Finally bought a knife sharpener

[wdfifteen]

I'm tired of water stones. A long time ago I started working on a holder to keep the stone at a 22 degree angle so I could hold the knife vertically, which seemed like an easier angle to maintain. This is the basis of a lot of manual knife sharpening systems. I never got it done and I got frustrated this morning and just said screw it and ordered this Ken Onion sharpener. It supposed to be the bee's knees. Hope it works out.

[gassy]

I look forward to your review. I've never seen that one before.

[Touque]

I'm interested to hear how it works too! I have a number of Japanese and German knives that require different sharpening angles. Bought a Lansky sharpener that I just can't seem to get a decent edge from. I'm sure it's all technique (i.e. me) and not the tool...

[rusnak]

I already posted the Worksharp and my review in the thread about sharpening knives.

[scottmandue]

Must... not... look...

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by rusnak

I already posted the Worksharp and my review in the thread about sharpening knives.

I remember your review and looked it up. The one I ordered is the Ken Onion model. I got it instead of the smaller one after reading your review. The KO is heavier, has more power, has a 3/4 inch belt, and adjustable guides that allow it to be used on 15 degree Japanese knives.

[rusnak]

wow dude, 3/4" belt is a big freaking belt.

I think it will be better than mine on things like chef's knives. I would advise light pressure (as in "no pressure") on yours. You don't want to remove too much metal.

[HHI944]

I don't think I could bring myself to use a power tool on some of my knives...

[rusnak]

Yeah it does not touch the Infidel. Too complicated shape (chisel point).

[Geronimo '74]

Does it produce V-grinds?
Or only convex grinds?
Nice piece of kit. Bit too expesive for my taste.
I bought some waterstones yesterday. 400, 1000, 3000 and 8000 grit.
I need to learn freehand because there are very few sockets in the woods.

[slodave]

Belgium has woods??

[jyl]

How is this better than a bench grinder and various wheels?

[Geronimo '74]

Originally Posted by slodave

Belgium has woods??

Where do you think our bears go to sh it?

[dwight45]

The fishing forums were all over this a couple of years ago. They are well liked but just a hair spendy.

[scottmandue]

Okay... couldn't help myself so I looked it up on Amazon... at $129 not that spendy.
Not in my budget but I surprised at you guys... I know many of you spend two or three times that on one knife.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by Geronimo '74

Where do you think our bears go to sh it?

You have BEARS??

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by Geronimo '74

Does it produce V-grinds?
Or only convex grinds?
Nice piece of kit. Bit too expesive for my taste.
I bought some waterstones yesterday. 400, 1000, 3000 and 8000 grit.

I assume only convex. How much did 4 wet stones cost you?

[vash]

so are there some japanese waterstones for sale?

[rusnak]

The problem with the Worksharp is that it'll give you a perfect factory sharp blade in one pass. You'll go "huh?", can't be. And then sharpen it some more, which only removes more metal. It is that fast, and that good.

[Geronimo '74]

Quote de Geronimo '74

Where do you think our bears go to sh it?

You have BEARS??

We don't. I was joking. We do have some woods though.