The TSPROF K03 Knife Sharpener - This thing is sweet!

Thank you to Paul for reaching out and sending me the new K03 sharpener. I am always impressed with the quality of the build and how well these sharpeners work.
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[@pop1626]

Gorgeous bloody Gorgeous. A Work of art...... Man has come a long way from using rock's to sharpen thing's... Well some of us have.

[@ernhrtus]

Bought mine about 18 months ago and I must say, one of the best things I have bought. I suck and hand sharpening, and the belt thing was not for me. Gets a huge thumbs up from me. I have the loaded 02.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! 👍

[@michaelshort7297]

Nice! That thing looks like it belongs in a lab, I love the look of finely machined parts. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next build. I hope that you and yours are well, take care.

[@jmadara]

I always love your angle explanations.

[@Crazyknives]

Looks like it is a well built sharpener, thanks for sharing

[@whiteeaglestudios]

You mentioned your liking ceramic stones. I share that. I made 3 ceramics (500/1200/2000) for the K03/EdgePro using stones offered by Idahone. Unfortunately, only one of the stones is an exact fit but they all work. Also, I learned from someone that applying Windex to the ceramic stone greatly reduces the residue on the stone and what is left is easily cleaned off.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and review, thank you! I wish I could afford to buy one, they look like they do an amazing job of sharpening.

[@curious9715]

Best system I have viewed yet.

[@crabbyhayes1076]

You mention making your own stone assemblies with a strip of aluminum. I did that with a leather strop - works great. Thanks for the video - goo detail.

[@TroyDeanOnTheRoad]

LOVED the vid! Thanks.

[@roscoemarshall7307]

AWESOME video as always jeremy. can't wait for the next knnife build. XD

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! 👍

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

After learning to hand sharpen on water stones I still find this beast sucking me into it's coolness vortex. Damn.

[@mediumugly4322]

James Barisitz don’t let it. Just don’t. You can make a better edge yourself.

[@swiggamortis5521]

I have this unit and have also had a WE, Edge Pro and KME. In my opinion and I am not a pro but the TSPROF is s much better system than the rest.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Swigg's Shank Shack In what ways? Why not a House of Blades sharpener or Tormek T4?

[@crisprcrispr229]

This one is also TSPROF. And model is KO3. Which model are you talking about. Which TSPROF mod are you taking. Please specify. It will be great help to choose a knife sharpner.

[@GrigoryGrigoryan]

Лучший обзор заточной системы. Все по делу и без лишней воды. Спасибо.

[@RAMB0DJOHN]

точилка для аутистов

[@GrigoryGrigoryan]

Почему? Все хвалят, вроде.

[@forestwolf60]

These systems are nice but too expensive for me so I've just invested my time into strengthening & improving my hand sharpening techniques. Love your channel & content. Stay safe my friend.

[@alexanderbell4976]

Adam, you can do it yourself. Just search for "File guide", Gough Custom made nice one. It mostly known for making main bevels, but you can use different sandpaper instead of a file for sharpening. This thing is similar to the one shown in the video, but cheaper hundred times:))

[@forestwolf60]

@@alexanderbell4976 I've seen that before & it's pretty good. I chose to do it my way. Thank you though.

[@jaspertipper9649]

Adam Huffman what is ur way?

[@forestwolf60]

@@jaspertipper9649 whetstone, oil stone, etc

[@largecarken8504]

Very good video! I love this Russian product. Very well crafted.

[@scrufynerfherdr32]

This is the Ferrari if knife sharpeners. This thing is about precision and ease. This is the Sharpener Hattori Hanzo would have used were it available when he was making samurai swords. ⚔️

[@darylobey8867]

I just got one for free and seeing this video shows it looks complex but rather simple to use and holy shit did it put an edge back on some knives I carry and the kitchen knives 😮 this device is insanely awsome simple and does what it's suppose to

[@DeanO]

Very interesting sharpener. thanks for sharing

[@jasonr5357]

I got my K03 yesterday. When setting it up I came to the conclusion the allen screws on the clamps are different sizes because you want to have both of the allen keys in at the same time. Therefore making it easy to keep the clamps parallel without having to keep moving the allen key. You can turn them at the same time and its way quicker than adjusting the front one, then move the allen key to the other screw, then adjust that one a bit, then go back and check the first one and so on. They use different sized keys so you dont have 2 of the same size. That gives you more options when using these allen wrenches/keys on other things than the TSPROF. Thats Russian thinking 😉 Apologies if this has already been said.

[@davinchiis1]

thanks for sharing .

[@roscoemarshall7307]

"keep control of the nob" jeremy-simple little life - 2019 good job!

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Lol I missed that one

[@roscoemarshall7307]

hah ha very funny!

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

@@roscoemarshall7307 it was funny along with putting lube on the shaft lol

[@josh3594]

“There is some girth to it”

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

@@josh3594 lmao yeah that too

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Looks like it does a good job sharpening knives.

[@TechInfoconic]

you can buy one from zanvak store

[@sargeantpurrenstein]

Preach it, the angle stays the same

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahahaha yeah! I get at least 10 emails right after I mention it. It’s crazy 🤪

[@Simplelittlelife]

@@DF-sf5nl Thanks for the comment Derek. I think your example is looking at the problem from incorrect points and your introducing geometry and point of measurement that do not exist on the sharpener. Anyway. I stand by what I said, the angle does not change. If you disagree, great. You're entitled to do that. Cheers 👍

[@travisgeringer7904]

To prove the angle argument, you could set your camera up on end to either sharpener so the viewing angle shows the triangle between the stone, stand, and blade. By then sharpening a straight blade, the stone would move toward and away from the camera, but keep the same angle with the blade at all times. That would be a good way to depict it for the people that still don't understand...

[@Simplelittlelife]

I did that in a video about 2 years ago 👍

[@MandrilSolo]

That looks solid 👍

[@SDMacMan]

The whole angle argument is really easy to confirm. Just use the level app on your iphone that shows angle degrees. just keep it parallel to the edge of the blade. The angle of the stone as it touches the edge of the blade will remain on the same plane because not only does the angle of the rod change, but so does the angle of the stone as the rod turns.

[@jamesmunster8312]

Nicely done!

[@davidstepeck2644]

I think the screws are different sizes since the rear screws are holding a bigger piece of the knife clamp. The front of the clamp is a thinner piece of metal and only requires a smaller screw. If anything they could have used the larger screws for all three.

[@Spaeckli]

tried making a leather strop that fits in the jig? i have one for my lansky, love it

[@Simplelittlelife]

That is a brilliant idea! I think I’ll have to do that. Thank you 🙏👍

[@jamesbrandon8520]

I looked this up omg $900 I could never think about paying that much for a knife sharpener

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

James Brandon There are photos of sharpeners on websites given this new ‘K03’ designation, but none of the pics I’ve come across are showing the new ratchet style adjustment, only the old style. If you have a link to this model please share it, as currently it’s not even on the official site. Cheers🍻

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Griffiths Handmade-Knives there on eBay now friend , with new rack and piñon elevation mechanism . Just ordered mine today ....

[@denniscotey8182]

@@griffithshandmade-knives the one that comes in the box like the one that is in this video is on Amazon for $520. I just looked it up. Still, thats a lot of dough.

[@Will-jd2br]

What do you use to adjust for stone thickness as the coarse stone wear?

[@JeppapeppaN]

Hey What grit would you recomend for honing after cooking? Like the every day honing

[@Mantis_TobogganMD]

Leather strop. You can get multiple types of leather mounted on the aluminum blanks, or get blanks and mount your own leather. Work great.

[@DrHavok1]

It doesn't get any better than this system for sharpening

[@Trollsky]

I am waiting for mine :)

[@maxxermaxxer]

Where can I order one?

[@adamdiaz8442]

Got mine today can’t wait to play

[@TheScramble8]

I want one so bad, nice video thanks

[@vicentefernandez3930]

Seguro que es clarísimo,pero es lo mejor que visto en internet.

[@brydongansekoele7878]

great videos....as always...what are doing with the first unit they sent you now?

[@czwest7845]

Do you like it better than the 130 wicked edge? Does it clamp thicker blades like a 7.6mm ?

[@tbkustomknives8907]

Please please please make a video on how to care for kitchen and chef knives, especially the carbon Damascus ones, this would be a huge help👍

[@davidstepeck2644]

HELP! I just received my K03 and need your help. I cannot raise the angle higher than 22°. The rack and pinion can't raise any higher since the adjustment tower cannot go any higher, it bottoms out. The manual gauge goes to 40°, not that I need that, but I need more than 22°. Any ideas?

[@valvuy]

8:00 *Precision tools !!!*

[@antilitarded4142]

At 8:29....the 2 different allen screw sizes are so that you can use them both at the same time to get the right thickness and tension on clamping yur blade in.......I really like the upgrades they did on this kit.......

[@Simplelittlelife]

Oh maybe that’s why they did that. From a usability standpoint I really don’t like it. I’d rather have one tool and go between the two. But you’re right on the upgrades. This is sweet! 👍

I just received my K03 today and boy was I excited...until I tried to get a 22.5 degree angle. The lift movement won't go higher than 20.1 degrees. I'm sure it's something obvious that I missed during assembly. Can you please tell me how to remedy this issue.

[@jacobsobell4751]

How would you say this compares to the Hapstone R1?

[@ScrollsawVideo]

I looked at this model at the Blade Show in Atlanta and was told they would not be ready to ship until late August.

[@neilyeag]

USA web site says in stock.

[@shlomobredstein5945]

Which editing program do you use?

[@jimmypickett9912]

I would order this sharpener but at this time they seem not to be available. In addition, I wonder on the long haul what the service would be from them or for parts.

[@pyrosis08]

Do you prefer this system over the wicked edge ?

[@TheLeeman28]

Wicked Edge miles above this system. You should really check it out. both sides sharpened at the same time. tons of stone options.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I have a WE130. Have for over 2 years. People hate that system because of the price.

[@80211Denver]

@@Simplelittlelife WE130 is 575. This is between 7-900.

[@tbone541]

How small of a knife can you sharpen with that? I'm usually sharpening small skinning knives and hunting knives, 10 inch max.

[@fluxbe2737]

Could you please do a tormek t8 review! I have one and im a little disappointed. Wondering what you think? Also you should rig up something for sharpening along the same lines as that sharpener but for a 2x72 belt grinder

[@sergeyf6309]

I will be disappointed if I pay full price for a new Tormek t8 but 150$ from pawnshop totally acceptable. It’s only one 220 grit wet wheel stone and then need to do rest of all other sending and polishing numbers, what is again extra cost $

[@davinchiis1]

very nice tool !

[@lennonpresto1174]

Could you possibly leave a link for the stones you are using I can’t seem to find a nice set for this system. Those look like the perfect length

[@jrclad2964]

Hello. Thanks for the video. I have a question though: How do you compensate with this machine among different stone's thickness? Thank you very much.

[@grey3977]

JRCLAD I only have the older version and I'm just sharpening my own knives (sometimes I fix my friends knifes just to impress them) so I'm not a professional. That being said I only have the stones that came with it, but in my opinion they are the same thickness. If I were to purchase additional stones I'd buy a full set assuming they were the same thickness. My brother makes custom knifes for a living, he's not very happy when I improve the edge on one of them. It's just a sibling thing.

[@jrclad2964]

@@grey3977 Thanks.

[@ViktorKitov]

@@jrclad2964 Considering you didn't get an actual answer. You can't, at least not in the traditional way with a thickness compensator (As with the K02, Hapstone, Kazak, etc). You simply use an angle cube every time you change to a significantly different stone and dial in the angle again.

[@jrclad2964]

@@ViktorKitov Thanks.

[@joes.1168]

Nice very nice.

[@neilyeag]

Jeremy you have many sharpening systems that you use and have tried. If you could only have one what would it be?

[@no1up]

Paper wheel

[@Spaeckli]

"Keep the ball dry" eehehehee

[@andrewjipson4503]

Hey man love your videos that iv seen. New to knife making an wondering what u would recommend or use urself when u polish knife blades

[@felixfaulpelz5890]

This looks like the K02 on there homepage. The K03 looks different (Digital angle meassuring) is this right?

[@ViktorKitov]

No, the main difference between K03 and K02 is in the lifting unit. This one uses a pinion and the K02 was a simple thumb screw. You can purchase a digital angle cube separately.

[@marvidviducich5878]

fyi: when you strop a knife that you just sharpened to lets say 20 degrees and the stropping is not done at that same angle you will dull your blade. that's why you buy stropping stones that mount on your tsprof

[@JR-5465]

You have a Video out where you loved the Wicked Edge and now you have the TSPROF what i want to know is which one you think is the better one sense you have now used them both. Thanks

[@denniscotey8182]

$520 on amazon....I can think of a lot of other knife making supplies or tools that I could get for that kind of dough!

[@RAMB0DJOHN]

idiots was always, idiots are exist, idiots always be - thats the main target of that bullshit

[@boatdesigner12]

Check into getting a leather strop from an old barber shop. Long, thick with no backer board.

[@capnmatt41]

Appreciate the review of this tool, well done. If simplicity is the ultimate sophistication I feel that there is still a bit to be desired here. Reaching for multiple drivers on small fasteners seems that it might get problematic over time. I'm trying to find reasons to want something other than my Edge Pro but I'm not sold yet.

[@rickymcdaniel6708]

I have a question.. at what angle or degree of angle do you sharpen a knife edge?

[@Simplelittlelife]

It depends on the knife. Kitchen knives usually 17-20 (again depends on the knife and type of steel) and outdoor or general utility knives get sharpened to 20-23 degrees. 👍

[@paolopinkel6344]

hi, but your angle changes with the "wideness" of your blade, in proportion to the clamps. your degree dialer is only set for the setup you made. if the blades goes further in or out (to the sharpener), the angle changes.

[@thomasmuniak6058]

I will start with thanks for a great video. And I am NOT a pro knife sharpener. But I understand the physics of what is happening on the process. 1st I LOVE the way you get frustrated with people not understanding how the angle stays constant on a straight blade. Math is not for everyone. lol 2nd. If you sharpen more from the heal or the knife to the tip and back, instead of into the blade and back out of the blade you will find you get less burr. And probably even a finer edge. Just the physics of the stone on an edge. I have no idea if you really need to start this method with the coarsest stones? Im not that patient so I would probably do the 1st stone like you do as in and out of the blade just to remove more material faster. But as I worked into finer grits I would work across the edge not into it. I hand sharpened a lot of chisels and small knifes by hand. I think my uncle some 45 years ago taught me to go across the blade not into it. Great video. Which I had to coin just to have one. Thanks much. tom

[@PVS318]

will the stones from the Apex fit this sharpener ?

[@InstallMyWizard]

Unfortunately not. The stones from the TSPROF are 20 cm in length while the edge pro stones are 17 cm. They're too short :(

[@njapostol]

So if you theoretically moved along the strait blade for 1000 meters the angle wouldn’t decrease at all?

[@JoeC92]

Would the edge pro apex stones fit the tsprof

[@InstallMyWizard]

Unfortunately not. The stones from the TSPROF are 20 cm in length while the edge pro stones are 17 cm. They're too short :(

[@genin69]

at 8:30 those should ideally be thumb screws, you dont wanna mess around with silly wrenches and drivers

[@Simplelittlelife]

I agree 100% 👍

[@Lougie2u]

Where do they "TsProf" manufacture their sharpeners? I can't find any info on it

[@Simplelittlelife]

I’m pretty sure they are made in Russia.

[@davejennings9893]

So TSPROF K03 or Wicked Edge?

[@RileyKnifeandTool]

So, I put together a setup to see if the angle does in fact change or not. The video of the results is on my channel if anyone is interested.

[@williamturner6882]

While it looks fantastic and over built, at that price, tormek looks like a better option. Thumbs up on your review!

[@zedsdead7670]

Tormek and these kind of systems are vastly different. Tormek will give you a factory edge or even a bit better but these kinds of systems with the right stones can give you insane edges.

[@royksk]

You set it up to use the max amount of the stone - then use just the centre with small, quick strokes!

[@Simplelittlelife]

You commented on my video!

[@GetMeThere1]

Regarding the angle: experiment ALWAYS trumps calculation. In this case, the angle gauge on the machine moves when the actual angle to the edge changes -- but you can see (even when the blade curves slightly), that the gauge actually doesn't move; meaning yes, the angle is not changing. It COULD change if the blade curved really radically -- in a very strange edge the blade could curve and come around almost to the point of being right below the pivot, and in that case the sharpening angle would be almost 90 degrees, thereby dulling the edge. But, as long as that gauge doesn't move (and it doesn't in this demonstration) then the angle doesn't change. If it DID change slightly that would only mean that the angle was slightly different on different parts of the blade, and that wouldn't make a noticeable difference. And in fact, if the bevel appears to be the same HEIGHT along the edge, then the angle is substantially the same (as long as blade thickness from the edge remains equal along the length of the blade, which it does in most knives (until you get right at the tip....).

[@jimb8738]

You're doing it wrong. (Just kidding!) It's a very expensive sharpening system, otherwise I'd have one. As it is I have the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust, along with a few aftermarket addons purchased here and there along with some nice diamond stones. I also have, for my larger knives, some paper wheels (grit and no grit) that I use on a variable-speed (reversed motor) buffer. I do manage to get my knives nice and sharp with what I have, yes, but I do plan to get a TSPROF some day. I enjoy watching these kinds of videos, and this one was a pleasure, so thank you for letting us hang out and sharpen with you!

[@spielbergolf]

Forgive, I don't know if you have said how to buy it, it interests me a lot and I don't know where to buy it. I am from Spain. Thank you

[@cezarsaliba3808]

Hi, how much is this and where to get it

[@MidwestGuyInTheDesert]

Will it sharpen convex edged knives

[@Simplelittlelife]

Not with out adjusting the angle regularly.

[@patrickallen3390]

It'll need a curved guide rod like KME make as an accessory for their sharpener. I got myself one for a doppelganger kme sharpener. Had to have a liitle adapter machined to fit onto the non KME stoneholder. ( Different screw threads on guide rod & stoneholder).A little long but works well. I saw somewhere that TS do have such an extra but it's not listed on their website. I have 5 other sharpening systems & am wanting this guy, just hoping/ waiting to get the moolah together.

[@FORDRANGERFAN]

You can buy an adapter to do convex edges.

[@FORDRANGERFAN]

@@Simplelittlelife You can buy an adapter to do convex edges. But you may know that by now.

[@billbaggins]

Lubrication .. proudly bought to you by AvE. very nicely made machine but yes the different size screws would piss me off

[@who-man8791]

You said that you wished that the Wicked Edge had the rod stops implemented to stop you from scratching the blade or something.. Honestly that confused me because I can't figure out how or why you'd need it.

[@Simplelittlelife]

If you get one you’ll know why.

[@rogerodonnell4094]

Where can I get this.

[@johnmutton799]

About £415.00 in uk plus shipping!

[@jerrywormeyhicks7427]

As I watch another TSPROF review I can't help wondering, why doesn't anyone use the park feature of the holder. They just flop it down on the table. I don't know if they just dont know about it or just prefer to flop it down.

[@Simplelittlelife]

What is the park feature?

[@jerrywormeyhicks7427]

@@Simplelittlelife the adjuster for the stop closest to you has the flat piece that stops over the pivot point when it's bumped the spring. If you rotate the rod and put the flat piece on the bottom side when you push the rod in it will sit where you park it, your stone will be facing upwards to add more water or drizzle some detergent on finer stones or will just set there while you're changing stones and wiping off slurry. I would send you a pic to save reading but I don't know how.

[@roscoemarshall7307]

idk

[@ViktorKitov]

@@jerrywormeyhicks7427 Most people that review them get the sharpener for free. They are either unaware or rarely use it. Having said that its a bit cumbersome to quickly "park" it, so I can see why someone would just drop it.

[@ViktorKitov]

@@Ducati_Dude Yup

[@user-xh3ux6li7x]

How much did you buy, if not a secret?

[@IvanZehirov]

What is the price of this sharpening system ? Really like it

[@TangDominates]

Big fan of your videos. If you could only get one K03 or a wicked edge pro? Thanks

[@scorpio0281]

Second link I've clicked on for sharpening systems that are unavailable on Amazon...

[@johnproctor6438]

Great video. But, could you slow down, poindexter?? I didn’t understand what you were talking about with the angle of the blade😂

[@maxguitarhero]

atomedge_sharpening in IG here. Your roof analogy is a very clever way to illustrate one of the planes of sharpening very well. That's valuable knowledge once a person learns to apply it further. Great video.

[@mediumugly4322]

Maxwell Super knives aren’t straight though. Apply that same test to a curved blade and the angle changes. I’ve explained the dilemma to 3 different mathematics professors and all three went in depth of why the angle would change. You may stay on the X plane but Z plane will change, ie the angle on the grind.

[@Simplelittlelife]

The variance is so insignificant that most people couldn’t freehand sharpen to those tolerances anyway.

[@MsMotron]

i am a bachelor of science and your angle story is correct, dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on 👍

[@craigmason2260]

How much was this system ? I must have missed it if he said it .

[@EvilBearZax]

Приятно видеть надпись "Сделано в России"

[@GC-hw9ju]

You should use sewing machine oil.

[@bwallis100]

My wicked edge system blows this and kme style sharpeners away!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

I have the wicked edge too. Have you used one of these?

[@nathancheyney1893]

Would you prefer this over your WE?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Man, that’s a hard hard question. I’d say they’re neck and neck. Having said that, I prefer this for longer blades. Having said that, I love the diamond stones of the WE. Tough question....😆👍

[@suorento7k]

@@SimplelittlelifeWould you prefer the K03 over the WE if you used Edgepro Diamond Matrix or Veneva Diamond stones?

[@davidjgrant23]

Kelsie Winters bump on this question please. Looking at getting one of the two today 🙂 the cost of the WE stokes seem a bit of a rip off I suppose that’s their business model

[@andybrock100]

Wondering if this system would work with a scandi grind knife?

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Im new to all the different types of grinds what is a scandi grind?

[@andybrock100]

whatthefuckiswrongwithyou? asshole Look up Finnish Puukko knife, they typically have scandi grinds. Cool name by the way 😂

[@moredankmemes3755]

@@andybrock100 I bet it would it goes all the way up to 0 degrees and a scandi is usually 10 to 13 on each side. I love making and using scandi knives. At first I thought you were calling that guy an a-hole. Great name :)

[@jerrywormeyhicks7427]

Yes you can but it not as forgiving if you're knife isn't clamped with the "clamp angle" equal. So if your sharpening one side and it looks perfect and you flip it the stone may touch closer to the apex or to the back of the grind. A scandi is a big tattle tale if you're clamp isn't set up perfect.

[@uncleblack7322]

Nice...now can I afford one...thank U