WORK SHARP FIELD SHARPENER LONG TERM REVIEW

[@bettersteps]

This is the only knife sharpener that has ever worked for me. I love this thing. It does a fantastic job. No complaints. Razor sharp.

[@OneMinuteKnifeReview]

Still loving mine too. If you recall, I got it the same week you got that one. I actually do enjoy sitting and watching videos and sharpening in hand like your showed. Very therapeutic

[@NeevesKnives]

Absolutely

[@Berto-1117]

How is it performing 3 years later?

[@OneMinuteKnifeReview]

@ i still use it. So far so good.

[@robertdeland3390]

I've never been very good at sharpening. Too in a hurry. After watching "how too" videos for this device, I bought two, one in the house, one in the garage. Beautiful sharp edge on first try! Wow! From incompetent to expert just like that! I've now sharpened everything in sight. This thing is great!

[@navyvet05]

You sound like an infomercial.

[@chrisp.5272]

I just got my first Chefs Knife a $14 Winco Stal, I want to keep it sharp so I ended up getting Work Sharp’s Pull Through. Going to just use it and not worry about ruining the profile of my blades. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🔪

[@ericwiltse8054]

I had a friends garden shears I sharpened by taking the plates off and free handing it. Worked well actually. Still learning new things.

[@NeevesKnives]

Bang! Yeah this is a very useful multi purpose tool

[@RubyD80]

This is an absolutely brilliant bit of gear. I leave one at work as well as in my edc bag, and it's been a godsend! Not sure if you've tried the more comprehensive version of this (Guided sharpening system), but it's also an absolute winner!

[@NeevesKnives]

No i havent yet but i definitely should, il try and order one for testing

[@BassMaster.454]

I have both now, I got the guided sharpener before I learned how to sharpen by hand. I like it but I definitely recommend learning hand sharpening too. I just ordered this one for camping.

[@SeemsLogical]

The whole "move the stone, not the knife" technique is also how the boy scouts (and Ray Mears) teach you to whittle with a knife. Keep your knife arm static, brace it against your knee if you're seated/kneeling and pull the stick into the blade. If I ever end up buying this system that would feel almost natural to me from my time in scouts.

[@NeevesKnives]

Exactly!! And once you get the motion down its very easy, and when i keep it kind of close to my vision i can see all the edge movements to adjust accordingly

[@BassMaster.454]

I guess that seems logical. In my boy scouts I remember we made animals out of soap and eventually basswood.

[@Sam-gf1eb]

I was taught to move the knife in scouts.

[@DLT704]

I have been free hand sharpening on stones and diamonds back and forth. For several years. I Bought this product over the weekend and it’s amazing what it can accomplish and the speed it does it

[@233kosta]

Decent diamond plates are decent diamond plates. Even if they're small.

[@williamtoney2599]

Put a nail or screw up thru the lanyard hole to hold it in place on your work bench….

[@flatasacueball6326]

Just got one of these. I already had a guided system with a clamp, rods, and 5 stones, and despite that I'll be using the worksharp field sharpener to sharpen my knives from now on. I was able to take knives from too dull to cut paper, to shaving sharp in a few minutes each, and with almost no practice. I struggled with the decision for a while, because I already have a sharpening system, and several other sharpening tools and methods. I'm really glad I got one though, because none of them work as well and as fast as this. The rod/guide system will put a cleaner, factory-like edge on knives, but I have to set up rods, clamp the knife, oil the stones, etc. This may not get the perfect factory-like scratch pattern, but it will get a knife just as sharp, if not sharper, and it will do it in under 2 minutes. The guides will make it quicker, but the 25° ceramic guide will give you a secondary bevel. If you have the angle control, you don't have to use them, and I recommend setting your own angle to get better results. I strongly recommend this sharpener to anyone who has difficulty getting knives really sharp, or just wants to be able to sharpen a knife very well and very quickly while on the go.

[@rickkerans8485]

I agree it is the perfect item to do a quick touch up out in the field. It is a product them have had out awhile and it just seems to fill a niche. Thanks for the review on the system and all your thoughts on it.

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks Rick

[@gregmccarter2176]

Iv got the smith diamond sharpener...im going to get one of these...my smith does a great job...wont hurt to get one of these

[@mikereese15]

Awesome thorough review. Newer to knives and very new to sharpening and figured this was a good option to start. Glad I picked it up.

[@SnapshotRC]

Same boat here

[@joseasf96]

I asked them and was told the green compound on the leather strop just has chromium oxide, no aluminum. I deduce that means no carcinogens.

[@NeevesKnives]

Ok cool, there's a lot of different stropping compounds and your going to have to buy more and replace it eventually, so choose the kind that best fits you, but good to know thank you

[@roccoisfat3184]

@@NeevesKnivesdo you really need the compound?

[@NeevesKnives]

@@roccoisfat3184 yes you should use compound the leather is just the surface that holds the abrasive the compound is what works, this video is very old i rec you watch my newer videos, however i stiil hightly rec this product

[@roccoisfat3184]

@@NeevesKnives thanks for the reply man. Does this product come with compound already on? And how much of a difference does compound make?

[@NeevesKnives]

@roccoisfat3184 yes it comes pre loaded with green compound, you can buy more very cheap at Sharpening supplies.com or Amazon, I'd recommend not going super cheap with green compound but it is very affordable

[@ericwiltse8054]

Once things I really like about worksharp is their educational videos. I didn't understand an apex from micro bevel when started my hobby a couple years ago

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah I think understanding the apex and how to create a perfect one is what leads to incredible edges

[@Cameron_OKG]

I love my field sharpener. Just sharpened the knives at work today .

[@NeevesKnives]

Awesome!! Its a very handy system great job work sharp

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I about to order a Torx driver, KPL, Wiha Bits, worksharp field sharpener, work mat, and a strop today. I’ll be using your links. Thanks for these videos, I will try my hand at sharpening now and invest in a better one after I get the hang of it a bit! 20K crew!!

[@NeevesKnives]

🙏

[@guycarrwuzright7189]

Great video man! Short and too the point. I’ve watched your video four times now.

[@mencken8]

It can be seen in the first 0:30 that this tool relies on manually maintaining the correct angle on the edge while sharpening. This may work tor people who spend a lot of time sharpening knives, and will be able to maintain the required skill set. As a home cook, I will stick with the Lansky system, which maintains the correct edge angle automatically, and which I have used successfully for years.

[@RobbyWheelerGuitar]

It has angle guides on each end of all the stones. Pretty brain dead easy imo. I have the lansky and personally hate the clamp on it, which is why I switched to more freehand style sharpeners like the sharpmaker and the work sharp field sharpener. Different strokes. I personally probably won't switch to freehand sharpening myself either, but these field sharpeners can get you probably 95% of the way to the kind of edge you'd get if you were insanely skilled freehand with bench stones

[@JROTCBALL]

I picked up on to keep in my tool box, got a spyderco sharpener n a wet stone as my main sharpeners

[@RealBoiJare]

This sharpener is great value. Very good for people learning to sharpen

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

A piece of gear I definitely want to get and add to my edc bag. Great review 👍

[@DeimosClown]

I've been looking at this for some time and finally bought one. My knife needs the love.

[@NeevesKnives]

Awesome I'm sure you will enjoy it

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Just sharpened my Civivi Damascus, and some VG-10 using this system and thanks to your videos, it was a success.

[@NeevesKnives]

👊

[@cindahaddock6376]

I have several other sharpening tool like stones even wheels but this is my go too sharpener now for cleaning the the sharpener I use a ERASER yes eraser for the diamond and ceramic edge even store the eraser inside the sharpener.

[@fldiverjc4496]

Great video!!! I love mine. I keep one on bench and one had a permanent spot in my tackle box. Great little system. I agree, work sharp puts out systems that just work...best bang for buck IMHO. Keep up the great content.

[@NeevesKnives]

100%

[@michaelcolloton6971]

I've had mine for years. I actually had to replace the 600 plate Ihad used it so much. As lalifelong idiot, I can attest to the fact that it's idiot-proof.

[@ericwiltse8054]

Lovevthis sharpener. Got my first razor edge on one

[@edwardschofield6692]

Jerad once again a good review on a good product.I admire your skill of putting a perfect edge on what ever you use.

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks Edward, I hope it help people in some kind of way to see it

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@NeevesKnives you videos are a God send.

[@michealpattison2120]

Use the hook ceramic to hone your blade before stropping

[@lighteningwawa]

I cut a small piece of anti-slip pad, roll it up and stored in the compartment. Problem solved!

[@NeevesKnives]

Nice! Smart

[@havoso]

So when I sharpen, do I use all four sides? When I strop on the leather, if there are pieces of stone, this will scratch my knives while I strop?

[@NeevesKnives]

You can use both diamonds then strop in that case no worries on stropping, if you do go all the way through then you can still strop but if you dont take your plates off and clean them then you will get grt in your strop that could lead to scratches, but thats more for mirror edges thats done on other systems, so if you have a fresh polished edge from a kme, you might not want to use this strop after its been used a lot, but when your out in the field using your knife its the least of your worries

[@kylearmstrong21]

Thanks for a great review! Working on becoming better at sharpening and learning about different systems and this helps.

[@NeevesKnives]

I have an entire sharpening play list that could probably help out a lot

[@monoecoco5819]

This sharpener is awesome and great price

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

You should check out the Fino Edge Knife Sharpener on Amazon

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks Josh

[@fldiverjc4496]

@@NeevesKnives that's the system I forwarded to work sharp as far as having a very simple stone carriage holder.....and their price point is spot on, I'm certain the cost of such a carrier wouldn't be high....the carrier on the precision adjust is 4" x 1/2" as far as stones go.... I need pester them more....lol

[@benjaminkim7693]

That was my first sharpener! Just retired them. I always took em off and held the plate in hand to sharpen.

[@NeevesKnives]

Thats what i did with my other work sharp plates, when i first started sharpening i did all in hand no bench

[@TheDeerhunter39]

Isn’t the course 220 and the fine 600 excuse me if I’m wrong maybe mines just different

[@WinterXI]

looking at one of these for my chef knives at work, $80 nzd so pretty cheap for a full package....im not really keen on spending much just to sharpen my knives but diamond stones will be nice

[@timbo4374]

Good review! I've thought about getting one, but I don't know that I really need it. I've been just holding my KME stones in hand and free handing lately, then finishing off with my Spyderco Doublestuff. Been pretty happy with my results. I still may get one to check it out though. If nothing else, it would be a good item to throw in my pack for camping.

[@NeevesKnives]

Its a great thing to have in a bag or bugout bag/ camping, and i love sharpening in hand not on the bench i can sit back and enjoy

[@timbo4374]

@@NeevesKnives Same here. I actually don't remember the last time I used the full KME, but the stones are pretty good, and work fine to just hold in your hand. I've really started to like free hand now that I'm getting much better at it. I do have a cheap set of bench stones, but I much prefer to do hand held. I'm better at it that way too, I guess because I've done it that way more.

[@alexsantiago3181]

So how do you get replacement plates?

[@KINGACE9]

Go to accessories on their website.

[@markh385]

How’s this for beginners

[@NeevesKnives]

Great, especially since it has an angle for you to use, i think its great for beginners

[@christiansalazar4604]

Great review. I just bought one of these today. Where do you buy the replacement plates?

[@NeevesKnives]

Worksharptools.com.......& go to the accessories after clicking field sharpeners 👍

[@redastrachan8978]

Performs as advertised. (Nice vid!)

[@knives_and_edc_things]

After watching this video, i already know what i want for my birthday gift.. haha. Looks nice universal sharpener 👍😁

[@stenozel720]

Sorry I wanted to ask you a question: after sharpening how should the diamond stones, the ceramic stiks and the small strop be cleaned? Thank you.

[@NeevesKnives]

Diamond plates can be just wiped or rinsed, Ceramic should be scrubbed or washed with bar keepers friend also rust erasers work great on Ceramic

[@rocfl59]

Great vid , Great product I'm glad I brought it 👍🙏

[@russcagle6965]

I need to get going on my sharpening tools. I've been saying that for too long. Lol. Good review Jerad! ✌️

[@lancezebeau1035]

About how long does the plates last

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

If you know the STANLEY sharpener, which according your experience is better? Regards.

[@davidjensen6596]

If you want to use it on a table just put a pin or nail in your table and put the hanger hole on it then it won't move around on you when your sharpening.

[@Demigood123]

That strop was part of the set or was just your implementation ? :)

[@dundee718]

Part of the set comes loaded with a little bit of polish, just got one works well.

[@danielsmit3524]

How do you clean the stones and how often?

[@NeevesKnives]

Diamond plates don't require much cleaning you just dust them off, the ceramic you can easily clean when it builds up with soap and water, or a rust eraser

[@danielsmit3524]

@NeevesKnives thanks! Appreciate, ordered on of these.

[@willhaynie9684]

I’m not too well versed on KZbin and would like to know if there is away to search a particular subject video on your home page instead of scrolling through the whole list. Thanks in advance for your response

[@NeevesKnives]

So I have a playlist, if you go to my home page at the top scroll to the right you will see playlist hit that I have videos organized, some are mixed in with others just because it was sorta relevant. Also you can go to KZbin home page or any page on KZbin and use the search bar if you type in neevesknives and whatever your looking for it should pop up

[@willhaynie9684]

@@NeevesKnives thank you. I thought to look if you did a video on work sharp professional precision adjust. Cause you seem to explain very thoroughly and simple for folks like me who are new in the field of sharpening knives. I also own this guided field sharpener and I sure did learn from this video. Very informative for me. Thanks again for your response

[@NeevesKnives]

@willhaynie9684 I do have multiple videos on both systems jfyi 👊 including long term

[@6900pilot]

Would you recommend this type one over the precision one that holds the knife for you?

[@NeevesKnives]

They are very different I would recommend both, unless you want a different system all together but I would still recommend this for maintenance

[@6900pilot]

@@NeevesKnives what is the best sharpening and honing system for swiss army knives? Thanks!

[@NeevesKnives]

@@6900pilot probably this, not that you require diamonds but they will work just fine

[@TheDeerhunter39]

Isn’t it the 220 grit course and 600 grit fine maybe mines different

[@alvarodavila9324]

What angle should i use for the osborne 940

[@NeevesKnives]

I went with a very low angle on mine 15° but most should do between 17 and 20°

[@alvarodavila9324]

@@NeevesKnives thanks i have the worksharp field sharpener ill keep it with the 20

[@CLAPBOMBBARDOWNSKI810]

Can I sharpen my d2 knives on this?

[@NeevesKnives]

Absolutely, I would recommend getting something bigger for full on reprofiling or damage removal etc.. but it can doit

[@danhatton2229]

Nice video. There company has excellent customer service

[@kennywheelus6857]

Can you sharpen a multi tool blade on here say like like a Leatherman surge.

[@NeevesKnives]

Absolutely

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@NeevesKnives ,ok Kool ty,yeah I'll have to get one to throw in my pack when I can't take my work sharp pre cision sharpeners.

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@NeevesKnives ,I especially love the ceramic rod to touch up edges and so I can keep my serrated blade sharp.

[@NeevesKnives]

@@kennywheelus6857 you definitely should, it's also a great way to help out others with there knives or other tools, it's one of my most used devices

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@NeevesKnives ,Kool,I may have to pick one up,I tried getting one as a bonus along with the work sharp precision sharpener,but were sold out

[@CAborn1112]

What are your thoughts on the WS GSS?

[@NeevesKnives]

Which ones the gss

[@CAborn1112]

@@NeevesKnives work sharp guided sharpening system

[@guyrankin6288]

Awesome review!!!

[@voodooloukerensky3884]

I know this is old but I just picked one up about a week ago and it already looks more used than yours does!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Buy one people they are good

[@maxt.1726]

Great review!👍👍👍

[@egbluesuede1220]

I keep seeing vids where people show off $1000 sharpeners and I just don't get it. I'm replacing a Spyderco Sharpmaker which I no longer have and think this just simply works. I keep watching videos trying to convince myself I should spend more on a sharpener because I own so many expensive knives, but after watching the results you are getting with this simple tool I'm ready to go to my local knife store and just get one for myself. And yes.....I will subscribe as well. Like your whole damn channel.

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@caseytyler8326]

Awesome review ! You should try using cardboard as a strop sometime Burrrfection has done it before and gotten a great edge on 1000 dollar kitchen knives that is lol

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah i actually do that at work sometimes not with compound but it can still work

[@caseytyler8326]

@@NeevesKnives my buddy strops on a seatbelt which works good too and is convenient

[@NeevesKnives]

@@caseytyler8326 oh wow i could see that working i keep saying it but havent done it yet but im eventually going to make a denim strop like the ones rockstead makes

[@caseytyler8326]

@@NeevesKnives just glue a piece of denim to an old cutting board or something ? Or even a pencil for on the go stropping

[@NeevesKnives]

@@caseytyler8326 your supposed to put a piece of denim on wood with certain stropping compound, i want to do it with my venev compound, im not sure what they use but it has to be at a very low micron

[@YA-ee9zf]

you can sharpen any knife with almost everything

[@timwhite5562]

It's odd. You know when you hear someone's voice for years? Maybe a radio DJ (kids; Google them if you're unaware of this term), and you finally see them and they look nothing like you pictured? I probably watched a couple dozen of these videos before ever seeing more than just hands, it was the same thing when I here. I expected fatter. Of course that's usually what I picture with knife guys. Though I'm not fat.

[@NeevesKnives]

😆 🤣 I do lives twice a week with the camera on my face if ya ever wanna join

[@timwhite5562]

@@NeevesKnives will do👍 …As long as I don't have to show mine 😦

[@mikeypolekal7598]

How can I clean the diamond stone ?

[@brandonwayne2343]

👍

[@ElsadTurkovic]

Could have been a 5 minute video fr

[@tomfifoot5252]

If your not going to use the angle guides why bother with this and just buy the stones

[@ronfry5851]

Practicing climate control in Vacaville California

[@fjb4932]

Wasted effort. ☆

[@deanparkes4644]

Are you reviewing the product or trying to teach us how to not hurt ourselves.

[@antsharp7665]

I couldn't not disagree with the other reviewers here more. Very frustrating and disappointing product. I started off with a blunt hunting knife and despite following the tutorials to the letter for over and hour - I still had a blunt hunting knife. Avoid this product.

[@backyardpie]

Sounds like user error. Lol I took a rusted knife I found in a tool box that had chipped edges, cleaned it up, put a new edge on it with the 300 grit and within 30min of using this product I had an edge that went from dull as a butter knife to shaving. I'm sure I can make it sharper if I spent more time working with it and getting more aquatinted with using this tool.

[@viv1951]

I've recently purchased this and have restored an edge with multiple chips to nearly razor sharp on my first attempt. This is a very good sharpener for the price point.

[@Mrig12000]

I think it depends on the steel angle and knife. I have some knifes that I can get wicked sharp with this sharpener. I have a bushcraft knife that is very difficult to sharpen. The only way I can get it sharp is on another sharpening system and then I switch over to a very fine diamond stone to finish. I can touch it up with this however not nearly hair popping sharp like I can get with my other method. If you are still ending up with a blunt knife try giving it a steaper angle I've had success with that. But some sharpening systems are not for you like I cannot sharpen for the life of me on whetstones. Im pretty sure I'm keeping the same angle I've even used guides I've given up and found systems that work for me. But don't get discouraged with one system if you cannot get one knife sharp.

[@thedukeparty]

Couldn’t not disagree? The rare triple negative!!

[@justindaniels3956]

This sounds like a you problem. I use this thing constantly, and it's easily one of the best sharpeners I've had.

[@user-jo5fz8iw3b]

Tooo long of a video for small amount of info presented👎