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does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/12/14 04:30 AM
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Sparky45
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Which model and how you you like it?
The only easy day was yesterday
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/12/14 05:24 PM
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Weegs
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Don't know model, had it for 2 years, love the thing.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/12/14 07:45 PM
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daniel1381
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i had it and it worked ok but buying sanding belts got old...
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/12/14 11:14 PM
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7ARanch
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I have one and it's awesome. I have used other sharpening tools but nothing that is as fast as the worksharp.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/13/14 03:16 PM
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Sooner N TX
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Just got one. I got the base model. It has the kitchen knife guide and the hunting knife/scissors/serrated blade guide also.
It takes longer to change out the belts than to sharpen the knife. And it is quick and easy to change out the belt. I looked at the Ken Onion. It does a lot of neat things, but none that I need. The original does everything I need.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/13/14 11:45 PM
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6InARowMakeItGo
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I've had mine 2 years and I love it! Replacement belts are also very cheap on ebay Edit to add, I also just have the original base model
Last edited by Thundervee; 11/13/14 11:46 PM.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/14/14 12:43 AM
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I also have the Ken Onion, and love it. My wife loves that the kitchen knives are sharp too. Thanks for the belt link.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/14/14 07:22 AM
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I have the old model 2000, a garage sale find for $15. I use it to freehand sharpen lathe chisels, it rotates a little to fast, but it serves it purpose at a great price.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/14/14 12:45 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I recently got curious and bought a Ken Onion edition. It's OK and does almost as well as my stones do.
If you don't know how to sharpen a knife by hand, these ought to do nicely. I don't mean this in a negative manner but I have friends who just don't get it when it comes to sharpening. That's OK. I have to get my Grandkids to straighten out my PC.
But, you can also buy the motor and wheels like the guys at the Gun Shows use. They work great and I prefer that when I start on a blade that has been abused. The price is about the same.
Actually, I don't think that a high quality knife should be sharpened electronically unless it is at very low speed. Maybe not even then.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/14/14 03:00 PM
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They will roll the bevel at the point unless you know what you are doing and are extremely careful. Buddy has one, I don't like them.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/15/14 06:55 PM
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ccoker
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I have the new Ken Onion edition and love it.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/15/14 07:17 PM
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ccoker
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I have the new Ken Onion edition and love it.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/17/14 03:47 AM
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Pittstate
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I bought my Father in law one and he loves it. I get him new belts every 3 years. I don't use one because I have benchmade knives and need the diamond sharpening tools.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/17/14 04:46 PM
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Have one and love it. When skinning pigs knife dulls fast quick to sharpen. I just haven't figured how to use on the serrated part, so I use a chain saw file then use the Work Sharp. I keep the wife happy with her knives.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/17/14 04:52 PM
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I have had the base model for a few months. I like it and it works as advertised. So far it has been worth the money.
It ain't easy being me.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/22/14 03:11 AM
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agChuck
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I bought one about two weeks ago. I've never mastered the stones which my FIL swears by so needed to et something. Works very well. I sharpened my deer knives but didn't get a chance to use them last weekend. My wife loves how the kitchen knives cut now. I bought the base model because I didn't know how it would work and if the extra money for the ken onion edition was worth it.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/22/14 05:10 AM
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Jim Adams
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I've used the original version for 2 years and it's one of the most useful items of outdoor gear I've ever owned. Works great on all my kitchen knives as well as axes, machetes and other outdoor cutlery. I've also been using the Havalon knife with changeable blades. Amazingly sharp. Just don't put much side pressure on the blades, which are very brittle. Gerber and one other knife company have similar knives with a stiffer blade holder.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/22/14 05:11 AM
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Jim Adams
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I've used the original version for 2 years and it's one of the most useful items of outdoor gear I've ever owned. Works great on all my kitchen knives as well as axes, machetes and other outdoor cutlery. I've also been using the Havalon knife with changeable blades. Amazingly sharp. Just don't put much side pressure on the blades, which are very brittle. Gerber and one other knife company have similar knives with a stiffer blade holder.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/23/14 11:54 PM
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Sparky45
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I bought the Ken Onion and love the thing The first night I had it I emptied all of the kitchen draws of knives and had a blast.
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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#5440008
11/24/14 12:28 PM
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Dave Davidson
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There are 2 Work Sharps on the D/FW Craigs List. One in Cleburne and the other in Bedford. One is NIB. Cheaper than the store.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: does anyone here have a Work Sharp ?
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11/24/14 08:45 PM
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Northern tool has one on black friday ad. It's 64.99. I'm pretty sure it's available for online ordering.
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