Worksharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk2 | Almost a Ken Onion!

[@fakebobbyhill296]

I suspect that you took presharpened knives and gave them a quick blast on the machine for the sake of the video. Because there was dissonance between your technique here and the results you were getting.

[@wyominghome4857]

Thanks! I've been looking for a knife sharpener for my kitchen knives, which are all incredibly dull, but when I saw the axe sharpening on the video it reminded me that our 2 axes are in the same shape. Will look at the Ken Onion and decide if the difference is worth the additional cost.

[@Rood67]

With Ken Onion Elite, you get this plus the KO Elite attachment. Don’t settle for just this when you can have both.

[@stevenhicks815]

I bought the mark 2 the other day have not opened it yet just returned it for ken onion after your video thanks. That way I can change angles and speeds a lot better. What setting on the ken onion would you use to sharpen pocket and hunting knives also what degrees?

[@FrederickDunn]

Very Nice Review. I think I'll use it to free-hand sharpen my wood carving tools. I like that the belt is accessible beyond the guide. Thumbs UP, excellent detailed demo.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@gerardamitranno8837]

I thought you comparing the Mark 2 to the Ken Onion .

[@stevemccallum6429]

I think I’ll stay with speedy sharp and a work sharp pivot pro

[@stevemccallum6429]

I guess the ken onion is worth the extra forty dollars?

[@ZenithF0RTE]

I take it the MK2 is not compatible with the Work Sharp Ken Onion Attachment ?

[@mittelstedt53]

I was also curious if that's a option....?

[@jgharts4949]

I just bought the TV Offer deal and it didn’t come with the new version(MK2). Damn, that sucks. WS didn’t even tell me that a new version was coming out. I haven’t used it yet. I think you don’t get the dual degree choice of 20*. & 25* but just the 20*. Update, WS took the deal down.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

The selector is nice and so far as been good for a majority of stuff I've taken it to

[@jgharts4949]

@@innerbarkoutdoors Sorry to have vented like that but as I mention I haven’t even used my WS Original sharpener yet only to find out they replaced it with a better model, the MK2. I would have paid the difference. You did a really good review. Thanks! Have a great weekend. Hope you get outside too enjoy the fresh air!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

@@jgharts4949 I'm curious if you can put the new sharpening cassette on the older model. It looks like you can buy replacement parts but I'm not sure about compatibility.

[@unclemoe6043]

Don't you jus hate when ya don't get da Memo ????

[@derioillumi9868]

Hey Andy, great content and keeping it simple sharpening blades and not being a table top review, it's a true instructional video. Bought the Klapatche last nite lol, which belt did you use for it? The medium one correct? 🔥🤘

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

For the klapatche I just used the honing belt. It's nasty sharp now

[@derioillumi9868]

@@innerbarkoutdoors right, it's sorta new 😁. The honing belt might be the most used one, saved after some camping in the woods and extended knife use. 😁

[@cwcdubness5484]

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[@josh33025]

The only thing I wish this or the KO had is a removable backing plate so if you didn't want a convex edge you have that choice.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Makes sense. A polished steel plate on the back would work, I reckon.

[@BlindDude]

Thank you for the demonstration putting a new edge on that dagger... SWEET!!.. I think I am gonna get the original still.. I like the infinite angle adjustment. Cheers!

[@JackSmith-ig7lg]

I use this in conjunction with my Ken onion the two together make amazing I let the Ken onion make the ber and the tool sharpener MK2 finishes it up fast and fantastic results

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Great idea

[@erikbetancourt7194]

Looks good, i was going to get the ken model but decided on this model. Ill hit my large knifes with course stones and then polish on this machine.

[@peternorthrup6274]

I love mine. Practice is the key. Use your old junk knifes first. Have fun.

[@mariboni516]

Was curious to know why you didn't use the green band which is meant for axes and such. Also, did you use the second speed for the ax?

[@Swamp-Fox]

Nice review. You have my interest. I have been working on my sharpening skills, but they are still not where I want them to be. This looks like a huge time saver.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

It’s a great little device!

[@TrippyGSR]

I just got one and I am already in love.. my kitchen is full of razor blades now and 😄

[@peppers8489]

Great sharpener but watch the handle on your knifr. I didn't realize the first time I used it that I was grinding the front edge of my handle near the choil.

[@AntwonDaBusiness]

That’s not a scandi vex edge. It’s a saber grind with a convex edge.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Have fun splitting hairs

[@nathanjohnson3676]

Me pulling my boot knife out And starting to run my finger down it O shit 😐

[@eddyflo2978]

Great review. But just hearing that motor makes my a*** shrivel. I can never bring my self to use one of there "sharpeners" on any of my knifes. A knife deserves the care and time to sharpen it in my opinion.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Valid point brother

[@TrippyGSR]

If you turn the tool upside down when you grind the axe, you get a little guide.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Solid advice, thanks!

[@stevencarmichael1985]

So you mentioned that you think the low speed on the mk2 was too fast, does the ken onion edition have a speed that is slower?

[@msilverhammer]

I'm a little hesitant about using these belt sharpeners. It seems like if you get a little careless, you will take off too much steel. Also, belts need to be replaced regularly. On the other hand it seems like the new manual sharpener that Worksharp just released is safer, and a more methodical, and precise method of sharpening.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

I was hesitant at first, but the different belts they have make it a lot easier to control how much material you take off given a certain belt speed. The honing belt is money

[@truckerclock1654]

I have both. The belt sharpener is the way to go. I dont even like the precision sharpener. Just practice on a few old cheap knives first.

[@chemdog73]

Just bought me one abs I m very happy with it

[@chemdog73]

@r laze sure do, cut my finger with just pressing down on the knife by accident, works really well, sharpened all my knives in the kitchen in just a few minutes, easy to operate

[@chemdog73]

@r laze won’t regret it

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@jasonmiller9495]

Ordered mine yesterday. How long do the belts last? Approximately?

[@chicog5571]

There's another video here. Apparently 100 uses

[@RailithicEmporthus]

@@chicog5571 not for me, definitely took me a couple minutes to turn a medium grit to a fine grit 😅 was with a thick newer blade I just forged so maybe it was putting more pressure on it than the belts are rated for? Who knows.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Un I’ve gotten a few knifes sharpened out of one. Personally the last for quite a bit for me, but I admit I’m super gentle and I am always sharpening my knives so they are never super dull taking too much belt

[@cdevnsdad]

This product is supposed to sharpen scissors too. Do you have a video demonstrating that? You video here has been very useful. Thanks

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

I do not, and I've not sharpened scissors with them to give my experience.

[@PurifiedShino]

The biggest downside to the K.O is the guides do not have a slant cut out so it would be very difficult to sharpen knives with thumb studs.

[@mariboni516]

The guides are removable. There's a section to sharpen bread knifes or anything serated and theres a scissor guide slot as well.

[@SteleaTube]

Hi. How many knives can you sharpen with a single belt? as average

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Good question. To do it right and to not wear down your fine belts quickly, you really gotta use them all. That being said, you could probably sharpen 50 knives on a set of belts before thinking of buying a new set.

[@anncannon1797]

Great review! Enjoyed it very much. Very interested in getting one of these. The video helped me decide I'm getting one! Thank you!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonmiller9495]

Cant wait to get mine. ( For the money a little better then the Ken Onion ) That must mean it works pretty damn good and it’s not breaking the bank. No more hand sharpening for this guy!!!!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Haha awesome! Let me know how u like it

[@meegssan5716]

this vid came out exactly a year ago, thx for the vid

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Time flies, eh?

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Great review. I just got my Mk. 2 in the mail today. I was messing around with it after work, on a battered old CRKT. I couldn’t get a great edge, but after watching this video, I think I figured it out. I don’t think I was pushing the knife far enough down into the belt.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Every so often you run into a knife with a steeper grind angle so you'll need to go full-manual for the angle setting

[@muscat3804]

always start with the highest grit to remove enough material to shape your new edge to the exact shape that this sharpener gives you. Only change grits when you can feel the burr getting moved back and forth on each stroke, then progress down the belts after that. Once your new primary edge is razor sharp and it is at the exact edge shape, youll never have to use the high grits ever again unless you chip the blade

[@zerofire3172]

Literally just burned my crkt in one of these. They suck if ur not a professional. Theres no real blade guide so this thing ruins knives more than it sharpens. Good thing i didnt use this on my microtech.

[@sprungjitsu8465]

Nice video. Totally agreed👍✌️

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexbuilds706]

Nice review, going to look to buy one myself I think. Thx!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad I could help

[@dtomic17]

I would of liked to see the dagger side you sharpened cut some paper!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

High humidity that day. Paper was not wanting to play ball regardless of how sharp the blade was.

[@richvalentine1889]

Can you lock the trigger in the on position? I only have use of one hand.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Not for this one, but if you get a velcro strap (like one for keeping extension cords tidy), you could make it work for you. I've seen guys do the same on their powered parachutes so they don't have to hold it down during flight.

[@mittelstedt53]

On the Ken onion model you can lock it in to the on position.

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@gapster46]

Looks like about a $30 difference between the Work Sharp and the Ken Onion. To me, that’s not a deal breaker. Would all the extra angles of the Ken Onion be a bigger benefit? I’d be doing mostly pocket knives and kitchen knives. I use a stone and my sharpening skills leave an awful lot to be desired.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

If you compare MSRPs for both it's a 50 dollar difference. To me if you're more of a user and less of a collector, this one would work well. The angle selector has been good for the knives I used it on, but if you had custom knives or other non standards then the Ken onion would be worth the 50$ Increase.

[@gapster46]

@@innerbarkoutdoors I just took a quick look on Blade HQ for the prices. Work Sharp $100. Ken Onion (out of stock) $130. It seems like I vaguely remember most Spyderco blades are 30 degrees. (I could be wrong) My daily carry is a Spyderco Delica that is just never sharp. I wonder how critical 25 degrees is if the knife came with 30 degrees?

[@dom.5796]

@@gapster46 go on Amazon it’s $80

[@mittelstedt53]

​@gapster46 a 30° is pretty thick. Typical pocket knives are on average 25° where as kitchen knives are about 20° on average as the slimmer profiles are better for slicing. But to each his own! Btw i also prefer spyderco knives my edc is the PM2 which i keep at a 25° blade angle. Works well for me! Well keep your tip up and sharp!!

[@kieranrichardson7929]

Mk1 is a lot better I own it and I can say it is 10x better

[@artincorona]

🤣🤣

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Each person has the ability to like different things. I personally like it his tool for the price point

[@kieranrichardson7929]

@@innerbarkoutdoors fair enough the mk1 is more expensive but it does have a wider range of angles and is built better. (More metal)

[@ashebarley77385]

Thanks for the great review have mine coming can’t wait looks awesome

[@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262]

👍

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@erickrios3738]

Just in time 😎

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

I pride myself in timing

[@Rood67]

Buy the Ken Onion Elite. Mine was delivered 01 FEB 2024, it is this Mark 2, plus the Ken Onion attachment. For one purchase, you get both. And the KO Elite is variable speed, not just high and low. The cost difference for so much more was worth it to me.

[@p8ntballer117]

i just picked one up on sale and it works amazingly well

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Awesome!!

[@jerryellingson7349]

Good review, but why do you have use the f word to describe something!! Totally inappropriate

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Free country

[@adorkable81]

Any suggestion on how to use this to sharpen a lawn mower blade?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You'd just pop off the blade guide and go into grind mode. From there you'd have to hand hold the machine to the mower blade, unless you felt the need to remove the blade from the mower.

[@47f0]

Yes... don't. While one of the local mower shops does use a belt sander, it is a floor mounted belt sander with a 3" wide belt - something like a bandsaw only with a sanding belt. Another shop I visit uses what I use - a basic angle grinder with an 80 grit flap sanding disk. Save the wear and tear on the Work Sharp for precision edges. A knife-edge on a mower blade is basically useless. That knife edge sharpness will be gone in the first 10 minutes of mowing.

[@TyroneAli]

Can u lock the trigger?