How to Use The Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener - User's Guide: How to Sharpen a Knife

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Using a pencil eraser to clean the ceramic stone is a great tip. I haven't seen that before!

[@cuttingwitjason7195]

Works a treat with cleaning out leather strops, too.

[@pepito4868]

@@cuttingwitjason7195 for cleaning gold its good too

[@michaell397]

Mr. Clean magic erasers work very well! and last a lot longer and you still have an eraser on your pencils when you need them. LOL! Reminds me. It is a Tanto tip, not a Tonto. Tonto was the Lone Rangers Native American partner. The Tanto is a type of Samurai marshal weapon. KnifeMaker

[@loganironside343]

I use dawn everytime I'm finished with using my ceramic stone

[@MR.COMMONSENSE1776]

Dude! I've watched like 15 or 20 of your videos. Everybody's impressed when I show them something I learned on your channel. And now you just taught me something on knives😆 thanks for everything!

[@markshoemaker65]

WOW...Thankyou worksharp for giving me back the ability to make my knives extremely sharp, for quite a few years I've had a progressive neurological disorder that has recently taken my ability to hold steady, needless to say this makes trying to put an edge on my knives impossible so I had to give that up. Until now...I just unboxed my elite and in 3 1/2 hours proceeded to put a near surgical edge on 2 kitchen knives and my Kershaw speedsafe which is now more like a Kersharpashell...Thank-you Worksharp for giving me back the ability to do what I used to love doing.

[@DrakeAldrich]

Kersharpashell made my day

[@dougosbo5396]

Know: I suck at sharpening knives. Know: I used this tool for the first time today and might just start a neighborhood knife sharpening business! It is incredible.

[@berniedehmel7104]

Just purchased this unit and wanted the visuals and commentary to ensure that I was on the right track. Off to do my work pocket knife as a testbed before tackling our kitchen knives. Thanks for the straight forward introduction. Will get in touch if I come up against any issues.

[@JesseCohen]

Just bought this system, and the upgraded grit range, ceramic serration hone handle, with case set. After about a year on the market, and shopping other systems, I felt confident starting here. The price/performance o.o.b, and potential for adaptation is unmistakable. Thanks Worksharp! And I must say I can’t appreciate this video’s approach enough. Right off the jump they (Designer Steve) addressed two factors I had questions about, namely recurve and tanto edges. Talk about knowing your audience! And as others have stated, that tip (pun?!) on erasing the ceramic buildup was right on! I have drafter’s polymer erasers I rarely use, so they’re going in the travel case. Gonna use that on my Mac cerarod hone as well. Thanks again for all your hard work on the design, implementation, and support for this kit. Woot!

[@phillipjones3596]

Mann. Great to hear. Because MINE COMES IN TODAY BABY. YEWWWWWWWWWW

[@aberdeendh]

@@phillipjones3596 Mine just came in today!

[@FrankToThePoint]

So you have had this sharpening system for a number of years now did it stand up to your expectations? Is there anything you would make an improvement on? Was it worth your money?

[@JesseCohen]

@@FrankToThePoint To provide a brief answer, yes. Worth the price, and definitely a great starting place for most people interested in getting into sharpening. Very consistent for average edc folders, fixed blades, and shorter kitchen knives. Adaptability is there too, for using different grits/stones, if you want to go past those offered by the manufacturer. The only niggles are where build quality is concerned, what with all the plastic housing, but at this price point, they really are minor. Treat it carefully, and it does last. Also, the lack of an angle finder was a little vexing, so I got one on Amazon. Both these issues have been addressed on the newer Pro system, albeit for almost twice the money. I don’t have hands on experience with the likes of Lansky or KBE, but I’m confident in the choice I made, and would gladly gift this set to friends or family interested in getting started with sharpening on their own.

[@FrankToThePoint]

I got one and I tried to use it it worked good on my Spyderco Sage five. Then I tried to use it on two other knives and it left marks on my blade almost like a grind Mark I think it was from the edge of the diamond plate even when I tried really hard not to let this happen it's still occurred

[@lanceodell8058]

Just bought one this week! I'm just getting into knifes and I"m not talented enough to get the hang of the wet stones, but I love using the precision adjust knife sharpener with tri-abrasive! thank you for the tips!

[@cwsmith17]

You guys have covered all the bases. Such a great freaking design!

[@eherrmann01]

Recently bought a set of handmade Damascus carbon steel kitchen knives. They're great knives, but being handmade, the edges are ground to slightly different angles. I bought the precision adjust elite set and just re-profiled and sharpened the first knife with it. I'm extremely impressed with how razor sharp I was able to get it. Excellent tool, I'll be using it on all my knives. Thank you.

[@jasontheflyingfarrierhays]

The ultimate pro tip, while sharpening hold the adjustment knob absolutely perfectly still. If you don’t it moves slightly and changes your angle. But if you hold that adjustment knob you will get an absolutely razor finish.

[@Bravadosjebsimbahsm]

What time in the video do they talk aboit the adjustment knob?

[@lucasswalker]

@@Bravadosjebsimbahsm I think Jason is talking about the angle adjustment knob

[@Bowhunter88]

I put a small o- ring on so it can't fall down

[@andrewc8450]

@@Bowhunter88 where did you put the o-ring?

[@joeyripswell]

I use a rubber band! Works great

[@valiktoma2542]

just bought this on recomendation from project farm. Very nice and works well, easy to use, on sale at Cabella's of all places.

[@craigfennema1672]

Project farm is also why I bought mine!

[@OlivierCaron]

Same, and I have been very happy with the results, although it takes a bit more time than I had anticipated for each knife to get a good result, perhaps because it was the first time and my knives were dull.

[@abennett2783]

Brilliant design! I bought a Lansky years ago, and never use it for several reasons. You solved those problems with this design! Great job!

[@trollenz]

I regret not having seen your comment sooner 😂😂😂 I've paid double for the lansky and I'm not impressed with the results...

[@KMAK88]

Is it better than the lansky? Can this sharpen blades that are thin

[@5T3V3N-ns9gg]

Yeah, I've had the lanky, too. I feel that it was an overpriced sharpening system for what you got. It was flimsy, the stones wore out, and I had to pay extra just for the clamp stand.

[@JStation3]

About time someone made a good guided sharpener at a reasonable price. This should be a runaway hit

[@jamesday7344]

There will always be a market for a plastic, disposable piece of shit

[@GG-ml3vr]

@@jamesday7344 Mine is fantastic,easy to use and gets blades razor sharp🤷‍♂️

[@leecherlarry]

@@jamesday7344 hehe

[@BryanTorok]

@@jamesday7344 OR, a market for decent sharpener with desirable features for the person starting out or the person who who doesn't plan to make knife sharpening their main avocation. I just have a couple of pocket knives and maybe a few kitchen knives I want to touch up. I don't see spending hundreds of dollars to sharpen a $20 to $100 knife.

[@roscomcfarland204]

I’ve owned it for a while. Really difficult with full flat grinds (spyderco) can’t get it hair popping sharp but can get it decent

[@Louisiana1975]

Just purchased from Cabella's. I'm very satisfied!!

[@jtsands2008]

I've screwed up a couple of knives with obsessively trying to get a good edge with other sharpeners. This thing is Magic out of the box. Great product!! Thank you Work Sharp.

[@Zcs2727]

Ordered mine a few days ago. Can’t wait to use it.

[@Murdoc2080]

Im a little late but have mine coming tomorrow

[@QuintTheSharker]

Would this work for whittling knives with no curve?

[@rougaroux5508]

Kids watching the door waiting for an Xbox to be delivered, me watching the door waiting for Amazon to drop off my Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener... Priorities I guess. Yet another awesome product from Work Sharp.

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

Bro lm waiting for both to arrive....kids can wait😜

[@Edusm17]

This is the best sharpener I have used. I am okay with a stone, but this sharpens so quickly and efficiently.

[@kenharvey7121]

As a new guy on sharpening knifes I can’t wait for my sharpener to arrive and having watched the hints and tricks and will have perfect knifes for next deer stalking season in august

[@stargazer16201]

Strop attachment would be nice.

[@joeygonzo]

He can't just hang a leather belt and stop with that ?

[@badboybootz8]

They have it now

[@TEXASGIANT1959]

I notice that you use a very small area of the stone with each stroke. Maybe in over thinking it but wouldn't using the full length of the stone in a longer stroke be better for the longevity of the stone and prevent or at least postpone hollowing out the belly of the stone and fighting a curved grind on your knife? Thanks.

[@stephangrobler5524]

I only use work sharp. My first one was the GFS and the the electric knife tool sharpener. Both awesome! Just before this precision came out I was wanting a system like this and thinking of making my own. Im still on the knifes edge (excuse the pun) on whether I should buy this system or build mine. What I would have liked was: More finer grits to achieve a polished edge for my custom knives. Apart from the plates rounded rods in the same grits for cerated blades and curved/special contoured blades. Could be purchased separately. A strop. A larger blade clamp for thicker chopping blades. Extendable rods for longer blades. Maybe a big brother to this system where the knife clamp points upwards and one has stone/plates on either side that are adjustable in degrees. A upward facing clamp would create more stability for larger blades.

[@jackel1994]

"oh this product looks cool, let's hear what these fellas have to say." *Turns volume up* *intro music starts* "HOLY. WHAT?!"

[@don0giorgio]

Great budget sharpener guys!

[@OldshoolAmerican]

My boss just bought all the employee's this for Christmas. I've got a lot of knifes to be sharpened, so I can't wait to use it.

[@vencemcadams2927]

Very nice design! Thanks for making it affordable.

[@bwax1542]

Nice tool. Will there be a ceramic rod attachment for the serrated knives? Will there be a beefier version available (maybe not made in plastic)?

[@KnifeFanatic]

I know right? I bought the full system with the 3 sharpening tri rods earlier this year...

[@dougtroutman5695]

Just bought one new to knife making and sharpening, it really works good. I'm a first time user. Good job.

[@dannythomson5239]

i came looking for reviews of this tool, i watched a few and this popped up, i already knew i was buying one after seeing the reviews. this is a really great video about the tool.

[@xinxiong6986]

I just got this for Xmas. I love how easy it is to use. Great product! I'm going to have razor sharp knives all the time now. 😁👍

[@Ammo_HD]

same here, wife bought it for me, so im watching many videos on it so i dont ruin the edge on my blades LOL

[@davidelincetto]

Great video. I just discovered the channel, I watched the whole series and I'm learning a lot. Wonderful product I hope it will arrive in Italy as well.

[@OCteahead]

Really good video, guys. Very clear, but you didn’t drag it out forever. I’m in!

[@giggle_tush708]

I just bought mine after a recommendation from a co-worker that was sharpening a few of our knives with this same setup. The best part? It should arrive on my birthday (Oct 1st). Can't wait to try this out on my more dull knives and bring them back to life!

[@sureshbabu-zf8ew]

I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm kzbin.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.

[@michaelbass5951]

Just picked this up today. Freaking amazing sharpener!

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Glad you like it!

[@niek.o.271]

your product is so great, thanks for the video :)

[@bradskis81]

Bought this system a couple weeks ago after using various other sharpening systems out there throughout the years. This is a great sharpening system and very happy with it so far. Sharpened all the kitchen knife set knives and the wife is very impressed how it was able to resurrect a pretty beat up set to very sharp. The only thing I'd like to see, is a finer stone, maybe 1000 or 1200 grit, and a more sturdy, heavy frame made from metal.

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Thanks for the feedback and glad you are enjoying the Precision Adjust! We came out with the Professional PA recently for those looking for that rigid frame and will have those abrasive options you mention available soon!

[@tanman7627]

sharpened my Z wear and my S30V razor sharp great product

[@Gendronk]

I'd like to see some more stone options

[@stevel3237]

Another great video Josh, and great design work Steve!

[@MrBogart420]

I just ordered mines today gunna give it a try in about about a week

[@madmacedonian8171]

I’m looking in investing in this specific sharpener and I’m sold. Been watching almost all of the videos on this and looking forward to getting this real soon.

[@rolandomota6549]

Very informative video - will be purchasing this for Christmas.

[@brianshapley8092]

Loving mine. Thank you! I would love to see a nice looking storage case available for this system. One that will also store the number of tri-rods you think will come out in the future! Another possible, future upgrade would be the ability to slide the clamp toward / away from the housing, in specific increments. This could take care of the "blade height issue" people are complaining about in these comments. Great tool!

[@esjayaych1389]

Check this out at Amazon Aenllosi Storage Hard Case Compatible With Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener www.amazon.com/dp/B0915M2FJD/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_6AKS09BDACZ6QBV4EGBZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@masterbroadcast1]

Just got mine from Amazon with a case for it!

[@phillipjones3596]

Ohh Geeeez. This product is very cool. Thank you. Got it yesterday.

[@phillipjones3596]

Now my dad is getting one

[@phillipjones3596]

Now my Best friend is getting one...

[@fuzz429]

Got this last week and I love it. Makes basic sharpening so easy.

[@shadyeskimo]

Basic and complicated sharpening is easy FREEHAND. Since the Stoneage stupid MFers have been able to get an edge on their weapons and tools. Stop limiting yourself, if they could do it freehand, so can you....Unless you are disabled in any way, then I see your point.

[@kpfagerberg]

@@shadyeskimo wow, you seem like you would be such a great teacher.

[@doenervernichter2845]

@@kpfagerberg ;-)

[@arthurgjika3683]

When I first used this product I was very disappointed. My knives weren’t getting sharp and I felt like an idiot. I then watched this video. Setting that first edge is really important especially with older knives and I have several. Thank you for making this video. I now love your product! I was able to resurrect my knarliest knife. Took a good 20 passes on each side for some of my blades to set that first edge. But once that was established it was easy. Wonderful product.

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Thanks for watching and sharing. This is 9 times out of 10 the issue when we get complaints about not getting sharp. If you don't establish a burr it means your not getting to the edge. Glad this was helpful!

[@GOxHAM]

Steve, this is a KILLER design! Very simple, yet achieves the intended goal.

[@aydinlutmergp4885]

thanks for doing a demo with a tanto blade, i had trouble doing mine on a stone but this should work out well

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Happy to help! Just watch that transition and you should be good to go!

[@stunod1479]

Very informative and helpful video. Great use of the internet. Thank you!

[@dimi7055]

This thing is even better then people say!!! I got my rex 45 knives and k390 to cut kitchen paper clean in half a hour for a 60€ system!! I love you guys. Lansky is crying at the moment! The magnet system is perfect, there is ZERO play on any of the parts its super stable on a cutting board. Not only lansky is crying but so is wicked edge and kme! This is gonna change the market no doubt.

[@Golaso99]

How do you account for different widths of blade? For example, if you set the angle at 20 degrees, and then put 2 different knives in the clamp (e.g. a kitchen knife that is say 1.5 inches wide, and then a small pocket knife that is only around 0.5 inches wide) then you are effectively moving the contact point (of where blade meets rod) closer to the base unit. So you would get a shallower angle on the big knife than the small one, despite having not changed the angle on the unit? Apologies if I am being mathematically dense!

[@JesseCohen]

So in short, don’t rely on the systems numbers for your precise angle needs. They’re more of a ball park estimate, given the varying depth/height of blades, relative to the vise position, as you stated. Instead, either always use a digital angle guide (zeroed to the work surface, then set on the rod itself), or else rely on the sharpie method on a small patch of the established blade edge to zero in on the angle that knife needs. I’d also keep a small notepad handy, like one that can fit in the sharpeners case, to notate where on the range each of my edc and kitchen knives could be sharpened at, for future touch ups. Hope this helps.

[@JesseCohen]

P.s. It’s this exact reason that I avoided diving in on the Lansky system, and similar. Lack of fine adjustment from a pocketable edc knife, to a taller kitchen knife like a chefs or scimiter was a dealbreaker. And this fit my currently tight budget constraints, though to be honest, I’ll likely go in on something more advanced (tsprof-ish) down the road.

[@Golaso99]

@@JesseCohen thanks man, I bought the worksharp and have used it on a few knives with the sharpie method and it works great. Much much better results than when I tried the traditional whetstone method!

[@JesseCohen]

@@Golaso99 , you’re welcome, and I’m glad passing a tip or two your way helped. I had similar questions, about sharpening jigs in general, and was able to slowly develop answers and some workflow to address them by watching other content creators here on YT. That issue you raised also applies to long v. short knives (think edc folder versus a kitchen chef’s). But the sharpie and angle finder solution works there as well, though I would add that you want to work in sections on any knife longer than say 6-8 inches. A binder clip with the jaws covered in vinyl electricians tape work as a good place holder/stop, and it’s also useful for tanto blade edges, as you work each section separately. Thanks again, and best to you and yours.

[@lewisboyd7977]

I was just going to make the same comment as this. It's not really addressing the issue, it's finding a work around based on what I'm seeing. It's called precision but it's not really that. Sure I could set it to 16° for my Shun slicing knife which is about 1¼ inches tall. Then put my Shun Chef's Knife that is about 2½ inches tall in there. Which one is actually getting the 16° bevel? To what blade thickness and blade height is that "Precision" angle determined/calibrated?

[@dale1468]

Now all you need to do is add a stone holder for standard 6” X 1” stones and you’ll have a real fixed angle budget sharpener contender!

[@jasonduarte95]

They might not make that to prevent you from buying stones that aren't their brand

[@CloudyShinobi]

@@jasonduarte95 you can simply by strips of automotive sandpaper for buffing out scratches on your vehicle. They have basically every single grit u could ever want and even way more than that. Then you just use some adhesive to glue them on. The channel that recommended this tip was saying there was a specific adhesive that allowed you to remove the sandpaper without leaving a permanent mess underneath, but I forgot the exact adhesive he was recommending

[@BryanTorok]

@@CloudyShinobi That was Sweetknives that showed that idea. For a few bucks one can have many different grits including to 3000 or more.

[@Osprey1994]

Go to gritomatic, problem solved.

[@steviesteve750]

@@Osprey1994 that's what I did, got a 6" holder

[@kellzlefontae1510]

Getting mine next Friday. Super excited.

[@leolldankology]

How do you like it now that you've had it 4 months ?

[@05DELTA05]

I just got mine today - worked great so far blades are razor sharp

[@Ghost225100]

I have one of these and LOVE it. One question though. What is the best way to clamp in a knife that has differing sizes along it's spine? A good example of this is my Benchmade Osborne 9400. The spine differs in sizing as you move down its length. I have had some issues getting it to clamp securely in the sharpening system

[@TdSharp]

Really wish I could actually find one of these right now!

[@rctrue]

Try Amazon they just got some in

[@joshbutler4162]

Got mine on Amazon last week.

[@rctrue]

This system is legit. Ive used it on 5 different steels so far. LC200N, S30V, S90V, VG10, and CPM154. It handled all 5 like nothing. No more than 20 minutes from dull to a nice razor sharp (almost) mirror polished edge.

[@111111111Tiger]

DLT Trading has them in stock

[@flatasacueball6326]

How I used the Worksharp Precision Adjust: -Removed the Tri-brasive stone/handle from the rod. -put nails into the holes to act as a pivot. -glued a small metal plate next to the ceramic for my magnetic angle guides to stick to. -threw the rest of that wobbly garbage in storage. I was given one of these by a friend who purchased it and absolutely hated it. After attempting to use it one time, I see why. The blade absolutely would not stay still in the vise, nor would the actual vise hold stable. It defeats the whole purpose of locking the knife into place if the knife or vise can then move around slightly. After about 20 minutes of attempting to sharpen a kitchen knife and having to readjust it 4 times, I just took the stone off and freehand sharpened it in about 2 minutes. When I realized that worked better, I decided to keep it that way. It is now my favorite sharpener, but if I had paid $60 for the whole system, I'd be pissed.

[@CloudyShinobi]

I find I get way better results by sharpening side to side with a sweeping motion without going up and down with the abrasive as you recommended in this video

[@blubyu1100]

Thanks so much mine is on the way! Also got case from comments. Cant wait to get started🙂

[@kennethphelps2130]

Excellent design. Great job. I think this will help give knife owners the feel to sharpen their knives freehand with a stone and a good leather strip. Great product and design.

[@J0b0baggins]

Will you guys be developing some different stones for this? Some different grits/materials? Ide live ti see that, ide love to see something that can give me a mirror edge. You guys are the only one producing this type of system for a reasonable price and i think it would be a clever move to release some other stone set ups because absolutely no one else is doing that at anywhere near the price point i think you guys could offer

[@BlazingBushcraft]

Does that work also for really small carving knives with a scandi grind? Thank you

[@richardvignola8000]

Great video, great sharpener. Thanks.

[@rastaming6884]

Thanks guys. Very informative video.

[@JimM60]

Thanks guys, great tips. Can i use this system to sharpen a serrated steak knife?

[@larrywhite8427]

I love mine! I’m really hoping for some more attachments for it soon!

[@111111111Tiger]

More stones coming this fall.

[@tomberaro2900]

Have you done a video on sharpening a fillet knife?

[@lsdustyrhodes]

Excellent demo of a very fine tool.

[@charlesrichmond2808]

Any tips on sharpening a Scandinavian grind with the Precision Adjust?

[@shaneberry1695]

Preordered mine about a week ago and just got it about an hour ago. Cant wait to try it out!

[@MrLlama999]

Where do they have it for preorder?

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Available now at www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Work-Sharp-Precision-Adjust-Knife-Sharpener-P1887.aspx

[@jackbn9353]

This is clearly a variation on a more expensive design by Kxx. I prefer some features of this. Hopefully you will have a beefier 'Pro' version at twice the price, and more stones, etc.

[@mikejurnak0324]

AMAZING PRODUCT!!! A great thing for the knife community 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸

[@engineeringlead]

Perfect companion video thanks!!!!!

[@q.p.8327]

PERFECT!!!...Thank you...LIKE...

[@rockinginafreeworld3256]

Do you go in both directions on the blade. I see some people only go on the up stroke and lift it up on the down stroke?

[@tylermtb6554]

Won’t the sharping angle change depending on the width of the blade? For example if you set the angle at 20° and have a skinny knife and a wide knife won’t the wider knife have a slacker edge?

[@Iskazz13]

I like and impressed with all of the Work Sharp sharpening system but would like suggestions for the best Work Sharp system for woodcarving knives, where most blades are smaller than a pocket knife blade. A demonstration would be nice, hint hint lol.

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Thanks for the suggestion! For knife blades with unique shapes we usually recommend the Elite Knife Sharpener. The exposed belt offers so much access and available space to sharpen. If you prefer manual, then something like the Benchstone, or Guided Sharpening system.

[@Iskazz13]

@@WorkSharpOutdoor are there any pointers for woodcarving knives? Words of advice

[@Iskazz13]

@@WorkSharpOutdoor thank you so much for replying, I have your Ken Onion Edition with accessory similar too the elite knife sharpener, I also purchase the Guided field sharpener. As I stated earlier I’m hook on Work Sharp products. Thank you so much

[@rongagne3355]

thanks josh and steve can not wait to try this

[@hahsnsyf9414]

Great job on the clamp design with the v-notch. Placement consistency and extra clamping support on the spine is a real improvement which is lacking on other clamping systems.

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Thank you! Glad you appreciate the details!

[@VolleKanneHoschi666]

Nice system, but how do you factor the height of the blade into the sharpening angle? I think this requires an external angle indicator.

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

Blade height does affect edge angle... but the most important thing is consistency. So if a tall blade is sharpened at 20 degrees it may actually be 19 degrees, but the next time you clamp it and set it to 20 degrees you'll still be sharpening to 19 degrees. Consistency is more important than the actual number. And you can always use an angle finder (there are free apps for your phone), to set the exact angle you want.

[@moto-fl3rd]

I was wondering the same thing and looking for a comment like yours before I asked the question.

[@gwojcieszczuk]

great video, just ordered mine.

[@GerardoTostado]

Do you grind them down with a dry stone or is the stone soaked?

[@sychopathicgaming2079]

I want to know where you got that work Matt with all the blade info, left side of the screen ?

[@Bababbooeyful]

I need one of these for sure.

[@EthanRuinsEDC]

Gonna buy one right one

[@YYChinook]

Love to try that out

[@clemansky3320]

Awesome looking sharpener! Any plans for additional grit/material replacement plates in the future?

[@WorkSharpOutdoor]

As you can see we are getting this question a lot! More grits are in the works, what do you want to see?

[@MrLlama999]

@@WorkSharpOutdoor a leather strip and a diamond stone for super steels

[@clemansky3320]

@@MrLlama999 Exactly!

[@Beachcomber310]

Looking forward to trying it out. I ordered it a few days ago and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

[@dman3735]

Good instructional video. I'm expecting mine to arrive in the next few days. Be curious to see how it compares to my Ken Onion belt sharpener other than a flat ground edge versus the more convex rounded edge achieved on a belt sharpener.

[@FrankToThePoint]

So you've had them both for a number of years now. Which would you say is a superior sharpening system?

[@gentlemensedge5503]

So I like many things about this unit. It's portable, inexpensive and what about replacement stones? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Does Work Sharp make these parts? Thanks..

[@robertnolan1951]

How does this sharpener handle thicker blades?

[@abdrahim1051]

Looks nice and practical. Price is good too..

[@haroldwmustainjr.5885]

Great tool thx

[@r.c.gilligan2814]

I just got a precision adjust elite. I have had for about a month. When are you going to offer an additional tri abrasive rod. 1000,1500,2000. That would really make this system the best in class sharpening system. Thanks

[@dontrunbutreload3052]

Absolutely love mine very user friendly

[@jacewinchester-harmon7004]

At ehat point am i supposed to use all the different grit plates? Do i use them all on each knife or for certain ones?

[@poissonpuerile8897]

This is an *amazing* sharpener. Please consider selling a SMALL clamp, for pocket knives!

[@HendrikAchenbach]

Just trying this for the first time and I am a little surprised that the clamp does not hold a small pocket knife (in this case, a Swiss Army one) in a way that allows me to sharpen it. If I place it in the V of the clamp, the blade will be almost completely covered by the clamp. Even if I pull it out by half of the breadth of the blade, the sharpener will touch the clamp, not the blade. Is there any way to do this? If not, I wouldn’t be able to use the tool on quite a few of my knives.

[@HendrikAchenbach]

Just in case anyone‘s ran into the same issue, I have good news. Two pieces actually. (1) The clamp still holds the knife reasonably well when inserting just a tiny part of the blade and that allowed me to use the sharpener on a small swiss army knife. It may be required to adjust the position of the knife if the forward or backward motion of the sharpening process makes it rotate out of the clamp, but that was hardly a problem and easy to control. (2) I tried one of my simpler sharpening tools, which is basically a stone with a handle and a built in little ‘V’ made of ceramics, on a kitchen knife with a similarly sized blade. I had tried that tool on other knifes before and failed miserably. I realise now that the main reason for failure was that I didn’t understand main principles of the sharpening process as explained here (such as the importance of low pressure or checking for the burr before taking the next step). Like I learned it from this video and subsequently using the sharpening machine. Now that I tried the simple tool mentioned above again, it worked very well! Of course it is harder to keep the right angle if you hold the knife with one hand instead of using the clamp, but I was happy with the result. When I’m done with a knife, I place the blade on a tomatoe and move it forwards and backwards while holding the handle between index finger and thumb, so there is very little downward pressure. If the blade sinks into the tomatoe, I am satisfied with the result. Let me add that I watched quite a few videos to learn about sharpening knifes before, but with rather limited success. This video really made a difference and the learnings for me went certainly beyond the instructions on using the sharpener.

[@aljohnson2439]

At the 13:55 mark, where can I obtained the smaller "mat" the device is upon?