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Work Sharp WSKTS-KO-W Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition

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Material Plastic, Metal
Brand WORK SHARP
Product Dimensions 10"L x 5.5"W x 6"H
Item Weight 3.1 Pounds
Grit Type Coarse

About this item

  • ADJUSTABLE SHARPENING GUIDE - produce precise edge bevels from 15° to 30°. motor- 120Vac/1. 5 amp. Duty cycle-1 hr. Continuous
  • VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR - handle every sharpening task, from grinding to honing. More power with improved cooling & the option of slow speed honing or high speed grinding. The variable speed control (1, 200 SFM to 2, 800 SFM) provides you with the optimal belt speed for the task at hand
  • PREMIUM FLEXIBLE ABRASIVE BELTS - deliver a strong, long lasting razor-sharp convex edge
  • FAST, PRECISE, & REPEATABLE - sharpening results with no set up or calibration time. The 6000 grit belt measures ½ x inches) for better contact with Serrations, gut hooks and other hard to reach edges
  • PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN COMPANY - Work Sharp is part of Darex, a 4th-generation family owned company in Ashland, Oregon. For over 40 years we have been engineering industry-leading sharpening tools here in the USA

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Longevity
4.8 4.8
Versatility
4.8 4.8
Sheerness
4.6 4.6
Giftable
4.6 4.6

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.6
4.6
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.6
Value for money
4.5
4.5
4.2
4.3
4.2
4.6
Giftable
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.6
Easy to hold
4.6
4.5
4.8
4.6
Sheerness
4.6
4.5
4.6
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Stainless Steel
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Diamond
Tungsten, Ceramic
Tungsten carbide, Ceramic, Monocrystalline Diamonds
grit type
Coarse
Coarse,Fine,Medium
Fine
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weight
3.1 pounds
0.07 pounds
4.19 pounds
180 grams
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Product Description

Work Sharp Sharpeners
Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener
Sharpen every knife you own
Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener
Proudly made in Ashland, Oregon

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Sharpening Angles

15°-30°

Sharpening Angles

20° & 25°

Sharpening Angles

20°, 25°, 30° and 35° bevel angles

Abrasive Size

3/4"x12"

Abrasive Size

1/2” x 12”

Abrasive Size

-

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Special Feature

Special Feature

65° Scissor Guide

Special Feature

Maintenance free, tempered glass wheel

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
14,793 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of changing belts and abrasives. They say it's an awesome knife sharpener that does a good job of sharpening. They also appreciate the performance, saying it works fantastic and produces incredible results. Customers also find the product easy to use and intuitive. They are happy with value, and versatility. However, some customers differ on quality and adjustability.

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1,799 customers mention1,623 positive176 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention it does a good job, is awesome, and easy to use. Some say it's a godsend for experienced sharpeners, and can get razor-sharp knives in minutes.

"...After a while to get the usage correct it did do a good job of sharpening. But again the edge would not hold...." Read more

"...my $250 Togiharu gyuto from my restaurant days and they're all spectacularly sharp, some of them even sharper than when I got them...." Read more

"...The secondary bevel, because it is small and well relieved, can cut well even though the bevel angle is relatively obtuse, and resists chipping or..." Read more

"...Recommended for most general sharpening purposes. Just be aware of the tools purpose and limitations. It's not a one stop shop for ALL sharpening...." Read more

1,108 customers mention981 positive127 negative

Customers find the knife sharpener straightforward and simple to use. They say the written instructions are ok, but to really learn how to use it, go to YouTube. Customers also say it's the easiest and quickest sharpening tool they have ever used. They mention it takes a fraction of the time compared to stones or straps, and is a great tool for beginners and experienced sharpeners.

"...So far I am delighted. It was easy to use with just a little reading of the quick start guide...." Read more

"...The directions are very simple to follow: set the angle, place the knife inside and pull gently as the motor runs...." Read more

"...This thing is fast, simple, and I am really liking the edge for chopping stuff...." Read more

"...The instructions are extremely easy, this is possibly why people are making mistakes and feel they can just gloss over them...." Read more

1,089 customers mention998 positive91 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife sharpener. They mention that it works fantastic, produces incredible results, and is very satisfied with its performance. Some say that it's much better than expected, and works as advertised for a variety of knives. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I use it on my pocket knives and it works great, but for everyday use knives like all my kitchen and steak knives it is way too much work to keep..." Read more

"...get them started, but it doesn't take much of that because it removes material so fast...." Read more

"This is a really nice, portable, belt grinder system...." Read more

"...And it is AMAZING! Super easy to use and the results are fantastic...." Read more

709 customers mention575 positive134 negative

Customers like the value of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is well worth the money, better than the brand website, and is a great product.

"...how this great machine works, along with a few limitations, it really is terrific...." Read more

"...It is. This is the easier, fastest, and best overall out there. You will not regret buying this knife sharpener...." Read more

"...And the price is great too!What's not to love about this sharpener?HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!" Read more

"...That's it. It's a good tool that does what it says it will do, at a fair price, with good customer and worker support...." Read more

476 customers mention331 positive145 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the knife sharpener. Some mention it's versatile, dependable, and holds up well. The build quality is excellent, and the belts should last a long time for average home kitchen use. However, others say that it has abysmal longevity, is unforgiving, and that the belt is not aggressive enough for tougher steels.

"...even though the bevel angle is relatively obtuse, and resists chipping or displacement better. This is the edge for general purpose cutting tools...." Read more

"...The construction is very solid and can turn the most novice knife sharpener into a pro if judging the blade edge...." Read more

"...2. It's unforgiving. Pay attention or you can easily mess up. Again, don't start with your best knife.3...." Read more

"...(since it first came on the market), and it is still in good working condition and does what it was intended to do...." Read more

92 customers mention92 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife sharpener versatile. They mention that it has excellent features, a wide range of abrasives, and the ability to add on additions. Customers also appreciate the guide for different types of knives and the fact that it can sharpen an extremely large range of knives.

"...It gives you a guide for different types of knives, from kitchen knives, utility knives, scissors, etc...." Read more

"...My advice: buy the Ken Onion version because the add-ons are worth it...." Read more

"...restore the edge on all of my knives, this thing is great for kitchen and outdoor knives as well as grinding on tools...." Read more

"...pressure' drive switch and variable speed control give a very useful degree of control over sharpening and polishing operations...." Read more

88 customers mention75 positive13 negative

Customers like the ease of changing belts on the knife sharpener. They mention that the belts slip on and off with ease, and the guides make it easy to put the blade at the perfect angle for sharpening.

"...The belts are easy and fast to swap out, taking a few seconds to change...." Read more

"...This model is so much better. From the ease of belt changing to multiple bevel angles just a dial away...." Read more

"...The guides make it easy to put your blade at the perfect angle for sharpening vs guessing on stones or other devices...." Read more

"Love the ease of changing belts. It’s fast, to the point that I sharpened all of my knives the first day I got it." Read more

197 customers mention131 positive66 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the knife sharpener. Some mention that there is a selector that adjusts the angle for the guide depending upon what is being sharpened. They say the ability to change angles so easily makes it the right choice. However, others say that it was impossible to maintain an exact angle because of the belt flex. They also say that the angle guides don't extend far enough down the length of the Belt, making it difficult to keep your knives perfectly aligned with the belt.

"...You can alter the angle to get the exact edge you want by simply turning a dial...." Read more

"The Ken Onion Edition allows you to select the blade angle...." Read more

"...DESIGN is that the guide to keep your knife at a constant angle is just not good...." Read more

"...I found this sharpener and decided the ability to change angles so easily made it the right choice to me...." Read more

If You Don't Read and Follow the Instructions, You're Going to Have a Bad Time
5 Stars
If You Don't Read and Follow the Instructions, You're Going to Have a Bad Time
Bought this to bring back the life to our kitchen knives and touch up our pocketknives. The instructions are extremely easy, this is possibly why people are making mistakes and feel they can just gloss over them. I would say there are 3 sets of instructions on how you can sharpen a blade; I prefer the ones located on the cardboard table. This system has already paid for itself since my husband and I did not need to buy new kitchen knives and or take them in on occasion. The construction is very solid and can turn the most novice knife sharpener into a pro if judging the blade edge. If you want to have razor sharp knifes on a moments notice this will exceed your expectations. Only thing I warn is yes the old saying is correct “A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one”. However, I would add a razor sharp blade is not as forgiving as a sharpened blade. After sharpening with this system be very careful your knives, they will be scary (in a pleasant way) sharp; more so than from the factory! Some tips below I've picked up that have helped me sharpen my blades quick, precise and without mishap:1. Tape the Blade Up: I place some masking tape on then peel it carefully over the edge to cut a silhouette 1x per side. I peel off then place it aside then with both silhouettes I place them back on just revealing the blade where is will make contact with the belt. This protects the blade while learning efficiently without having to fatting up the knife with tape.2. Practice With a Cheap Knife: The real skill is when to let go of the trigger so that is does not grind more on the tip of the blade than the recommended "1 inch per second" and following the contour of the knife edge while maintaining proper contact with the belt.3. It Can Make a Mess: After sharpening 8 or so blades I noticed my dining table (live in an studio so no man cave garage here) covered in shavings and whatnot. I later noticed it was all to the right of the sharpener. So I placed it to the left of my kitchen sink after making sure there was no water and whatnot on my counter. This made most of the shavings fall in the sink making for easy cleanup.4. Wear Eye Protection: I noticed (thankfully while wearing eye pro) that left grind shoots debris shoots straight up in your face if you're like me watching closely if the knife is properly being inserted and pulled. It would really suck to get that in your eyes and looking back after sharpening 14+ knives. I also wished I had a face mask for the first marathon since you will be looking and making excuses to sharpen every blade in the house to make it pass the paper test.5. Master the Marathon: I noticed that the main difference between say a kitchen knife and pocket knife is the angle since they both use the same main 3 belt grits (coarse, medium and fine). If I’m going to have a sharpening marathon I separate my kitchen and pocket knifes yet use the same belts instead changing the belts per group of knives. The only thing I change is the angle degree. This helps speed up the process instead of changing everything out for each pile or worse per knife.6. Check For Crooked Burrs While Keeping Count: I’ve noticed the best way to ruin your edge is losing count or what side went in last, thus causing an annoying crooked burr. My method is the right side is “odd” numbers while the left is “even” to help with remembering where to start. I count to the total number of strokes ie if it calls for 10 I count to 20 total. This also means I go to right to left until I reach 10 which would be 5 per side and good time to check for burrs. Then 10 more starting at 11 so the “right” side of the system. With this method I have yet to notice burrs ever occurring thus speeding through the process precisely.Thank you I hope this helped, I wouldn’t have spent the time to write this if I didn’t feel this Worksharp didn’t impress me as it did.
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