Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust vs the Elite Precision Adjust

Comparing Work Sharp's Professional Precision Adjust to the Precision Adjust Elite. The Pro PA is certainly an upgrade, but the Elite still has a lot going for it. Both are great guided knife sharpeners, for different reasons.
Professional Precision Adjust
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Precision Adjust Elite
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[@pigseye2]

Great overview. Thanks!

[@sonofacheron]

Saw this review and subbed immediately. Keep up the good work!

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Welcome aboard!

[@123slizewski]

I just ordered the Professional Precision Adjust a few days ago from Sharpening Supplies. Love doing business with you guys.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Thanks for your order! What's the first thing getting sharpened on your Pro PA?

[@123slizewski]

@@SharpeningSupplies Hogue Deka CPM-MagnaCut

[@SharpeningSupplies]

@@123slizewski ah yes, a man of taste.

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

I would love the Pro to include a cone sharpening rod. It makes more sense to use that for the small knife table.

[@AdventureIndiana]

Thanks for your video!

[@triggersnob1035]

Well done! Thank you for the information.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bogdantirea6085]

My Tojiro Kiritsuke was well sharpened with the precision kitt. But this new product is way better at all. I'm looking in store for this last one.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... precision kit* / way better overall* ...

[@Alexthedog777]

Good review. Thx

[@Gman1024]

Pro looks amazing, especially with all the add-ons and doo-dads, can't imagine what they'll do with it next.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

They definitely paid attention to what changes people wanted. I know some folks still want higher grit abrasives, but the backs of their magnetic abrasives are blank, and this exists....www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Adhesive-Backed-Lapping-Film-P1949C62.aspx

[@WOV49]

Will Wicker Edge stones work on this guide rod?

[@TTV_kryptic_gaming]

Can u put a mirror edge with the pro model ?

[@corky5928]

You advertise the elite can to serrated but I can't find a video

[@thooks1234]

I have had the Pro for about a month and I have never had better results sharpening knives. I've sharpened about 15 knives so far and each one gets easier and faster. I have had a Tormek for 10+ years and used it twice to sharpen knives. I have various ceramic rods/etc but nothing compares to the Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjust.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

I also really like the Pro. I can mess about with it on my desk. Can't do that with anything that requires water :(

[@northmanscall]

I have a tormek now for 7 years and am now comfortable with it. The Tormek requires a highly skilled entry level. Unless other sharpeners which are easier to handle.

[@deepattinson7108]

Can you sharpen scissors on them?

[@adampettus]

I need a guided system for sharpening the very tiny blades on the very small Victorinox Swiss Army knives. Can you confirm that the Pro is compatible with these smallest of blades?

[@luke9822]

1:19 I think I missed where you come back to this feature about the tilting chassis. What is the time stamp for that part? Also, you mentioned that they have a different maximum extension (by several inches). In practice, how does this affect the length of kitchen knives that can be sharpened on the Elive vs Professional?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

7:36 it is a bit of a 'blink and you miss it' moment. Most kitchen knives tend to be in the 8"-10" range, so the Elite can handle that. We have stuck a machete in the Pro and the abrasives reach the full length of that.

[@gonad84]

Now that there are three out I would recommend to go for the base model if you are on a budget. If you aren't get professional. The elite at 130 isn't worth it over the 50 dollar base model.

[@calebwhite6173]

I was trying to decide this for myself. Get the base until I have enough for the pro or just get the upgraded base kit. I think the basic should be fine to get started for me however I’m not seeing where people are buying the base for $50 it’s at $60 at this point and even from worksharp themselves the base is now $70. I’d almost rather save up another $100 and get the pro version…

[@shatteredstar2149]

​@@calebwhite6173if you're going to spend $250-$299, might as well go big or go home. Get a tsprof pioneer or hapstone rs/r2 within that price range.

[@balsalmalberto8086]

Get the base model and various grits of sandpaper to attach to the ceramic bit and after market attachments. I'm not paying into their proprietary parts system.

[@haji727]

I have both and I like the Pro much better. If the elite had a support it would do the job perfectly.

[@th34st]

a support as in under where the knife clamp is? They make one

[@darinjenkins7954]

Hapstone?

[@adkinsrob7269]

both of these models benefit from added weight to the base via lead scuba shot encased in epoxy. ask me how i know.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

The Pro has holes in the base if you want to attach a sturdier platform. They both have space under their bases for sticking weights if anyone wants to do that.

[@mattrc77]

Would you recomend this over wicked edge go for newbes?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

I haven't used the Go specifically, but I've spent much time on the Wicked Edge Precision sharpeners. Out of the box, you get a lot more with the Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjust, almost comparable to what you get with the Wicked Edge Pro Packs. Unless the ability to sharpen both sides of your knife more or less simultaneously really appeals to you, I'd recommend the Pro Precision Adjust over the Go for newbies.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

I'm gonna get a professional adj..

[@AlirezaMoeini]

Hi Thanks for good your video Are the angles accurate in the model that does not have an electronic protractor?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

It depends on how far the edge protrudes from the jaws. If you have a particularly tall knife, the edge will be further from the jaws, slightly lowering the angle. We have digital angle measurers if you want to use one with the sharpening system of your choice. : www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Angle-Cube-P684C2.aspx

[@AlirezaMoeini]

@@SharpeningSupplies Hi Thanks very much my friend

[@dickgozinya9228]

My Professional Precision Adjust is out for delivery today. An inexpensive Ganzo G720 will be first for learning purposes. If that goes well our kitchen knives will be second. All my big name EDC's are currently sharp. Up until now I have been a manual stone/Spyderco Sharp Maker guy. Things are obviously about to change. 🙂

[@SharpeningSupplies]

You might find yourself using your big name EDCs just so you can sharpen them in the Pro!

[@dickgozinya9228]

@@SharpeningSupplies It arrived yesterday. I sharpened 4 knives total. The Ganzo, an Ontario RAT 1 in AUS 8, Our Cutco chef's knife and a Schrade Sharp finger. I'm very impressed. I still need some time on the system but everything came out razor sharp. I completely reprofiled the Schrade to a 19.5 degree bevel with the 220 grit. The only thing I found is the leather strop is VERY delicate. Make sure you are pulling away from the blade edge before you make contact.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

@@dickgozinya9228 glad you've had a positive experience with it so far. I too have some slight issues with the strop, but it sounds like you've figured out how best to use it.

[@thooks1234]

It's funny you mention the Ganzo G720. I saw a G719 in a pawn shop yesterday, the worker there owns it. He bought it off a customer. I tried and tried to look them up and buy one online, I guess they are going to be unavailable in the US from now own. I was seriously impressed with that knife.

[@phildrolet2974]

Would these work with a kukri?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

I haven't tried it, the Pro would be more likely to work than the Elite, since it can handle larger blades. The main issue is how tight an internal curve your khukuri has. The abrasives are flat, which is usually a problem for knives with curves like a khukuri, but the diamond plates are relatively narrow, so it might work. Unfortunately, we don't have a khukuri in the shop, hopefully someone else reading this has tried it and can chime in.

[@ronniemcevoy2946]

Where can I get a strop for my sharpening elite 😊

[@SharpeningSupplies]

The strop is included in the Elite Upgrade Kit: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Work-Sharp-Precision-Adjust-Upgrade-Kit-P1961C68.aspx

[@SharpeningSupplies]

If you just want the single arm with the strop, we don't sell it separately, but check in with @worksharpoutdoor they might be able to help with that.

[@imgadgetmanjim]

You demonstrated pull technique but push got better sharpness per their testing. YMMV

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@jrifter1281]

i just bought the new one, its not here yet. i never got the old model and never planned too. im just tired of plastic crap everything.

[@r1299]

I ordered one 3 weeks ago from them, it's still not here. Now they're saying possibly July 1st. They say it's the sharpener that broke the internet and they're not kidding.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

From us, or from Work Sharp?

[@r1299]

From you guys, it got moved out to July 1st and now on your website it's saying July 11th.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

@@r1299 we've got a shipment from Work Sharp arriving today that we'll be sending out to customers. Hopefully your order will be one of those.

[@brianclevenger5521]

I have had the Elite for about two years now. There are a few knives that it just won't handle.

[@SharpeningSupplies]

The Elite is great, and the Pro version does expand the range of knives it can handle.

[@Former11BRAVO]

I wish the Pro version had been available when I got my Elite. The Elite is a vast improvement of the Lansky I've had for decades, but it has some of the same flaws/lack of versatility. Oh, well. Maybe someday...

[@SharpeningSupplies]

The jump from the Elite to the Pro isn't as big as the jump from a Lansky to the Work Sharp Elite. The Pro is nice, but you've still got a great sharpener with the Elite.

[@Former11BRAVO]

@@SharpeningSupplies I could't agree more. 😉

[@jkstdstang]

@@Former11BRAVO I’ve used a Lansky for the last few years with full diamond and ceramic stone sets. it works decent and i can get pretty good results, especially for less than 100 bucks invested. Most sharpening jobs i only use 3-4 stones out of the 10 i have though, 1-2 diamonds and 1-2 ceramics. I like a toothy edge and am not interested in polished mirror edges really. Sharpened zdp189 and s110v without issue. The system is kinda fiddly though setting up the blade and crude like where the rod slides through the “guide” hole there is no eyelet to keep it centered or steady and just have to kinda hold my thumb or finger there while sharpening to try and steady the rod which is my main issue with the Lansky. I have been considering the basic worksharp since it came out. Would you say its adequate and enough of an upgrade over the Lansky or would you go with the pro if you did it again? I have some concerns with the plastic frame flexing which the pro would address but I don’t do a ton of sharpening either to justify the pro price i think. You have the elite correct which i think is the basic worksharp with extra stones and a case? Do you find the worksharp requiring less fuss and a speedier job time wise over the Lansky? Better results?

[@presbricks762]

Im getting the elite cause of money but the elites sharpness rwting disappointed me 😢

[@SharpeningSupplies]

Because the grits are exactly the same, you should be able to get the same results with the Elite and the Pro. You'll just need to take your time more with the Elite.

[@Uns_Maps_8]

Of course I prefer the Pro version but at that price it is not easy to justify

[@Jose-do8pd]

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