I'm glad I found you. You apply logic and reason to your tool and not just your typical American "It's American made so it's the best" and "bigger is better" ignorance. I have a Companion too. It's my main tool and has served me for many years.
I recently bought one so here I am. Just using it a few times on my cheap knives first, it does work quite well. Keep in mind that the real knife snobs don't like any sharpening system that's easy to use so don't take their word for anything....buy one that's easy to use. Good video.
Nice review, you forgot the one thing most archers will like. The three and four slotted holes inside the sharpener are broad head wrenches used to tighten/ loosen your broadheads from the arrow. Already own one and it is the best sharpener I have ever owned.
I have one also I love it ! Thanks for the video and advice I didn’t know how good opinel knives get a good edge with the field workshop have to keep that in mind when I sharpen my opinel thanks again !
FYI, Mora's have microbevels, as a example the Mora Kansbol has a 23 degree microbevel. Some people will grind out the microbevel but it's there natively as a result of Morakiv's manufacturing process.
Been using mine for my Sypderco Military S110V for about a year now and really like this sharpener. By far my favorite. So simple and does the job well.
More tips- there are broadhead wrenches under the plates. You can clean all sharpening surfaces in seconds with a rubber eraser. You can store things inside it under one side. I keep a piece of eraser, a piece of strop compound, a ferro and waxed jute tinder inside mine.
Nice vid, I have one and take it with me camping all the time. I didn’t know you can take the ceramic rod off. Thanks for the info. Also, I don’t know if you get this a lot, you look like a young Dana Carvey.
I have one of these sharpeners and absolutely love it. I wasn't aware the the ceramic rod could be removed. Another bonus feature. Thanks for the video.
Certainly one of the best tool purchases I've ever made. Given its size, it doesn't do a great job sharpening larger blades, but it certainly hones and strops anything you have short of a machete.
I'm gonna say that you're both 34 and 38 and that you've somehow managed to bend space time. Excellent vid! Found one of these in pile of my buddy's old camp stuff and needed a quick tutorial to figure it out. the other guy that did one was probably 54 or 58. Didn't offer the dope give away but he did pitch his own website to sell more of the sharpeners for workshop lol.
Yep, one of my many talents, being two ages as once. Thanks for the comment, it made me laugh. The giveaway is officially over, but if you need any tools, send me an email (hello@thetoolmerchants.com) and I'll send you a coupon code.
I'm not very experienced with sharpening, so I practice with cheap blades. I get them to a decent edge, but they don't pass the paper test. I figured I'd buy this Work Sharp Field Sharpener since it has everything I need and more. So I can get that sharp edge I always wanted on my blades. I'll test it out once it arrives, looking foward to it.
I've owned one of these for nearly two years, and never thought about pushing out the pin to remove the ceramic rod. This makes it way easier to clean! Thank you! Also, which finishing compound do you recommend for the strop?
Hey, glad it was useful. I've been using this green compound I bought off Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD364/ref=twister_B01D0ZJCSW?_encoding=UTF8&th=1. Seems to work well and will last me the rest of my life :).
seattwa depends what you want I personally use cbn and diamond sprays but for the cheap bar coumpounds bark rivers work pretty well I would use diamond or cbn though
I use Dico (brand) GRN or SCR Compound. Both work really well...jewelers rouge doesn't do much on any of the steels that knives are made of (it is used to polish soft metals...doesn't remove any metal). I can find the Dico brand compounds at Ace Hardware...it's pretty cheap (less than 5 bucks) and you get enough to last you a lifetime. Both will cut the fine scratches out of the steel, remove the burr, refine the edge and leave a mirror finish without having to strop half the night. I have the Field Sharpener and the KO Worksharp (owned both for several years) and love them both. Use a little (one or two drops) of olive oil (or something like it) when applying the compound to the leather strop (bigger strop...more oil, smaller strop...less)
I use a set of Shar-pal credit card sized diamond plates wrapped in a leather strap coated with diamond stropping compound to use as a strop. The cards are 325,600 & 1000 grits, can be used without water or lubrication, are attached to a sturdy plastic card with a finger ring to help you hold them more easily and safely and they have a highly polished metal signal mirror under the folding finger ring. I keep the 325 grit one in with either my hatchet or machete and the 600 and 1000 grit in a small plastic container with a microfiber cloth and an artist's eraser to clean the plates of rust and dirt
Good for you, I learned in the Scouts when I was even younger than you. It is a skill that comes in handy throughout life. I have been able to help many friends and even have been compensated for my skill especially by cooks in restaurants. Dull knives dont do well, but a sharp knife is a very important tool both at home and in the field. I even have a video that shows me shaving off a full, thick beard with a knife I sharpened. I am happy to know that you are developing this skill, like I said it is something you can use for the rest of your life. Check out my shaving video.
If the knife or whatever is beat up, start with the coarse diamond, then the coarse ceramic, then the fine diamond and finish with the fine ceramic, then the leather. Is that right or do I have something mixed up there? Thanks!
You'll be fine with just coarse diamond, fine diamond, fine ceramic, and leather strop. Coarse ceramic is for initial sharpening of recurve blade...at least the manual says so. In my experience, coarse ceramic is still a little bit finer than fine diamond.
The order should be from course to fine in order. Ceramics are generally finer than diamond. So course diamond, fine diamond, course ceramic, fine ceramic, and finally the leather strop.
Greetings from the Coast Range! What part of the coast were you at? Nice review. I've seen others comment that they remove the ceramic rod prior to sharpening with the diamond plates. With the rod out of the way, they say you can sharpen your blade closer to the hilt.
Eyyyy i searched a lot of reviews to see if anyone removed the ceramic rod, and you were def the man! Now i have heard a neat trick to clean them are pencil erasers. But my question to you is... what would you recommend to clean the find coarse diamond plate?
The stones and ceramic do tend to get dirty in my experience. I usually clean them with soap and an abrasive sponge or a sponge and some bon ami or other soft abrasive powder.
There's a Lansky eraser you can buy on Amazon. Works real good. I use it to clean my stones, plates, rods and belts. Amazon also sells a carrying case for this sharpener.
I use a pink rubber eraser. works fast and clean, for either grit, the ceramic, or if the strop gets caked and flakey with metal. I store it inside. the plates are held with magnets and has broadhead wrenches built into the frame under the plates. I also keep strop compound, a ferro rod, and thick hemp twine soaked in parafin (fantastic waterproof instant tinder when you fuzz it out)
20 degrees is steep for both sides, that gets you a 40 degree inclusive edge. That’s thick A scandinavin grind is about 12 degrees per side, or 24 degrees inclusive, which will give you a far sharper edge. But durability is lost, so you need an increase in steel durability, cpm 3v or cru-wear, things like that. But this sharpener is perfect for everything. Great video!
Hi, not sure what you mean by "drid"? In my experience, if the knife is not too dull, you can start with the medium diamond or the "coarse" ceramic (the side with the ridges). If your knife is still pretty sharp, you can also simply use the smooth ceramic rod or the leather strop to realign the edge, as you would with a honing rod. So, no, unless your knife is very dull or damaged, you don't need to use all 4. Hope that helps. -Matt
According to Worksharp the coarse diamond is rated at 220 and the medium diamond is a 600 grit. The ceramics are not rated but if I had to guess I'd say they are 1000 grit and maybe 12-001500. I'm not familiar with the HX knife, so I can't say how sharp it is. The Moras are usually pretty darn sharp out of the box, though the bevels are not perfectly flat. That said, the field sharpener is not the best tool to flatten the bevel on any knife b/c it is so small, a full size bench stone would be better....
33 years old. Also when you take the sharpeners of the holes through it that look like stars are for taking the heads of arrows like your broad heads. The triangle and square are for bolts.
Alejandro Rivera 20cv isn’t to difficult to sharpen u can use diamonds,cbn,aluminum oxide,silicon carbide etc any size stone works I doesn’t matter if your sharpening freehand a bigger stone will be better more surface area
Nicely presented..on the strop interfering with the inner portion of the blade , I noticed that you rotated the sharpener 180° to continue sharpening.. You could have removed the ceramic rod to accomplish this process.. I think.. Anyway nice job 👍 and I know that I’m a little late but this is 2022 and you are less than 122 years old ..How about 47..I gotcha by 87 years .. LOL
Great job on the review. Very useful. Also i like what you did with your channel. You have my subscription . I would love to. Have your support as well. Thanks again. ATB Joe 😎👍🏻
I believe the course ceramic is about the same as the fine diamond and can be skipped - It is there in case you have a highly curved blade that can't be used on the diamond plate.
Thumb studs also irritatingly get in my way😒had to extend the sharpening toil with a round diamond needle file on my kershaw to accommodate the field sharpener 😂
The compartment inside is also a very convenient place to stash a lil bit of the devils lettuce.
Id like to be out in the woods with you! Lol 😂
😂😂
I can confirm, except I store some of the devils dandruff and I use the rolled up instructions to snort it. It's a win win! Ps I'm not kidding!
WHY DID I THINK OF THIS TOOOO! A blunt or cone would fit!
Can you put a screen in the arrowhead holes to make a pipe out of it?
I'm glad I found you. You apply logic and reason to your tool and not just your typical American "It's American made so it's the best" and "bigger is better" ignorance. I have a Companion too. It's my main tool and has served me for many years.
I recently bought one so here I am. Just using it a few times on my cheap knives first, it does work quite well.
Keep in mind that the real knife snobs don't like any sharpening system that's easy to use so don't take their word for anything....buy one that's easy to use. Good video.
Thanks for taking the time to share the very useful tips!
Nice review, you forgot the one thing most archers will like. The three and four slotted holes inside the sharpener are broad head wrenches used to tighten/ loosen your broadheads from the arrow. Already own one and it is the best sharpener I have ever owned.
Better video than work sharps’ video. Thanks
I have one also I love it ! Thanks for the video and advice I didn’t know how good opinel knives get a good edge with the field workshop have to keep that in mind when I sharpen my opinel thanks again !
Thanks for the informative video, particularly the added details on freehand use of the detached elements.
FYI, Mora's have microbevels, as a example the Mora Kansbol has a 23 degree microbevel. Some people will grind out the microbevel but it's there natively as a result of Morakiv's manufacturing process.
Great stuff man . I hope you don't stop making videos.
I’ve never had to field sharpen anything but fish hooks since I started carrying knives with 60+HRC!
Fyi...the angle on the diamond plates is 20°, the ceramic and strop angles are 25°.
Been using mine for my Sypderco Military S110V for about a year now and really like this sharpener. By far my favorite. So simple and does the job well.
Here I am sitting with a honing rod in my hand. This is a fantastic advice! I was finally able to clean the sharpener right. Thanks!
Do you still have the same thoughts on these?
Thanks!
More tips- there are broadhead wrenches under the plates. You can clean all sharpening surfaces in seconds with a rubber eraser. You can store things inside it under one side. I keep a piece of eraser, a piece of strop compound, a ferro and waxed jute tinder inside mine.
Thank you for posting this vid. I just bought one and it looks like it’s gonna be very neat and useful.
Nice vid, I have one and take it with me camping all the time. I didn’t know you can take the ceramic rod off. Thanks for the info. Also, I don’t know if you get this a lot, you look like a young Dana Carvey.
I have one of these sharpeners and absolutely love it. I wasn't aware the the ceramic rod could be removed. Another bonus feature. Thanks for the video.
Certainly one of the best tool purchases I've ever made. Given its size, it doesn't do a great job sharpening larger blades, but it certainly hones and strops anything you have short of a machete.
Pretty good examples on how to use it. Just got mine
I'm gonna say that you're both 34 and 38 and that you've somehow managed to bend space time. Excellent vid! Found one of these in pile of my buddy's old camp stuff and needed a quick tutorial to figure it out. the other guy that did one was probably 54 or 58. Didn't offer the dope give away but he did pitch his own website to sell more of the sharpeners for workshop lol.
Yep, one of my many talents, being two ages as once. Thanks for the comment, it made me laugh. The giveaway is officially over, but if you need any tools, send me an email (hello@thetoolmerchants.com) and I'll send you a coupon code.
A great thorough review; nicely done. Bought one based this review alone.
Thanks, Mick.
Nicely done, watched all the way through. Just subscribed.
Thanks, Adrian. -Matt
I bought a Kife and Tool Shapener (KTS) before I bought the GFS. I haven't used the KTS in years
I haven't had to.
This video felt zen-like.
ASMR
I'm going with 31, also great review
Thanks for the comment, Bo. I'm not 31 anymore :)
Excellent review/video. Best I've seen on these.
I'm not very experienced with sharpening, so I practice with cheap blades. I get them to a decent edge, but they don't pass the paper test. I figured I'd buy this Work Sharp Field Sharpener since it has everything I need and more. So I can get that sharp edge I always wanted on my blades. I'll test it out once it arrives, looking foward to it.
I've owned one of these for nearly two years, and never thought about pushing out the pin to remove the ceramic rod. This makes it way easier to clean! Thank you! Also, which finishing compound do you recommend for the strop?
Hey, glad it was useful. I've been using this green compound I bought off Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD364/ref=twister_B01D0ZJCSW?_encoding=UTF8&th=1.
Seems to work well and will last me the rest of my life :).
seattwa depends what you want I personally use cbn and diamond sprays but for the cheap bar coumpounds bark rivers work pretty well I would use diamond or cbn though
I use Dico (brand) GRN or SCR Compound. Both work really well...jewelers rouge doesn't do much on any of the steels that knives are made of (it is used to polish soft metals...doesn't remove any metal). I can find the Dico brand compounds at Ace Hardware...it's pretty cheap (less than 5 bucks) and you get enough to last you a lifetime. Both will cut the fine scratches out of the steel, remove the burr, refine the edge and leave a mirror finish without having to strop half the night. I have the Field Sharpener and the KO Worksharp (owned both for several years) and love them both. Use a little (one or two drops) of olive oil (or something like it) when applying the compound to the leather strop (bigger strop...more oil, smaller strop...less)
Best Work Sharp Field Sharpener video ever!!
Thank you sir.
I use a set of Shar-pal credit card sized diamond plates wrapped in a leather strap coated with diamond stropping compound to use as a strop. The cards are 325,600 & 1000 grits, can be used without water or lubrication, are attached to a sturdy plastic card with a finger ring to help you hold them more easily and safely and they have a highly polished metal signal mirror under the folding finger ring. I keep the 325 grit one in with either my hatchet or machete and the 600 and 1000 grit in a small plastic container with a microfiber cloth and an artist's eraser to clean the plates of rust and dirt
The new ones have an instruction sheet rolled up in the storage compartment. Enjoyed the vid. Thank you.
Nice video. Your voice is very soothing. Edit: that anecdote at the end was icing on the cake. Subscribed.
Does the tool have a bag/case for storage/transport?
Nope
@@Chichiditina But you can buy one for it
the X areas inside are for tightening arrow broad heads
I am 12 and I am trying to sharpen my first pocket knife
Good for you, I learned in the Scouts when I was even younger than you. It is a skill that comes in handy throughout life.
I have been able to help many friends and even have been compensated for my skill especially by cooks in restaurants. Dull knives dont do well, but a sharp knife is a very important tool both at home and in the field. I even have a video that shows me shaving off a full, thick beard with a knife I sharpened.
I am happy to know that you are developing this skill, like I said it is something you can use for the rest of your life. Check out my shaving video.
@@theprophetez1357 ok
I too learned that sharpening in sections is especially handy with recurves, and bigger sized blades, machetes and camp knife size.
If the knife or whatever is beat up, start with the coarse diamond, then the coarse ceramic, then the fine diamond and finish with the fine ceramic, then the leather. Is that right or do I have something mixed up there?
Thanks!
You'll be fine with just coarse diamond, fine diamond, fine ceramic, and leather strop. Coarse ceramic is for initial sharpening of recurve blade...at least the manual says so.
In my experience, coarse ceramic is still a little bit finer than fine diamond.
The order should be from course to fine in order. Ceramics are generally finer than diamond. So course diamond, fine diamond, course ceramic, fine ceramic, and finally the leather strop.
Greetings from the Coast Range! What part of the coast were you at? Nice review. I've seen others comment that they remove the ceramic rod prior to sharpening with the diamond plates. With the rod out of the way, they say you can sharpen your blade closer to the hilt.
does the weather stay that way all the time!!
The ramps on the ceramic rod side are at 25°.
Nice review. Im no expert but it looked like you were not raising your hand (as you move down the belly to the tip) as much on the away stroke.
Eyyyy i searched a lot of reviews to see if anyone removed the ceramic rod, and you were def the man!
Now i have heard a neat trick to clean them are pencil erasers.
But my question to you is... what would you recommend to clean the find coarse diamond plate?
Something abrasive like baking soda or borax and a scotch brite scrubber.
Do I need to clean the field sharpener off with water at all or anything?
No, if dirty wipe it down with a damp cloth
The stones and ceramic do tend to get dirty in my experience. I usually clean them with soap and an abrasive sponge or a sponge and some bon ami or other soft abrasive powder.
There's a Lansky eraser you can buy on Amazon. Works real good. I use it to clean my stones, plates, rods and belts.
Amazon also sells a carrying case for this sharpener.
I use a pink rubber eraser. works fast and clean, for either grit, the ceramic, or if the strop gets caked and flakey with metal. I store it inside. the plates are held with magnets and has broadhead wrenches built into the frame under the plates. I also keep strop compound, a ferro rod, and thick hemp twine soaked in parafin (fantastic waterproof instant tinder when you fuzz it out)
You should also stock a little rubber together with the nail for cleaning the ceramic rod :)
Like a rubber eraser?
@@Thetoolmerchants Yes, preferably a coarse one, but you might use one of those 'cleaning everything' rubbers as well.
@@akarb1123 Nice, good to know.
Would it be any good for a larger knife.?
I saw a video where a guy sharpened a kukri
I just got one today!
Very interesting thank you for your information.
20 degrees is steep for both sides, that gets you a 40 degree inclusive edge. That’s thick
A scandinavin grind is about 12 degrees per side, or 24 degrees inclusive, which will give you a far sharper edge. But durability is lost, so you need an increase in steel durability, cpm 3v or cru-wear, things like that. But this sharpener is perfect for everything. Great video!
I believe the ramps can be reversed for 15 degrees each side.
That would be awesome, thanks for letting me know
Ramps are not reversible on this one. I have it. Ramps on the table top version are. 17 and 30. I have them both and they are my favorites.
Good! Gotta keep your knives sharp for wabbit season!
Sorry 17 and 20. Typo
hi,great video...what are the drid numbers for the 2 diamond and 2 ceramic grinds?do i have to use all 4 of them for the best result?
Hi, not sure what you mean by "drid"? In my experience, if the knife is not too dull, you can start with the medium diamond or the "coarse" ceramic (the side with the ridges). If your knife is still pretty sharp, you can also simply use the smooth ceramic rod or the leather strop to realign the edge, as you would with a honing rod. So, no, unless your knife is very dull or damaged, you don't need to use all 4. Hope that helps. -Matt
i meant grit...sorry
i am talking about brand new knives mora companion and HX OUTDOORS
According to Worksharp the coarse diamond is rated at 220 and the medium diamond is a 600 grit. The ceramics are not rated but if I had to guess I'd say they are 1000 grit and maybe 12-001500.
I'm not familiar with the HX knife, so I can't say how sharp it is. The Moras are usually pretty darn sharp out of the box, though the bevels are not perfectly flat. That said, the field sharpener is not the best tool to flatten the bevel on any knife b/c it is so small, a full size bench stone would be better....
i want something for my bugoutbag but i do not want to buy another one for my house.you think that is not a good idea to have this?
Thanks for the video, and happy 34th birthday.
Guessing 33, enjoyed the video and hope it warmed up for your birthday.
So Close. :) . Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed.
Good review!
Thanks Bill
Can you take both plates off?
Yes, you can remove both plates and the ceramic rod comes out too.
Thank you this was a great video
I could listen to you talk for hours
Great video sir.
The ceramic rod and strop both have 25 degree angles, not 20.
Yes, I believe that is to create a micro bevel on the leading edge.
33 years old. Also when you take the sharpeners of the holes through it that look like stars are for taking the heads of arrows like your broad heads. The triangle and square are for bolts.
Capt. Andy *** the stars are for broad heads I watched the vid for it
Happy Birthday! You're 37 years old
I shall guess 35 sir. And a good sharpening vid. Enjoyed it.
👍😎👍
Close, Jay, but alas, I am not 35.
Nope. :)
Use the sharpener with the fingergrip on your lap for more stability. With the way you sharpen now you end up with messing up the angle.
Can I sharpen cpm 20cv with this sharpener. What is the best sharpener for that type of steel?
Alejandro Rivera 20cv isn’t to difficult to sharpen u can use diamonds,cbn,aluminum oxide,silicon carbide etc any size stone works I doesn’t matter if your sharpening freehand a bigger stone will be better more surface area
What knife is that?
Opinel probably number 9 they come in a couple different steels. Inexpensive great knives. Good points with the video. Thanks
electricfatman also it seems like the sharpener isn’t sharpening my knives
Opinel 8
Happy birthday! Mid 30's. I'm not too far from you, I work at Spirit Mountain. Lol.
u was born in 84 sorry im a little late its 2020 now lol send me a Winchester model 1912 16 gage pump action please or 20 gage
Nice video!
Great videos
Nicely presented..on the strop interfering with the inner portion of the blade , I noticed that you rotated the sharpener 180° to continue sharpening.. You could have removed the ceramic rod to accomplish this process.. I think.. Anyway nice job 👍 and I know that I’m a little late but this is 2022 and you are less than 122 years old ..How about 47..I gotcha by 87 years .. LOL
Good video.
Now if they just would have made that hand hold pull out a little they would really have something.
To sharpen the butt of the blade, cant you just take off the stone like you did for the ax ?
To get the end that is blocked by the sides, remove the Diamond panels like you did for the ax or shears.
34?
Nice Video! My Guess is 34.
You got it, Eric. Send me an email with your address, we'll get the knife out to you. thetoolmerchants@gmail.com
Genial 👍🔪
I am guessing 32 0r 33.
Great job on the review. Very useful.
Also i like what you did with your channel. You have my subscription . I would love to. Have your support as well.
Thanks again.
ATB Joe 😎👍🏻
considering buying this, and I am going to guess 32
Not quite, Alexander. Thanks for commenting!
The Tool Merchants I just ordered one! And darn my second guess was 34, but thank you for the comment and the the review of the sharpener.
:)
I believe the course ceramic is about the same as the fine diamond and can be skipped - It is there in case you have a highly curved blade that can't be used on the diamond plate.
The work sharp video said the ceramic angle is 17 degrees to put a micro bevel on the blade.
I went to their website and it says it is a 25 degree.
Great video :) I liked it so much I subscribed :) I guess you were 32yo at the time of the video back in 2017? Cheers, Don (Perth W.Australia) :)
Happy birthday 🎈🎊🎉🎁🎂
I guess you’re 32
Judgeing from a above comment its 25 degree..i hope it is because all my knives are 25
23yrs
Yooo it’s edubbz
I would guess 34?
Cool video. I’m gonna say 38.
Thanks for the comment, I'm not 38.
You are correct, sir. If you would, email me your address at hello (at) thetoolmerchants.com. We'll mail you the knife.
Thumb studs also irritatingly get in my way😒had to extend the sharpening toil with a round diamond needle file on my kershaw to accommodate the field sharpener 😂
You can’t use the ceramic on a knife with a finger guard.
You have to practice some more brother
42
you are 26years old thank you for the video
I'm guessing 36 years young.
not quite
When you show to us, the opinel tips not touch every single swipe..
Aren't opinels convex???
37
34
Ima compliment you and guess 28 lol
80s its 2021 now so you my age 38
you are now 6 years older ... and in a world with wars, evil knives and idiots ... happy birthday 🙂