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Ok so where can I get this for 69 with free shipping...this seems like a no brainer! The reviews are generally good. But one question...can I do my Wetterings and Condor Machetes?
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Ok so where can I get this for 69 with free shipping...this seems like a no brainer! The reviews are generally good. But one question...can I do my Wetterings and Condor Machetes?
I was also wondering about this when I first got the machine. If you check their video the belt is going toward the edge when doing one side of the blade. I did find that if you follow the instructions it has never caught the edge for anyone else who tried it. I guess if you get distracted or do not pay attention to the video or the instructions you could catch the belt. Only one person had this problem out of about 15 or more that I had try this sharpener. He told me later that he was not sure that he had it against the guide.
I've pretty well talked myself into getting one of these in the next month, feel certain I'll be using mine guide-free and belt-going-away-from-the-edge at all times. I might be going to the dark side a bit using a machine, but damn it I'm still gonna free hand it if I can!! Lol.![]()
I've pretty well talked myself into getting one of these in the next month, feel certain I'll be using mine guide-free and belt-going-away-from-the-edge at all times. I might be going to the dark side a bit using a machine, but damn it I'm still gonna free hand it if I can!! Lol.![]()
This looks like a pretty cool looking machine, and the price is super cheap. I just use my sears 1 x 42" belt grinder that I bought from a garage sale for $30. You can adjust the angle to any angle you want and bam, you have a perfect mirror polished edge and perfect angles. Pretty much the same concept. I probably would have gotten this worksharp if I hadn't already gotten my belt grinder.
I find it a pain to take my 1"x42" belt grinder with me when I visit family.They always ask me to sharpen one or more of their knives. My spyderco can take some time if their knife is not in good condition. This is a tool to fill that void. Like you mentioned not very pricy.
I have a Norton stone (combo, coarse and fine), and a pocket steel, and some other sharpening stuff, which will be kept as a backup, in case my Worksharp fails on me (not expecting that) or the belts wear out (they will eventually, but I can make new ones) or I'm out in the field with no juice (electricity) and need to employ a field expedient (manual knife sharpener).
The Worksharp will take care of your sharpening needs, quick!
BTW... if you don't require a mirror polish on the edge, I've found that using the coarse grit belt, and then a sharpening steel (found in my kitchen!) will put an awesome edge on a user knife...
If you want the beautiful, mirror edge, go through the other belts and you'll have it.
Folderguy
"I've found that using the coarse grit belt, and then a sharpening steel (found in my kitchen!) will put an awesome edge on a user knife..."
Likewise a coarse or medium stone and then a light touchup on a fine diamond or ceramic rod. Quick and easy. That's how I do it.
This forum is good for helping me get rid of my money - I've just ordered a Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener for $69.95. It will take a couple of weeks to get here due to having it shipped to a USA address and then forwarded on to New Zealand, but I'm definitely looking forward to setting a convex edge on some of my knives.
Has anyone tried out the micromesh belts yet? Any recommendations on which ones are good to get?
This forum is good for helping me get rid of my money - I've just ordered a Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener for $69.95. It will take a couple of weeks to get here due to having it shipped to a USA address and then forwarded on to New Zealand, but I'm definitely looking forward to setting a convex edge on some of my knives.
Has anyone tried out the micromesh belts yet? Any recommendations on which ones are good to get?
Do you know if it will take 240V?
Do you know if it will take 240V?
I believe the three belts that come with the machine are the only ones available at this time. The finest being 6000 micro-mesh which does a nice job polishing the edge. GREAT SHARPENING DEVICE FOR THE PRICE. IMO
Any interest? That would be $10 for 14 belts (2 each of 7 grits) shipped.