Work sharp vs Edge Pro

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rulin96

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Good morning eveybody

I know that everybody has a different opinion on what the best way to sharpen a knife is. Which system would you prefer between the edge pro and the work sharp. I am looking at picking one of the two systems up and would like to here what everyones opinions are. Right now I do all of my sharpening on dmt diamond stones but would like to get a system that could do them a little quicker.
 
If you want fast get the Work Sharp. If you want more control get a Edge Pro. I would never put one of my high end knifes on a Work Sharp but it is good for cheap EDC stuff. Edge Pro works good for almost anything just takes more time.
 
I dont see the point of the worksharp. If you want to go to a powered application get a Kalamazoo or a Burr King.....
 
I just got a Worksharp and love it. Once I got the belts right (*ahem* I was going medium-coarse-fine) my edges are coming off shaving sharpin very little time. The system is also insanely portable. What I do is remove the guide and free hand on the belts.

The Worksharp is by no means perfect or even close, but if you learn how to work it and maybe find some belts to fill the gaps it can be an all inclusive sharpening system. Just remember to get a belt cleaner bar for keeping the belts in good shape. Once they get loaded up they cut like crap.

I should add that the point of the Worksharp is that it is cheap, fast, portable, and effective. If you can choke down the cost associated it will never beat out something like an Edge Pro or a full size sander. Your choice is jack of all trades or master of a few.
 
Actually, I have found that the worn belts give you a "wider" range of grits to choose from. As long as they are not torn or broken, they are still useful. You just have to guess the approximate equivalent grit for the worn belt. I still have the original included belts plus the free ones they sent when registering the purchase. Have had mine for about a year and a half. Great versatile little device.

Blessings,

Omar
 
Sadden said:
I dont see the point of the worksharp. If you want to go to a powered application get a Kalamazoo or a Burr King.....
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Where are you finding these grinders for that cheap??? The worksharp is a good tool for people who don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to sharpen a knife....
 
Sadden said:
I dont see the point of the worksharp. If you want to go to a powered application get a Kalamazoo or a Burr King.....
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I disagree. If you want to *make* knives, sure. If you just want to sharpen your advice is overkill bigtime, especially if you are sharpening a recurve.

After sharpening on my belt grinder I would choose the WS.
 
OHALLUM said:
Actually, I have found that the worn belts give you a "wider" range of grits to choose from. As long as they are not torn or broken, they are still useful. You just have to guess the approximate equivalent grit for the worn belt. I still have the original included belts plus the free ones they sent when registering the purchase. Have had mine for about a year and a half. Great versatile little device.

Blessings,

Omar
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Oh no, I mean when the belts get loaded up with metal. The cleaning bar just lets them work at close to full efficiency. I know a worn belt feels different (they usually wear finer) I'm just saying that cleaning the belt makes it work a lot better. Learned that quickly with my 1x30 that I had.
 
Yup, I use the big "eraser" on my 1x30 belts. The (my) belt abrasive fractures over time and the belt cleaner removes debris. After I got one I realized that I should have had one all along. Good advice. ;)

Btw, they sell them at HF.
 
Strigamort said:
Yup, I use the big "eraser" on my 1x30 belts. The (my) belt abrasive fractures over time and the belt cleaner removes debris. After I got one I realized that I should have had one all along. Good advice. ;)

Btw, they sell them at HF.
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I actually took it a step further and labeled the grits I use each part of the bar with, to reduce the chance of grit contamination. I don't want some 80 grit making it onto my 6k belt.
 
dkb45 said:
I actually took it a step further and labeled the grits I use each part of the bar with, to reduce the chance of grit contamination. I don't want some 80 grit making it onto my 6k belt.
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Not a bad idea, I think. I don't have a whole lot of progression with my belts so I'm not all that concerned about it. My strops are a different story. ;)
 
Darex has just come up with the Knife & Tool Sharpener - Ken Onion Edition. It adds some nice touches like variable speed and variable angle. It also comes with a more complete range of belts/grits. Belts are a little wider than the regular model - 3/4" vs. 1/2". Biggest drawback is the price is a cool $150 - a bit more than double the original. I've ordered one, have to see how well it works. I've been happy with the original for kitchen knives.
 
Cool, I was suggesting a while back that variable speed (and reversing) ability would improve a pretty good product.
 
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