You didn't need to re-seat the knife @NickShabazz. The release lever at the top/backside allows the whole tower portion to tilt back and you could have easily swung the knife underneath without changing anything. It's designed to handle fixed blades that are quite long, including kitchen knives.
I like the way you do it “Live”.., without knowing what is happening, and giving first impression reviews. Seriously! I think it’s cool! I’ve had this system for a while, and it can do a very good job. You highlighted some stuff that improved.. I agree, but it is solid for most knife-nuts.
There are symbols that align on the aluminium barrell section and the centre on the frame to show which way the blade should be oriented. So you can flip it over
Nick, I get that this is the way you're doing reviews at the moment. And the long comment list of "read the instructions" are not unreasonable. Sure, as you said multiple times, you're better off getting the technical details from someone who isn't a random jackass, but I still feel this video is not in keeping with your general reviewing standards. Although I generally agree with your final conclusions on this piece, I don't think you're giving the more complete reviews (in terms of information) we all love from you.
Using the heck out of mine; I always use the clamp support and when I go for mirror, I lay lapping film on some 1095 plates that I made to use with the WS Pro. That small knife table, yeah....
If you haven't already found it, @CuttingBoardReviews had a video titled "Did Work Sharp stop $3 short of Professional level? Is it really PRECISION Adjust-able until the fix" that provides some excellent tips on modifications to fine-tune the tool. From the description "Eliminating slop, rocking, and rolling in this machine is as easy as removing 6 screws, swapping bushings, and placing 2 zip-ties on the plastic components"
Happy to see a new video here. Allways appreciate it even if that means I won't go to bed now like I planned before I saw a new one is online here. Now I'll enjoy and regret tomorrow
Have to add to the chorus of “read the instructions” - or don’t review it. Anyone who has come to your video to decide on this sharpener is getting bad info because you didn’t take the time to learn how it works and that’s pretty unfair to Work Sharp. You didn’t need to reclamp the blade at all.
Thanks for sharing your video with us and fumbling through it, just as I would. I bought the TSPROF Kadet Nero in November when they closed it out. It was $287 and I bought the Hapstone starter set cbn stones. I think if I had to buy an angle sharpener today, i’d get the Hapstone over this. Thanks again Nick
I like the raw review of the learning how it works before doing the review. It demonstrates how easy and intuitive it is to use. or perhaps The need to read the instructions. Either way I’m good I like this approach
Nick I’m so glad your wife likes the knife! The household package opener is indeed the most noble of knife duties. Great to see it get a nice new edge! That system is very luxe, nice to see it in action. I’ll admit to being a Lansky guy myself and probably wouldn’t take the $300 leap (gotta save that cash for all the watches you tell us to buy). 180, 320, 600 then hand hone and strop as needed seems like it basically does the same job. But you certainly can’t go wrong with a Worksharp, definitely the most recommendable brand
I feel like if a company goes through the trouble of writing a manual, a reviewer owes it that company to at least read the entire manual beforehand. Not saying in this case specifically, but just in general, some questions or best practices may be answered or explained, which might provide a better quality or more complete review. About the system, I feel like you either create some art and machine it entirely out of metal, or aim for a very capable home system like the original precision adjust. This one does about the same job as the original version, using the same or similar abrasive selection, yet still limits you to the worksharp specific abrasives format, all the while still being a consumer grade plastic construction in places. And a lot more expensive to boot. I love worksharp, having made my start on their precision adjust, and still enjoy the guided field sharpener and the excellent Ken Onion edition with blade grinding attachment, but I feel this is a miss in a couple of key ways.
Nick For those really polished edges, get a couple spare hones, and buy the diamond lappiing films, they go down to 0.3micron in grit and are very affordable. And they can let you get that mirror polished edge John
That rotation issue is common to all the Worksharp sharpeners. On my basic model, there is a mark on one side of the clamp that indicates when the show side should be visible.
I respect the way you did this review. You are giving your first impressions. Not some jump cut, pre-planned, pre-written review. Then you expressed your expertise in this field of knife maintenance. I can’t stand people making seem that they know when they don’t. So many people will rub sticks together to say they made a fire. When they showed the idea and used a Bic. Thanks for the review!!!
For the average knife person with average skill (willing to learn)... Work Sharp Belt sharpener or this version? Thoughts on use, precision, learning curve?
Im an average knife person, have had the belt sharpener ken onion edition for a few years now. Have sharpened many pocket knives, kitchen knives, lawn mower blades, axes, etc. Awesome tool, easy to use, great results, its well worth the money.
belt system will leave scratches in your blade as you pull through unless you tape it up real good. also the belt system puts a different edge, it's a rounded bevel instead of a rigid angled bevel. seems like the belt system is better for bigger and heavier blades/tools. this one is more delicate for smaller items.
The reason why the bevel angle seems to shift as you move up and down the length of the blade is not the fault of the blade, but of the inherent design of the sharpening device. The farther out from the center of the device, the flatter the angle is going to be. It's just basic trigonometry. This effect isn't a huge deal with shorter knives, but with longer knives, it will make a huge difference in the angle between tip and center of the blade.
Not true at all you need to watch a guys video that explains the science on guided sharpening systems and the change of angles the farther you go from center. His channel is called Simple Little Life. He scientifically explains why the angle doesn't change.
@@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide you are both half right. The angle doesn't change the farther you go from the center, but that is only theoretically true for completely straight knives...something like a straight cleaver. But for most knives this is not the case, since they have a curved edge, which will lead to a change in the angle. Also no real need for "science" here. it's really just basic trigonometry.
I purchased this sharpener and it wasn’t too bad for the price. I also picked up work sharp Ken onion elite sharpener with grinder attachment. I hated it. Could not return. DLT and work sharp would not let me post a negative review. I sold both of them and purchased a TSPROF K03 sharpener.
I thought there was a brace on this more expensive version that slides up under the clamp to prevent flex while applying pressure? Or is it still in the box lol
That does seem like a "flaw" in all these systems. Even if you knew the exact angle of your edge, the angle changes based on how much blade is inside the clamp. It's almost like you;d need to scratch a line in on the blade so you always knew the position. Or somebody could come up with an adjustable stop so you always have the same amount of blade in the clamp, i.e. knife X has stop at setting 2, and just push the spine of the blade to the stop.
The base seems too light and also bulky for no reason. It’s trying to make it look premium but could just be an aluminum plate. Makes it look and feel cheap.
I believe he's referencing The output cables you would use on an old console composite being the three pin red yellow white and component being the five pin that was used a little later right before HDMI became the standard I think
@@Jasondranoff i cant get a constant edge, it seems like i can only get 1 third of the blade sharp, where the blade starts i can never get sharp and i cant get the tip sharp either, i've tried many different techniques like dragging the file over the blade in one smooth motion but nothing works, im kinda losing it with this thing and it feels like throwing a candy wrapper against a brick wall.
@@Jasondranoff i would have to show you exactly how i use it for you to understand, i feel like im not using it right but i also feel like no matter what i do i cant get an edge worth a damn and its frustrating because this thing is expensive
@@45proteinconsumer that stinks did you try and reach out to their customer service and ask for support? I've sharpened 6 in 10-in chef knives as well as 3 and 1/2 to 4-in pocket knives with high success polished edge I think once you get the trick and the hang of it you're going to really like it especially for the cost of this unit it's very worth it.
Actually it isn't bad. I have it and like it - but I have also looked at aftermarket 6" stone holder that I can use with it and purchased it so in future I won't be locked into WorkSharps stones. : ) Reading the instructions does help immensely. LMAO
Getting great results with mine. I have to clamp some additional material in with thin, big blades like some kitchen knife or there is to much flex. It should have an additional big blade clamp.
