I've been looking at multiple reviews of this product. Of all reviews, written and taped, yours was the most helpful and answered all questions I had. Thank you.
Ben, just viewed your program for the first time. Excellent. You are well-spoken, don't hesitate in your presentation and keep everything simple without being redundant. I will definitely be looking for more of your videos. I just ordered the Workshop GSS and upgrade and have saved your video to help me use it. Your review was the only one I saw that: 1- demonstrated in simple steps how to use the sharpening system, 2- had excellent camera angles and focus, and 3- was all about the product, rather than yourself. I applaud you, and will be watching this review as I learn from you how to use my knew knife sharpening system.
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Super Video, you sold me on this and I will be getting one. And I just want to say that is is so good to hear someone who knows about sharping knives!! Thanks!
What is the longest blade this would work on? I have some bubba blades ranging from 7" to 12 " to filet fish with. I am assuming to sharpen use the 17 degree angle.
How necessary is the upgrade kit if you can’t afford buying both together? Can you still sharpen ur knifes with just box kit? And purchase up grade at another time when money is more accessible?
when sharpening on stones all I ever seen is the way above. my flat mate who works with leather sharpened blade backwards on a stone then finished it off on a strop. the blade was really sharp. is there a big difference between the two ways of sharpening the blade for using them as a cutting tool for camping?
Joe Brooklyn i suppose it could work that way for some knives. typically you want to remove steel from the edge and going against the stone accomplishes this. a strop however you are basically super honing the edge and don't want to cut into your leather so you go backwards.
Hi Ben, great review. Which sharpener would you prefer if most your knives were all approx. 5"-6"? This one or the Worksharp belt system. As a rank beginner, the belt system seems easier to use. What's your opinion? Thanks
This is a great tool to take out the field with you very nice very very nice matter fact it's incredibly nice design thank you for sharing this video you're really awesome
I know that this is intended for small--medium sized blades. How will it work for large blades? I have an Ontario Knives SP10 Marine Raider with a 10" blade--pretty hard carbon steel too. Anyways, I ordered one of these today--sure hope it works out.
whats up fellas i got a question for one of ya cause im not sure if one of ya is carring the habilis srt bush tool i know its 30 degrees but there is no 30sharpeners out there and it can be a pain since its my main carry knife and i do a lot of whittling and the bush tool helps so much but the sharpening is a pain any ideas on something i can use to help
I just bought this devise and have not sharpen any knives. 1)-Why it is not recommended to use water to sharpen. 2)- can I use soap and water to clean the stones after each sharpening. I’m fairly new in sharpening the reason I ask. Thanks in advance for your response
Oh yeah, I need this. Using stones is for more patient people. I use one of those smith pull sharpeners and It kinda sucks. I'm ready for one of these.
I like your reviews very much!Truth is that diamond plates,are made for sharpening ceramic knives.That's why it shows a lot of wear early , while sharpening common steel knives.After years of research and experimentation,I reached the conclusion that the PERFECT angle,for general use or outdoor use knives etc,is 21 degrees per side. My complaint with this and the work sharp field sharpener,is that the sharpening surfaces are small and short,especially the ceramic.It's ok for small knives,such us edc folders etc (maybe it can handle some medium size) but not bigger knives.Very good systems for beginners though!
Leaderilaos Chaqal Agreed, tough to use for a large knife. Packs a lot of punch though for a system of this size and considering the price of even one good water stone it is a pretty good deal. Does work better than expected as well.
I can't believe you're doing this unit. Just last night I saw a demo of this from TSG - this guy visited the Work Sharp Tools business and videoed his tour and guide for sharpening. It was great. Here's his video on this unit that I watched last night: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QzFWRCQr3jc.html I really like this unit and am going to get one. Looks like they're only available through the company or at Cabela's.
What sort of life span are you looking at for the plates before you'd need to purchase replacements? Never actually used a work-sharp, so I have little knowledge of these.
Living Survival Ben let me just say Thanks. I finally found something that my father in-law will like for fathers day. I may increase the quantity to 2 and get myself one. Great review. Amazing product.
Tenfold_Noobsauce lol I don't have a mora but I'm pretty sure he fucked up that edge. I'm pretty sure there shouldn't be a micro bevel on a scandi grind... it's guys like this that shouldn't be doing tutorials lol
tayb5oh4 yup haha they are either 0degree or like just a slight edge like a 5degree. Unless he rebelvelled it to 20degree. But yeah seems like he shouldnt be doing youtube 😂
I'm watching this a little late but I'm checking this system out for a all in one knife sharpener in a bug out scenario to sharpen everything I have from machetes to hunting knives easily and quickly. Do you think this will cover it.
***** the point of it was to show how easy it is out of the box. and easy it is no matter your skill level. not sure how else you show how to use a product than to just show it.
But isnt the achieved angle depending on the blade side angles in this system? Meaning a full flat grind knife will get a different edge angle than a saber grind... hmmm.
I agree this isn't a much different than their field sharpener, which I love. But for a bench sharpener I want a landing or something that keeps the angle exact the whole time
I really don't see this as any kind of reliable guided system at all :-/ It still relies on you being able to manually keep the right angle across the stone. If you can do that, why bother? I'd buy a whet stone and "guide it" myself.
