons. I would get a edge on our dull knives but then once I took it to the last grit I would dull it every time. Well…. Just got one of these and I freaking love it. Haven’t got it sharpen enough to shave hair “yet”. But I’m stubborn as heck and don’t give up very easy!! So excited! I just might be able to teach them soon.

[@vibeslide]

I have that electric Work Sharp sharpener, a Lansky system, a couple of stones and leather strops. This Field Sharpener basically replaced them all when I bought it. Very effective, very convinient and even pretty cheap. Thanks for another good FF7-memory, btw. Cheers :)

[@victortan6378]

Damn. Glad to see another gamer here that enjoys survival and outdoor stuff as well. Cheers mate

[@vibeslide]

@@victortan6378 Life changes, so do interests. But some games, some memories will forever have a place. Cheers 🙂

[@JackieDElia]

I bought one and it is my only sharpener. It works for my purposes on pocket knifes and most kitchen knives. Thanks for this review. Love your videos.

[@NeoNyder]

Thanks for showing the full sharpening process, I just ordered this sharpener. cheers

[@James-vb8rb]

I just got this sharpener and followed along with your video. had my Benchmade for 5 years and it has never been sharpened. after following this video it seems at least as sharp as it was new. thanks!

[@conley_v5848]

5 years did you never use it lol?

[@conley_v5848]

I wouldn’t be able to stand a dull knife

[@James-vb8rb]

@@conley_v5848 used it every single day.. treat it right and it’ll hold an edge for a while

[@ryanpark2049]

​@@James-vb8rb I had a Benchmade I used as a work knife the griptillian for 2 or 3 years before really noticing it dull. A lot of it is knowing how to use a knife, and when to pull out the 10 dollar Kershaw to doin something a bit too destructive lol

[@matsboswijk4985]

Finally a proper video on this little tool! There are more vids on this out there, but none are really worth watching. Thanks man!

[@CedricAda]

thanks man! Yea, i thought someone needed to show it from start to finish and its capability over a couple different types of knives so there we are

[@chrisl7228]

I have had one for a few weeks now and I like it, I am going to put it in my camping/hunting bag

[@-bennet-3136]

So this thing is enough for someone who just wants his edc knife to be sharp? Because i dont want to buy several different stones and a strop etc.

[@jessruss40]

Yes it is.

[@chrisl7228]

-bennet- they also sell a larger one that is a little easier to use with more angle guides

[@Seedy446]

I use mine a lot to do touch -ups. I loaded the strop with some red polishing compound. It's the perfect backpack sharpener!

[@ArikGST]

I had my Work Sharp GFS for I recon 4 or 5 years by now, still my first one. It was my first and for a long time only sharpening tool and I`ve sharpened everything from small pocketknives up to hatches, axes and machetes with it. If I could only have one sharpening tool, I would say this is it. It can do everything I actually need especially when paired with decent hand sharpening skills. It´s only about 35Euro here which is a steal, I pay more for a single Shapton Whetstone. Enjoyed your video Pete, maybe you`ll get into free hand sharpening next? :D

[@Dreoilin]

Ive had this sharpener for a few years, I love it.

[@jackdillon4467]

Thanks so much for this great video! I just used mine for the first time with your video and now the knife glides through paper!!! THANKS!

[@thesportingprofessor3011]

love this little sharpener. Bring it with me on every big fishing or hunting trip. nice video!

[@jonpoetzl126]

The black ramps by the strop are 20 degree angle guides also

[@scmichael810]

I use this sharpener all the time, even deployed overseas this thing keeps my blades sharp, also a great way to get a little income when I gotta sharpen all my buddies knives

[@DBoom70]

I love your videos bud. I'm a subscriber and I am a cinematographer. Came to your beautiful country earlier in in 2019. Keep up the good work. The only thing that killed me was the audio of the knife hitting the roughest. I know that's part of the humor. Good stuff.

[@grannieannie1371]

Thanks Pete. This has given me the courage to go and buy one and try it. Now to find the oldest most horrible knives I own to have a play.

[@scottb.0185]

Annette Huppatz just use the guide angles and you can’t go wrong, you’ll pick it up easily. Have fun!

[@gutspraygore]

I really like this sharpener and its design. For my larger knives, rather than draw the edge across the sharpener, I can grip it to do the opposite and draw the sharpener across the edge. Works like a charm. I wouldn't do that with a brick. Takes practice though. lol But like you said, you're not going to ruin your knife. It'll be fine.

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

Every time that knife tip slipped off the side of that stone I felt it in my bawl

[@hyang9195]

FF IX music I can dig it. Great job on the video.

[@menotoftheworld]

Had to look for a comment the second I heard it. So recognizable!

[@anteck7goat]

So what’s funny to me. I totally bought a bunch of shqrpeners to try to make this video series that you are. Except I suck at the KZbin and videos. Thanks for all you do for the community

[@sheriff7172]

Thanks for making this video its good to know that something like this can be used as a primary sharpening system

[@Greg_Chock]

Thanks for the demo. I've had inconsistent results freehanding so it was interesting to watch you do the full process. I'm guessing I just need more strokes at each grit level. It'll help form the muscle memory too.

[@CedricAda]

yeah, its not a particularly exciting solution, but practice and confidence is generally the ticket

[@jean-baptistecardamone7775]

Watching this video while sharpening S110V. GREAT

[@deanshadbolt357]

New subscriber. Enjoy your channel a great deal. I was just wondering why no Svord knife reviews. Would love to see some. Cheers and keep up the great work!

[@simonh2011]

Have this, the guided sharpening system and the Ken onion and this little thing i use more than all of them. Wish they sold extra plates that's my only gripe but puts a great edge on

[@inyourdefense0]

I've had one of these for years. I carry it in my EDC bag.

[@mitchellerickson9836]

Love the vids man. Keep up the good work. I was just looking to buy one of these but all the other reviews are garbage so I wasn't sure. Now I'm gonna have to pick one up. Thanks again 🍻

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I have one of these in my lunch box to sharpen my work knives and Leatherman (I use a Wicked Edge on my nice knives and a Chef’s Choice Trizor 15 on my kitchen knives, along with a few strops). It works great for what it is. I had to straighten the edge on my S110V Spyderco Para 3 with it once because it got a little nick and I wasn’t near my house, and I DON’T recommend that, but for relatively soft work steels it does a great job if you keep them maintained. Excellent product if you have realistic expectations of it.

[@riverrunner23]

Pete, great vid, thanks. I picked one of these up last year and was afraid to use it. Now feel better equipped to go forward using it. Picked up the pocket Work Sharp after your previous vid and it does the job nicely after the learning curve. A bit more pressure on the strokes helped achieve a satisfactory edge. Thanks and enjoy.

[@DL-ij7tf]

I don't know if this has been pointed out but the small round section of ceramic is for sharpening serrations.

[@conductorcammon]

Yeah I love this thing. Even used it to sharpen M4 and Maxamet! Works great.

[@christiansorensen7567]

Cheers M8! It's good to hear some pointers before I use mine. I seem to learn all kinds of things from Aussie produced videos, lol. Prepped my first rabbit this summer.

[@bilakos1987]

You can find sheaths for this too. I got mine from Amazon US, and there are these nice third-party sheaths for it. Fits in there like a dream.

[@nicholsliwilson]

The small ceramic rod is for serrations.

[@WillEDC]

Nicholas Wilson I use that section for hook blades for a utitlity knife.

[@nicholsliwilson]

Will EDC that’s interesting, I guess that’s kind of 1 big serration? Seriously though, it’s better than the larger rod for that?

[@WillEDC]

Nicholas Wilson yeah man. The primary rod’s diameter is too big to get up in there. “That’s what she said.” So the small one is the best. You’d be surprised how dull some utility blades are from the factory.

[@nicholsliwilson]

@@WillEDC thanks dude, that's informative.

[@sherifxm]

I love mine and I got it because of you! Thanks for the tip and all the excellent videos!

[@jimrollins4857]

Really nice sharpener.I like using it.

[@kenphillips479]

The diamond plates seem to last a long time iv been using my sharpener for about a year now i probably sharpen something on it 3 or 4 times a week while waching tv or knife videos on youtube and the plates are still working great

[@CedricAda]

awesome long term info!

[@halfbaked3373]

This was my favourite purchase In 2018 so versatile and portable for the money was £30 in the uk

[@nandayane]

I found a neat trick for the ceramic rod, If you coat it 0.5 micron diamond paste? Grease? from veneve it works much better for wear resistant steels.

[@0HARE]

Thanks for the thorough review, and recommendation. I just ordered one.

[@trailhead743]

Another helpful vid. I’m new to sharpening and have buggered some edges. Will look into this one. Helpful comments from everyone here as well. Love the channel

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Ordered one. I’m one of those stone sharpeners but I wanted something portable. I’ve been using a Victorinox pen style ceramic hone with great success but wanted something more thorough and complete. Thx.

[@richardhenry1969]

Wow that's a steep price mine was $25 us but worth every penny in my opinion. I love it stays in my bag whenever I hit the woods or fishing. Nice job bro

[@rogermoore2661]

Iv had mind for a couple years and I love thos sharpener.. I'm glad you made this video and was watching one of your other videos and was like why didnt he review this one..and just happened to see this video..it is a really useful sharpener. But I still love my KME

[@turing2376]

Love your videos but I Cant believe I watched someone do a repetitive task for 20 minutes. Must be an indication of how good your video have been that you got me to watch that much repetition 😉

[@mercster]

The ceramic guides are actually at 25 degrees :) I'm no knife expert but I just got one of these and the packaging denotes the difference. Thanks.

[@diebesgrab]

8:15 Did I accidentally turn my FF9 playlist on?

[@joelpaprocki85]

Well done on the music again!

[@deweydavis27]

Great video Pete very informative. Coming from a brand new knife guy this helped a lot.

[@Pizzaxbandit]

This is one of my main sharpeners. I primarily use it for honing and stropping though

[@boogieman007edc2]

Love mine. One lives in my backpack and the other is for touch ups. Cheers

[@SufferSilent]

If I’m just looking to tune up my ZT, which has CPM20cv steel, will this system help?

[@brofenix]

Haha, nice Final Fantasy VII music ^^ I was wondering if this sharpener was okay for kitchen knives, thank you for showing one :)

[@mikek.3965]

Very good presentation. I'm sold. Thanks!

[@JerryLoffelbein]

Just purchased one one of these after the video. For my reasonably sized knives, I love my Work Sharp Ken Onion belts with blade grinder attachment, but it's no where near suitable for my smaller knives (Case, Victorinox, etc.)... Neither is my Apex Edge Pro, so this thing should get a working edge back on them (or establish one in the case of my Case Stockman)

[@swarbrickjesse]

I started with a Spyderco sharp-maker, with no diamond rods, just the ones that come in the kit. My girlfriend picked me up a new knife and a surprise in the box was this field sharpener. This thing is so cool and compact! I have a maxamet para 3 and was told the diamond is the way to go with this steel. Still nervous to try and sharpen it again and ruin the edge, but I think the diamonds on here will cut it well, and then I can finish with the ceramics. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

[@ezroller9238]

I liked the music mostly and I learnt something. Thanks xx

[@rashadnagi7531]

I love mine, this thing is worth every penny.

[@TruckGuyHD92]

You can get replacement plates too. But cost almost as much as new but I personally hate throwing out something if I can fix it

[@josephanderson5338]

Taking me some time to get good with it vut so far so good!

[@frank2067]

The cardboard In the Knife Lab sign is great

[@Aztkw0lf]

Great video got the same sharpener just hadnt seen someone make a video about it. So thank you!😁👍

[@mikelikesknives428]

Great review. These sharpeners are very useful and a good tool to have. Thank you!

[@joeframo3347]

This is such a great company I have their knife sharpener for inside I sharpen all my knives I plug it in I can change the belts different cores medium awesome this nice sharpener is great for the field when I walk my dog to the park and it's a gated Park I can let my dog loose and I could sit there and sharpen my knives while he's exercising such a great tool thank you workshop for this wonderful all in one tool 😎🖐️💕👍

[@EdgeStoneKnives]

The ceramic and strop angle guides are actually 25 degrees. For whatever reason they designed this to put a 20 degree gritty bevel on it followed by a finer 25 degree microbevel.

[@CedricAda]

interesting! probably helps steer the burr into itself

[@EdgeStoneKnives]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors True! Seems to work well. I imagine it also helps negate/offset any angle deviation on the first two grits. Thanks for the great video!

[@abnergaldos8695]

Keep it sharp, just used my field sharpener on a few of my neck knives.

[@mi2092]

I’m assuming this is the same thing as the Benchmade Work Sharp Guided Field sharpener except 25% cheaper.

[@daryooshfatemi]

I have one. It is super great, but I wish for future versions they get rid of angle guides of all sorts.