onion work-sharp

Kentwood33

Kentwood33

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Is that little grinder overrated? what are you thoughts! Planning get one for my Becker's
 
Buy a good diamond hone first, if you don't have one yet.
 
I'll stick to my Spyderco Sharpmaker. My knives are razor sharp and it doesn't remove nearly the metal that this or any type of grinder does.
 
The work sharp removes material in the process of changing your edge from a v grind to convex. The amount of material removed is not a lot and once you have changed the edge you use the fine sanding strip to keep the edge sharp which does not remove much material at all... Basically the same as stroping the edge on leather.

I have one and use it on all my knives. It's a great tool!
 
Kentwood33 said:
Thanks for the info sir!
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19-3ben said:
Thank you!!!! I have been doing research on these, and was leaning toward getting one. You just sealed the deal for me. The hairs on my left forearm are rightfully terrified.
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Happy to be of service :)

wildnewfie said:
The work sharp removes material in the process of changing your edge from a v grind to convex. The amount of material removed is not a lot and once you have changed the edge you use the fine sanding strip to keep the edge sharp which does not remove much material at all... Basically the same as stroping the edge on leather.
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This.
 
The absolute best option is the Ken onion with blade grinding attachment. It takes a knife to a whole different level of sharpness than that of the standard sharpening attachment. It's also allot easier to use and more versatile, with the regular attachment your stuck grinding at the mercy of the machine. Which usually ends up with a high ground convex, but with the blade grinding attachment you can control the edge you want with pressure, belt tension, and pulley placement.
 
I use nothing but the Ken Onion Work Sharp on all my edged companions. Its amazing. Once you've taken the time to convex your edges with it.........keeping them stupid sharp is effortless. Love mine.
 
Bobby3326 said:
The absolute best option is the Ken onion with blade grinding attachment. It takes a knife to a whole different level of sharpness than that of the standard sharpening attachment. It's also allot easier to use and more versatile, with the regular attachment your stuck grinding at the mercy of the machine. Which usually ends up with a high ground convex, but with the blade grinding attachment you can control the edge you want with pressure, belt tension, and pulley placement.
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After doing a little research, the grinder itself + the attachment ends up quite expensive,definitely have to have it,but for now little bit out of budget perhaps in the future I'll get the attachment .
 
Yep, here to echo the others that it's a really awesome tool.

Definitely need to get the grinder attachment but for now it makes pretty short work of sharpening sessions that would take hours on stones.
 
I'll ditto everyone else who says it's a great tool. Had one of the regular ones, then traded up to the K.O. version. I have a 2x42 grinder, but that's more than a little scary to use for sharpening - for me, anyway. The K.O. WS was instrumental in doing this (since this thread needs at least ONE picture) to my Brute:

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Now, it has an actual, functional edge that's around 70° vs. the original which was around, oh....(I'm not exaggerating here) ~110°. It's gone from blunt instrument to cutting edge performer thanks to the K.O. Worksharp.
 
I've had my KOWS for a while now and I truly love it. It's so much fun. But, it takes some getting used to. I use it for my fixed blades, but I'm very hesitant to use on my folders. Especially the thin bladed traditionals. If you aren't careful those belts will eat up a blade. Please practice with some cheap kitchen knives first!!!!

Of course, it can do something like this:

 
Tdhurl1103 said:
I've had my KOWS for a while now and I truly love it. It's so much fun. But, it takes some getting used to. I use it for my fixed blades, but I'm very hesitant to use on my folders. Especially the thin bladed traditionals. If you aren't careful those belts will eat up a blade. Please practice with some cheap kitchen knives first!!!!

Of course, it can do something like this:

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Are you using the attachment as well or just the work- sharp alone?
 
Tdhurl1103 said:
Alone. That's all I really need. But, I have been interested in the horizontal grinding attachment.
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Lots of guys giving good reviews, really think is a must to have tool ,can't wait to get mine, since I own such a good number of blades and axes,thanks a lot for your input, really appreciated !!!!
 
granitestateofmind said:
I'll ditto everyone else who says it's a great tool. Had one of the regular ones, then traded up to the K.O. version. I have a 2x42 grinder, but that's more than a little scary to use for sharpening - for me, anyway. The K.O. WS was instrumental in doing this (since this thread needs at least ONE picture) to my Brute:

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Now, it has an actual, functional edge that's around 70° vs. the original which was around, oh....(I'm not exaggerating here) ~110°. It's gone from blunt instrument to cutting edge performer thanks to the K.O. Worksharp.
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I also own a bk1 ,but a little bit scared of using any grinder, I don't want to mess it up, love this blade !!!
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