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SimplySharp
Добавлен 22 дек 2022
Mobile sharpening service in Atlanta Georgia.
Update in the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk.2
After two months of using the Ken Onion Mk.2 professionally, what are my opinions and what I recommend it?
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Portable air Filter for Sharpeners
Просмотров 18421 день назад
This is the unit seen in my recent videos. It works great for smaller sharpeners like the @WorkSharpOutdoor Ken Onion. OUKEETO Portable Air Filtration... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2DFMX5C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Do Dull Knives Brown Apples Faster?
Просмотров 22Месяц назад
One of the reasons to keep knives sharp is it damages the food you but less. This can lead to more of the food's flavor and nutrients making it into your mouth. In this video we explore this with apples.
Knife Knerd Ep6 Sharpen Your Own Knives
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Knife Knerd Ep6 Sharpen Your Own Knives
Knife Knerd Ep5 Honing and Tomatoes
Просмотров 51Месяц назад
In this video we make a mess with tomatoes and explore the impact of honing.
Knife Knerd Ep4 Sharpening Hack maybe
Просмотров 52Месяц назад
Need a sharp knife in a pinch? We try out this internet hack to see if it works.
Knife Knerd Ep3 Do I Need New Knives?
Просмотров 39Месяц назад
No, you (probably) don't need new knives, you need to sharpen the ones you have. In this video, we'll dive into different knives, what's important in considering knives and why you probably don't need to drop a ton of money on new ones.
Knife Knerd Ep2 When to Sharpen
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In this episode we talk about how you can tell it may be time to sharpen your knives, OR, is it time to use that honing rod.
Knife Knerd Ep1 Why Sharpen
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In this video we discuss why knife sharpening is a thing and nerd out on the science of knives.
Fixing the Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk 2
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I take a crack at making it easier to take belts on and off the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk. 2. In my previous review I noted how this will likely be a problem for people looking to use this professionally. ruclips.net/video/QjX-GRf4dFo/видео.html
Leather Belts on the Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk 2
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We try to see if we can get a leather belt on the Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk. 2. Initial Review is here ruclips.net/video/1R0zWkb2k6s/видео.html Referenced suppliers: shop.currycustomcutlery.com/ www.leatherbeltman.com/
Ken Onion Elite Mk 2 Initial Thoughts
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My Review of the all new Ken Onion Elite Mk. 2 from Work Sharp. How does this newest sharpener for the ever brilliant folks at Work Sharp compare the their original, absolutely brilliant KO Elite? Update with my solution to make it easier to get belts on and off quickly. ruclips.net/video/8ML-IE6b69w/видео.html Update on using leather belts. ruclips.net/video/QjX-GRf4dFo/видео.html
Broken knives? You don't need new knives, love YOUR knives again.
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Broken knives? You don't need new knives, love YOUR knives again.
Crawl Walk Run Ep 3 I Make This Ad For Free!
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Crawl Walk Run Ep 3 I Make This Ad For Free!
A couple questions come to mind from the video: - Any idea what the difference is between the blue and white compounds offered on currycustomcutlery? - Did you say the yellow abrasive cleaning sticks are not helpful with the work sharp system compared to a larger belt sharpening system? A video on how you reduce the bolster with the work sharp (workflow/belt preferences to try to match previous finish?) would be neat. Coming from the wicked edge system I didn’t offer that service in the past, so have a few practice knives I’m getting ready to jump into learning the process. FYI I checked with a digital angle gauge, and the front vs back reference surface were within 0.1 degrees of each other for me which was quite impressive. The rear one seems like less movement to reset reference on the knife (not sure how much you use the front reference edge either though so may not be relevant). Listened to the podcast episodes you did as well, those were neat to hear because i've been on a similar journey, glad to see others are doing the same and making it work!
@@bobekdj thanks. I cringe when I watch those, but do need to get more of the journey out there. I’m always happy to help. You can email me at nate@simplysharpatl.com if you have questions. No idea what the difference is, but the blue is much more effective than the white and cleaner than the green. The abrasive cleaning stick is awesome. I may already have a video on bolster reduction. If not, I’ll make one.
That bolster looks like it would be a problem. Doesn't look like the heel of the blade will contact the cutting board.
@@bretkoesser it for sure is a problem. I mentioned that I should fix it but didn’t for the sake of the video. It is repaired now.
Thanks for the shoutout! Good stuff, thanks for the update!!
What is the air cleaner?
@@mcgeedigital I did a separate video on it. OUKEETO Portable Air Filtration... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2DFMX5C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@SimplySharp, any chance you want to post a response here or an update video since its been 2 months... Any problems with the mod you have run into? Things you would have done differently if given the opportunity? Appreciate the content, I am a new Work Sharp user (have used the WickedEdge and other systems for a long time)... Only a few knives into using the Mk2, but i'm amazed at what a stupidly sharp edge the Mk2 gives me even compared to the WE130... not to mention its a tiny fraction of the work needed to get that edge.
@@bobekdj done.
@@simplysharpatl awesome will watch here shortly !
Totally agree with your observations! I prefer the Mk1 for ease of belt change. All in all, however, it is a great product.
@@robertsamagalsky1617 agreed, I just uploaded my two month review.
Guys are in such a big hurry you had to get a power sharpener and cry about a half a second longer lmao.
Could you provide more info on your downdraft table?
@@RedirGoud it is a box fan and a good filter. I just build a little box to put them in and a platform for the Ken onion. Worked well, but not as good as the dust collector in my newer videos.
Dremel sand those sharp sections
Do you have a link to the battery generator?
@@vinnym5095 BLUETTI Portable Power Station... www.amazon.com/dp/B09WW3CTF4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I’m running 1x30 belt sander. I think this might be too small for the 1x30, do you have any suggestions?
@@vinnym5095 i have t tried my 1x30 on it, but I’d assume it’s too small.
Is that an air filter/dust collector? If so how do you like it? I’m looking for a metal shaving container
@@vinnym5095 love it.
It's nice to watch how manufacturers try to improve one thing while fucking up another. So they make the angle adjustment faster and easier (what for really? Isn't necessary) while at the same time making it more difficult to access the belt through the shitty plastic cover... You need to change belts more often than the angle... You set the angle for one knife but you change the belts for different grits for one knife... They also made sure you can't use the Mk2 motor with the Mk1 attachment tool... That's so nice of them. That will be one reason I'm sending mine back.
@@2lbsTrigrPull I agree the incompatibility is lame. My understanding is the plastic was driven by consumer safety concerns.
@@simplysharpatl incompatibility is obviously money making scheme. For the cover and safetey concern... How much older units without the cover did they sell? Also the price here in Europe for the Attachment tool which is basically a cast part with three rollers and a few screws for 120€ is pretty steep. Good product that works no doubt about that but they definitely made sure to squeeze every penny out of it.
Work sharp recently indicated that they had to add the plastic cover guard for legal reasons and safety reasons. There was no other way around it.
Thank you! I’ve got 81 kWh onboard…..should be fine😎
What do you have?
Is this more effective than a box fan with a 4" filter taped to it?
Maybe. I think if you add a shroud around that setup it will be much better. This is smaller, which is what I needed.
Do the black plastic pieces in the front or back on top of the horizontal parts come off?
I haven’t tried, but I doubt they are.
Yeah, they ruined a perfectly good product by making it so fiddly to change belts. 99% of what I do with these units is honing with leather belts, so this is a non-starter.
Leather belt works if you take the little metal clamp off. My mod makes charging belts faster, but not as fast.
Demo’d with a Tormek looming in the shadows. Hmmm.
Big Tormek got to me, I’m rolling in dough now. Muahahahaha
What is that bench mat?
It’s one that came with the Precision adjust Eleit.
Where do you get that bench mat?
It came with the Precision Adjust Elite.
Thanks for the response. I have no sharpening gear and am trying to learn all I can before jumping in full send.
@@fluffykitten5773 I’d recommend against full send. Buy a Work Sharp Ken Onion or a Rikin variable speed 1x30. Both are good and inexpensive. Sharpen a hundred knives on them. Then start charging. Sharpen a thousand knives as a business and see if it’s right for you and you can make it work. Then get into more equipment if necessary. Email me at hello@simplysharpatl.com if you want to connect. I do offer a business in a box service, but happy to answer any questions for free as well.
I believe the metal clip is there to remove belt slack when you are trying to flat grind useing that surface of the sharpener (like if you want a 90 degree spine)
I like the speed control on the first one better because you can make move slower and when I'm using the leather, I like it going as slow as possible, the new one decides for you how slowly you can run it and it's twice as fast as the first one. Digital looks cool but in practice, like with music, digital is not as good as analog. It's not a real problem until you are trying to get the blade as sharp as possible at the end of sharpening.
I haven’t measured it, but it doesn’t feel like it’s faster at the slowest speed. It certainly seems faster at full speed.
I agree with your evaluation of the new add on sharpener piece to much plastic.I due love the new Ken Oinion sharpener the digital motor control I love to try that feature.I would love to test the new Ken Oinion sharpener.what a amazing update.
The reason I bought the original Worksharp KO system was speed. I was getting good results with manual sharpening, but it was too slow. Mk 2 has some advantages over my system, but it makes belt changes slower. That's a non-starter for me.
what is that red box with filter
A dust collector
@@simplysharpatl mfg model?
@@suorento7k OUKEETO Portable Air Filtration... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2DFMX5C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Just posted a new video about it.
Curious why is the subject matter of the video so far away? We're getting a pan view of the kitchen and can hardly tell what knives you're talking about. Js Maybe close up b roll or some breaking extra close-up footage possibly.
My belt is torn, is there a way to reconnect it?😅
nope. not safely anyways. buy another and save your eyes
I have the first. These are minor improvements. What the new version needed is a platen on the top side with a consumable low friction surface to facilitate a much flatter grind.
There's a guy that 3d prints one for the original for about 30 dollars.. Google has him
Keep on the lookout for 3d printer version of the plastic bits... Thanks for the video. (I subscribed to your channel) 😎👍
Thank you!
Sweet. Thank you for sharing this. Too bad you have to fix a new updated $300 machine to be as as easy to use as the old model it is replacing. Lol
Ha. Yeah. Other than that, it is better in most regards. As I’ve been using it more and more, I’m really digging the ability to adjust angles while it’s running. The cruise control is pretty sweet.
@@simplysharpatl I am concerned on my downward pressure. This may sound odd but I feel I use the tone of the motor bog to keep a consistent pressure. Not that I use much pressure just enough to make sure I get a consistent convex. If that makes sense.
@@fuelediowa I get you. Sound is gives important feedback when sharpening. However, I’d suggest if you are bogging down the motor, you may be using too much pressure. Sometimes it’s called for, but I find light pressure is typically the way to go.
@@simplysharpatl Adjusting the angles while it's running ? I think the original is vastly superior .
@@2216sammy it’s my new favorite feature.
Thank you so much you answered every question I had on this. I have the OG and get amazing results. I am considering an upgrade just because of the top frame work hoping it has more clearance on the left side for thick handle knives that the edge is very close to the handle. I look forward to an update after you use it a fair bit.
Thank you! It does have more clearance.
I tested leather belt on my MK2 grinder, as long as clip as been removed. It works good. My leather belts don’t touch back rest. Because of my experience original elite grinder, I always pulse to ensure belt is properly centered. I do same with MK2 now.
The new tracker is easier to adjust belt.
Way easier.
Tensioner on original also has issue of coming loose so I have to move red pin to tighten again. Lifting the mk2 on side slightly will make it easier and faster to put belt on. On the orginal grinding back plate I have two Leather strops affixed to back so I can grind chips out on blade edge faster and to reshape broken tips. The one on back of mk2 is so you don’t have to put leather strops there as it have flexible piece. It does make it tight to get leather belt in. I tested it last night.
Hi. Sorry if it's been asked before - what is your dust extractor device? Thanks 👍
Work Sharp sent me a leather/ cloth belt with compound as part of the package. However, they also sell two ( I think ) different leather/ cloth belts.
They do, but the belts fray very quickly.
Your deal breaker is ridiculous! LOL. There are maybe two people in the world that the 1.5 seconds of extra belt changing time matters! Lol
Possibly, but when you’ve got a busy market, it matters. Also, it takes quite a bit more than 1.5 seconds. As I indicated in the video, for a home sharpener this tool is a big improvement on an already great system. For a professional sharpening many hundreds of knives a week, this detail matters.
@simplysharpatl very true! When speed means money, it certainly matters
The difference seemed to be 4 seconds…
Why not leave it off
The grinding angle indicator is incorporated into the part.
@@pbunt1911 That's very unfortunate .
Could you leave the side cover off and place an electronic angle finder across the upper rollers to adjust your angle?
I think you could.
I like the Global knives too. Thanks for another great video Nate!
Love the modification Nate. Always impressed with your content, ideas, and thoughts. Would love to hear feedback after using the MKII some post modifications.
Do you by chance have a video on the Air Filter and plexiglass case you use? I have been using the Worksharp Ken Onion, with the Blade Grinding attachment for years in my sharpening business. Great product and your videos are great. Keep it up.
It seems like you can run it without the cover without issue.
That's what I was thinking, is there any reason to have the plastic cover on there at all? Actually I think you need it for the angle reading.
@@jab0321 That plastic cover is terrible . I would leave it off UNLESS you have to change the angle .
Worksharp did put alot of thought into the Mk 2...but not enough!..the observations and solutions you have shown should have been picked up and resolved before its release to the user!...great video again!
Thanks. I’ve probably sharpened 150 knives on my modified version. Other than getting the belts on and off, it is a better tool in all aspects thus far.
I hope the leather belt fits!..On the MK 1,i use two leather belts with a different compound on each!...great video...and this just made me subscribe..from Nova Scotia,Canada!
It fit. I made a subsequent video on it.
Good job! Seeing the way the guard mounts, you could really get it down to almost nothing, but now at least you've gotten rid of most of the fluff that was interfering. I do see a couple of routes to go with on the thumb lever, but you've probably had enough trauma from this tool surgery for a bit-lol! I'm sure someone will do a 3D print of a super slimed down piece that has the degree markings and uses just one screw, leaving it really open on the side. Now you have a Ken Onion Elite Pro MK2 Work Sharp. I'm super grateful that you showed this mod, because it really gave me a good look at what's in there and how everything works in relation. It's a clever but flawed design and most of that has to do with covering things up so it has a slick look to it. Probably a younger designer that's worked in the auto industry and not familiar with the KISS method of design. Keep It Simple Stupid. As soon as I see one on sale or maybe an open box model, I'll be picking one up. Thanks again!
Thank you! Proud owner of modded #462. As I expected, my harbor freight foot pedal won’t work with the new mk2, but at least it’s a bit easier to lock on continuous vs mk1. I wish it wasn’t powered on, if plugged in, but for my application it will be plugged into a 2kw power bank, that is powered off between stops.
6:34 Apropos : adjective very appropriate to a particular situation. MK1 helping to make the mk2 better…..like a parent😎 Great job…… everything is better modded. Greetings from SoCal.
Thanks amigo!
@@simplysharpatl I'm thinking the IRONY when you did that grinding. Thanks awesome video.