DMT Magkit vs Worksharp Guided Sharpener

Deinos

Deinos

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Hello all,

Long time lurker and enthusiast, first time poster, and relative newb to the knife hobby (have grown up with and used knives my whole life, but just now getting deeper into it as a hobby: understanding difference in steels, edge geometry, etc.). Finally purchasing some decent knives and want to try my hand at sharpening the new equipment as well as some old knives I had been given through the years. Been reading up all I can on different systems, the process of sharpening, stones, etc.

Long story/question short, I have been looking for a reasonably priced entry point into sharpening, which has led me to the DMT Magkit Diafold system and the Worksharp Guided System.

Any thoughts on which is the better system given my criteria and knowledge (or a better recommendation around the same price point)?

Thanks in advance!
 
Dmt all day everyday lol I'm a fan. Another option is to get the bench stone with the little angle guide from Dmt and use your bench stones guided .

I can't say anything negative about dmt I have their line of 8x3 as well as 2x6 I love them.
 
Deinos said:
Hello all,

Long time lurker and enthusiast, first time poster, and relative newb to the knife hobby (have grown up with and used knives my whole life, but just now getting deeper into it as a hobby: understanding difference in steels, edge geometry, etc.). Finally purchasing some decent knives and want to try my hand at sharpening the new equipment as well as some old knives I had been given through the years. Been reading up all I can on different systems, the process of sharpening, stones, etc.

Long story/question short, I have been looking for a reasonably priced entry point into sharpening, which has led me to the DMT Magkit Diafold system and the Worksharp Guided System.

Any thoughts on which is the better system given my criteria and knowledge (or a better recommendation around the same price point)?

Thanks in advance!
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I'm a bigger fan of the WorkSharp setup. But the main question to me is, how do you want to sharpen? The DMT setup clamps the blade and is rod guided... the WorkSharp provides more of a freehand setup. It provides guides to help set the angle, but you're in control of the blade, and if you want to learn freehand, it's a better start. DMT's a bit easier to learn, and use (all relative of course... you still have to learn the basics of sharpening with either one).

Either one will get your knives sharp though. So, watch a few videos if you haven't already, get an idea of how they work, and, coupled with the type of knives you want to sharpen, should give you an idea of which one to get.

(Which will be the WorkSharp). :D :D
 
DMT works well and does not need to be plugged in. Also, the Worksharp is for right-handed people. Poor designing to cut out a significant portion of the population.
 
kelbro said:
DMT works well and does not need to be plugged in. Also, the Worksharp is for right-handed people. Poor designing to cut out a significant portion of the population.
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He's not talking about the powered unit... (click his link). :)
 
The DMT will take more time but produce a more consistent, quality edge (it's on a jig)

The worksharp is faster setup ( no clamping) and can help develop freehand sharpening on bench stones.

Can't go work with either.

It's more important to learn and apply the fundamentals you can read in the stickys.

Have fun
 
Thanks for the info so far. I was considering freehanding on the DMT with the jig as a fall back if I wasn't quite as successful in setting my angles, etc. I liked the idea of the worksharp, but have to admit, I find it a little galling that they separate the upgrade kit at that price, when the DMT system appears to have roughly the same grit progression (sans the leather strop) for less and in one package.
 
Deinos said:
Thanks for the info so far. I was considering freehanding on the DMT with the jig as a fall back if I wasn't quite as successful in setting my angles, etc. I liked the idea of the worksharp, but have to admit, I find it a little galling that they separate the upgrade kit at that price, when the DMT system appears to have roughly the same grit progression (sans the leather strop) for less and in one package.
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True, but size also matters...

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cbwx34 said:
True, but size also matters...

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;)
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Thx for the size comparison. That does make it a little easier of a decision. Would you say the "upgrade kit" is in immediate purchase? or get decent with the base kit and then add the upgrade later once I am comfortable with sharpening in general?

Also, someone mentioned bench stones. Is there a set out there at a comparable cost (between $50 - $80 total) that would be a better choice than the worksharp?
 
Deinos said:
Thx for the size comparison. That does make it a little easier of a decision. Would you say the "upgrade kit" is in immediate purchase? or get decent with the base kit and then add the upgrade later once I am comfortable with sharpening in general?

Also, someone mentioned bench stones. Is there a set out there at a comparable cost (between $50 - $80 total) that would be a better choice than the worksharp?
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I don't think you need the upgrade kit right away... you can do plenty with the basic kit.

I'll let someone else comment on benchstones... that's a whole 'nother topic... and more to consider. :).
 
Hi,
I'll just quote myself :) try sharpening before you buy sharpening equipment

Coffee cups and $1 dollar stones make for a good hands on education ... help you decide what you need help with :) as it doesn't take a lot of technique/practice/equipment to get shaving sharp

bucketstove said:
What kind of sharpness are you hoping for, just cutting stuff or face shaving?
Are you worried about cosmetics/even bevels?

Do you have a paring knife in the kitchen and a coffee cup?

Take a few minutes , grab a coffee cup and paring knife, turn cup upside down, and get some experience sharpening ...
it doesn't take a lot of equipment or high grits (like coffee cup)
or skill to cut some paper or shave arm hair,
just don't wobble the blade too much as you rub it on the unglazed portion of cup ...
keeping thumb on spine helps with wobble/keeping angle ...

see an old boyscout (jackknife) do it its Instinctive Knife Sharpening

For advanced version with a sharpening stone, rub however long it takes to raise a tiny bur, cut it off at elevated angle , shave how to sharpen a knife - Joe Calton
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bucketstove said:
Hi,
I'll just quote myself :) try sharpening before you buy sharpening equipment

Coffee cups and $1 dollar stones make for a good hands on education ... help you decide what you need help with :) as it doesn't take a lot of technique/practice/equipment to get shaving sharp
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Excellent advice and tutorials. Thanks for posting!

As to the two sharpeners, decided to go with the worksharp due to the surface area and versatility. Will use it to reprofile and deal with my exceptionally dull hand-me-down knives.

Also, tried the coffee cup trick with my less dull blades. Mixed results, but getting better :)

Thanks again for all of the advice and information from those that posted!
 
Worksharp GSS with the upgrade kit is all you'll ever need... now, it won't be all you'll ever want, for that you'll have to look at the KME, Edge pro, or Wicked edge... which will allow you to use the shaptons or chosera stones..
 
Deinos said:
As to the two sharpeners, decided to go with the worksharp due to the surface area and versatility. Will use it to reprofile and deal with my exceptionally dull hand-me-down knives.
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I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :thumbup:
 
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