Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Elite Sharpener - Everything you need to know
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2021
- Brand Manager Kyle Crawford joins the Work Shop to show us how to get the most out of the Ken Onion Elite Sharpener.
The Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Knife and Tool Sharpener brings the power of a large belt grinder used in knife factories and custom knife shop, into the home or shop of everyday knife users. The Blade Grinding Attachment makes this tool so much more than just a knife sharpener. You can sharpen every type of knife including tanto blades, recurves, hawksbills, large blades and small, but it doesn't stop there. Use the Elite Sharpener to modify blade shapes, repair damaged knives, reshape handles, and more. This is so much more than just a knife sharpener.
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Brand Manager Kyle Crawford ought to appear more often in these videos and present his tips and tricks, and especially so on his own special builds. Crawford is all business without any silly drama. I would like to see what knife designs he comes up with using blanks found on store shelves.
I will be getting one of these. I’ve always sharpened on an oilstone for my pocket knives, I noticed when people borrowed my knife at work they always respected how sharp it was. I took a pride in that. But this system is another level entirely. 👍🇬🇧
This is one of the best, most authentic, informative instructional video I have viewed. And there have been many.
Kyle Crawford.
Amazing.
I learned about Work sharp thru Derrix (not spelled right). I bought a drill doctor and it saved my shop a boatload of money, I highly recommend it. I started with the original sharpener, than I bought the Ken Onion model than I bought the grinder attachment for it. I love all of them. Unless a blade is seriously messed up I can have it slicing paper and shaving hair in 10 minutes or less, usually less. Oh ya, great video guys.
Love the blade grinder attachment!!! Sharpened everything from high end knives, to axes, hatches, and scissors.
I love all the Work Sharp Products. You got another winner here with the Elite Attachment!
Learned a lot on this video. Possibilities are indeed endless! Great job WorkSharp on coming up with this product.
I have the elite system and love it this is the video I've been looking for from Worksharp very well done
Very impressed with Kyle Crawford. Perfect educator.
Thanks for making this video, I definitely learned some things. I bought my Ken Onion edition about 18 months ago and was duly impressed with how fast and easy sharpening on it was. I loaned it to a couple of friends to try and they loved it too. After hemming and hawing over the blade grinding attachment, I finally purchased one and I’m glad I did. It really added to the versatility of the system. Thanks for making a great product.
The grainder is just a great upgrade to an already wonderful tool. It is one of the best sharpining tool i have ever used. It is fast, precise, versatile, and long lasting. It is just superb 👌.
I asked for this system for Christmas about 8-10 years ago and my mother in law delivered everything gifted wrapped. She is the best. I have only been using the knife sharpening portion this whole time. Now after this video the possibilities seems endless. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you for the demo and pointing out all that the Elite is able to do. I personally have learned a lot.
Love my Ken Onion and the attachment! Thanks y’all for another video on this!
Just got the KO edition and love it. Saw the attachment and was on the fence but this video has got me sold! Getting one real soon.
I’ve been using this system for almost a year. It didn’t take long to master. Last night I took a knife from dull to shaving sharp while I was half asleep and it only took about 5 minutes. By the way, my hands shake pretty bad and I can still get a beautiful and consistent edge.
Such an awesome system -love that you have added cloth belts!
I own this Worksharp Elite system, and had a 3 hour “learning” period where I was just butchering my knives. Now I am consistently putting on a sharp edge. What’s great about this video, and product, is now I have the confidence to build my own knives from blanks, without a expensive professional sharpening system. It’s powerful AND versatile.
Does the elite system still come with the original Ken Onion system with the guides?? I definitely want both for the variety of knives and axes I own. If it does I'm definitely going to buy this system. I just want to make sure it comes with both setups. The original Ken Onion with the guides, and the elite system that you do free hand. If you could let me know I'd greatly appreciate it!!
@@americanpatriot6918 nice
I love it , so easy to use...as long as you're consistent at holding your blade at the perfect angle. It's a little harder with swords. I do one third at a time. Cheers.
@@americanpatriot6918 I prefer the "free hand" , especially with heavy swords or bigger knives. Much more precise once you get the hang of it. Cheers.
@@tedblackburn8679 I know your comment is a year old but I'm just getting to know my new system. Maybe someone else has the same issue i do. What I did after an hour trying to free hand was that I built a stand for my blade to rest on. I've been sick and meds got me shakey so it was out of necessity . I just bent over some 1" AL corner and some tap screws and BAM I have steady hands all the time. Two screws release my stand when need be. I wonder why they didn't supply something so simple?
Picked up my Ken Onion at Blade Show Atlanta last weekend. Watched your video, and now I’m stoked to get started sharpening every blade in my house! Thanks so much for the detailed explanation on this awesome machine.
That's exactly the video I needed. I have butchered (pun intended) a couple knives lately and this will really help me fix the error in my ways...and the knives. Just last week I did a horrible job on the point of an old custom Camillus Mk2 knife that a previous owner had expertly modified into a spear point, and I felt sick to my stomach when I trashed it while attempting to sharpen it. After watching this, I am optimistic. I just ordered the Blade Grinding Attachment and some belts to upgrade my KO Work Sharp kit. I just learned a ton of much needed knowledge and I am definitely going to watch this again. Can't wait to get started with the new attachment, get some much needed practice and confidence, and fix my Mk2 spear point! Thanks very much!
Excellent video!! I learned several things about using the Blade Grinding Attachment ... and this is after years of use and thousands of sharpening jobs with the Ken Onion sharpeners. And now I’m looking at knife kits and knife making. Thanks Kyle and Kyle! This video is chocked full of great information. Keep up the good work!
A real pleasure to watch professionals at work doing something they are passionate about. I will be ordering the elite kit this week. Really looking forward to taking it to the next level. Well done guys!
They are not professionals , they don't even know that a knife has 2 edges , primary and secondary its knives 101 . When you sharpen you knife , you make a v sharp edge , ok , as time goes on that v shape will become duller , because you did not address the bigger secondary V edge , not all knives have it but most kitchen knives do .
If you want to do it like this , im sure you have motor , make a wooden disk , take some abrasive paste and do it that way . you never have to buy or make belts , one tube of abrasive will hold you for who know couple years .
But that is not the best way to do it , because again you address only the tip of the knife , or the primary edge you do not address the secondary edge that is equally as important .
Do you know why Razor is so sharp , because its thin , once you start eating away in to your knife your edge will become fatter and fatter because you did not thin it down when you sharpened the primary edge .
This is the best video yet on the capabilities of the Blade Grinding Attachment. I have watched it three times and I pickup on a new idea or technique each time! Please continue making videos with new ideas.
Always nice to see how to sharpen the right way, I forget how sometimes, but keeping this video I can watch it again before I start my sharpening, thanks again
Excellent video thank you so much I've been using a 1 by 30 for a while now and I still learned some great things today, like the fact that I want to change my system over to this one. You guys have taken the Ken onion system to a whole new level!
Hi from Italy, glad to listen someone who thinks and speaks like me when knives and sharpening is involved
Awesome stuff! I got the ken onion sharpener for Christmas Great companion in the shop for making knives.
I just got the Belt Grinding Attachment for my KO sharpener. Glad I watched this video. It will save me much time not reinventing the wheel. Thanks a lot.
I wish I could give double thumbs up! Excellent video with so much insight. And I love watching glint of the burr forming along the edge as I move the blade across.
I love my blade grinding attachment! I've given several as gifts to friends as gifts. I use it almost almost exclusively for all my knives. There is a small learning curve but once you get the hang of it you'll be able to get a razor sharp edge and keep it razor sharp with ease. Let the burr form! Once you get the burr, it's simply a matter of reducing the burr down to a polished edge. I have several sharpening systems but this one is my favorite.
I had no idea how much could be accomplished with my Ken Onion. I will be purchasing the Elite attachment to add to my sharpening tool box. Great video!!
Good stuff and great information. I just bought the Ken Onion Elite Knife and Tool Sharpener and grinder, and now it's all about learning and using it. This video really opens up the door to knowledge about what this tool can do and how to use it. Thanks guys and great job.
Thank-you for an exceptional video. This sharpener was demonstrated at our recent Due South Woodcarvers Club meeting as part of a knife sharpening program and I immediately knew I had to have one. The shop is waiting to get more in and I will then have one. Nick's endorsement and high praise of this machine clinched the sale. This video helps me to understand what I forgot during the club demo and it introduces me to your great product line. I expect many more guys will be buying this from our local knife store because of his exceptional service, expertise, and your products. Kyle and Kyle are also great reps for your company. I enjoyed their presentation.
Very useful and instructional video. Seeing it in action really highlights everything it can do.
My local knife shop received a new shipment and I got mine this week. I have watched this video repeatedly and couldn't be more excited about the potential. As a woodcarver I can now design and make carving knives and keep them sharp. It is also great to make and give knives to beginners in a way not possible before. This is revolutionary. Thanks.
Does the elite system still come with the original Ken Onion system with the guides?? I want the free hand version for my bigger knives and axes. But also want the original Ken Onion system for my smaller knives using the guides. If you could let me know I'd greatly appreciate it!
@@americanpatriot6918 Hi, did you figure this out? Trying to decide whether to go with this or the original
@@americanpatriot6918 yes it dose
@@dokaplan1 if you're still thinking about it get it, it's worth it and when I bought mine I bought it with the belt attachment and it comes with everything they just shipped the attachment in a different box, but I ordered it as a complete package
I’ve been The Ken onion for years I do also have the blade grinder. I don’t use the guide very much anymore I absolutely love the blade grinder I even got to a point now where I can reuse razor blades for my work knife lol. I sharpen everything on this thing and it never fails.
I love sharpening my razor blades and getting more use out of them! The Blade Grinding Attachment stays out on my work bench for that very reason.
i loved hearing the guy speak of using the belt edge and going with the curve on the belt to god use, i used the exact same rechniches on identical type of belt drive (MUCH bigger) working on glass polished and bevel edges. these skills and knowledge will be great for me when using a work sharp machine.
Great video! It pushed me over the edge and now I’m going to get the Elite sharpener kit! Now I’m really going to need that KO signed hat!
I have just recently got into the knife community, and I've really been looking into what type of sharpener to purchase. After watching your video I feel the work sharp is definitely what I need to maintain new/future purchases!!!!!!! Thankyou
So glad I got the elite attachment. It's so fantastic and handy. Ditched my fancy/expensive manual rod types and am so pleased. Very few limitations, hours and hours and hours saved with superior results. After you "figure it out", it will take your blades to infinity and beyond, lol. Recommend their strop cloth belt and then a leather strop belt (leather does do better than their cloth belts, especially if you like shiny edges). Excellent tool!
Knowledge is the most powerful tool!!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
😃😃😃😃
I absolutely love this video!!! I have worked on several knives to develop my skills. Thank you so much!
I just purchased the Ken Onion Edition. I have a Bubba Blade , 10", filet knife that I have not been able to get the sharpness that is required to filet large satwater fish that I catch.
Using the Work Sharp Ken Onion starting with the X65 Belt at low to medimum speed, the knife took shape. After following the instructions of 6 to 10 pulls of the knife I switched to the X22 Belt and again followed the instructions.I then moved on to the X4 and did what the instructions told me to do.
Wow, my filet knife is sharp and usable for the first time. Can't wait to get all my knives in tip top shape.
Thank you Work Sharp for the best sharping tool that I have ever used. All of my settings for the filet knife were set at 20 degrees.
Awesome!!!!!! Thank you for such an awesome presentation. I enjoyed watching it. You kept me interested the whole time. I especially enjoyed the part where you show about making knives and just playing around with the machine and getting to know it. I have recently purchased the Elite kit and I have yet to play with the blade grinder attachment because I haven’t read the manual I just started playing with the Ken Onion machine because it was less intimidating. But after watching your video I’m going to break it out tomorrow and get to know my machine. I have always been a knife collector and tried many different sharpening systems that I did not care for because it took too long. But with this Ken Onion Elite, I have found my love for sharpening knives. It is quick and easy to use. I really shouldn’t have been intimidated by the blade grinder attachment but I didn’t wanna mess up my knives LOL.
Just wanted to say thank you again! I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.
This was a great and very helpful and informative video. You convinced me to buy it!
Thanks so much guys, great video! Looking forward to applying some of the tips and tricks!
I agree , I’ve taken my knife Nerdom to the next level with this system and I love it !! I’m going to start making my own knives , and Kyle Crawford!!! You can start your own show and I’m sure I speak for a lot of fellas , I would watch your shows , you are like the modern day Ken onion lol who is still my knife nerd idol
Awesome video guys! Lots of good information as always!
Boy does this gets my creative juices flowing!
And that's what she said 🤭
Great video, last knife i did on my ken onion with grinding attachment was a tracker knife a friend bought on ebay that was completely lacking an edge. Man those angles were hard to get right, but without the grinding attachment it would have been impossible. The knife turned out great!
Good wide range of information. Thanks
Thank you for the education. These videos are so helpful.
I have sharpened hundreds of knives, hedge clippers and other items on the Ken Onion Worksharp sharpener at the farmers market where I have a small stand. But the knife making attachment is a whole new level of effectiveness. The more I use it the more I love it. The adaptability of the system is amazing and very effective. It is so fas. I will be getting a 2nd system soon so tht I can cut my time in half again.
I just got my work sharp and cant wait to get started . And i sure like that hat .it would go nice with my ken onion knife collection. Have a great day guys.....
I have the original and one day I will have the Elite! Thank you for this instruction for future reference!
I just bought the Ken Onion and precision adjust. I don't know anything about sharpening, but these 2 sharpeners make it easy! Absolutely no disappointments with the Work Sharp brand of tools! My EDC knives are better than ever.
Thanks for the chance at the hat and appreciate the videos. 🤘😎🤘
I have the ken onion and the BGA and i realy enjoy your videos!!! Lot of good tips thank you guys
I love my Blade Grinding Attachment... best knife accessory purchase ever! I noticed you had a leather plate on the platen side - I must try adding that!
Super excited to give this a try!
Thank you for the great video. Like others, I was on the fence about the Elite sharpening system I have the Ken Onion edition and wanted to step it up one more notch. Great tips and will be purchasing the Elite system soon.
just got my Ken onion yesterday and watching some videos, I know I'm going to like this and the wife will to
I went to buy the ken Onion edition at Cabela's one day after doing some research. It looked like the best option for me, I've got a lot of knives. Kitchen, hunting, fishing, bushcraft, work knives and my swords. As a customer when I was there I ended up selling your product to other customers by explaining the benefits of it. Plus it was on sale at the time so it just made it that much easier. Great product, I love it. 👍👍
Awesome video, thanks! Loving my Ken Onion Edition.
Really cool system. I love my mk2. Kind of thinking of getting this too.
I have been using this sharpener for about a year now - it’s the most consistent sharpener I have been able to find. I have used one more consistent, but I am no longer able to find it. The Ken Onion Elite System is extremely capable.
Thanks!
Quite helpful with my Ken Onion Christmas gift from my daughter.
It's a cool tool..!
I'm definitely going to be getting one of these as soon as possible.
Thanks guys, this was a huge help!!!
Bought the WSKSKO for myself for Christmas and then saw the Blade Beast and had to have one. OUTSTANDING tools, thank you guys! In the beginning I saw the burr but didn't recognize it for what it was. Now I know, 'it is my friend'. Maybe some small comment on when I can't see it anymore because of my 'old man' eyes. My current action is to go five more passes with very fine grit and then feel the edge.
You guys rock!!! Inspired me to finally get a KO, and then a week later I forked out for the Blade Grinding Attachment, and haven't looked back! Many a knife and machete has already had its turn on the machine. Would love for you guys to do a tutorial or how-to on converting a Scandi grind to a Convex edge, for example - a standard Morakniv type scandi blade to a decent convex edge?!?! Keep up the good work and awesome vids! Yours truly, Dan from Down Under!
My knife are now razor sharp. So versatile love it!!
I have one on the way, thank you for showing some of the possibilities. Those 1095 knives were really nice.
Nicely done, very informative
I have this system and love it. Great all around sharpening system.
Does the elite system still come with the original Ken Onion system with the guides?? I want to use the elite system for my bigger knives and axes. But the original Ken Onion system with the guides would be great for my smaller knives. If it comes with both I'm definitely buying one! If you could let me know I'd greatly appreciate it!!
Kyle, that was an awesome explanation of the Elite system! I have been using mine since this summer and wish this had been out earlier--it would have shortened my learning curve and saved some trial and error. I learned quite a lot from your clear, and concise explanation. Your passion for your craft really comes through.
My one question is that aside from using the stiff belt kit, is there a way to get a flatter grind on my knife than the convex grind inherit in the slack belt system? I am thinking of either some tips or suggestions you might have for the current system, or perhaps some refinements or additional features for a Blade Grinding Attachment v2.0. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Anybody who's watching this video thinking about getting this machine, do it it's so worth it I've never been scared of how sharp a knife was until today, and it was my first time using this machine so it's only going to get better this thing is incredible
I'm a waterstone guy, I learned on them and prefer choseras and shapton ha no kurumakus. I've never been interested in units like the work pros and other setups that control the angle like that until the blade grinding attachment came out. It's fantastic for reprofiling, grinding bevels and allows me to continue freehand sharpening. I truly believe there is no "better" way to sharpen then freehanded. You develope a deep understanding and intricate knowledge in regards to blade sharpening as you progress.
Then why did you make this comment
@@LarryMarston because peep game ; this unit, is essentially-at it’s core-a FREE HANDED GRINDING TOOL-rite so it goes hand in hand with his free handed skills he has been honing for the last 33years.
Anyway that’s what hommie be fittin to be trying to be communchemicating…. Pace ✌🏿 ps you have just been edjumacated farther THEN you nur thought possible.
@@6nosis lmao. My guy out here edgumucating us. Thanks bud. Lol
great video I've just gotten the Ken Onion plus BGA a month ago. Love them. I'll admit I need to work on my skills with the Karambit....Its a tough blade for a beginner like me. You've got me interested in the knife making now!!!
I like the wider belt on this elite. Got mine from menards and used menards rebates to get it . Well worth the money
This is awsome device. I will buy it definetly!
Wow! Very informative. Thanks so much.
I just purchased the Elite system last week based on watching a video with Steve in it.
And after getting a deeper explanation from you, Kyle, regarding the belts, including the cloth stropping belts, I just purchased them.
I didn’t really consider the Ken Onion original system. It would be nice to be able to do scissors easily and consistently. But that seems pretty extravagant just for that extra.
I’ll have to see how easy the results are for scissors after I get some sea legs with the Elite system first.
That new guided rod system is awesome
Just recently got the blade grinder attachment for my Ken Onion edition work sharp and now after seeing this vid I want to make some custom knives.
Great video. Just purchased this system and itching to get going without destroying anything :)
I’ve been teetering on the edge of buying one, really didn’t realise it was so versatile. I wish I’d bought this to begin with. I began with a Lansky rod sharpener, then the Spyderco triangular rod one, then the other Lansky deluxe system, each one didn’t fulfil my requirements.☹️. Finally going to get this, can’t wait!😁
I did not know I could track the belt. I am glad I watched this episode!
Hey Kevin, you won the hat in our giveaway! Send an email to kyleo@worksharptools.com and we will get it shipped out!
What I was doing before I bought this was placing my belt sander in the vice, using my judgement I held the angle and put an edge on. This tool sets the angle and I hold the knife flat, this is more comfortable and the belt change is so much easier.
Great video I learned alot today ill get one
Great video. I’ll have to upgrade my Worksharp from about 8 years ago.
I have had this Ken Onion edition knife sharpener for 2 to 3 years. I read the instruction manual about forming the bur, setting the angle, etc - but somehow I missed that I am supposed to be sharpening the knife on the top portion of the belt. With the angle set - intuitively - it seems that is was meant to bring the knife directly to the belt from the flat plate. The angles made no sense!. So, I essentially just went to winging it on the top belt at my own angle. I have not yet been able to get a knife razor sharp and was about to give up on this machine. I am very glad that I watched the video. I can go back to my sharpener and use it as intended and see if I can get that razor edge.
As a side note, the work sharp chisel sharpener with the round plates is OUTSTANDING. My chisels are always razor sharp, slicing off end grain with ease. I have mostly been honing my knives on the top of the wheel. I have 2 leather hone attachments for different grits. This works really great on the left side of the knife. The right side is a challenge and I have cut many a sanding disk cutting the left side. Only use it to hone now. Still the knife will ultimately make some kind of cut in the leather and that will catch when right side sharpening. I was thinking modifying with a swift to reverse polarity as this machine was the only one that would get my knives truly sharp. After watching the tutorial I will definitely go back to the knife sharpener and give it another chance.
Does anyone have any recommendations for knife honing polish. I have a green bar that seems to work well. I have read (on the advertisement) that you should start with the white bar first, then the green bar to finish - if you are looking for a shiny edge.
I still love the feeling to passing a tool across a good stone, but the machines are so much fasters.
Very comfortable presentation.
Fantastic! I've have wanted to begin making some knives, but I live in an apartment, no workshop, so maybe this is a place to start!
Very good information I will use thx
Great video...I learned a lot!
Awesome Video!
Like the blade grinding system so much that I ordered 2nd which is currently on its way. My plan is to use one for grinding and one for fine grind along with cloth stropping and polishing belts, this way if I am sharpening more knives the unit gets to rest/cool down while other one is in use.
Sooo, here is an idea: if the key is to hold the blade horizontally, why don't you include a little magnetic bubble level that you can snap onto your knife while sharpening? Just a litte thing, maybe a penny diameter size?
very cool. I need one.
I retired Last year and we have to scale down Most of my tools are bigger and benchtop but I Will still be able to make Knives with this Ken onion workshop system and a some of my other tools. I can't have fire . The Ken onion Well work perfectly for the Room I will have. To make kit knives. The video was great thank you very much.
Good video. I learned a lot from the tip. I have all the WS sharpenning tools. They’re all great. Actually, I did not know you have polishing compounds for the stroping belts.