Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition

[mycough]

I tried Lansky, Böker, and EdgePro. A US buddy has a WE (which works well for him). KME and others I looked into online. Then I started freehand sharpening and went from cheap whetstones to several Japanese brands, from which Shapton is the best (I don't do natural stones). Look on Insta, @cookingthecat for some examples.

Freehand sharpening is fun and very satisfying, and a must for Japanese knives. For western-made kitchen knives, pocket knives, and especially all kinds of tools the T8 is close to perfect. Sharpening is my dearest hobby and I don't mind spending $ on it. But in the end it a scary sharp and polished edge depends for a big part on technique. You gotta learn. Even on the T8.

Fair enough, welcome to the forum. What do you think of the diamond wheel set ups tormek came out with?
I have read mixed reviews...

Russ

 

[Rob1921]

Fair enough, welcome to the forum. What do you think of the diamond wheel set ups tormek came out with?
I have read mixed reviews...

Russ

The SJ250, the Japanese 4k grit wheel, works like a dream. From light pressure to no pressure at all this stone creates astonishing mirror- polished, razor-sharp edges. I'm very happy with it.

 

[TechandTactical]

Thanks for all of the responses.

I agree that I wouldn't use the WSKO on a high end knife unless you are REALLY comfortable with the sharpener.

I will say that I have now sharpened dozens of knives on the WSKO and I am very comfortable using it on all but my nicest pieces.

 

[CasePeanut]

Does anybody have experience with a WSKO vs a 1x30 grinder? It looks like I can get one of the newer Rikoh 1x30 belt sander and wheel combos with variable speed for a little cheaper than a WSKO+BGA. Who has tried both the WOrksharp and a 1x30 belt sander?

Only looking to sharpen, reprofile and repair. Not make blades.