PRO Knife Sharpener tests a "NO SKILL" Sharpener - How Good Can It Be?

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  • PRO Knife Sharpener tests a "NO SKILL" Sharpener the Work Sharp MK.2
    I also brought in a true beginner to test his knife sharpener as well. Is this the best knife sharpener for beginners? INSTAGRAM alexgarland_outdoors55
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro and what this video IS NOT
    00:43 What this video IS
    00:57 My qualifications for this review
    01:17 Will this sharpener whittle a hair…sorta
    02:31 The FIRST problem with this sharpener
    04:34 The SECOND problem with this sharpener
    05:21 Will this work for a TRUE beginner? REAL life beginner tries it
    06:05 Will it sharpen a SWORD?
    06:40 But how long will the belts last?
    07:49 THIRD problem, the ANGLES
    09:25 It works WELL, but also doesn’t work WELL..
    10:33 NOTHING requires ZERO SKILL
    10:54 Who is this system for?
    11:18 Who is this system NOT for?
    12:24 What about “burnt edges” using a powered sharpener?
    13:18 Would I recommend this system?
    13:30 The WORST KNIFE SHARPENER IVE EVER USED
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  • @OUTDOORS55
    @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +35

    Best and WORST powered sharpeners I've ever tested⬇
    Possibly the best?⬇
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    The WORST⬇
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    • @deansavie3958
      @deansavie3958 Před 4 měsíci +6

      You probably like the ken onion edition you can set your angle from 15° to 30° and change the speed of the motor

    • @trumanhw
      @trumanhw Před 4 měsíci

      I'd been wondering if this thing kinda negated the need for the hundreds in stones, and intricacy of FAS, etc ... Thank you again.

    • @Uncle_Red
      @Uncle_Red Před 4 měsíci

      ​, especially with the 3d printed guides people have created.

    • @ramgabe1027
      @ramgabe1027 Před 4 měsíci

      Mine come with a strop belt. My knifes get sharp enough to shave on all my knives.

    • @gatsbysgarage8389
      @gatsbysgarage8389 Před 4 měsíci

      @@deansavie3958 yeah I’ve got that version and it’s great. Not on the level of good diamond stones but much easier to use

  • @axion8788
    @axion8788 Před 4 měsíci +338

    As a longtime viewer it is interesting to watch your inner showman coming to the surface.

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +110

      I get bored sometimes with the standard "tabletop" reviews. Its more for me to keep my sanity doing the same things for years on end🙂👍

    • @tombrown4683
      @tombrown4683 Před 4 měsíci +16

      That's a valuable thing and also adds value for us viewers !

    • @poobank
      @poobank Před 4 měsíci +14

      I thought the matrix was the funniest part until I saw the ending with 300. OMG ROFL!😂

    • @bumblebee2989
      @bumblebee2989 Před 4 měsíci +12

      And a pretty good "Smith" impersonation!

    • @Games_and_Tech
      @Games_and_Tech Před 4 měsíci +3

      I have to sopot the video just to write that this is one of funniest videos he did

  • @trumanhw
    @trumanhw Před 4 měsíci +68

    He makes his videos look like fun. Obviously, they're actually tremendous work, but, they're pretty awesome for just a knife-sharpening dude.

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +22

      Thanks, I appreciate it! I primarily try to keep it interesting for me to make. Otherwise I get bored making the same old review videos. Thanks again for watching I really appreciate it 🙏👍

  • @jonfeuerborn5859
    @jonfeuerborn5859 Před 4 měsíci +163

    I have the Ken Onion version. At $140, it's great and a better value than the Mk.2. More robust, better motor, 4 angle settings, and 5 belts: 120, 220, 1000, 3000, 6000. I'd argue that the jump from 220 to 1K is still a bit too big, so I can't imagine skipping grits like the Mk.2 does. Thanks as always, Alex. Great video!

    • @ichich3276
      @ichich3276 Před 4 měsíci +10

      Same here. And the prophecies say you will need to buy the freehand Blade Grinding Attachment, which you can get leather belts for, which will give you a superb stropping experience! I was able to sharpen a VG10 blade to around 90 BESS.

    • @bazzzker
      @bazzzker Před 4 měsíci +10

      They've made that big canyon size grip gap on purpose i think. That way users got that toothy edge and fast. And wow factor of fresh saw-like edge is huge.

    • @jonfeuerborn5859
      @jonfeuerborn5859 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@ichich3276 Nice! I may decide to spring for that also, but I have another fabricobbled sharpening system that I'm invested in. I built a knife jig setup to use with my WS3000 outfitted with diamond lapping plates. I also have the leather stropping wheel for it. I don't have a BESS tester yet, but I'm planning on adding that at some point. The KO is my weapon of choice for garden tools: pruners, hatchets/axes, spades. I love a convex edge for those things.

    • @jonfeuerborn5859
      @jonfeuerborn5859 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@bazzzker I'm sure you're right, and I also don't think that's a terrible thing for certain use cases.

    • @Sampson-xp5wx
      @Sampson-xp5wx Před 4 měsíci +6

      I too have the ken onion version- and like the one demonstrated in the video- it’s meant for righties. That being said left handed people have had to adapt to a lot of things that are designed for right handed people and they figure it out. Chalk boards- white boards, spiral notebooks. Lefties find a way

  • @davidhannum5598
    @davidhannum5598 Před 4 měsíci +53

    Love my Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition knife and tool sharpener. After two years, no issues and easy to use.

  • @caniaccharlie
    @caniaccharlie Před 4 měsíci +50

    I have one for several months now. I think it works pretty well. After the 6000 belt I use a leather strop with green compound and the edges are way sharper than anyone really needs. It's not as fun as using all the stones I have, but if you''ve got an edge in really bad shape it beats tons of grinding on stones. I think it's best use could be just getting a good edge that you could finish on stones? It is also really great for quick touchups. Just a few swipes on the 6000 and then strop!

    • @Armorpiercer
      @Armorpiercer Před 4 měsíci +1

      by 'after the 6000 belt' I thought you mean you goes through 6000 of these belts 😂

    • @user-im9ov9ud7m
      @user-im9ov9ud7m Před 4 měsíci

      That's the reason he included more in the sentence to keep regular people from thoughting that 😸 ​@@Armorpiercer

    • @flapjackson6077
      @flapjackson6077 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That sounds like a very reasonable conclusion. 👍

    • @user-im9ov9ud7m
      @user-im9ov9ud7m Před 3 měsíci

      Realllly, @@Armorpiercer .!?

  • @serpenttao
    @serpenttao Před 4 měsíci +13

    So this is not just a wonderful review, that goes in-depth on not just what it does or doesn't work for, but why, and how it could possible be fixed, but it's also laden with fantastically sincere movie references that are hilarious but don't distract from the subject matter. The editing and sort of cheesy green screen use is exactly up my alley. Your Agent Smith is fantastic, it was legit so good that I want to watch the Matrix again now.
    Thanks for the time and expertise you put into both the review and the videography, it's been a blast watching your stuff and learning so much! Cooking is 100x more fun with sharp knives, and you've helped me a lot with that.

  • @bencheevers6693
    @bencheevers6693 Před 4 měsíci +12

    It's crazy that an actually functional and good value product actually exists at this price point when there are super shitty stones on amazon for like 55 bucks or more which are soul crushingly awful and most people just think it's their own fault. This is great for all of those people that don't want to go down the rabbit hole, that's what these systems are for and I'm stunned that there's actually a good one out there for 90% of people.

  • @TerribleTim9692
    @TerribleTim9692 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I used to sharpen my blades by hand, but carpal tunnel and arthritis took that away. The old Work Sharp device sounded good, so I tried it. Almost as sharp as manually, and without the pain. Good buy, in my opinion.

  • @camrontaylor946
    @camrontaylor946 Před 4 měsíci +45

    "Oh, I'm dead serious, and please, dont call me Shirley."

    • @tobins6800
      @tobins6800 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Picked a bad week to quit smoking?

  • @superbmediacontentcreator
    @superbmediacontentcreator Před 4 měsíci +16

    I have watched your channel for some time now and I have learned so very, very much. I am an accomplished chef and learning from you how to have truly sharp knives has improved my knife skills so much resulting in even better standards in my food preparation. This was hilarious and is I think the most “production” I have ever seen you put into your videos. Not by way of the technical but certainly in pure entertainment.

  • @shakeandbaked1
    @shakeandbaked1 Před 4 měsíci +7

    If you get one of these don’t tell anyone. I made that mistake and now sharpen all the knives for all my coworkers and family.

  • @lukearts2954
    @lukearts2954 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I love that you're slowly putting more cinematics in it again. I remember in the time when your workshop was this unheated shack in the woods, you sometimes made these huge cinematic cuts that were both cool and hilarious! I know it's not your core business, but it was a signature trait with an optimal sense of humor... I'd say, better humor than that of a Burr... (which is already up there)

  • @barkingspider2007
    @barkingspider2007 Před 4 měsíci +9

    You would LOVE the Ken Onion edition of this sharpener with the blade grinding attachment. It is easy to use and the angle can be whatever you want it to be.
    The WS Ken Onion edition is my go-to solution when doing any "Heavy Lifting" to repair a knife or establish the secondary bevel on a knife that is in need.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @lead5s
    @lead5s Před 4 měsíci +14

    agent smith, your review rocked!

  • @krazmokramer
    @krazmokramer Před 4 měsíci +14

    4:37 "Surely you can't be serious." "Stop calling me Shirley!" (Yes, I noticed the background.)

    • @mal2ksc
      @mal2ksc Před 4 měsíci +2

      What's your vector, Victor?

  • @pengovan
    @pengovan Před 4 měsíci +27

    Ken Onion edition solves all the issues 😀 In fact it has to be a default version.

    • @ajk71486
      @ajk71486 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Definitely solves the problems, especially if you also get the grinding attachment as well. I think they even sell leather stropping belts now for it.

    • @pengovan
      @pengovan Před 4 měsíci

      @@ajk71486 yes, the attachment is amazing!

  • @MrBowser2012
    @MrBowser2012 Před 4 měsíci +15

    I would watch these videos without the added entertainment value, but it’s a great bonus😁. I think I’m going to watch the matrix tonight…

  • @KarlMySuitcase
    @KarlMySuitcase Před 4 měsíci +14

    Like the extra entertainment skits you are adding.

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Thanks! It keeping me occupied anyway 🙂

  • @NSDaishi
    @NSDaishi Před 4 měsíci +3

    I normally don't watch the whole video for stuff like this but the editing kept me hooked

  • @CorruptedChristopher
    @CorruptedChristopher Před 4 měsíci +5

    I purchased one maybe 2 years ago now and at the time it was impressive as hell because of the speed to sharpen compared to stones and it removed a lot of the skill issue on getting a perfect angle. This video was extremely informative because i dont have any of those super cameras you have to tell the difference! Thanks.

  • @kyronnewbury
    @kyronnewbury Před 4 měsíci +3

    I friggin love how much fun you're having with your videos. It's awesome!

  • @MrAlexH1991
    @MrAlexH1991 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m getting into professional sharpening myself and I’m SO glad that people like you exist. Cause I’m just starting out and I never would have thought about details like how skipping too much in grit can make burr removal more difficult and lead to a less sharp product 🤯

  • @Gloomshimmer
    @Gloomshimmer Před 4 měsíci +17

    I use the free grinder attachment. Never go back. A "uniform" belt system cant handle all blades. Thats impossible. But for someone who just needs sharp knives in the kitchen its ok. My 70 year old mum can handle this, and she has REALLY cheapo knives which have to be sharpen very often (and they work hard in her kitchen. Porcelain cutting included). But a few rotations on that thing and she can work without the fear of one of these "blunt knife" injuries.
    For my spyderco and other more expensive blades the ken onion free belt system is better.
    But you have always to consider.....you will round up the tip of the blades if youre not really careful.
    But on the other hand i managed to get some very old knives of my grand grandfather working. They are made of nice steel back in the days and are pre 3rd Reich (im german), with no akward symbols on it. Also his tools and files are better than anything you can buy today.

    • @Kregorius
      @Kregorius Před 4 měsíci +2

      Long story short (or not).
      My grandfather had some really nice files too. They used them to make the German tanks to new usable items after the war. At least that's the story I was told by my father. Not gonna lie, they indeed were better than random chineseium cheese. But they were the only files in the household. My father believed what the old guy said and did not see any need to get new files. These are good, so why get new ones. So I had to make a note: that old and good file probably actually filed through couple actual German tanks of material. Whatever they used to be it ain't it anymore after what they seen in their lives. And while there is clear issue with big box stores tools quality, there are other shops that sell tools for work. Price ain't nice but we ain't on a budget for tools. So we spent round hundred euro for a set of new good files. Just a set of useful profiles for daily use. Those old files still exist, but for some whatever reason when we actually need to file something we use the new ones.

    • @uncletiggermclaren7592
      @uncletiggermclaren7592 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yeah, I have three chisels, and two mill files, that I KNOW my grandfather used in and before 1927 when he built his house. British Steel from Sheffield, and they are so much better than anything else I have seen that I actually don't let anyone know I have them. I am sure my brothers would steal them if they knew they still existed.

    • @Gloomshimmer
      @Gloomshimmer Před 4 měsíci

      @@Kregorius my grand grandfather was a fineworker\finesmith\tinker....so he had the really good stuff. I never met him, but in remember the days as a kid when me and my brother played as kids in his workshop. the smell of iron and oil is something i like till today. I have several "high quality premium diamantine" files, but none of these work like the old stuff. I think its because of the fact that newer products made of steel have a big portion of recycled material in it, where the 1900 to 1945 stuff was "pure krupp steel".

    • @Kregorius
      @Kregorius Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@Gloomshimmeryou may be right that the old ones are better files. But let's face the facts. You can sharpen a chisel. No worries there. But a file can only lose sharpness. There is no such thing as sharpening a file. Over the last hundred years they have only gone more dull. No matter how good they used to be in their youth, it has been hundred years of dulling. No sharpening at any point in their lives. Under no circumstances I believe there are no new files on the market that are out of the package worse than a file after hundred year of wear and tear. Longevity is another matter but I seriously don't care at this point that my tools last a hundred years. And neither did our grandfathers. The stuff they bought and sent to a rust bucket did not make it to our collections of the good old tools. There's mountains of the old stuff that did not make the selection. So I am not worried that not all of my tools will last a hundred years. Maybe some will. Most won't. But in the meantime I can get some serious work done without worrying about damaging some old relics.

  • @dgurevich1
    @dgurevich1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I have the 'ken onion' edition of this sharpener. I absolutely stand by this sharpener. I'm not a professional knife sharpener, and don't intend to spend hours on end sharpening a knife.
    The results it provides are more than adequate for the 2 minutes it takes me for one knife. Because it's that quick, I am able to keep all my knives and tools sharp consistently.
    As for longevity of belts, I own the sharpener for over 2 years, using the same belts it came with on a by-monthly basis. I sharpen on average 5 knives per session and the belts still work fine.
    This tool is by far the most fun to use on my axe.

  • @rallegade
    @rallegade Před 4 měsíci +2

    Just absolutely love your editing style and way of story telling!

  • @johnarnold8468
    @johnarnold8468 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I watched one reviewer on You Tube who said that he noticed less edge retention with the Work Sharp compared to sharpening with stones. He attributed the loss of edge retention that he noticed to a weakening of the metal due to increased friction. He agrees with you that the added friction from the Work Sharp is not anything extreme, but assumes that it is still present to some degree and therefore weakens the metal, resulting in a reduction in edge retention. As you continue with testing this product in the future, it would be interesting to see if you get a similar result or not. Always look forward to your posts. Great content and very entertaining,

    • @kevinfisher1345
      @kevinfisher1345 Před 4 měsíci

      While the edge retention might possibly be due in part to weakening from heat, there are more important factors involved here. I would argue the biggest is simply due to the angle of the grind.
      The grind is straight, and ideally you want the grind to be at an angle. The edge simply will be weaker if it is in the same direction of the cutting. Having an angle grind will make the edge stronger. With it weaker it simply will not have the same degree of edge retention. On top of this, most types of steel apparently per this review is getting it sharp but not hair whittling sharp. This means there is still some roughness to the edge which will only impact that even more. Those small microscopic rough edges will simply lead to the sharpness degrading faster as it catches whatever you are cutting and wear it down faster. If you can get the edge to hair whittling sharp, it likely will have better edge retention. Which all falls back to the angle of the grind again. If you can get the edge to hair whittling sharp, the angle of the grind will matter less, but as that is not happening in most cases the angle of the grind matters more so making the edge retention to be also be less.

  • @dtune30
    @dtune30 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Hi. Just want to say......I LIKE KNIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @badboyboydc6779
    @badboyboydc6779 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love using this to sharpen lawn mower blades. The rotating head is so much control vs a bench grinder. That's all I have on this.

  • @CyberChrist
    @CyberChrist Před 4 měsíci +5

    Your production value is way higher that we deserve ^^

  • @vensheaalara
    @vensheaalara Před 4 měsíci +1

    VERY ENTERTAINING. Seriously, a great review that never got boring

  • @andygray9285
    @andygray9285 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow really appreciate the the work you put into this video. well done.

  • @albertosara416
    @albertosara416 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Video quality, editing, pacing and sense of humor was really, really good! Amazing content as usual

  • @ThirdLawPair
    @ThirdLawPair Před 4 měsíci +4

    One thing I really like about this premise of knife sharpener is that it is fairly cheap and easy to experiment with different grits and grit progressions.

  • @woolval52
    @woolval52 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love your videos. Your video editing and writing skills are on par with your sharpening skills, very creative. Looks like you have fun while also being educational.
    And I actually am learning!! Thanks.

  • @user-xt6li7ih3l
    @user-xt6li7ih3l Před 4 měsíci +1

    So much artistic effort put in a sharpener review. Standing applause.

  • @SaintGalganoArmory
    @SaintGalganoArmory Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great review man! Very informative!

  • @dommer6977
    @dommer6977 Před 4 měsíci

    I really appreciate all the great editing and production value! You really go above and beyond! Thank you 🤩

  • @American-Plague
    @American-Plague Před 4 měsíci

    I just found this channel recently. This is by FAR the most in depth explanatory, comprehensive guide to sharpening a knife. I've only known about this channel for less than a week and I now have the first, literal, hair-whittling edge (on a cheap, old Japanese- style Ginsu chef knife that was left in my apartment from the previous tenant who apparently liked knives even more dull than a spoon) I've ever even come close to getting. Using nothing but a Husky dual sided 400#-600# diamond plate and a leather strop with the cheap green wax compound. (Waiting on my DMT diamond plate set and DMT stropping compound, although I don't see how it could get any sharper. Can anyone recommend a test to see if it gets even sharper than hair- whittling?) THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have a new subscriber.

  • @webderek
    @webderek Před 4 měsíci +4

    Awesome. Way more informative than any other reviews of this system. Most say that rounding of the tip is a big danger for beginners but it sounded like your brother mastered that problem pretty quick.

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +5

      I think that problem is solved bu sharpening at 20 degree's rather than 25.

  • @FreedomYak
    @FreedomYak Před 4 měsíci +2

    Instruction and a show. I fkn love it. I have one of these. Works good for high use edges that you don’t have time or want to spend time sharpening. Can’t replace a good set of stones but is quick and easy.

  • @billsmotrilla6215
    @billsmotrilla6215 Před 4 měsíci

    Highly entertaining and informative too! Great job with this one!

  • @gregmccormack5709
    @gregmccormack5709 Před 4 měsíci

    Great Video and review. I liked the humor and the close up shots that you added❤👍

  • @undeviljur
    @undeviljur Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your best video yet. Entertaining and informative.

  • @Keith_the_knife_freak
    @Keith_the_knife_freak Před 4 měsíci +7

    Plz make an update video when you get the other belts plz

  • @ionescurazvan913
    @ionescurazvan913 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You have a great sense of humor; you should use it more often in your videos. Your impression of Mr. Smith is spot on.

  • @joeasher2876
    @joeasher2876 Před 4 měsíci

    I came here for the review, but the production quality is much better than what I expect from CZcams reviews. Well done.

  • @NightsReign
    @NightsReign Před 4 měsíci +2

    I've gotta say, whether you're outsourcing your videos to an editor, or doing all of this yourself, the production value of the last few months, and of this video specifically, is top-notch!
    The cook can always throw more into the pot, but more/better ingredients or seasoning doesn't necessarily make a better stew. (This analogy got away from me...)
    From a technical perspective, you *_could_* upgrade your hardware to some studio-quality setup, like an obscenely high megapixel professional camera, or professional digital video editing rig replete with all of the requisite subscription software...I'm not sure where I was going with that...
    Oh right! All of those tools would be effectively worthless in the hands of a novice, whereas a pro can make even subpar or defective tools look "good enough". A lesson you've illustrated, and I keep learning from all sorts of CZcamsrs more generally, the quality of tools available do little without the skills to use them properly or effectively. A fitting example just came to mind (which I subsequently spent an hour fine-tuning before scrapping entirely.)
    I think the difference between talent and skill is important here.
    While it's certainly possible that anyone *_could_* be naturally talented in any number of things, abilities which took others a lot of practice to achieve, the same can't be said in reverse about skill.
    Developing a skill from beginner or novice, up to subject matter expert requires commitment, the ability to admit you have more to learn, and the willingness to actually learn.
    I've known plenty of examples of these, specifically in the tradecrafts. People who've been in a particular field for decades, widely regarded as experts, but they'd just been coasting on their initial talents, never actually honing skills. So high on their own supply that they couldn't learn anything from anybody, and it showed in their work...
    I'm sorry, I'm not sure why this became some esoteric argument, when I was originally just complimenting you on something impressive I'd noticed (which I still haven't done...)
    It's become clear to me you're intrigued by contrasting what's in focus with what's out of focus, and I'm here for it. I've seen many microscopic extreme closeups of sandpaper grit in the past, but this was the first time I've seen it illustrated with such care and precision! (This also showed through in your memery.) And it was gorgeous
    Anyway, I don't assume you'll read this comment, but I hope so, and that it makes sense through my rambling...

  • @irvingdog01
    @irvingdog01 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ….also, I love taking this when we go to friends places. Cabins and such. Fun to put a keen edge on all of the knives, tools, etc.

  • @duck3y27
    @duck3y27 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video, keep up the great work!!

  • @heididragonfly
    @heididragonfly Před 4 měsíci +1

    U da man. Thx for alllll your content. Im learning FAST.

  • @Jayknifemaker
    @Jayknifemaker Před 4 měsíci

    Keep em coming brother! Probably your best video yet. So cool.

  • @KnightsArmory
    @KnightsArmory Před 4 měsíci +4

    I really like my work sharp ken onion edition. I have sharpened more knives than i could count with it. It works great. Love your videos 🙂👊

  • @imaninerrah3127
    @imaninerrah3127 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for reviewing this! I have one and always questioned how good it was when compared to someone with a mountain of skill. Watched through to end and am happy. Thanks for what you do !

  • @keithdubose2150
    @keithdubose2150 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks .... been using a harbor freight 1x30 belt sander .. for fish cleaning knives... and after watching your channel I was wondering if I was missing out compared to your diamond stone approach...
    I learned a lot and I will keep the belt sander with reasonable grit steps to get 'good enough ' edges ..
    And keep watching your vids ! Thanks !

  • @heavyweightsound
    @heavyweightsound Před 4 měsíci

    Really enjoy your videos and I have learned so much!

  • @edwardmedina1236
    @edwardmedina1236 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is for me. I've bought it and I love it. I've tried stones, I've tried those guided system, I've tried them all and honestly I suck as sharpening. However, with this thing, I could actually sharpen my knives, my Ax, my putty knives, even my woodworking chisels (gasp, I know I'm a heathen). Honestly I don't want to shave myself with a knife, so slicing a tomato is the hardest thing I want to do or chop wood.

  • @jwiz1911
    @jwiz1911 Před 4 měsíci +3

    OMG the references! Love the Agent Smith bits! 😂

  • @miketranfaglia3986
    @miketranfaglia3986 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have the original Work Sharp and the Ken Onion special edition; they're both great and get incredible results, but you are absolutely correct---there are gaps in the grits, and getting some extra belts takes it to that next level you're looking for. I ordered one extra set of belts for each, and I've been using them for years---they still have plenty of life left in them, so these belts, and the tools themselves, will last a very long time. They'll sharpen machetes, axes, katanas, and all kinds of edged tools really nicely and quickly. Never had a knife that didn't get a lot sharper out of the box after a few seconds on my Work Sharp, and I have a lot of knives. And we haven't even started talking about convexity...

  • @Sensorium19
    @Sensorium19 Před 2 měsíci

    This was really informative and fun. Thank you.

  • @VinsPol247
    @VinsPol247 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I bought the full belt kit with my Work Sharp. I have no skills when it comes to free hand sharpening. So this tool works great for me. Worth the money for the extra belt set...

  • @sinisterswordsman25
    @sinisterswordsman25 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Never thought I'd be this guy and probably not the first to point this out but... you're not supposed to use the 80 grit green belt on knives. In the instructions it says something like it will make to deep of scratches and blah blah blah. Maybe that information was only in the videos I don't remember. But that's probably why you had those pesky micro burs. Oh and side note this thing absolutely kicks ass for sharpening swords! I have a couple of double edged swords and I sharpened both of them to damn near shaving sharp in like 5 mins. Just skip the green belt. You're 100% right with everything you said. This system does kick ass but it's not exactly... exact.
    Edit: swords I have are each 30" double edged. That's roughly 120" of high carbon steel in about 5 minutes.

  • @ryangutierrez5354
    @ryangutierrez5354 Před 4 měsíci

    I didn’t expect to watch this whole video but it was so educational and entertaining! Great fair overview

  • @jasonbriguglio
    @jasonbriguglio Před 3 dny

    Man thanks for bringing up the left handed part. We definitely live in a right handed world.

  • @mladenvojinovic
    @mladenvojinovic Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Alex, great!

  • @thatguyted6739
    @thatguyted6739 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video, always wanted to see more info on these things. I like knives!! ❤

  • @supernova1976
    @supernova1976 Před 4 měsíci

    The amount of work, effort and art you have put into this video is amazing.

  • @ZiGGi03
    @ZiGGi03 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the editing bro great video !

  • @HexenzirkelZuluhed
    @HexenzirkelZuluhed Před 4 měsíci +3

    You're a fantastic Mr. Smith!

  • @lucamasserini2974
    @lucamasserini2974 Před 3 měsíci

    I like your videos, you put some extra effort and I can see it every time. Bravo

  • @The_VietnAmerican
    @The_VietnAmerican Před 4 měsíci

    I absolutely love mine. The production value is what made me subscribe. Cheers!

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 Před 4 měsíci

    Good stuff man,too funny!
    Loved it!

  • @kiwichem4336
    @kiwichem4336 Před 2 měsíci

    as a left handed person, i love the fact that you pointed out that this tool can be really hard for a lefthanded person to use, alot of the time when i see tool reviews or anyother kindof review often left hand use is not pointed out at all. This is also in my opinion a huge problem especially since most products are not designed to be used with the left hand, which is also why most left handed tools for example scissors or rulers are often more expensive than the right handed counterpart

  • @ilikepork247
    @ilikepork247 Před 4 měsíci +10

    I bought one recently and whilst I'm not a huge fan of it [keep rounding off my points but its a skill issue] it has been a godsend since I've started getting pains in my hands/wrists from non powered sharpeners which turned it from therapeutic to agony.
    Still recommend it though when it's on sale.

    • @randallbollinger9625
      @randallbollinger9625 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I rounded off a few points also. I figured out the instructions are incorrect in the advice of raising the rear of the knife to follow the edge. Do not raise the rear, keep pulling straight back and VERY SLIGHTLY angle the rear to keep the edge in contact as it gets closer to the tip.

    • @ilikepork247
      @ilikepork247 Před 4 měsíci

      @@randallbollinger9625 yeah started to figure that out myself. Now I just have to work out how to put em back, my squeak misses its point lol

    • @randallbollinger9625
      @randallbollinger9625 Před 4 měsíci

      @@ilikepork247 the knife I cared about is a fallkniven pxl, beautiful knife. I tried to get some point back on it but was mostly unsuccessful. The worksharp definitely makes edges sharp but the destructions should be written better. Best of luck

  • @OtherWorldExplorers
    @OtherWorldExplorers Před 4 měsíci +2

    For that price you could get a 1-in belt sander that can do that and a lot of other things. And the belt replacement cost is equal to if not cheaper for most grits. That's a bit of a uni tasker

    • @therogers4432
      @therogers4432 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yup, full agreement with ^this common sense approach^ -just make jigs for whatever angles you need, and get not only a 'free' 1" grinder for other projects, but also a warm sense of achievement each time you use it and think "Yeah... I made this and it works really good... ☺️👍".
      Or maybe that's just me...? 🙄

  • @magnusandersen8898
    @magnusandersen8898 Před 4 měsíci +1

    LOVED the Matrix references! Awesome as always.
    And that sharpener was better than I was expecting..

  • @LTT.Official
    @LTT.Official Před 4 měsíci +1

    Been around since about 10k subs and I've never seen you do this much effects and showmanship, please continue. As for the sharpener, I have the Mk1 and I use it as you said, on kitchen knives I don't really care about but I just want a quick sharp edge. The fact that you can take the guide off and take the thing to an axe or sheers is great. I've been running the same belts on mine for about 5 years and they still work, so longevity isn't a problem, they just need to include some additional belt grits.

  • @kennethlopez9677
    @kennethlopez9677 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Man, your videos are getting more and more entertaining. Now, even though they are gettting more and more entertaining, your content is still top notch. Great combination and I am looking forward to getting more education on knife sharpening and having my side hurt from so much laughing. Thank you for your great videos!

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks! I appreciate taking the time to watch and comment 🙏👊

  • @Txchickensnake
    @Txchickensnake Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your videos are getting better, been a long time sub and your efforts and humor are awsome. To this day, your Damascus video cracks me up.

    • @therogers4432
      @therogers4432 Před 4 měsíci

      That god-awful Chinesium or Pakistanium "Damascus" made me feel sad, angry and frustrated... 😖

  • @embe5100
    @embe5100 Před 4 měsíci +2

    i realy enjoyed the editing!

  • @ravingbadger
    @ravingbadger Před 4 měsíci +1

    holy lord the editing is next level, absolutly well done :D

  • @asherrose6594
    @asherrose6594 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your videos!!!! You did a great job on this one. Can't wait for your review on the work sharp professional precision adjust 😂

  • @clandestinetactical
    @clandestinetactical Před 4 měsíci +2

    I lost it at “THIS IS - WORKK SHARRPPP!!! “ 😂 🤣
    I’ll never unsubscribe

  • @DanGoodShotHD
    @DanGoodShotHD Před 4 měsíci

    Love the editing, my man. That was a fun video.

  • @jeffglover7854
    @jeffglover7854 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome video on many levels. And a great knife sharpener review also.

  • @randy-9842
    @randy-9842 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You do a great Mr. Smith!
    I threw away a tabletop (powered) sharpener like the one you discarded. I'm NOT an expert, but at least I fully agreed with you on that one!

    • @OUTDOORS55
      @OUTDOORS55  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks appreciate the kind words 🙏

  • @rvnerd7671
    @rvnerd7671 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Always enjoy your videos! I have the older version of this tool and love it to death for my kitchen knives. My edc I use stones and strop, because the one that may save your butt needs the extra 10%. 😉

  • @rj44137
    @rj44137 Před 4 měsíci

    I like knives.
    Great video! I enjoy your comprehensive testing and analysis. Have a blessed day bud.

  • @krashanb5767
    @krashanb5767 Před 4 měsíci

    What a video! Excellent work 😊

  • @Bulletz4Breakfast13
    @Bulletz4Breakfast13 Před 22 dny

    Very good cinematics on your vids. Informative, educational and entertaining.

  • @sertaki1
    @sertaki1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    i just love your videos, man)

  • @jschlaud6
    @jschlaud6 Před 4 měsíci

    You nailed it man, loved the matrix theme. I have one of these and i love it for getting my knives and tools "almost there". I still finish on a high grit stone or diamond plate, then ceramic and finish with stroping. Its great for saving time and elbow grease. Especially for tools like shovels, axes, lawnmower blades etc.

  • @jeffallen3382
    @jeffallen3382 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This channel gets more epic with every video!

  • @richterknives
    @richterknives Před 4 měsíci

    Dead serious. Your channel is insanely good. Geniusly edited. Makes my videos look extremely amateur. I don’t think there is another knife channel that even comes close to this one. So good man. So so good.

  • @ppalla
    @ppalla Před 4 měsíci

    Entertaining, and informative Thankyou

  • @lanep4322
    @lanep4322 Před 4 měsíci +2

    @5:11 you do a killer Agent Smith impersonation, haha. Great vid as always!

  • @chrisflamion2283
    @chrisflamion2283 Před 4 měsíci

    always informative and entertaining! I'm committed to learning on a stone, I'm currently at the terrible stage

  • @TheFredFarkle
    @TheFredFarkle Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for this review! I recently purchased the Worksharp Professional Precision Adjust Sharpening System and I absolutely love it, but it is quite expensive and more involved to use properly but the results are amazing.
    It comes with an angle meter, pocket knife jig, and a 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, a Fine Ceramic and a Leather Strop plate. It makes all my knives scary sharp. I use 17 degrees for my Damascus Slicing and Chef's knives, and 20 degrees for all the German Steel knives.
    Oh, and it's ambidextrous.

  • @blitzkriegfritz2779
    @blitzkriegfritz2779 Před 4 měsíci +4

    its fun to watch videos like that sitting in the ER because I slipped while working with my knife and shaving of big chunks of meat from my fingers.

    • @jiahaotan696
      @jiahaotan696 Před 4 měsíci

      aaarrrrgghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

    • @blitzkriegfritz2779
      @blitzkriegfritz2779 Před 4 měsíci +1

      for those interested, I turned my index and my middle finger into Goulash. I sliced the flesh right off the finger in two big chunks. Thankfully no sinews or bones have been damaged, but it will take a while to regrow now.

    • @Naptosis
      @Naptosis Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@blitzkriegfritz2779 I hope you get well soon! 🤍

  • @natecarlson6283
    @natecarlson6283 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video. Very well done sir.