NEW! Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Elite MK.2 Knife Sharpener!
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- How to sharpen all of your edged tools with the all new limited edition WorkSharp Ken Onion Edition Elite Mark 2 knife and tool sharpener! The best electric sharpener I have ever used check out all of the new features on this model. Follow along as I show you what’s new on this amazing sharpening tool. It is extremely versatile, fast, efficient, and precise! Sharpen anything from knives, scissors, axes, lawn mower blades and the list goes on and on! Hurry as Work Sharp is releasing a limited initial run of 500 of these signed and numbered units! Check them out here:
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Thank you!!!! My wife seen your video and got me one for Christmas. Ken Onion Sharper and your video is definitely my best gift this year. Thanks again and Merry Christmas 🎁
Awesome, I love it! She’ll love all the sharp kitchen knives too. Smart woman!
Did a great job of demonstrating this cool and a bit complex tool!
Thank you!
I purchased mine mostly for the blade grinding attachment, as I also have a TSPROF and am limited in work space now. Instead of a 1"x30" I think it's going to work nicely for me.
Thanks for putting this together - mine is still in the box, but I have a pretty good idea now of how I'll be using it.
Interesting channel, decided to subscribe too.
Take care...
Thanks Dave, appreciate it! I really like this sharpener!
I have had mine for many years now and it's not cheap, but it's quick and easy and the convex edge lasts longer. My only suggestion is to make sure you stop on the tip of the knife while still moving the knife outward. Stopping the machine while you stop pulling the knife will wear the tip more. As you said you were new at this and there is certainly a learning curve.
But you can do it while sitting watching TV which is what I'm doing after my son brought over 11 knives. I would suggest ruining the knife of the 1st person to ask you to sharpen one and that will cut down on the sharping jobs. lol
lol, great advice! Thanks.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I saw your video and I went looking for this one and I couldn't find it. After your reply I tried one more time and boom, there was Doug. lol He helped me the most right off the go 10 years ago when I bought the 1st Ken Onion model. Friend had it and after I saw how quick and felt the sharpness it was a no brainer. Guy seemed to explain it very well and in a fun way.
1st thing he says is we don't read manuals. Of course not were men. lol
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Troubleshooting.
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Great demonstration, thanks
You’re welcome. Appreciate the feedback.
I bought the original one of these some years ago. I definitely see a quality improvement over the original insomuch as materials are concerned. I still use my sharpener to take the guesswork out of angles and for a fast sharpening of knives. I even sharpen my old WW-2 Woodsman’s Pal using the machine 👍🏻
I see a major decease in quality , the BGA now has much much more plastic instead of metal .
I really like it so far!
Love these knife sharpeners
They work great.
I just won the knafs and worksharp giveaway. Im waiting on mine. Cant wait to use it
Awesome, they are nice!
Nice!
Have you received it yet?
I have the original blade grinder w/the 1 X 18 belts . Supplied belts are very good but with a little help from the after-market I have achieved outstanding results. Mower blades and oh my, Shaving sharp on everything from regular kitchen knives incl. small skinning knives, parring knives right up through machetes w/ 20 in. blades. I'm sure the MK2 will make it even easier to achieve to to get great results. Great review. Just might have to get the new one just because!!
Awesome, I’ve been impressed so far! Still learning though.
What aftermarket belts have you used instead?
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors will the new grinding attachment work with the original ken onion motor?
@@zaheerkader7426 No it won’t. I watched another review that shows it doesn’t fit the old model.
Thanks for the review. I own a Tormek, a Wicked Edge and whetstones. I like using each of these systems and they all produce very sharp edges. My opinion is it’s useful to be competent using each system. If I am sharpening expensive knives where I want very precise bevel angles, I use my Wicked Edge. I use my whetstones when I am travelling, and The Tormek for quicker sharpening. I can see a Ken Onion in my future for knife repairs and rapid sharpening. Sharpeners are like fishing rods and reels. You can’t just have one. They all do the same thing in different ways.
For daily use kitchen knives i use this to hone my knives with every use.
They are handy! Love it.
Thanks for the update Heath stay safe in Michigan,
You’re welcome! Thanks.
That's a great sharpener. Precision sharpening. I like better than a whet stone. Thanks Heath.
It’ll take a little practice but so far I really like it. So versatile. Thanks Stephen.
Seems that kitchen knives and pockets knives are better suited for the sharpener with the angle guide. The grind attachment seems essentially free hand to me. Keeping a consistent 30 degree edge on a plane blade doesn’t seem possible. The ‘hold it flat’ seems like a hope.
Speed vs precision!
Mines still in the box after a month. Guess i better give it a try🤞
I think you’ll like it.
Same, here...maybe I'll get some time this weekend to check it out.
I had the original "Ken Onion" without the blade grinding attachment, used it mostly as a mini-grinder screwed onto an inexpensive tripod. Worked great, and I have to add that their customer support is very good...
Thanks for making the video. You're like a big kid with a new toy! 🤣
You’re welcome and yes I am.
Yes, there are better sharpeners, but this is an excellent “portable” belt sharpening system. I have a sharpening business, and I typically use a 42” belt sander or my TSPROF system to sharpen blades. But those are a pain in the butt to travel with and use outside of my shop. This system fits in a small bag and I can easily take it to sharpen knives for my parents, friends, etc. It’s very quick and easy to get a mirror edge if you want to wow your friends, or stop at about 30-45 microns for your mom’s kitchen knifes. In most small belt systems, the belt moves too quickly, and you can easily overheat and damage the knife if you don’t know what you’re doing. On this one you can slow it way down to control the heat. Also, there are many 1x18 belts commonly available, as well as leather strops that will fit this. The convex edges created by this typeof sharpening is durable and suitable for a wide variety of uses. Thanks for the informative video!
So far I really like it still learning on it. Thanks.
Could this machine be used for thinning kitchen knives?
@@mosahstrange2826 yes…
I have the gen1 with blade grinding attachment. Used to use a lansky. The best out there if ur not a crackhead or goin thru withdrawals and have a steady hand. Never met another human who can duplicate what I do on one of these. Just remember one side then the other, repeat until initial bevel is achieved. And anyone who says there's a better system just utube bark river knives n see what they do on slack belts for convex edges
Thank you! I really like it so far!
Great Job!
Thanks Robert!
idk if i like how the belt is behind that plastic shroud unlike the first edition, seems harder to take the belts off/on. i do like the convex pully system and how they made the angle easier to adjust.
It does make it slightly more challenging but probably a touch safer?
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors It's now a total nightmare to try and clean behind that giant shroud .
good video and job nice set up.take care, besafe and well.
Thank you! I love this thing.
Cool tool for sharpen tools . I like 1000. 2000 and 3000 sharp sand paper and a good steel to finsh off your tools . 😊
Thanks Leonard.
I like the belt one here, but it takes power (instead of a stone and oil ha). The reference plate is 'iffy', grey murky to my mind. But sure it works.
It will take a little learning but I think it’ll work pretty well!
Seems like a nice mice tool. Also Rachel looked awesome at the Frenzy with that Husky 3120 XP
Yeah she did! Thanks!
Phenomonal video preciate it have a great summer
Thank you! You as well!
Ill stick with the old one but if you dont have one yet, and are competent, grab one. The speed goes pretty low if youre worried about burning the edge, but with a slack belt you dont really get any heat buildup. Tons of belts out there to choose from from reputable abrasive companies used by knife makers.
So far I’m loving it! Very versatile too.
Of coarse nothing is compatible with the old one. Too bad Mr. Onion doesn’t cater to the end user as much as he does his own royalties with proprietary products...Trying to remember what the different belt grits are is really confusing...
This is my first one so not positive on that.
The new grinding attachment does not fit the older version. If you want any of the new features, you have to buy everything all over again...
I agree on the backward compatibility issue. My wife of now 35 yrs has always been interested in photography .Whats that got to do with knife sharpeners? Well, it's been a few years now since she made the switch from film cameras to digital. When that day came, after spending a fair amount of time accessing and comparing the features, specs and pricing, she wound up spending the money on a couple of high end NIKONS , largely because the $5000 or so she had invested in lenses for her film cameras could be used with her new digital's She considered herself lucky because this would not have been the case had she started with another brand. Backward compatibility is a relevant value. Get the point?
I definitely can relate to that...
@@duanejones2410 I found myself making the same moves with my Nikon lenses. Although a part of me misses the darkroom, and light table, the change in workflow can't be denied. (No chemicals either.) That said, back to topic, I like the speed control and the bga. If you had the first system it's easy to set it back, use the new and keep on trucking. If money's tight you don't *need it* until you must.
Cool you have tools. I am stuck at farm living in a truck off the road. I need a hand up here in NY. Trying to have a TH-camr come here. Joe The Grower in NY. I have nothing else to live for
Joe hopefully everything works out in the end! Keep your head up. One of my favorite quotes is: “Tough times make strong men”.
Live for HOPE, that there is hope! Go forth with COURAGE, Believing in yourself!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors all will go to Expos & wood shows no one comes here to the farm store. Joe The Grower trying to get up. No car little food can not run business like this or survive. Send NY kind hearted people. Joe The Grower 1127 RT 216 Poughquag, NY 12570
cool Thank
You’re welcome.
does the new grinding attachment work with the old ken onion grinder motor?
I do not have the old motor so I am not sure but I know a few people said it does not.
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Yeah, unfortunately it doesn't and I've read a bunch of angry comments!
Looks like your Sony ZV-1 is getting the burry disease! Welcome to the club! Here's a question. What tips do you have, so when you go inside after working, you don't end up spending your evening picking 34 wood ticks off you? You can use your sharp knives to cut them in half! HA!
I hate ticks!!!!!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Genius guy! You hate ticks. LOL Have a great day HWM! (and Rachael)
Why couldn't they make it so that the edge guides stick out further towards the user?
The tips can't possibly have an even grind as it is. The tips become rounded with an obvious transition point
Not sure.
You should.
Ask for another one and do a father's day draw
That would be fun to give one away!
Where i can buy this in Germany.?
I imagine you can order online but not sure.
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Please share the link with me 🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely. www.worksharptools.com/products/exclusive-ken-onion-edition-elite-knife-tool-sharpener-mk-2
lol. How come I don’t see any of these influencers sharpening a 1k plus knife on these.
Well I for one don’t own a $1,000 knife.
lol. Neither do I. I was just make a joke. You make great videos.
Every knife maker basically does.
A knife of that stature cannot be taken to any machine! And if anyone owns a knife like that, then the person would already master the art of sharpening it on really, really expensive wet stones. We are no longer talking amateurs and DIY or Pros; we are talking collectors and makers. They are not in the same class.
It’s definitely not a need. But is it possible for a bloke to have too many toys?
I'd say this is a NEED if you like having sharp knives:)
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Thanks Will!
Sorry they are not worth the money. There is way better sharpeners on the market
What do you recommend?
I like the precision adjust sharpener for real detailed work but this is definitely an option for faster but still very good sharpening.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I do have one of those, the older model, and I do love it. I get better results on that than my Wicked Edge, and I don’t know why. I thought the Wicked Edge would be the best because of its design that allows you to sharpen both sides almost simultaneously.
They're probably not worth the money if you're still using grand daddys Arkansas stone n carrying a gas station knife😂
Knife sharpening is as much of an art with the artisan as it is with the tool. The tools when used properly work well. I used Work Sharp, TORMEK and HONE. All for different uses and each one of them delivers an incredible edge but I had to learn how to use them over the years to get the results I wanted. I have never had an issue with my Work Sharp Ken Onion original or my Work Sharp precision adjust elite which did need some modifications to from from "it's ok" to "it's awesome"...there are many great sharpeners on the market and are like Lay's potato chips. You can't have just one 😊