PRO Knife Sharpener tests a "NO SKILL" Sharpener - How Good Can It Be?

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@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
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@deansavie3958
@deansavie3958 10 ай бұрын
You probably like the ken onion edition you can set your angle from 15° to 30° and change the speed of the motor
@trumanhw
@trumanhw 10 ай бұрын
I'd been wondering if this thing kinda negated the need for the hundreds in stones, and intricacy of FAS, etc ... Thank you again.
@Uncle_Red
@Uncle_Red 10 ай бұрын
​, especially with the 3d printed guides people have created.
@ramgabe1027
@ramgabe1027 10 ай бұрын
Mine come with a strop belt. My knifes get sharp enough to shave on all my knives.
@gatsbysgarage8389
@gatsbysgarage8389 10 ай бұрын
@@deansavie3958 yeah I’ve got that version and it’s great. Not on the level of good diamond stones but much easier to use
@TerribleTim9692
@TerribleTim9692 8 ай бұрын
I used to sharpen my blades by hand, but carpal tunnel and arthritis took that away. The old Work Sharp device sounded good, so I tried it. Almost as sharp as manually, and without the pain. Good buy, in my opinion.
@axion8788
@axion8788 10 ай бұрын
As a longtime viewer it is interesting to watch your inner showman coming to the surface.
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
I get bored sometimes with the standard "tabletop" reviews. Its more for me to keep my sanity doing the same things for years on end🙂👍
@tombrown4683
@tombrown4683 10 ай бұрын
That's a valuable thing and also adds value for us viewers !
@poobank
@poobank 10 ай бұрын
I thought the matrix was the funniest part until I saw the ending with 300. OMG ROFL!😂
@bumblebee2989
@bumblebee2989 10 ай бұрын
And a pretty good "Smith" impersonation!
@Games_and_Tech
@Games_and_Tech 10 ай бұрын
I have to sopot the video just to write that this is one of funniest videos he did
@jonfeuerborn5859
@jonfeuerborn5859 10 ай бұрын
I have the Ken Onion version. At $140, it's great and a better value than the Mk.2. More robust, better motor, 4 angle settings, and 5 belts: 120, 220, 1000, 3000, 6000. I'd argue that the jump from 220 to 1K is still a bit too big, so I can't imagine skipping grits like the Mk.2 does. Thanks as always, Alex. Great video!
@ichich3276
@ichich3276 10 ай бұрын
Same here. And the prophecies say you will need to buy the freehand Blade Grinding Attachment, which you can get leather belts for, which will give you a superb stropping experience! I was able to sharpen a VG10 blade to around 90 BESS.
@bazzzker
@bazzzker 10 ай бұрын
They've made that big canyon size grip gap on purpose i think. That way users got that toothy edge and fast. And wow factor of fresh saw-like edge is huge.
@jonfeuerborn5859
@jonfeuerborn5859 10 ай бұрын
@@ichich3276 Nice! I may decide to spring for that also, but I have another fabricobbled sharpening system that I'm invested in. I built a knife jig setup to use with my WS3000 outfitted with diamond lapping plates. I also have the leather stropping wheel for it. I don't have a BESS tester yet, but I'm planning on adding that at some point. The KO is my weapon of choice for garden tools: pruners, hatchets/axes, spades. I love a convex edge for those things.
@jonfeuerborn5859
@jonfeuerborn5859 10 ай бұрын
@@bazzzker I'm sure you're right, and I also don't think that's a terrible thing for certain use cases.
@Sampson-xp5wx
@Sampson-xp5wx 10 ай бұрын
I too have the ken onion version- and like the one demonstrated in the video- it’s meant for righties. That being said left handed people have had to adapt to a lot of things that are designed for right handed people and they figure it out. Chalk boards- white boards, spiral notebooks. Lefties find a way
@davidhannum5598
@davidhannum5598 10 ай бұрын
Love my Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition knife and tool sharpener. After two years, no issues and easy to use.
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@trumanhw
@trumanhw 10 ай бұрын
He makes his videos look like fun. Obviously, they're actually tremendous work, but, they're pretty awesome for just a knife-sharpening dude.
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it! I primarily try to keep it interesting for me to make. Otherwise I get bored making the same old review videos. Thanks again for watching I really appreciate it 🙏👍
@serpenttao
@serpenttao 10 ай бұрын
So this is not just a wonderful review, that goes in-depth on not just what it does or doesn't work for, but why, and how it could possible be fixed, but it's also laden with fantastically sincere movie references that are hilarious but don't distract from the subject matter. The editing and sort of cheesy green screen use is exactly up my alley. Your Agent Smith is fantastic, it was legit so good that I want to watch the Matrix again now. Thanks for the time and expertise you put into both the review and the videography, it's been a blast watching your stuff and learning so much! Cooking is 100x more fun with sharp knives, and you've helped me a lot with that.
@caniaccharlie
@caniaccharlie 10 ай бұрын
I have one for several months now. I think it works pretty well. After the 6000 belt I use a leather strop with green compound and the edges are way sharper than anyone really needs. It's not as fun as using all the stones I have, but if you''ve got an edge in really bad shape it beats tons of grinding on stones. I think it's best use could be just getting a good edge that you could finish on stones? It is also really great for quick touchups. Just a few swipes on the 6000 and then strop!
@Armorpiercer
@Armorpiercer 10 ай бұрын
by 'after the 6000 belt' I thought you mean you goes through 6000 of these belts 😂
@LogisticallyMisrepresented
@LogisticallyMisrepresented 10 ай бұрын
That's the reason he included more in the sentence to keep regular people from thoughting that 😸 ​@@Armorpiercer
@flapjackson6077
@flapjackson6077 9 ай бұрын
That sounds like a very reasonable conclusion. 👍
@LogisticallyMisrepresented
@LogisticallyMisrepresented 9 ай бұрын
Realllly, @@Armorpiercer .!?
@robertkb64
@robertkb64 4 ай бұрын
I tend to leave my leather strop on and just run a knife through it after each use, and I leave a 6000 grit on my 1-inch belt in the shed when I need to reshaped a lot of knives (I have everything from 40-grit up through leather strops for it, so I can go from bulk removal of a new handmade knife up through a razor edge on a single machine).
@lukearts2954
@lukearts2954 10 ай бұрын
I love that you're slowly putting more cinematics in it again. I remember in the time when your workshop was this unheated shack in the woods, you sometimes made these huge cinematic cuts that were both cool and hilarious! I know it's not your core business, but it was a signature trait with an optimal sense of humor... I'd say, better humor than that of a Burr... (which is already up there)
@bencheevers6693
@bencheevers6693 10 ай бұрын
It's crazy that an actually functional and good value product actually exists at this price point when there are super shitty stones on amazon for like 55 bucks or more which are soul crushingly awful and most people just think it's their own fault. This is great for all of those people that don't want to go down the rabbit hole, that's what these systems are for and I'm stunned that there's actually a good one out there for 90% of people.
@NSDaishi
@NSDaishi 10 ай бұрын
I normally don't watch the whole video for stuff like this but the editing kept me hooked
@barkingspider2007
@barkingspider2007 10 ай бұрын
You would LOVE the Ken Onion edition of this sharpener with the blade grinding attachment. It is easy to use and the angle can be whatever you want it to be. The WS Ken Onion edition is my go-to solution when doing any "Heavy Lifting" to repair a knife or establish the secondary bevel on a knife that is in need. Thanks for the video!
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@barkingspider2007
@barkingspider2007 3 ай бұрын
@@Jordan-jy7pg The steel you are using is 56 HRC, most of the time the knife is dull. Better knives and a means to sharpen them would be a game changer for you. That said the Worksharp would allow you to quickly sharpen and maintain your current knives. I sharpen knives for people in my neighborhood. Most of the knives are very low cost. Good luck.
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
@@barkingspider2007 I see. Thanks for the info!
@shakeandbaked1
@shakeandbaked1 10 ай бұрын
If you get one of these don’t tell anyone. I made that mistake and now sharpen all the knives for all my coworkers and family.
@EALordBaal
@EALordBaal 4 ай бұрын
That's on you for not adding a price lol. Family maybe but co-workers should be paying for your time n belt usage.
@shockwave6213
@shockwave6213 3 ай бұрын
Tell them it's $5-$10 per blade. Belts aren't cheap to replace
@shakeandbaked1
@shakeandbaked1 3 ай бұрын
@@shockwave6213 while I do actually sharpen a lot for friends and family I’m not going to charge them. I would rather they have a sharp blade. I don’t need to make money or break even on account of friends and family.
@gregl4244
@gregl4244 2 ай бұрын
Like being the guy that has a truck.
@NightsReign
@NightsReign 10 ай бұрын
I've gotta say, whether you're outsourcing your videos to an editor, or doing all of this yourself, the production value of the last few months, and of this video specifically, is top-notch! The cook can always throw more into the pot, but more/better ingredients or seasoning doesn't necessarily make a better stew. (This analogy got away from me...) From a technical perspective, you *_could_* upgrade your hardware to some studio-quality setup, like an obscenely high megapixel professional camera, or professional digital video editing rig replete with all of the requisite subscription software...I'm not sure where I was going with that... Oh right! All of those tools would be effectively worthless in the hands of a novice, whereas a pro can make even subpar or defective tools look "good enough". A lesson you've illustrated, and I keep learning from all sorts of KZbinrs more generally, the quality of tools available do little without the skills to use them properly or effectively. A fitting example just came to mind (which I subsequently spent an hour fine-tuning before scrapping entirely.) I think the difference between talent and skill is important here. While it's certainly possible that anyone *_could_* be naturally talented in any number of things, abilities which took others a lot of practice to achieve, the same can't be said in reverse about skill. Developing a skill from beginner or novice, up to subject matter expert requires commitment, the ability to admit you have more to learn, and the willingness to actually learn. I've known plenty of examples of these, specifically in the tradecrafts. People who've been in a particular field for decades, widely regarded as experts, but they'd just been coasting on their initial talents, never actually honing skills. So high on their own supply that they couldn't learn anything from anybody, and it showed in their work... I'm sorry, I'm not sure why this became some esoteric argument, when I was originally just complimenting you on something impressive I'd noticed (which I still haven't done...) It's become clear to me you're intrigued by contrasting what's in focus with what's out of focus, and I'm here for it. I've seen many microscopic extreme closeups of sandpaper grit in the past, but this was the first time I've seen it illustrated with such care and precision! (This also showed through in your memery.) And it was gorgeous Anyway, I don't assume you'll read this comment, but I hope so, and that it makes sense through my rambling...
@Gloomshimmer
@Gloomshimmer 10 ай бұрын
I use the free grinder attachment. Never go back. A "uniform" belt system cant handle all blades. Thats impossible. But for someone who just needs sharp knives in the kitchen its ok. My 70 year old mum can handle this, and she has REALLY cheapo knives which have to be sharpen very often (and they work hard in her kitchen. Porcelain cutting included). But a few rotations on that thing and she can work without the fear of one of these "blunt knife" injuries. For my spyderco and other more expensive blades the ken onion free belt system is better. But you have always to consider.....you will round up the tip of the blades if youre not really careful. But on the other hand i managed to get some very old knives of my grand grandfather working. They are made of nice steel back in the days and are pre 3rd Reich (im german), with no akward symbols on it. Also his tools and files are better than anything you can buy today.
@Kregorius
@Kregorius 10 ай бұрын
Long story short (or not). My grandfather had some really nice files too. They used them to make the German tanks to new usable items after the war. At least that's the story I was told by my father. Not gonna lie, they indeed were better than random chineseium cheese. But they were the only files in the household. My father believed what the old guy said and did not see any need to get new files. These are good, so why get new ones. So I had to make a note: that old and good file probably actually filed through couple actual German tanks of material. Whatever they used to be it ain't it anymore after what they seen in their lives. And while there is clear issue with big box stores tools quality, there are other shops that sell tools for work. Price ain't nice but we ain't on a budget for tools. So we spent round hundred euro for a set of new good files. Just a set of useful profiles for daily use. Those old files still exist, but for some whatever reason when we actually need to file something we use the new ones.
@uncletiggermclaren7592
@uncletiggermclaren7592 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I have three chisels, and two mill files, that I KNOW my grandfather used in and before 1927 when he built his house. British Steel from Sheffield, and they are so much better than anything else I have seen that I actually don't let anyone know I have them. I am sure my brothers would steal them if they knew they still existed.
@Gloomshimmer
@Gloomshimmer 10 ай бұрын
@@Kregorius my grand grandfather was a fineworker\finesmith\tinker....so he had the really good stuff. I never met him, but in remember the days as a kid when me and my brother played as kids in his workshop. the smell of iron and oil is something i like till today. I have several "high quality premium diamantine" files, but none of these work like the old stuff. I think its because of the fact that newer products made of steel have a big portion of recycled material in it, where the 1900 to 1945 stuff was "pure krupp steel".
@Kregorius
@Kregorius 10 ай бұрын
​@@Gloomshimmeryou may be right that the old ones are better files. But let's face the facts. You can sharpen a chisel. No worries there. But a file can only lose sharpness. There is no such thing as sharpening a file. Over the last hundred years they have only gone more dull. No matter how good they used to be in their youth, it has been hundred years of dulling. No sharpening at any point in their lives. Under no circumstances I believe there are no new files on the market that are out of the package worse than a file after hundred year of wear and tear. Longevity is another matter but I seriously don't care at this point that my tools last a hundred years. And neither did our grandfathers. The stuff they bought and sent to a rust bucket did not make it to our collections of the good old tools. There's mountains of the old stuff that did not make the selection. So I am not worried that not all of my tools will last a hundred years. Maybe some will. Most won't. But in the meantime I can get some serious work done without worrying about damaging some old relics.
@lead5s
@lead5s 10 ай бұрын
agent smith, your review rocked!
@camrontaylor946
@camrontaylor946 10 ай бұрын
"Oh, I'm dead serious, and please, dont call me Shirley."
@tobins6800
@tobins6800 10 ай бұрын
Picked a bad week to quit smoking?
@RandomSadBoomer
@RandomSadBoomer 10 ай бұрын
Ken Onion edition solves all the issues 😀 In fact it has to be a default version.
@ajk71486
@ajk71486 10 ай бұрын
Definitely solves the problems, especially if you also get the grinding attachment as well. I think they even sell leather stropping belts now for it.
@RandomSadBoomer
@RandomSadBoomer 10 ай бұрын
@@ajk71486 yes, the attachment is amazing!
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@miketranfaglia3986
@miketranfaglia3986 10 ай бұрын
I have the original Work Sharp and the Ken Onion special edition; they're both great and get incredible results, but you are absolutely correct---there are gaps in the grits, and getting some extra belts takes it to that next level you're looking for. I ordered one extra set of belts for each, and I've been using them for years---they still have plenty of life left in them, so these belts, and the tools themselves, will last a very long time. They'll sharpen machetes, axes, katanas, and all kinds of edged tools really nicely and quickly. Never had a knife that didn't get a lot sharper out of the box after a few seconds on my Work Sharp, and I have a lot of knives. And we haven't even started talking about convexity...
@CorruptedChristopher
@CorruptedChristopher 10 ай бұрын
I purchased one maybe 2 years ago now and at the time it was impressive as hell because of the speed to sharpen compared to stones and it removed a lot of the skill issue on getting a perfect angle. This video was extremely informative because i dont have any of those super cameras you have to tell the difference! Thanks.
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@albertosara416
@albertosara416 10 ай бұрын
Video quality, editing, pacing and sense of humor was really, really good! Amazing content as usual
@badboyboydc6779
@badboyboydc6779 10 ай бұрын
I love using this to sharpen lawn mower blades. The rotating head is so much control vs a bench grinder. That's all I have on this.
@American-Plague
@American-Plague 10 ай бұрын
I just found this channel recently. This is by FAR the most in depth explanatory, comprehensive guide to sharpening a knife. I've only known about this channel for less than a week and I now have the first, literal, hair-whittling edge (on a cheap, old Japanese- style Ginsu chef knife that was left in my apartment from the previous tenant who apparently liked knives even more dull than a spoon) I've ever even come close to getting. Using nothing but a Husky dual sided 400#-600# diamond plate and a leather strop with the cheap green wax compound. (Waiting on my DMT diamond plate set and DMT stropping compound, although I don't see how it could get any sharper. Can anyone recommend a test to see if it gets even sharper than hair- whittling?) THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have a new subscriber.
@krazmokramer
@krazmokramer 10 ай бұрын
4:37 "Surely you can't be serious." "Stop calling me Shirley!" (Yes, I noticed the background.)
@mal2ksc
@mal2ksc 10 ай бұрын
What's your vector, Victor?
@budthecyborg4575
@budthecyborg4575 10 ай бұрын
3:20 Old knife collector folklore says belt grinders are more likely to cause heat damage going one direction and not the other, since you've got the fancy microscope it would be interesting to see burr formation results using the Worksharp only in the downward "pull" belt direction vs. only using the upward "push" belt direction.
@Keith_the_knife_freak
@Keith_the_knife_freak 10 ай бұрын
Plz make an update video when you get the other belts plz
@ilikepork247
@ilikepork247 10 ай бұрын
I bought one recently and whilst I'm not a huge fan of it [keep rounding off my points but its a skill issue] it has been a godsend since I've started getting pains in my hands/wrists from non powered sharpeners which turned it from therapeutic to agony. Still recommend it though when it's on sale.
@randallbollinger9625
@randallbollinger9625 10 ай бұрын
I rounded off a few points also. I figured out the instructions are incorrect in the advice of raising the rear of the knife to follow the edge. Do not raise the rear, keep pulling straight back and VERY SLIGHTLY angle the rear to keep the edge in contact as it gets closer to the tip.
@ilikepork247
@ilikepork247 10 ай бұрын
@@randallbollinger9625 yeah started to figure that out myself. Now I just have to work out how to put em back, my squeak misses its point lol
@randallbollinger9625
@randallbollinger9625 10 ай бұрын
@@ilikepork247 the knife I cared about is a fallkniven pxl, beautiful knife. I tried to get some point back on it but was mostly unsuccessful. The worksharp definitely makes edges sharp but the destructions should be written better. Best of luck
@MrBowser2012
@MrBowser2012 10 ай бұрын
I would watch these videos without the added entertainment value, but it’s a great bonus😁. I think I’m going to watch the matrix tonight…
@ThirdLawPair
@ThirdLawPair 10 ай бұрын
One thing I really like about this premise of knife sharpener is that it is fairly cheap and easy to experiment with different grits and grit progressions.
@kyronnewbury
@kyronnewbury 10 ай бұрын
I friggin love how much fun you're having with your videos. It's awesome!
@keithdubose2150
@keithdubose2150 10 ай бұрын
Thanks .... been using a harbor freight 1x30 belt sander .. for fish cleaning knives... and after watching your channel I was wondering if I was missing out compared to your diamond stone approach... I learned a lot and I will keep the belt sander with reasonable grit steps to get 'good enough ' edges .. And keep watching your vids ! Thanks !
@dgurevich1
@dgurevich1 10 ай бұрын
I have the 'ken onion' edition of this sharpener. I absolutely stand by this sharpener. I'm not a professional knife sharpener, and don't intend to spend hours on end sharpening a knife. The results it provides are more than adequate for the 2 minutes it takes me for one knife. Because it's that quick, I am able to keep all my knives and tools sharp consistently. As for longevity of belts, I own the sharpener for over 2 years, using the same belts it came with on a by-monthly basis. I sharpen on average 5 knives per session and the belts still work fine. This tool is by far the most fun to use on my axe.
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@edwardmedina1236
@edwardmedina1236 10 ай бұрын
This is for me. I've bought it and I love it. I've tried stones, I've tried those guided system, I've tried them all and honestly I suck as sharpening. However, with this thing, I could actually sharpen my knives, my Ax, my putty knives, even my woodworking chisels (gasp, I know I'm a heathen). Honestly I don't want to shave myself with a knife, so slicing a tomato is the hardest thing I want to do or chop wood.
@KarlMySuitcase
@KarlMySuitcase 10 ай бұрын
Like the extra entertainment skits you are adding.
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It keeping me occupied anyway 🙂
@webderek
@webderek 10 ай бұрын
Awesome. Way more informative than any other reviews of this system. Most say that rounding of the tip is a big danger for beginners but it sounded like your brother mastered that problem pretty quick.
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
I think that problem is solved bu sharpening at 20 degree's rather than 25.
@ionescurazvan913
@ionescurazvan913 10 ай бұрын
You have a great sense of humor; you should use it more often in your videos. Your impression of Mr. Smith is spot on.
@woolval52
@woolval52 10 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your videos. Your video editing and writing skills are on par with your sharpening skills, very creative. Looks like you have fun while also being educational. And I actually am learning!! Thanks.
@CyberChrist
@CyberChrist 10 ай бұрын
Your production value is way higher that we deserve ^^
@rallegade
@rallegade 10 ай бұрын
Just absolutely love your editing style and way of story telling!
@KnightsArmory
@KnightsArmory 10 ай бұрын
I really like my work sharp ken onion edition. I have sharpened more knives than i could count with it. It works great. Love your videos 🙂👊
@vensheaalara
@vensheaalara 10 ай бұрын
VERY ENTERTAINING. Seriously, a great review that never got boring
@MrAlexH1991
@MrAlexH1991 10 ай бұрын
I’m getting into professional sharpening myself and I’m SO glad that people like you exist. Cause I’m just starting out and I never would have thought about details like how skipping too much in grit can make burr removal more difficult and lead to a less sharp product 🤯
@randy-9842
@randy-9842 10 ай бұрын
You do a great Mr. Smith! I threw away a tabletop (powered) sharpener like the one you discarded. I'm NOT an expert, but at least I fully agreed with you on that one!
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
Thanks appreciate the kind words 🙏
@vgullotta
@vgullotta 10 ай бұрын
That's super interesting that you didn't get all the belts. I ordered a slightly different version years ago, the "Ken Onion" version and it has a course, medium, fine and xtra fine belts and I believe the fine is 1000 and the extra fine is a stropping belt. I only sharpen 2 knives, both kitchen knives. One is a nice Wustoff chef knife and one is a relatively inexpensive stainless steel chef knife and both get hair whittling sharp if I spend like 10minutes on them with just the last 2 belts now. I profiled them the first time to the 17 degree with all 4 belts the way they say in those other YT videos and now I just fine tune once every couple months with the finest 2 belts. I think if you can get your hands on all the belts, you will have a better experience for sure. When I ordered mine, I ordered an extra pack of belts and I just started using the second set a few months ago.
@PM-wt3ye
@PM-wt3ye 10 ай бұрын
Not „slightly“ different, more like double to triple the price?!
@vgullotta
@vgullotta 10 ай бұрын
@@PM-wt3ye mine was 129 on Amazon when I got it, but that was like 3 or 4 years ago
@jacob1121
@jacob1121 10 ай бұрын
@@vgullotta Yeah and my brother just got the same office chair as I did 2 years ago and it is 50% more expensive, inflation (greed) is going nuts right now.
@FreedomYak
@FreedomYak 10 ай бұрын
Instruction and a show. I fkn love it. I have one of these. Works good for high use edges that you don’t have time or want to spend time sharpening. Can’t replace a good set of stones but is quick and easy.
@manjitahzan9577
@manjitahzan9577 10 ай бұрын
Can you show us how to properly sharpen longer blades like swords and machetes using whetstone?
@irvingdog01
@irvingdog01 10 ай бұрын
….also, I love taking this when we go to friends places. Cabins and such. Fun to put a keen edge on all of the knives, tools, etc.
@jwiz1911
@jwiz1911 10 ай бұрын
OMG the references! Love the Agent Smith bits! 😂
@vyrkmod
@vyrkmod 10 ай бұрын
So much artistic effort put in a sharpener review. Standing applause.
@clandestinetactical
@clandestinetactical 10 ай бұрын
I lost it at “THIS IS - WORKK SHARRPPP!!! “ 😂 🤣 I’ll never unsubscribe
@LTT.Official
@LTT.Official 10 ай бұрын
Been around since about 10k subs and I've never seen you do this much effects and showmanship, please continue. As for the sharpener, I have the Mk1 and I use it as you said, on kitchen knives I don't really care about but I just want a quick sharp edge. The fact that you can take the guide off and take the thing to an axe or sheers is great. I've been running the same belts on mine for about 5 years and they still work, so longevity isn't a problem, they just need to include some additional belt grits.
@johnarnold8468
@johnarnold8468 10 ай бұрын
I watched one reviewer on You Tube who said that he noticed less edge retention with the Work Sharp compared to sharpening with stones. He attributed the loss of edge retention that he noticed to a weakening of the metal due to increased friction. He agrees with you that the added friction from the Work Sharp is not anything extreme, but assumes that it is still present to some degree and therefore weakens the metal, resulting in a reduction in edge retention. As you continue with testing this product in the future, it would be interesting to see if you get a similar result or not. Always look forward to your posts. Great content and very entertaining,
@kevinfisher1345
@kevinfisher1345 10 ай бұрын
While the edge retention might possibly be due in part to weakening from heat, there are more important factors involved here. I would argue the biggest is simply due to the angle of the grind. The grind is straight, and ideally you want the grind to be at an angle. The edge simply will be weaker if it is in the same direction of the cutting. Having an angle grind will make the edge stronger. With it weaker it simply will not have the same degree of edge retention. On top of this, most types of steel apparently per this review is getting it sharp but not hair whittling sharp. This means there is still some roughness to the edge which will only impact that even more. Those small microscopic rough edges will simply lead to the sharpness degrading faster as it catches whatever you are cutting and wear it down faster. If you can get the edge to hair whittling sharp, it likely will have better edge retention. Which all falls back to the angle of the grind again. If you can get the edge to hair whittling sharp, the angle of the grind will matter less, but as that is not happening in most cases the angle of the grind matters more so making the edge retention to be also be less.
@anthonyclark9159
@anthonyclark9159 5 ай бұрын
factory knives are sharpened with a belt, yet it doesn't affect the edge retention. I think he is barking up the wrong tree. More likely the rough apex as shown
@imaninerrah3127
@imaninerrah3127 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for reviewing this! I have one and always questioned how good it was when compared to someone with a mountain of skill. Watched through to end and am happy. Thanks for what you do !
@joshuagibson2520
@joshuagibson2520 10 ай бұрын
A tip worth sharing. Clean oil free metal will load up belts less and result in longer life of the belt. Not exponentially longer life, but it will make a difference.
@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548
@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 10 ай бұрын
One of those sanding belt cleaning blocks work really well for clearing them out and I use it myself
@Vintech64
@Vintech64 10 ай бұрын
I bought the full belt kit with my Work Sharp. I have no skills when it comes to free hand sharpening. So this tool works great for me. Worth the money for the extra belt set...
@HexenzirkelZuluhed
@HexenzirkelZuluhed 10 ай бұрын
You're a fantastic Mr. Smith!
@richarddixon2612
@richarddixon2612 10 ай бұрын
Found the Work Sharp Ken Onion edition at flea market couple weeks ago priced at $20, ordered belt kit for it. Had some issues where an old belt had gotten stuck onto the lower drive pulley. Sent email to customer service and the reply told me how to repair it myself and adjust the belt tracking. I've been practicing with it on a box of cheap Chinese pocket knives and kitchen knives. So far I'm impressed with it. Arthritis is making my sharpening on stones and diamond plates more difficult. Wouldn't say it is getting them "shaving sharp" but that isn't what I use my knives for anyway. Good info on this video, thanks.
@blitzkriegfritz2779
@blitzkriegfritz2779 10 ай бұрын
its fun to watch videos like that sitting in the ER because I slipped while working with my knife and shaving of big chunks of meat from my fingers.
@jiahaotan696
@jiahaotan696 10 ай бұрын
aaarrrrgghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
@blitzkriegfritz2779
@blitzkriegfritz2779 10 ай бұрын
for those interested, I turned my index and my middle finger into Goulash. I sliced the flesh right off the finger in two big chunks. Thankfully no sinews or bones have been damaged, but it will take a while to regrow now.
@Naptosis
@Naptosis 10 ай бұрын
@@blitzkriegfritz2779 I hope you get well soon! 🤍
@sayeager5559
@sayeager5559 8 ай бұрын
Ive been looking at getting one of these for quite sometime. I found an open box unused model at the flea market yesterday. I had already ordered a set of 9 different grits of belts. You pointing out the convex aspect was very helpful. My fiend has made me a set of 3d printed angle modifying pads as well.
@dtune30
@dtune30 10 ай бұрын
Hi. Just want to say......I LIKE KNIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!
@therogers4432
@therogers4432 10 ай бұрын
Me too. Knives frikkin rock ☺️👍
@jdearing46
@jdearing46 8 ай бұрын
I like turtles 😂
@lukask5285
@lukask5285 5 ай бұрын
Dude, your cutting and dramaturgic skills are on par with your sharpening and knife building skills. Love it!
@fedup7416
@fedup7416 10 ай бұрын
My two cents. 1 maybe a leather strop belt with the kit would deal with those burrs.2 If I was left handed or not, I would have it fixed to a bench for more consistent accuracy. I sharpen all my knives on my 1x30 belt sander with my 20 degree jig I made. I finish with 30 microns, but what really makes the difference is the leather strop belt.
@andygray9285
@andygray9285 10 ай бұрын
Wow really appreciate the the work you put into this video. well done.
@lanep4322
@lanep4322 10 ай бұрын
@5:11 you do a killer Agent Smith impersonation, haha. Great vid as always!
@nuuwnhuus
@nuuwnhuus 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for including the left handed thing!! I hate finding out something doesn't work for me after I bought it.
@Vintech64
@Vintech64 10 ай бұрын
I have the Ken Onion edition of the Work Sharp. I love it.
@adanma17
@adanma17 10 ай бұрын
This is that million dollar production video 😂👌👌👌
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
More like a $0.10 production video 😂👍
@therogers4432
@therogers4432 10 ай бұрын
​​@@OUTDOORS55Don't sell yourself short Alex -these skits you were doing were amazing and the editing was spot-on, so thanks for making the effort and I hope you had a blast making them because it sure looled like you did? ☺️👍
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
@@therogers4432 thanks! I like doing these since its super boring making standard "table top" reviews. I guess you never know what youll get when you click on one of my videos 😂 Thanks again my friend 🙏👊
@heftyjo2893
@heftyjo2893 10 ай бұрын
I have the Ken Onion edition of the Worksharp knife and tool sharpener. Totally agree that 20 degrees is the ideal setting. I believe the belts mostly use the NORaX grit scale though the coarse belt is a FEPA P. The Ken Onion edition comes with 5 belts: P120, X65, X22, X4, and then a very thin, light belt that just says 6000 grit. I just mostly use the X65 (220 grit), X22 (600 grit), and finish with the X4 (3000 grit) for my kitchen and utility knives. Between the jump from the X22 to the X4 I'll drag the edge of the knife through the end grain of a 1x4 board a couple of times to pull the wire bead off the edge. Then, leather strop on green compound after the X4. The fine 6000 grit belt is for scissors which I've turned some very dull scissors into some nice push cut through wrapping paper scissors. And the coarse p120 belt I've used to sharpen a badly beat up lawn mower blade. I'd say it's more than paid for itself by the number of bits of steel I've woken back up for real use in the kitchen and the garage. I've even sharpened my toe nail clippers with it 😂
@Jordan-jy7pg
@Jordan-jy7pg 3 ай бұрын
I only use one main knife… a $40 Victorinox Fibrox chef knife from Amazon. I also use a cheap paring knife here and there. Anyways, would it still be worth it for me? I just want a few cheap, sharp, and reliable knives to cook with! Thanks :)
@The_RC_Guru
@The_RC_Guru 10 ай бұрын
Had it, hated it, top idler bearing burned out after a few uses and I tossed it in the trash and haven’t bought anything worksharp since.
@grilledflatbread4692
@grilledflatbread4692 10 ай бұрын
mine burned out, they replaced it with a new one. so they stand by the warranty at least
@The_RC_Guru
@The_RC_Guru 10 ай бұрын
@@grilledflatbread4692 there’s obviously qc issues in general then or really low quality parts to maximize their profits. The idea of what it is and how it’s supposed to work is certainly great! But poor quality products turned me off. I don’t generally toss something so quick but it really ticked me off to fizzle so fast and seeing all the money they spend on advertising all over stores and online that’s what immediately popped into my head. They got their money out of me because I didn’t warranty it, but lost me for the rest of my life and lost whoever else’s business that asks me about it. Maybe most the rest of their electric sharpeners are fine, but I doubt they’re in it for too much use. I bought a bunch of sanding belts that day too lol. But I’ve found other uses for them on different stuff.
@magnusandersen8898
@magnusandersen8898 10 ай бұрын
LOVED the Matrix references! Awesome as always. And that sharpener was better than I was expecting..
@toddcarr.
@toddcarr. 10 ай бұрын
Would be interesting to see how long the edge lasts in a cut test with the belt system vs a hand sharpened knife in the same steel along with a proper progression of belts and stones at 20°. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
@jamesnelson6848
@jamesnelson6848 8 ай бұрын
I've got this one and the Ken Onion and the grinder attachment. I found the guides on both to be troublesome at best. Chunk the guides and unleash some real sharpening ability...
@someone890
@someone890 10 ай бұрын
I've started watching your videos and I'm learning a lot. I have a 6" WÜSTHOF chef knife. I'm nervous about sharpening it I don't wanna ruin it.
@Txchickensnake
@Txchickensnake 10 ай бұрын
Your videos are getting better, been a long time sub and your efforts and humor are awsome. To this day, your Damascus video cracks me up.
@therogers4432
@therogers4432 10 ай бұрын
That god-awful Chinesium or Pakistanium "Damascus" made me feel sad, angry and frustrated... 😖
@chris993361
@chris993361 10 ай бұрын
I really like my ken onion edition. It is even great that you can use it on lawnmower blades as just a hand held belt sander. I don't remember what all the grits are, but mine came with a 4th grit. I just looked and it came with 5 grits. These included 120, 220, 1000, 3000, and 6000. So it definitely has the missing in between steps.
@TheFredFarkle
@TheFredFarkle 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review! I recently purchased the Worksharp Professional Precision Adjust Sharpening System and I absolutely love it, but it is quite expensive and more involved to use properly but the results are amazing. It comes with an angle meter, pocket knife jig, and a 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, a Fine Ceramic and a Leather Strop plate. It makes all my knives scary sharp. I use 17 degrees for my Damascus Slicing and Chef's knives, and 20 degrees for all the German Steel knives. Oh, and it's ambidextrous.
@joeasher2876
@joeasher2876 10 ай бұрын
I came here for the review, but the production quality is much better than what I expect from KZbin reviews. Well done.
@jschlaud6
@jschlaud6 10 ай бұрын
You nailed it man, loved the matrix theme. I have one of these and i love it for getting my knives and tools "almost there". I still finish on a high grit stone or diamond plate, then ceramic and finish with stroping. Its great for saving time and elbow grease. Especially for tools like shovels, axes, lawnmower blades etc.
@SQUAREDAWAYSHARPENING
@SQUAREDAWAYSHARPENING 4 ай бұрын
I'm a professional knife sharpener and I actually use the Ken Onion Edition for my business. I wouldn't necessarily call it a "no skill" sharpener as there is a learning curve with it and I absolutely 100% would not recommend worksharp's belts. The grit combination is not the best and I've actually had far more and repeatable success with far less expensive aftermarket belts with a very specific grit sequence that I use and I finish it off with a leather belt. Thing is, though, I also had to modify the machine by attaching felt to the angle guides to prevent scratching (I believe the V2 Ken Onion fixed that problem though) and I go through A LOT of blade guides because the plastic they use for them just doesn't hold up with how sharp my knives constantly get. It is a great tool and will get your knives "sharp enough" out of the box but it takes some figuring out, testing, knowledge, practice to get any knife shaving sharp every time within about 5 minutes like I can do. I love these systems because of the consistency (after you figure them out of course) and ease of use. Far easier physically to use these 8 hours a day in my opinion than manually sharpening each knife by hand and I can sharpen a lot more in a day with these machines than I could manually. Oh and you're right about them being relatively safe for heat treatments but, it is possible, if you don't know what it are doing or are trying to do so, to burn the edges, especially with certain types of steal and high speeds. I've done it one single time when I was first learning the machine. Only one time but it is possible. More common to accidently touch the blade handle to the belt though then burning the edge. That's where the most common damage comes from so you gotta be careful. Still great tools though if you learn to use it properly and honestly, the directions worksharp provides on how to use it are mediocre at best. It can have far better results than what you get by just following directions with the factory belts.
@rvnerd7671
@rvnerd7671 10 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos! I have the older version of this tool and love it to death for my kitchen knives. My edc I use stones and strop, because the one that may save your butt needs the extra 10%. 😉
@edch2206
@edch2206 10 ай бұрын
Hey man! I'm from Costa Rica and I bought this one used on an outlet store... it has been an amazing purchase... i love it... i have bought the original replacement belts but I have seen some generic ones that include different grits on Amazon... i would like trying those to avoid jumping from one grit to the other so high... so far so good, and even if my mk2 starts failing, I would by another one without hesitation... love your videos!
@psxbleem
@psxbleem 10 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on the Tormek T-8 water cooled sharpener? I’ve had one for about 5 years now, and even bought a second one. I have both the stone and the 600 grit diamond wheel, both are very effective, but I’d love your impressions on the Tormek system.
@Thestargazer56
@Thestargazer56 10 ай бұрын
Great informative video. I have a Work Sharp electric sharpener and can get a decent "factory" edge, similar to a new out-of-the-box sharpness (shaves hair off my arm). It is about equal to an old Lansky system but faster. But, with time and practice, I get better results with an Arkansas whetstone or oil stone, and I can get even better results with my great grandfather's old hard straight-razor stone and razor strop. It is definitely a skill that you have to invest time in learning. I have his old Shumate razor that was made around 1890.
@bartoszdoega3804
@bartoszdoega3804 7 ай бұрын
Good video. Any chance you can review Tormek T8 or T4? Seems to me a first obvious thing to review for a 'knife sharpening' channel but I havent found it on your list
@supernova1976
@supernova1976 10 ай бұрын
The amount of work, effort and art you have put into this video is amazing.
@lanceking769
@lanceking769 10 ай бұрын
Good job sharpening your wit. Nice balance of humor and useful info😂
@kennethlopez9677
@kennethlopez9677 10 ай бұрын
Man, your videos are getting more and more entertaining. Now, even though they are gettting more and more entertaining, your content is still top notch. Great combination and I am looking forward to getting more education on knife sharpening and having my side hurt from so much laughing. Thank you for your great videos!
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate taking the time to watch and comment 🙏👊
@thefunky_brassmonkey
@thefunky_brassmonkey 10 ай бұрын
I have the Ken Onion Edition(KOE) with Blade Grinding Attachment. Now the regular KOE has the same size belts as the MK2, but you can adjust the grind angle anywhere between 30-15 degrees and you have an adjustable speed setting and you can also lock the the power button down, so you do not have to hold the handle while sharpening. Now the big upgrade to all of this is the Blade Grinding Attachment(BGA), sold seperately round about $80, and the first thing you'll notice is that the belts are much larger. MK2 and KOE both use 1/2in x 12in belts. The BGA uses 1in x 18in. And you'll notice there is no "guiding tool" for the knife, you're basically free handing it at this point. Cant wait to see if you ever get the KOE with BGA and compare!
@dameanvil
@dameanvil 10 ай бұрын
00:00 🔪 Most requested sharpener for reviews: The Worksharp MK2 Pocket Hunting Serrated Kitchen Scissors. 01:20 📉 Not all knives reached hair-whittling sharpness with the Worksharp MK2; certain steels struggled with burr removal. 04:35 🤚 Left-handed users might find the Worksharp MK2 inconvenient, as it seems designed for right-handed use. 05:24 🎓 Even beginners found the Worksharp MK2 easy to use, requiring minimal skill to achieve sharp results. 06:08 ⚔ The Worksharp MK2 sharpened various items, including knives and swords, but struggled with harder materials like a baseball bat. 06:57 ⏳ Belt longevity: Three belts were used extensively with still some usability left in the coarser grits after sharpening various items. 07:49 📏 Angle options: Users can choose between 20° and 25°, with 20° generally providing better results, although accuracy might vary. 09:25 🔄 Results inconsistency: Performance varied depending on steel type, heat treatment, and possibly technique. 10:54 🎯 For users seeking basic knife sharpening without fussing over premium steel performance, the Worksharp MK2 is suitable. 11:21 ❌ Not recommended for enthusiasts seeking optimal sharpness, especially with high-end steels like s110v, due to limitations in achieving fine edges. 12:27 🔥 Heat buildup wasn't a significant issue, thanks to the slack belt design, though prolonged grinding in one spot could cause localized heating. 13:20 💡 The Worksharp MK2 is highly recommended for straightforward knife sharpening, outperforming tabletop electric sharpeners.
@davidsirmons
@davidsirmons 2 ай бұрын
Never imagined a knife sharpening video would be this entertaining. Thank you!
@dommer6977
@dommer6977 10 ай бұрын
I really appreciate all the great editing and production value! You really go above and beyond! Thank you 🤩
@richterknives
@richterknives 10 ай бұрын
Dead serious. Your channel is insanely good. Geniusly edited. Makes my videos look extremely amateur. I don’t think there is another knife channel that even comes close to this one. So good man. So so good.
@OUTDOORS55
@OUTDOORS55 10 ай бұрын
Thanks appreciate it🙏
@kiwichem4336
@kiwichem4336 7 ай бұрын
as a left handed person, i love the fact that you pointed out that this tool can be really hard for a lefthanded person to use, alot of the time when i see tool reviews or anyother kindof review often left hand use is not pointed out at all. This is also in my opinion a huge problem especially since most products are not designed to be used with the left hand, which is also why most left handed tools for example scissors or rulers are often more expensive than the right handed counterpart
@asherrose6594
@asherrose6594 10 ай бұрын
I love your videos!!!! You did a great job on this one. Can't wait for your review on the work sharp professional precision adjust 😂
@ZenithWest169
@ZenithWest169 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, I've wanted this for quick sharpening of the kitchen knives my family dulls somehow with every use (alright maybe I don't personally use them frequently enough to declare "each use" but definitely between the times I use them they get really dull lol).... But eventually talked myself out of it. I think I'll add it to my collection though. Got the Ken Onion edition, love it. Makes sharpening kitchen knives really fast and easy
@frozenwalkway
@frozenwalkway 10 ай бұрын
have you ever put the strop or buffing paste a belt before? you might see some interesting results. i used to one step my edges with a 900 belt, but put 2000 paste on it as it was spinning. just wondering , i know the point of the vid is to show what just the product can offer.
@duidreki
@duidreki 10 ай бұрын
This was really good review. Please do a another one with ken onion and more belts grids.
@deadstick8863
@deadstick8863 10 ай бұрын
First, thanks for the worksharp review!. I would be interested in your further review of the elite attachment and higher end belt kit. Second, great video. Really enjoyed it. You’ve definitely stepped up your game!
@bloodgain
@bloodgain 10 ай бұрын
I love mine, as does my brother. I have the Ken Onion edition with the blade grinding attachment (ultimate flexibility, though a bit more manual) and gave him my old "Mk 1" WSKTS. You can also get aftermarket belts for them, including both cloth and leather strops in addition to some quality abrasives, often cheaper than the Work Sharp brand belts.
@gatsbysgarage8389
@gatsbysgarage8389 10 ай бұрын
I have the “Ken onion” version of this, with 15°-25° adjustability, and I am also left handed. Doing it right handed hasn’t been an issue and I’ve had pretty good results with belt longevity. With the simpler carbon steels I normally make knives out of it works quite well, although I typically call it good when it shaves and slices heavy belly leather easily. It’s not as good on my s90v knife that’s mid 60s hrc but I use diamond for stuff like that
@gatsbysgarage8389
@gatsbysgarage8389 10 ай бұрын
Also not sure if it makes a difference but the Ken onion version also has much more speed adjustability and has a blade rest you can fold out of the way. I’d spring for that version over the mk2 but it is more expensive. Good diamond stones are better but it wasn’t until I watched these videos that I was able to even get a decent edge from stones and for doing lots of consistent sharpening on softer knives it’s pretty sweet
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