Knife sharpening thing...

[Overmountain]

Hey, maybe I am describing it funny but I can't find this device I saw on late night TV. It is a knife sharpener that looks like a miniature belt grinder. Looks to be powered by some rechargeable rotary device and has tiny (maybe 1/2x6-8") grinding belts that ride on three small wheels. It has guides that fit on it for different angles, or csn be used freehand for axes and such.
I hate to say this, but I was watching this while on a watch 3 call over someones shoulder and didn't see the name brand, price, or anything that's helping me describe it. Anyone familiar with this thing?
It looks to be a fairly decent way of sharpening a knife provided the tension and all that is correct... Basically like edging one on a slack belt or the old mousepad technique...
I am constantly asked for opinions on the best power sharpener by non-knife enthusiast friends. Truthfully I don't particularly like any of them. Would like to see if this is in the same boat....

 

[Varga Knives]

I think you are talking about the Work Sharp Knife and Tool. Goes for about $70 but I can't comment on its usefulness. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IT5F14/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1370473579&sr=8-9&pi=SL75

 

[NJJ]

I think I have something like you are talking about. I have the work sharp knife and tool sharpener http://www.worksharptools.com/wskts/work-sharp-knife-and-tool-sharpener/flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl.html

It works great, when you use the 6000 grit belt (after using the lower grits) you can shave with your blades with ease I use the 80 grit ceramic belts to get the edge on after HT.

 

[JMAN86]

Was it something like this?

 

[Overmountain]

That would be it! Thanks... Figured I would have run across this thing before if its been around a while... guess I just chalked it up as some sort of powerfile type device... Will have to try one out ..

I slack belt then ceramic stone all my blades, but never have a good suggestion for anyone that asks for something they can use. (Which I am sure they think it is a ploy to glean $$ for sharpening service from them ) Price doesn't justify me using one in the shop I don't think, but maybe if I can talk someone into getting one I can play with it..

Thanks guys. I knew someone here would know what I was talking about...

 

[someoldfart]

My brother has one and he swears by it; this is from a guy that used to sharpen all the knife blades in the neighborhood back in the day.