Best Knife Sharpener 2023? Let’s Find Out!
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- Hapstone, Gordon, Wicked Edge Pro Pack 1, Wicked Edge Gen 3 Pro, Lansky, Orange Ninja, Kitchellence, Work Sharp. Sharpeners compared for speed sharpening a very dull knife, sharpness after sharpening, blade edge durability, ease of setup and ease of use.
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Yessss! Another knife video! I’d love to see a comparison of knife steels. 440, s30v, s35, s45, cruwear, magnacut, vg10, 15n20, d2, etc.
This would be a good one,
Great suggestion! Thank you
thats a LOT of testing and very expensive. knives with premium steel are not cheap. I know. I own many.
I also would like to understand the knife metals better and I know PF would be the best way to learn it!
Cruwear is terrible.
I always appreciate the macro photography included in your videos. It helps show how well these products perform, and you don’t get that kind of shot from other people trying out sharpeners.
Thank you for sharing!
I recommended outdoors55 if you want more knife sharpening videos and reviews, he also does macro shots and hardness tests
@@GromaticThanks for the recommendation! I’m a long-time viewer of outdoors55. Alex started doing macro photography not too long ago, and his setup is amazing for viewing knife edges.
I feel this would be difficult to test objectively without going into detail about heat treatment geometry and grind extensively.?
@@ArftrooperT PF did an excellent job of removing variables by using multiples of the same knife by a known manufacturer. And sharpening at what the sharpening products say is 17 degrees or their closest setting to it. I would say that this also negates geometry issues unless the knife you want to use is so thick it won’t work on some of the sharpeners.
I do think that it’s hard to judge what the sharpeners would do to a very high hardness steel, whether it’s a simple steel like zdp-189 and Super Blue or a wear-resistant high vanadium steel like s110v, 4v, etc. However, whatever sharpeners utilize diamond plates will 100% work the same for those steels I mentioned above as they did in the video, though it will take longer to abrade high carbide steels.
I absolutely love how straight to the point these videos are.
Thanks!
@ProjectFarm so which one is best under $ 15 ?
I was drinking some of my Ozzie's Coffee this morning and I realized that I don't really buy tools or garage chemicals without checking here first. I remember when I first found your channel like 5 or 6 years ago, I thought to myself something like "this is what we need, more of this," and since then you've done so much for all of us its hard to wrap my head around. Your commitment to fair and relevant testing is amazing, and it has only gotten better over time. It feels kinda strange to say this, but you're a hero to me. You're out here doing something that needs done, something that makes a difference to the good of the public, and you're committed to doing it right. That speaks to me. Thank you.
You are welcome! Your comment means a lot to me knowing the channel is helping and making a difference to the good of the public.
👍 I respect you for the amount of work and money put into the tests, repeatability of tests, and reliability. Additionally, your materials are concise and objective. Maintain this level of professionalism, it's rare on YT. I wish the company I work for had such engineers :)
Thanks so much! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Project Farm is the gold standard for objective reviews
If a person is very observant there are flaws in his testing.
Your rigs/jigs you always make are impressive. Your a national treasure bud. We appreciate all research you do.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I think you mean *you’re or you are a national treasure. ‘Your’ just makes no sense.
I've been sharpening knives for about 60 years, and sharpen a lot for family and friends. I prefer using flat stones, but picked up a Lansky kit at a yard sales a few months back. I was curious, it was brand new, and the price was right. I have to say, it far exceeded my expectations. I have only one complaint. Despite the guide holes used for various angles, the actual angle depends on how far the blade's edge is from the guide hole. The lowest guide hole provides the smallest angle, but what angle this really is depends on the width and length of the blade and where the blade is clamped. I dont know that I'd pay $88 for this, but it was well worth the $5 I paid.
Thanks for sharing.
Same, not 60 years more like 25. Japanese King Stones are gold standard.
I'm glad you pointed this out. I was going to say the same thing! I could be wrong, but I would think it's the same thing for all the clamping systems.
I have a Worksharp system that's freehand, but has ramps for setting the initial angle. Even with that system, the angle will be off the further down you lay the blade on it. Hard to explain, but either way, freehand is really the best skill to learn for sharpening.
everyone should be able to freehand with a stone
i image that as long as you're fine with that and aware of it, even going as far and letting it happen, that it won't matter if the farther ends of the knife is a degree or two off from the target angle?
could you tell me how big the difference in angle might be, in numbers, if the clamp was mounted in the center of say - a large kitchen knife, to the tip?
I never feel like watching your videos is a waste of time ,I always learn something while your explanations are right on and it’s amazing how you fit so much in a short video,thanks,peace brother…
You are welcome!
I purchased the Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust last week. I am confident in saying that I will never need to purchase another sharpening tool again. At $250 it was definitely an investment, but it is stupid simple to use, and works for everything from my kitchen and pocket knives to my arrowheads. True 10/10 for me. I’m 33, and I don’t run into anything that changes my life often at this point. This definitely did.
Thank you for sharing!
I would suggest to get a anglefinder tool as well, since with smaller blades the angles listed are not accurate
@@darknessbladesThe new " Professional " model comes with a digital angle finder and is the upgraded version of the one used in this test. A lot more expensive, but higher quality parts, larger, metal base, sturdier all around.
Seems a little dramatic
Been using Lansky for about 3 decades. Upgraded to Lansky diamond stones 10-15 years ago when harder blade steels like M390, M4, S90V steels became popular. Also use Lansky leather strop with compound to finish. All total less than $150 spent and my blades can thin cut phonebook paper or whittle a hair. I recommend a Angle Cube with the Lansky as Angle Slots are not accurate and blade position in the mount can affect hone angle but overall, Lansky is the original fixed angle sharpener and still holds it own against the newcomers..
Angle cube, as in the angle finder he used with the Hapstone? I'm guessing he's using the one Harbor Freight sells.
Well, that's a phrase I've not heard before: Whittle a hair. Very nice.
Thanks for sharing.
Commented similarly under another PF video a couple years ago that also featured the Lansky. Sad to see it's now made overseas but glad to see it still performs well.
This is great info. In 30 years of trying. I've never mastered the skill of knife sharpening.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
This was a pretty hardcore test of all different kinds of knife sharpeners! Super cool to see you digging deep to find the best one that's worth our bucks.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm Hi!. I have a recomendatiinn for one of your videos: solar eclipse is coming, so a review for solar eclipse glasses will be cool.
I bought the Lansky sharpener many years ago. It is affordable and does a great job of sharpening most knife blades in very short time. You can get additional sharpening stones to fit the kit from extra course to ultra fine ceramic, and leather stropping attachment too.
How does the lansky do with small narrow blade pocket knives?
@@josephwilliams6586 Excellent! The only thing I can't sharpen with it is an axe!
@@josephwilliams6586 IMO actually easier to do a small knife with the lansky. It has a small step in the knife holder that'll let you hold a pretty small knife.
Would love to see the Lasky tested with the addition of the finer grit stones, ultra-fone ceramic and a couple of the leather strops ultra-fine diamond paste
John
I have a system very similar to the lansky and I have stones that go up to 10k grit, along with a strop. It all comes down to consistent technique. The jig does the hard part (the angle). It will make your knives sharper than you ever need them to be.@@johncrea9395
I recently 3d printed an angle guide for my whetstone, and it works like a charm! It's like regularly using a whetstone but you don't need any skills for it
Yeah, the problem with the plain whetstone is that you need above average hand-eye coordination and good physical balance. A plain whetstone is simply not a viable choice for most of us, no matter how loudly their advocates bleat. A guide might help.
Hey, I reckon this would also be useful for sharpening blades with belt sanders. It's a legitimate method that WorkSharp popularized, and there are courses to learn that skill. Such an angle guide would be excellent for establishing muscle memory to build the skill as such. Please do some videos on how to 3D print such a guide, or let us know where to look!
Thanks for sharing.
I can sharpen without a guide. But I've been doing it for over 20 years. It really is a artform to be able to do and near perfect eye hand is essential. Making yourself a guide is a good idea and will train muscle memory! Try without the guide after you get some practice every once in a while and you will get there!
I have been sharpening knives with my Gerber Sportsman's Steel for over 50 years. I recently got a laser sharpening angle gauge to test my sharpening angle. Freehand it is 20-21 degrees, so I seem to have developed a pretty accurate muscle memory.
The Sportsman's Steel has a chromium carbide surface and shows no signs of wear. It cost 4 dollars at the Ft Ord PX in 1970. It has a fine flat surface which will leave a mirror finish and a coarse round edge which will take of material quicker when you're dealing with a very abused blade.
I need to make a edge testing fixture to quantify my sharpness. As it stands, shaving my arm might be a bit qualitative. LOL
I imagine the only difference in sharpness between all the sharpening systems similar to the Lansky will be the stones. Also keep in mind that the diamond stones right out of the box aren't how they are meant to be used, they have a break-in period. The first few times you use the diamond stones, they will behave like much higher grit (EDIT: this came out wrong, I meant lower number bigger particle size) than they are advertised for and the scratch pattern is not as homogeneous. You get better results after sharpening a few times with them.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm Can you do a review on heat guns? Both cordless and corded??
When you say they will behave like much higher grit than advertised, my assumption is that they will behave like a finer stone until they break in?
@@dkindig Ah, sorry, no, bigger grit I meant, gonna correct it. They are much more abrasive and scratchy for a few uses, depending on how hard the steel is.
@@Snarlacc Thanks for the response. It sounded like that was what you meant, but because of your choice of words I was unsure... 🙂
I started watching this channel because of one of your previous knife sharpener reviews and got the work sharp because of it. It's been over a year and I'm very happy with the purchase!
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear.
HUGE difference in time and options when I upgraded from the Work Sharp to the Hapstone. Eventually, those stones will wear out and need to be replaced. You have tons of options for the Hapstone (grit, stones: aluminum oxide, carbide, ceramic, diamond, CBN, stropping materials: cow, horse, kangaroo, etc.). You can also purchase an attachment for sharpening scissors.
Thanks for the feedback.
The coarser stones of my Work Sharp lose their grit very quickly. Otherwise it si pretty good.
It almost adds up a lot more to the price. Source, I have it.
I wouldn’t give a dime of my money to any Ukraine base company.
I recently had the opportunity to test and review the Gen 4 Wicked Edge Pro and must say that while it's expensive... it's pretty epic... But glad to see here that the cheaper models in the Wicked Edge product line can hold thier own!
I'm a knifemaker so I'm ok with taking the extra time on the WE systems (speed isn't a major concern for me).
Thanks for all you do sir! Cheers and happy new years!
This is great information! Thank you!!
IMHO, the precision and repeatability are the best partsof the WE system, plus all the available stones and strop. Just a superb sharpening system.
It's nuts that I've been watching Project Farms videos long enough to see the wicked edge system go up $300, damn inflation.
I've had a Work Sharp for about 3 years now. It's a wonderful investment! Probably around twice a year I drag it out and sharpen every knife in the house. Always creates a great edge.
Thanks for sharing.
I can agree with this.. Simple and easy
I own the Lansky sharper but only paid about $39 for it years ago. I like it so much I have purchased a few and given them as gifts. Great reviewing!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Knife sharpener videos just don’t get boring, really appreciate you putting these through some tests.
I think that the quality of the stones are a big part of any sharpening system. I’ve had issues with “diamond stones”, because as we all know one diamond is not the same as the next. The very inexpensive diamond stones do not seem to last.
Another good practical video from project farm. Thanks you and have a GREAT NEW YEAR ! All the best to you and yours.
Thank you very much!
This is excellent. So many knife sharpening videos use such agonisingly vague 'sharpness tests'. It's such a relief to see clearly stated sharpness test results, properly quantified and compared. This is what youtube reviews should aspire to.
Thank you for the feedback!
Amen to that. This was a great review
Got my first Lansky kit 30 years ago. After breaking one of the stones the wife bought me a new kit. I combined them so I now have extra stones and parts and I love it. They are standard stones, not the diamond. I've used it so much that it takes me no time at all to set up and use (just due to my familiarity with it) and i can put a fantastic edge on my knives. I dont use the stand, just hand hold it.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!!!!!!!
I've been sharpening knives for years. (Yes Im old). I bought the workshop based on this vid. OMG! IM IN LOVE! I've always prided myself on being able to hand sharpen my knives to a point i can shave with them. But it would take forever!
I tested the sharpening system on my hand made knife. It was an old big file.
It only took a few minutes to get it to a razors edge.
Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love the methodical and unbiased way you test items and present the results. If I am thinking about purchasing anything, my first thought is to search your channel for a video.
This is precisely why project farm is the best. It's always my first thought too before a purchase. "Wonder if Project Farm has a review of it"
Thanks!
Please do a test using electric sharpeners. I have a Work Sharp electric, and it is quick and easy to bring an edge back. The tool is also useful for sharpening chisels, fishing hooks, and can be used to remove burrs after cutting pipe, and chamfering. Good info on these manual sharpeners, by the way! 👍
I just asked for an electric sharpener test too!
He did a test with the Work Sharp electric.
@@MegaTechno2000 Thanks, I’ll look it up.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm legit so happy this video exists! I got a nice pocket knife for Christmas and had no idea what's good for sharpening it!
Thank you soooooo much! ❤
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm hey man, I really mean it. I haven't found good concisely formatted content like yours anyplace else. Legitimately, thank you! :)
As part of a tool program, I received a Worksharp Benchstone sharpener, and while it's not as good as the whetstone I've used for 30 some years passed down, it's very good with a little time. It's kept the kitchen knives and scissors sharp enough to keep us happy. Pretty good for $60, so might have to try the one you reviewed. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback.
When using the Lansky I was taught to rum the stone all the way along the blade. I guess we did it wrong but results were still amazing.
Thanks for the feedback.
Same
No, you did it correctly. He used the Wicked Edge products incorrectly as well. What he did is fine for a trouble spot. But will lead to an inconsistent edge. Macro shots don’t show anything. You need to look at the edges under a microscope.
I put that exact Lansky kit on my Christmas list this year based off of your original review. It works GREAT. I've already brought back several knives we've had since 2007 to a near-new edge. It was very nice to see that you're still recommending it. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing!
I bought it as well, I kinda hate the clamping on the knife, it comes loose over and over and wastes so much time.
I also bought the Lansky based on this channels review. My only critique is that it's not made for long kitchen knives. I have to sharpen my carving knives in two goes instead of one.
Thanks P.F.. You're helping us all out.
Lansky was my first sharpening kit and I maintain it is a brilliant little entry level kit, the stones are also comfortable to use freehand for sharpening tools too, I kept some of the extra stones when I sold the kit.
Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been looking for a knife sharpener and this video was perfect! Thank you! 💪
You are welcome!
I always appreciate what PF brings to all of us. Having spent the last few years buying nearly every sharpening contraption, I found the diamond stones the best. I use DMT but I am sure others are good also. Once you have the skill of creating a near-razor blade in record time, you will never go back.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
by hand definitely.
As someone who has the lanskey I can say it is VERY VERY GOOD! it does take some time to sharpen your knifes to get that hair shaving sharp. I've also found that soap and water work alot better than the oil that comes with it.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have a Lansky and find it to be my best knife sharpener. I have not tried it with soap and water but will now. Thanks!
I love the Lansky. I bought the leather strop and it works quite well. I'll have to try the soap and water. 3-in-1 oil has always worked well for me. I've wondered if a cutting fluid like Tap Magic would work better. Though it would be more expensive.
I tried soap and water: it does work better. Water actually cleans the metal off the stones. Sweet! I use an old belt, one end clamped in my bench vise, as my strop. I can tell that it is getting rid of a burr by the way it peels shavings off the belt until the burr is gone.
@nutgrower2957 Nice. I've done that with belts, too. I also took about a 12in section and attached it to a block of wood. In a pinch, I use the belt I'm wearing. Just leave the buckle in the loop so you have something to pull against.
I went out and bought a lansky because of your original video, im pretty happy with it.
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear!
@@ProjectFarm thank you! I've used several of your videos to guide some purchases. I appreciate all the work you do for these.
I searched for this yesterday and saw one of your older videos. Your timing 👌
Thanks!
The Lansky system has two more finer ceramic stones that would have put it's finish on par with the more expensive sharpeners. It's also advisable to use honing oil on the finer finishing stones.
Came here to say this. Been using the lansky for probably 20-25 years and it’s my favourite sharpener. I don’t mind it taking time, it’s therapeutic!
Thanks for sharing.
There are actually many other stones you can get as well for all kinds of knives to sharpen. At $6‐$11 per extra stone they're worth every penny.
Is it necessary to finish with some leather passes ?
@@lolilollolilol7773 it's not necessary but it helps remove the tiny burrs when you're done
Good good morning everyone… happy new year .!!!!!
Good morning and Happy New Year!
Amazing video. I have used the lansky sharpener for 10+ years making all the knives and broadheads crazy sharp. Thank you for this video
You are welcome!
YEEEEES I JUST LOOKED YOU UP TO SEE IF YOU MADE A NEW ONE OF THIS EXACTLY! You are the man!
Thanks!
Just ordered the Lansky after watching the vid... Also got the Sylvania Headlight restoration kit a while back, based on your comparison vid, and was VERY happy with the way it turned out! SO easy to use when you remove the headlight from the vehicle and have it on a bench/table/counter.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for professional review! Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
Ive been watching your channel for years and I pretty much refuse to purchase anthing without checking to see if you have done a review on it....keep up the EXCELLENT work!!
Thanks, will do!
This is a great video and has great timing! I was just having a conversation the other day with my step-father about how all of his kitchen knives are dull.
Thanks!
Happy new year to everyone!
Happy New Year!
I’d love to see your tool shed
Thank you for the video idea!
PF is the best at real life testing and comparing products! Thank I for another great year of videos.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for another great video. I appreciate the time and effort you put into testing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I love your videos. You do such a good job with explaining everything and keeping the playing field fair and even.
Thanks! Thanks so much!
I've been a user of the Lansky for years. I bought the 2000 grit sapphire stone and leather strop for it. It works great, but not so great for narrow blades in my experience. Thanks again for the great video!
Interesting. I use narrow bladed pocket knives often. Do you know of a better system than the Lansky for small pocket knife blades?
@@shanestewart4905worksharp professional precision is perfect on small knives. I've sharpened many 2-3" blades on it and zero issues
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I have the Gatco version of a Lansky and it does better on my fillet knives as the stones are wider check it out.
Lansky is the best value if you are sharpening real knives made with modern steel. Not these 10$ disposable kitchen knives.
The Lansky is good enough for me. Great video. thanks man.
I bought the Lansky a while back and love it compared to other budget friendly sharpeners. This video just further proves it and i love it. Keep up the great work, love your channel
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve had a Lansky for about 20 years still works great!! Happy New Year
Happy new year!
I have trouble getting a chef's knife (A knife owned by a professional chef) that is 8" sharp because it has an extreme curve.
Nice topic of the video. Still need to buy myself a proper sharpener. Happy New Year 🎉
Happy New Year!
Just bought the work shop sharpener. Glad to see it did great.
Thanks for sharing.
I had a kitchen and used a Norton Multi Stone. I got the hang of it easy but 25 years later I broke it down, cleaned it up real nice and flattened the stones after I removed the old oil but I haven't been able to get that great edge. After much searching I settled on and bought the Work Sharp Ken Onion...it's due to arrive soon and I look forward to some nice edges..great review again..
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I found the Wedgek AZ4 Angle Guides to be very effective. They are used with a flat sharpener to get you started at the proper angle and all you need to do is slide the knife by hand over the flat sharpener abrasive while trying to keep the angle the same. I made cheap kitchen knives razor sharp enough to shave body hair with little effort, and I'm a complete dunce when it comes to these kinds of things.
Thanks for the suggestion! I have a whetstone but not really sure if I am using it right. I wonder if this is something you can 3D print.
Thanks for the feedback.
I've had my Lansky system for over 30 years. It's just as good today as it was new. Happy New Year!!!
Thank you!
Same here, Lansky was THEE sharpener for years. I’ve replaced stones over the years and it’s still gtg.
Really nice video and soo detailed! The test included were awesome! Thanks you!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have the Lansky kit, I've had great results with it with all types of blades, best bang for the buck. 👍
Thanks for sharing.
I have the worksharp kit but I still prefer using my whetstones. They make a MUCH sharper edge. On the other hand, the Worksharp guided system doesn't take years to learn and develop a "feel" for the angle. Great video! I know you spent a fortune making this one! Those arent cheap.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for being consistent with your testing techniques between all your knife sharpener videos! It makes it very easy to compare brands between videos. And it shows how consistently well some brands, like the Lansky, perform.
Thanks!
I would add he's also comparing apples to apples here using angle stone systems. Belt sander systems, like the ones WorkSharp has popularized, produce beveled edges and are not quite the same.
Can you reverse the knife so it sharpens both sides?@@jaklumen
As someone that sharpens things as a profession (I own my own business) I can tell you that the pull through "sharpeners" work for the first few times. After that they will actually damage you knives. I have the worksharp (among other things) and it works VERY well
It's nice to see that the Lansky still rates well. I bought one last Christmas after the first time you tested sharpeners.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for making these videos!
You're welcome!
Excellent video as always! I used the Lansky for years and never really had any issues with. I bought it so long ago I think the entire kit was like $40 back then, and it allowed me to consistently get my knives very sharp. About two years ago though I got the Work Sharp and it was essentially the same edge and ease of sharpening as the Lansky, but in far more refined and user friendly package.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I bought the round tumbler sharpener and OMG! It is a game-changer for sharpening knives! I'm surprised you did not test it since it is advertised here on CZcams consistently. It is super fast. You don't need to do any setup. It is ingenious, to be honest. Why it was not thought of before is beyond me. These are the sharpest blades I've done at home. Just as sharp as when I used to get my kitchen blades sent out to get professionally sharpened.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Horl is the inventor and patent holder. Tumbler is a knockoff.
Wow! You have educated me. For that, I am extremely grateful! I never knew there was such equipment.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
4:46 center point sharpeners like the Lansky, worksharp and wicked edge have an interesting geometry. Because the distance from pivot to surface changes, so does the angle.
My advice is to make sure each individual knife is remounted in the exact same position on resharpenings. Maybe keep a log book or scribe a small mark on the blade.
The second problem most of them have/can have is with full flat grinds.
I noticed that when tyring to clamp a swiss army knife blade and it always tilted to one side.
So the angle you set would not be the same on both sides.
For sabre grind knife blades you only have the issue mentioned above with the changing angle along the blade.
In addition, it is very critical with guided sharpeners to have the knife level in the clamp, in relation to two points between the tip and the rearmost sharpened section of the blade. PF isn't doing this, and it's 100% causing inconsistent angles between the tip and heel of the blade. In some places in the video the knife is misaligned by a solid inch or two. The generally accepted best method is, be consistent with how deep the knife is inserted into the clamp. Make sure the two points (sharpened heel and sharpened tip) are level. This gives you a super consistent angle along the blade and between sharpenings.
I LOVE to see an update on rechargeable AA Batteries! The tech is always improving. Or perhaps comparing new to your old video.
Great suggestion! Thank you
It turned out to be a very demanding professional tester video. You are the pro! Thank you very much!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Since you used Mercer culinary knives...
A while back I did research to figure what was the best bang for the buck.
They ones I got are made from X50 Cr Mo V15 steel and I have been quite satisfied with them they hold an edge quite well and are easy to sharpen, often I only strop them to get them back in business.
From what I could gather they use the same steel as Wusthof.
Thank you for your great videos. All the best for 2024 from the Netherlands 🎉
Thank you very much and I wish you the same!!
I have the first gen worksharp precision sharpener. I bought some 3d printed add ons for lapping sheets and I have had incredible results. I always wondered how it would do on the Bess test.
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Thanks for the suggestion.
This made my research extremely easy, thank you. I went with the same mid-tier Work Sharp kit for $120 because of the storage case and additional grit stones.
Thanks for the feedback.
I bought a Lansky a few days ago glad I did!
Thanks for the feedback.
I bought the worksharp ken onion electric sharpener and I love it. Very easy and gives a very clean factory looking edge. I would love to see you do a comparison review with this sharpener included. Thank you for always keeping us sharp😎
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Agree, those little worksharp power belt sharpeners are fantastic. It’s like 30-60 seconds per knife for a pretty respectable edge. I hate sharpening, but for a cost of 5-10 minutes twice a year I’ve got 2 blocks full of nice sharp knives at all times.
My thoughts exactly. I love the Ken Onion one.
@@ProjectFarmwould like to see these belts compared to Horl 2 and Tumbler rolling types of sharpeners also.
Some notes about the Hapstone: the clamps allow you to clamp from heel to tip, which prevents blade flex. Systems that do not prevent blade flex can have inconsistent sharpness across the entire length of the blade. Also, it is capable of using a huge variety of abrasives, whereas the other options on this list are incredibly limited. They also have the Hapstone RS which is $100 cheaper and nearly as capable.
Also, we need a good flashlight test video! Between Acebeam, Lumintop, Olight, streamlight, Fenix, ect
@@OhQuinn torquetest has been doing flash lights and headlamps with lab calibrated testing equipment.
@@OhQuinn There's already endless flashlight tests.
@@OhQuinn I did a double-take when I thought you wanted to see a fleshlight test video...
I think you're overestimating the amount of flex in most blades. Unless you're sharpening fillet knives constantly, it wont really factor it.
Love my Lansky!! Thanks for a great review.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks! I was looking to buy a sharpener for the kitchen knife set that became pretty dull after several years of use. The set is pretty expensive so I have no plans on buying another set just because they got dull.... Because of this video I bought the Work Sharp system. I just used it, and it worked great!!
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear!
Thank for being an unbiased channel and just testing things people actually use. Always appreciate the thoroughness that you out forth. Have an awesome 2024
Thanks and you are welcome! Best wishes for an awesome 2024!
Awesome test as always! If sharpeners become a yearly tradition, I'd love to keep seeing the whetstone (oil vs water?) and strop as an affordable "baseline" comparison to other rigs. Happy New Year!
Great point I agree
I stopped using whetstones in 1970 when I bought my Sportsman's Steel by Gerber in a PX for $4. They stopped making them, unfortunately, so ebay is the best place to find one now. They'll last the rest of your life, so no recurring costs.
Thanks for the idea. Same to you!
I've got multiple different kinds of worksharp sharpeners and love them. I swear by them. Best bang for your buck I've seen and I'm glad the test proved it. I skin and butcher quite a few deer every year and this sharpener paired with a havalon 6 inch boning knife is unbeatable for the money
Thanks for the feedback.
Very comprehensive and clear review. Thank you very much for such an excellent content 👍
Thanks and you are welcome!
I use the work sharp. It’s a great sharpener. I can get my knives to a mirror finish with it.
Great feedback on the Work Sharp! Thank you
The non-pro worksharp can be improved by adding a little screw-jack under the blade holder to reduce flexing when the stones press on the blade. I 3D printed one, others have made the same out of a bolt and a barrel nut. With that little upgrade the angle becomes more consistent and the blades even sharper. I had a Lansky years ago and I greatly prefer the Worksharp. The results are similar but the Lansky is more fiddely with the stones and rods and the multi piece clamp.
My interest in sharpening knives started some 60 years ago. Since then, I have tried about every sharpener known to man. After spending a ton of money on failures, I have settled on the TSPROF Kadet Pro as the absolute best. The TSPROF K03 is good too but I prefer the Kadet Pro.
Thank you for sharing!
i had something like that, but eventually reverted to normal sharpening block and freehand.
Did you every try a paper wheel system? This is among several sharpening systems I’ve tried and it will put am amazing edge on a blade. I gave up using as my primary system, but still like it when I want to go super sharp.
I have that Work Sharp model and love it. Simple and compact. I break it out about once per year and sharpen everything.
Thanks for sharing.
Ahhh yes, I love the sharpener episodes! Great work as always sir, Happy New Year!
Thanks! Happy New Year!
I use the edge pro apex and love it. Cheaper than a lot of others but still USA made and high quality. Plus you can reach out to them for advice on difficult tasks.
Thanks for sharing.
Should have included the electric/motorized work sharp. It works great.
Great suggestion! I reviewed their belt sander in the past and it did indeed perform well
Thank you, another great knife sharpening video. The work sharp for the price is awesome. You can also use the angle finder on the Wicked edges since the height it is held at will influence the angle. Also there used to be a slight difference in the left and right side angle, since the one side of the clamp is stationary and the other moves. The top of the range one I think eliminates that issue.
I really appreciate all your hard work 🙏
Thanks so much!
I've tried a lot of sharpeners with limited success the only thing that works consistently for me is the ken onion belt style sharpening system. Quick and easy. I do like the look of the work sharp guided field sharpener though . I might be tempted to purchase it and try manual again 😂. Great video as always.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent video as always 👌
Thank you very much!
Thank you for doing these videos. Very thorough!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Happy new year, Project Farm! :)
Happy new year!
Awesome video, thanks!! So many options when it comes to guided angle systems. I’d like to see a part #2 including the KME and TSPROF.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
agree that kme and tsprof should ne included - take a look at gritomatic to see most popular sharpeners
100% agree - seems strange to miss two of the great sharpeners
Cool video PF and some really good photography in there. Thanks for showing those to us and happy 2024!
Thanks and you are welcome! Happy New Year!
Great video. Love the comparisons. Out in the field a guy better know how to sharpen a blade or even a variety of blades with a whet stone. A how to using a stone would be a good video. I've learned how to identify certain types of smooth rocks that are good for touching up a blade in a pinch.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
What's the maximum HRC these stones you're talking about can handle?
Always like to see tests with that little tensile strength device! 😎✌️
Thank you!!