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ADJUSTABLE SHARPENING GUIDE: Produces precise edge bevels from 15 to 30 degrees for that perfect sharpen for your knife or tool.
VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR: Handle every sharpening task, from grinding to honing. This sharpener has more power with improved cooling and the option of slow-speed honing or high-speed grinding.
FAST, PRECISE, & REPEATABLE: Deliver a strong, long-lasting razor-sharp convex edge with no setup or calibration time. The 6000 grit belt measures .5 x inches for better contact with serrations and other hard-to-reach edges.
3-YEAR WARRANTY: All Work Sharp sharpeners come with a comprehensive 3-year warranty. Each knife & tool sharpener is meticulously designed and quality-checked at our Oregon facility. We proudly stand behind our products.
DESIGNED, ENGINEERED, & CALIBRATED IN OREGON: We design, engineer, and calibrate our sharpening machines all under one roof in Ashland, Oregon & ensure our products are sourced from the highest caliber manufacturers, both in the USA and globally.
Reviewer: C.K.R
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Precision and Speed: The Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Sharpener
Review: I recently purchased the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition, and I must say, it has been a game-changer in my kitchen and workshop. The sharpener boasts an adjustable sharpening guide, which allows for precision angles, ensuring that every knife I sharpen has the perfect edge.The variable speed motor is powerful and provides control for different sharpening tasks. Whether I’m working on my chef’s knife or garden shears, the results are consistently impressive. The addition of the 6000 grit belt mimics a leather strop, giving my blades a polished, razor-sharp finish.One of the standout features is the ease of use. Unlike manual systems that require more time and effort, this electric sharpener gets the job done quickly and efficiently. However, it’s essential to practice with some older knives first, as there’s a learning curve to avoid removing too much metal or rounding off the tips.The only drawback I’ve noticed is the plastic guide. While it serves its purpose, a more robust material would enhance the overall durability and precision.In conclusion, the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Sharpener is a stellar addition to any tool collection. It’s fast, efficient, and produces a professional-grade sharpness that is hard to achieve with other sharpeners. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to maintain their knives and tools with ease.

Reviewer: John Martinez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Former chef: Absolutely love this tool
Review: I typically sharpen my knives with stones and they always came out great but never as sharp as when I got them. Since I haven't worked in restaurants in nearly a decade now, I don't sharpen my knives as frequently and my skill with the stones has diminished. Now getting stones out to sharpen knives is a hassle, not to mention friends and family come to me to sharpen their knives, so there's a volume issue as well.So with Thanksgiving coming up I decided to get this tool after seeing some reviews and hearing from professional knife makers who use it. I want my knives to be razor sharp for the dinner we have planned.It arrived yesterday and was really quick to set up. It comes pre-loaded with a low-grit band and comes with several other bands up to around 6000 grit. You can get additional bands online with additional grits. I lowered the motor speed to the lowest possible as recommended by the instructions.The directions are very simple to follow: set the angle, place the knife inside and pull gently as the motor runs. It gives you a guide for different types of knives, from kitchen knives, utility knives, scissors, etc. It can even be modified out of the box to work as an angle grinder for especially large or thick knives if you prefer. The bands are easy to remove and replaceAfter about 5 minutes with my knife, a simple Victorinox 8" work horse, the results were really incredible. I went on to sharpen every kitchen knife we have including my $250 Togiharu gyuto from my restaurant days and they're all spectacularly sharp, some of them even sharper than when I got them.I could not recommend this tool more. It's small, maybe a little bigger than a rectangular tissue box, meaning you can easily pack it away and pull it out when you need it. It's super easy to set up, just put it on a flat surface and plug it in. It's easy to use and takes almost no time at all to put a fantastic edge on an even completely dull knife. The belts are easy and fast to swap out, taking a few seconds to change. You can alter the angle to get the exact edge you want by simply turning a dial. Out of the box it comes with everything you would need for typical knives, though additional attachments exist as well.For $140 the only issue I worry about is the motor burning out, but we'll see if that happens. Some pro knife makers I know swear by these and will often buy multiple and attach different bands to them so they have a quick and easy sharpening station from low to high grit.

Reviewer: Kendoso
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Better and QUICKER than Sharpmaker!! Slight learning curve and a bit messy... TIPS!
Review: So while I do have a small knife collection, I'm not a fanatic... just a dabbler. I initially bought the Sypderco Sharpmaker to sharpen my knives. It's a good sharpening system but I realize that mainly it's good for maintenance and for softer steels. If you're trying to take a knife, especially with harder steels, from dull to hair-poppin', paper slicing sharp - IT WILL TAKE FOREVER! For me, specifically I had a very difficult time with my kitchen knives. I could not re-profile them, let alone sharpen them satisfactorily.Heard alot of good things about the speed and convenience of the KO Worksharp. Just tried it out last night and it's pretty amazing with how fast and sharp the results you get. My Henkel was dull , only slightly better than a butter knife. And the Wusthof was only slightly better than that. After about 5-10 minutes (I was going slow to be careful), I had hair-poppin, paper slicing sharp kitchen knives with a strong convex edge. It's an edge I could never get from using Sharpmaker for 30-40 minutes.BUT there is a a very slight learning curve and some tips to follow to get EXCELLENT, consistent results:- Read the directions in the booklet as it covers tips - like to avoid rounding off your tip you must stop the sharpener when tip is at mid belt.- Then use the cardboard insert for the recommended sharpening recipe to follow.- Try it out on a dummy knife first before you use on expensive knives - All it took me was one try with a dummy knife to get the hang of it- Worried about marring or scratching the side of your blade? - Technically if you follow directions and are careful, this should never happen BUT you can use masking/blue painters tape to tape of the sides. I did this just in case but to be honest the next time I sharpen, I know how to use the tool properly to avoid scratching the blade.- You must start and stop the sharpener between sharpenings. Insert blade first and start. Stop the sharperner first before you pull the knife all the way through. What goes against this is that this version of sharpener has a trigger lock to keep the sharpener on. It's tempting for the lazy/efficient to just leave it on and do your strokes. DON'T DO THIS! For example, if you insert the blade with the sharpener running, you'll create a recurve on your blade. And if you leave the sharpener running and pull your knife all the way thorugh, you'll round off your tips. The trigger lock, IMO, should only be use for special functions like using with the accessory free-hand knife grinder attachment (sold separately) or as a blade grinder for axes/mower blades where the blade is in a fixed position (like in a vice) and you're moving the sharpener on the blade.- ONLY use the weight of the knife. You DO NOT need any extra downward force to press the knife into the guide slot. Because the belt is moving downward, it will, along with the weight of the blade, naturally "pull" the blade downward as it sharpens.- Understand the imperative of establishing a "burr" on one side before moving to the other side. This was a concept that I didn't understand well when using the Spyderco. The Spyderco stones aren't coarse enough to really create a very well defined "burr" such that an inexperienced person would know/feel. When you use the top two coarsest belts with the KO Worksharp, you should easily establish a "burr" that you can feel. The objective is to establish that "burr" along the whole edge and you keep making as many passes as it takes to get that burr consistently along the whole edge. There was a situation with my Henkels where after the recommended 4 passes, I still had spots along the edge where the burr was not established yet... so I kept going until I got one consistent burr along the length of the edge.- Ensure equal strokes on each side no matter what to ensure you are balancing/centering the edge. If you short stroke one side, you can create an off-centered/asymmetrical edge on your knife. Only do this if you're intending to have an asymmetrical edge.- Because it's a belt sharpener, understand that you are creating a "convex" edge" (vs. flat edge or any other edges). Convex is a good edge, btw. This really only matters more to people who know what they want to sharpen and what edge they need. This is why the booklet to this tool will disclaim that it's is not good for sharpening chisels or tools that require a special edge grind like hollow/concave. Some people prefer flat edge which is what you'd get with a sharpening stone. So just be aware.- It will generate ALOT of steel dust after use. So it's recommended to use this in a workshop, garage, or outside. I wouldn't use this tool in the kitchen or on a kitchen table.- Because of the above point use safety glasses just to be safe. I don't know about you but I'd rather not get steel dust in my eye.By the third knife I had gotten the hang of using it and was able to go quicker. This tool is great for general purpose sharpening. Because of the nice coarser belts and speed of the tool, re-profiling knife edges was a breeze. Lastly, I didn't try the 6000 grit belt to try to get that mirror, polish edge... figure I do that on one of my EDC knives and not waste it on a kitchen knife.Recommended for most general sharpening purposes. Just be aware of the tools purpose and limitations. It's not a one stop shop for ALL sharpening. For example, I'll still likely use my Sharpmaker for maintenance of smaller knives or serrated edge knives, etc.

Reviewer: Antonio Arias Jiménez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Compre este artículo porque promete afilar cuchillos muy bien, si eres alguien que le gusta afilar en piedra pero le da mucha flojera, este producto es para ti. Tardé 15 minutos en afilar 5 cuchillos usando 4 bandas diferentes, todos quedaron mejor que de fábrica. No hay forma de equivocarse, el afilador trae instrucciones y guias para que cualquiera sin experiencia obtenga grandes resultados. Hay una gran cantidad de videos de Youtube de como usar el worksharp Kenonion y ademas estoy en la espera del accesorio opcionar para afilar sin guias.

Reviewer: Jochen D
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Habe jetzt schon mehrere Messer geschärft und jedes wurde rasiermesserscharf.Natürlich kommt es auch auf den Stahl an und deswegen werde ich das eine Billigmesser daß ich noch habe entsorgen, natürlich wird es scharf... aber nicht lang.Der Work Sharp, ein Traum zum Messer schärfen, exakt immer im gleichen Winkel schleifen, zuerst grob vor schleifen dann mit dem mittleren Band und zum Schluß das Messer polieren mit dem feinen Band.

Reviewer: Amazonの迷い人
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 　日本の電気製品のプラグと形状が違います。日本の電気製品のプラグの差し込み部分は、両側ともまっすぐで同じ形状ですが、この製品は米国仕様？で片側の差し込みの先端が丸く広がっています。要するに日本のコンセントには差せません。このため電圧的には問題ないのかもしれませんが、結局アップトランスを購入して使っています。ナイフの先端のカーブした部分を除けば刃は簡単に砥げますが、感動するほど便利に良く砥げるということは無い気がしました。替えのサンダーベルトの購入も簡単ではないようです。購入するなら日本国内の総代理店が出来てからの方が良いかもしれません。購入して10日少々で2,000円以上値下がりしているんですけど･･･Amazonでの買い物って精神衛生上よくないなぁ

Reviewer: Santiago Vidaurri Ramírez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Si es el que apareció en la publicación, recomendación total

Reviewer: Jay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I purchased this and immediately upon receiving it began to sharpen all of my knives. I am very particular about my knives so I never let them get dull or chipped. I have been using several different types of sharpeners over the years however I love this one. I have now put 38 different types of knives (total of 60 knives) through this sharpener now. My hunting knives were slightly dull before starting and the rest were of fairly good sharpness. Below are my impressions.PROS:Very consistent edge angle that is VERY easy to duplicate every time. The angle adjuster is so simple to use, it never moved on its own and is very easy to see and feel.The machine motor stays consistent RPM and does not slow or minutely vary in speed when pulling a blade through.The belts are super easy to change and having the belt centering adjuster is a great feature that is much appreciated.The knife angle guide is super easy to remove when doing gut-hook edges and then to re-install afterwards.CONS:The little plastic roller wheel on each pull-through guide are of a soft plastic that the knives will cut into even with light pressure.The speed adjuster is not in a good spot, every time I pull and release the trigger it slightly creeps up in RPM as the wheel ever-so-slightly rotates when I place my finger back on and pull the trigger. It should be a 4 or 5 indexed speed setting wheel on the motor housing somewhere, no need for it to be on the trigger and it would greatly help if indexed.I personally found the angle of the handle to be very flat and after an hour of using this tool my wrist started to feel the strain due to the angle. I do realize that many will not spend over an hour straight using this tool and I typically won't either however I wanted to put this tool through its paces.I read that many people had issues with it scratching their knives, this I can only assume is do to improper use. I was initially a bit worried about it scratching my knives due to so many comments about it, so I started with a few hunting knives. I carefully followed the simple included use instructions and I never so much as put the faintest of scratches on any of my knives. I have a really expensive set of Wustof kitchen knives that I sharpened every one with this tool and just like all other knives I put through, they came out the same as when first purchased from the manufacturer. I used the 6000 grit belt to finish off the edges on all of my knives as I like an incredibly sharp edge on every type of knife I own and the edge looks like polished chrome this does such a good job. Even sharpening the gut hook on several of my hunting knives was a quick and easy task that now has them razor sharp again. I also read about many people rounding the tips off their knives, again, if you read and carefully follow the instructions you will always end up with razor sharp pointed tips. Even on my fish filet knives the tips are still like a needle, you just need to stop the belt before pulling the blade completely off the belt. I gladly give this a 5 star rating and not only would I buy this again I have already been recommending this to friends and family. Worth the price considering what just a good set of sharpening stones will cost and those are much more labor intensive to use correctly.