Warthog V-Sharp A4

k5MOW

k5MOW

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Good afternoon

What do you all think of the Warthog V Sharp A4 sharpener. Have a chance to get one at a very good price.

Thanks Roger
 
I have had a Warthog for a long time. I know that it is not up to date and certainly not an A4!

But, I will give you my opinion that I think will apply to the current versions.

I usually only use mine for kitchen knives. It is works, but it is kind of clunky. Unrefined.

It is a pain to change the diamond stones. I have two sets of them, o believe that they are 600 and 1000. But, I could be wrong! I start with the 600 and do all the knives that I want sharpened. Then, I remove the two sides of stones and mount the other set. It involves using a screwdriver and takes a lot more time than simply tightening a stone to a holder.I use 20° or 40° inclusive.

It does hold the sharpening angle and you don’t flip the blade. You push down while drawing the knife thru. I don’t go back and forth. I don’t like pushing forward while pushing down. I only go from the heel to the point-or pulling while pushing it down.

The biggest issue that I have with the design is the amount of pressure that you have to use while you pull it. You can’t really adjust to a lighter pressure, so it is aggressive and prevents using a touch to remove any burr. You need to use a strop or hone to finish.

I would not buy another one. But, it works for many folks. I prefer my Sharpmaker for touch ups, and my KME for serious sharpening.
 
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I don't think it was meant to change stones, since they sell a workstation of three sharpeners. It looks like a one size fits all, with a rail guide so you keep the right angle.
If you go this route, get a strop because this doesn't look like it allows for edge trailing strokes.
 
Thank you both for your opinion. I will also put my opinion down after I use it for a while. Yes I am going to get it because I am getting it at a good price. Somebody is selling one and I’m getting it for $50. Think that’s worth the try.

Roger
 
As an in-between to stone sharpening on heavily used kitchen knives it probably does well. Not something I would use as a main sharpening option though.
 
I did get it and use it a few times. I think I agree with everything above. I decided to keep it and use it when I need to quickly sharpen a knife.

I went ahead and ordered the Edge pro Apex. I’ve own this in the past and I realize it is a very good Sharpening system.

Roger
 
I think that it's best use is to keep a sharp knife sharp and for your wife to use between you sharpening them.
Yes, I have one and like it for the above options.
 
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