Looking for the pro's and con's of Ketiped vs Xarilk 3 sharpeners

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I have a basic Work Sharp Precision Adjust and think it's time to upgrade to a better sharpener. Two I've been looking at are the Xarilk Gen3 and the Ketiped.

Is one better than the other? What are their good and bad points? Are there other budget systems i should consider? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
I have a Xarilk Gen 2 and like it quite a lot. However it is a different unit that what you are asking about. I looked at the Ketiped and the base does not look very substantial compared to the Xgen3. The ketiped looks to be supplied with AO stones. The Xgen3 is supplied with diamond stones.
 
donnord said:
I have a Xarilk Gen 2 and like it quite a lot. However it is a different unit that what you are asking about. I looked at the Ketiped and the base does not look very substantial compared to the Xgen3. The ketiped looks to be supplied with AO stones. The Xgen3 is supplied with diamond stones.
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What size knives can you sharpen with you Xarilk? I have a variety ranging from the smallest being a Kershaw Scallion to my big Kitchen knives. I'm still a novice.
 
Smaller / and thinner knives can be tricky on the Gen 2. The Gen 3 has a totally different clamping system which probably works better. But I have no experience with it. Kershaw leek is no problem, Scallion is probably fine on the Gen 3, the Gen 2 has one big clamp like the Worksharp so the stone might hit the blade holder. I have a Kershaw baby Boa, smaller than a scallion I think. I can give it try later and report back. Some longer thinner knives like filet knives can be a little more of a challenge, because the thin blade can flex at the ends. I usually support the loose ends with my free hand. I have some 2" inch folders that I just do by hand, like case peanut sized. My kitchen knives usually get sharpened on the Ken Onion worksharp. But I have done a couple of 10" chef knives on the Xarilk.
I think the Gen3 is similar to the TS prof, I think the other is similar to the Toor. So comparisons of the pros and cons of the those systems might get you more info.
What are issues with the Worksharp that you like to see addressed in your new system?
 
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Baby Boa is too small. Moki Serapis also too small. That said I think the Gen 3 can use the small knife attachment from the TS Prof.
 
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