Sharpening Systems

[pbuitendag]

The Worksharp system hasn't gotten any mentions so far. How would you guys rate that?

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[sarje]

The Worksharp system hasn't gotten any mentions so far. How would you guys rate that?

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I love it! I'm not sure I'd recommend it as a first sharpening system though. Reckon it's best to learn the principles on a Lansky type. You could ruin a knife real quick with the Worksharp. I use it to reprofile or to sharpen a really dull edge, which it does brilliantly. I touch up with it sometimes using a well used fine belt. I even got a leather belt and compound for it from Amazon. Most times I touch up with the Spydie Sharpmaker.

[Wiseguy]

The Worksharp system hasn't gotten any mentions so far. How would you guys rate that?

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I'd tend to agree with Sarje about this. I've got the Ken Onion Worksharp with adjustable angles which works like a charm to sort out new, or very old edges, but for touching up I tend to use the triangle sharpmaker, and then a strop. The worksharp needs a subtle touch so that you don't remove too much steel, or overheat the blade. Following instructions, it's great.

[AlexCT]

So funny enough I inherited a lansky sharpener from my father.

I'm guessing it's an issue if the stone has a grove in it from sharpening? Is there any way to level the stone or must I replace it?

The course grit is quite rough.

You can see how old this kit is.

For my jap knives I think I will just buy a whetstone kit.

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[AlexCT]

So word of caution. When using an extremely old lansky sharpening kit. The plastic bottle the oil comes in becomes extremely fragile over time. This just exploded EVERYWHERE.



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[Kola]

sorry for laughing, exactly the same happened with my Lansky bottle a few months back.

Except for that, my Lansky still gets used regularly.

[StanCT]

Don't you hate it when that happens?

[Kola]

Don't you hate it when that happens?

My wife was not impressed with me at all, I was using the kitchen counter at the time as my work bench was occupied...

[Springer]

Learn to use a good steel. Especially if you have a good collection of kitchen knives.

[AlexCT]

Learn to use a good steel. Especially if you have a good collection of kitchen knives.

What do you mean by a good steel?

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