Work Sharp - Ken Onion Edition
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Arkansas stone for a fine edge. Diamond if it needs more work. Belt sander if its been beat on.
Awesome that you are discussing this. I was gonna post a question of ideas for a great knife sharpener. I don't want to break the bank. $100-150.
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I was gonna ask what the Sharpmaker was but then I looked it up. Thought my question was moot at that point.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I use the Ken Onion edition myself. Couldn't be happier.
What's the difference between the Ken onion and the normal one?
Loren Littlejohn
9mm
I have the Ken Onion work sharp (the difference is the belts, it has a different angle system and the motor is bigger and you can vary the speed).
I have a tri stone (lansky probably) that works good for some things.
I have the lansky regular stone 5 piece kit and shelled for their leather strop and the sapphire stone as well. I like herp's yellowstone for stroping and have tried the green stuff as well.
I have a tri stone (lansky probably) that works good for some things.
I have the lansky regular stone 5 piece kit and shelled for their leather strop and the sapphire stone as well. I like herp's yellowstone for stroping and have tried the green stuff as well.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I use what it has been used for centuries and it works like a charm...
The best part is the Quality Assurance testing... lol
The best part is the Quality Assurance testing... lol
I wish I could like this post twice! MmmmmmmmmI use what it has been used for centuries and it works like a charm...
The best part is the Quality Assurance testing... lol
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
LOL thanks. I think there is something very romantic about looking for a suitable stone on a river bed.
I cracked it and then started conditioning by starting with coarser stuff like farming tools.
The one above has been serving well for 40+ years.
I have another smaller one that I harvested from the same river bed.
Mother earth is the best provider of whatever one needs. You just need to know what to look for and if the first time doesn't work then one will learn and the next will.
I cracked it and then started conditioning by starting with coarser stuff like farming tools.
The one above has been serving well for 40+ years.
I have another smaller one that I harvested from the same river bed.
Mother earth is the best provider of whatever one needs. You just need to know what to look for and if the first time doesn't work then one will learn and the next will.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
In one of my trips I visited this medieval village called Teixais (Asturias) and there are about 7 houses where things are powered by the power of water of a small creek
above in the valley. One of the houses is a blacksmith and the forge is fed with air from a pipe where as the water falls the pressure creates a venturi effect sending a considerable
amount of air into the fire. In one of the alleys you have a sharpening stone for tools and knifes....
above in the valley. One of the houses is a blacksmith and the forge is fed with air from a pipe where as the water falls the pressure creates a venturi effect sending a considerable
amount of air into the fire. In one of the alleys you have a sharpening stone for tools and knifes....
Loren Littlejohn
9mm
Dang, ive been making my knives RAZOR sharp for 30 years with stones.....I must be doing something wrong, I need a machine!
To be honest I have taken knives to the grinder.
I'll be honest the only thing I like the Ken Onion for is large (over 6") blades. Works great on recurves as well.
I'm happier with my results just doing it be hand to be honest, even if it takes longer to do.
The worksharp is also good for odd stuff like scissors or axe/hatchets.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Slightly different set-up the guides, a little easier to manipulate, and has the ability to change the angle for grinding things like lawnmower and axe blades. Otherwise they're pretty much the same as far as I can tell.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
Sharpening knives on a stone is definitely a skill I lack. Which is why I went with the Sharpmaker.
Dredging this thread up because my 78 yo father just bought the Ken Onion Work Sharp. He doesn't need it, just likes to piss away money on gadgets.
Dredging this thread up because my 78 yo father just bought the Ken Onion Work Sharp. He doesn't need it, just likes to piss away money on gadgets.
Tinman
.308 Win
I have been looking at the Ken Onion model for awhile now. I am about ready to get one. I found it on EBay for $129.95 with no tax and free shipping.
Loren Littlejohn
9mm
Yeah that price sounds right.
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
If you're patient, you can get them for $119 on Amazon with free shipping. That's what my father paid.
Tinman
.308 Win
I will look into that. Thanks