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Old 02-24-2017, 11:26 AM
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Is there such thing as a good electric knife sharpener that is reliable and easy to use?


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Old 02-24-2017, 11:58 AM
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Worksharp Ken Onion edition, but when ordering extra belts go online on Amazon or such to find 3/4" X 12" belts on the grits that you want. The factory belts are pricey and you can get at least 4 times as many for less $$. I ordered some from Texas Sharpening Supplies and made sure to get silicon carbide belts as the abrasive on the belts supplied with the units were not that effective on my harder knife steels (S30V, Sandvik 13C26).
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Old 02-24-2017, 11:59 AM
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Chefs Choice make some good ones, really happy with mine, and have had it for about 5 years.
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Old 02-24-2017, 01:03 PM
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Bench grinder with a flapper sanding wheel for sharpening, and a buffing wheel for honing on the other side. With Kijiji, you could probably set one up really cheaply.

What are you trying to sharpen??
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Old 02-24-2017, 02:30 PM
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Not if you've got good knives you don't want to wreck. What are you sharpening?
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Old 02-24-2017, 02:42 PM
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Butcher knives and kitchen knives.


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Old 02-24-2017, 03:38 PM
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I'm pretty impressed with my worksharp.
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Old 02-24-2017, 03:47 PM
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I'm pretty impressed with my worksharp.
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Old 02-24-2017, 05:19 PM
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I picked up the Worksharp on sale during Boxing week. It puts a very nice edge on a knife in no time. I had a couple that were extremely abused and knew it would take a long time to get them back by hand. With the Worksharp it took a few minutes.

Practise on some cheap ones before tackling the good stuff.
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Old 02-24-2017, 05:58 PM
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Check this. A wealth of information.

https://forums.egullet.org/topic/260...nd-sharpening/
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Old 02-24-2017, 06:45 PM
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Old 02-24-2017, 06:59 PM
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Could one of you guys post a link or a picture for the worksharp? I want to make sure I'm looking at the same one.


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Could one of you guys post a link or a picture for the worksharp? I want to make sure I'm looking at the same one.


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Don't know how to post links or pics but mine is called "worksharp cabelas exclusive electric knife sharpener " article #43129.

I think the ken onion model is 1/2" wider. I sure like mine. I see they're listed at $149.99 but I think they go on sale for around $100
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Old 02-24-2017, 08:14 PM
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Peavy Mart sells the worksharp for 85 to 90$. You can also get extra belts for them there. Not sure of their price.
You will never use another sharpener once you use this. Also extremely fast to sharpen normally no more than 4 strokes on each side with the two different grits and it will be razor sharp.
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Old 02-24-2017, 08:15 PM
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Could one of you guys post a link or a picture for the worksharp? I want to make sure I'm looking at the same one.
Ken Onion link as requested: http://www.worksharptools.com/ken-on...sharpener.html


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Don't know how to post links or pics but mine is called "worksharp cabelas exclusive electric knife sharpener " article #43129.

I think the ken onion model is 1/2" wider. I sure like mine. I see they're listed at $149.99 but I think they go on sale for around $100
It's only a 1/4" difference between the base Worksharp and the Ken Onion model, the base model uses 1/2" x 12" belts and the Ken Onion takes 3/4" x 12" belts. I have read positive reviews of an attachment for the Ken Onion that takes larger belts yet:

Here's the attachment that takes 1" x 18 belts: http://www.worksharptools.com/parts-...ttachment.html
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Old 02-24-2017, 08:21 PM
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Mine is just the one from Peavey Mart, works great. I day I will learn how to put pictures on here
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A pertinent article;

https://www.americanhunter.org/artic...arpen-a-knife/
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Old 02-25-2017, 08:19 AM
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Lee valley has good selection of 1" belts, including leather, polishing compunds as well. Prices are fair to my knowledge.
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Old 02-25-2017, 08:52 AM
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Old 02-25-2017, 09:23 AM
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Worksharp Ken Onion edition, but when ordering extra belts go online on Amazon or such to find 3/4" X 12" belts on the grits that you want. The factory belts are pricey and you can get at least 4 times as many for less $$. I ordered some from Texas Sharpening Supplies and made sure to get silicon carbide belts as the abrasive on the belts supplied with the units were not that effective on my harder knife steels (S30V, Sandvik 13C26).
Caber i was at the texas sharpening site browsing around ,but can not decide on which grit to get ,i was thinking about just getting a couple different 10 packs any suggestions on grit sizes
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Old 02-25-2017, 09:51 AM
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Caber i was at the texas sharpening site browsing around ,but can not decide on which grit to get ,i was thinking about just getting a couple different 10 packs any suggestions on grit sizes

I bought their kit that had 10 each of 5 different grit belts plus a leather belt and honing compound. The highest grit in the kit is 1000 and they were all silicon carbide (though it took a phone call to clarify that as the ad did not note it).
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Old 02-25-2017, 10:29 AM
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2nd kit from top left. (keep in mind that an assorted factory 5-pack is $19-$23 retail locally.... when they're actually in stock):

https://www.prosharpeningsupplies.com/

The belt seams are not smooth like on the factory belts, but then they actually work on S30V.
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Old 02-25-2017, 10:37 AM
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Best bang for buck IMO

https://www.smithsproducts.com/product/50377/
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Old 02-25-2017, 12:05 PM
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Being an old school procrastinator and skeptic, I read for hours on knife forums like this one before buying the Worksharp. I was not concerned so much about getting a knife sharp as the quality and angle of the edge.

Apparently due to the flex of the belt a unique almost rounded in edge is produced very similar to what would be found on an original Samurai Sword. This produces a very sharp and durable edge.

There are people on these forums that are extremely knowledgeable and very fussy about what touches the blades of their knifes. The reviews I read about the Worksharp were most impressive.

I haven't done any skinning with mine but after sharpening any knife I could get my hands on, I am convinced this is a very good system. Under a magnifying glass the edge looks awesome and uniform. Like I mentioned before, practise on some cheap ones first. There are lots of videos on line.
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Old 02-25-2017, 04:39 PM
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I bought a work sharp Peavy Mart edition for about $89.00. It will put an edge on anything really quick. That said I would not use it on my better knives. I would advise anyone who intended to use it on a good knife to practice on a bunch of cheap stuff first.
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Lee valley has good selection of 1" belts, including leather, polishing compunds as well. Prices are fair to my knowledge.
I buy mine there as well

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Old 02-26-2017, 09:02 AM
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Wow thanks for all the replies. Worksharp it is.


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Old 02-26-2017, 09:05 AM
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Old 02-26-2017, 09:33 AM
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Wow thanks for all the replies. Worksharp it is.


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For all the skeptics who say they'll not use a Worksharp on their 'good knives' you'll find a person who never used one at all. I could see the potential for a person to be too aggressive when using them and wrecking the temper of the steel but one would have to be an absolute animal to do so and would likely be the type to ruin anything they try; a bull in a china shop type. Keep the passes light and even on both sides of the blade, also be consistent in drawing the blade through the guide so that you maintain the angle for once the blade is no longer contacting the guide.

I've has some kitchen knives that had chips and blemishes in them that came out better than new after progressing through the range of grits.
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Ken onion here too, barely felt the blade slide through the skin and flesh till it hit the bone......

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