Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjust vs Freehand & Electric Sharpeners

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @wawrzys9824
    @wawrzys9824 Год назад +48

    Thomas in front of the camera, what a great sight to behold

    • @jerrypomroy2375
      @jerrypomroy2375 Год назад +3

      Stole my thunder. I believe it’s the 2nd time. The other time I recall was his video going over multi tools & showing off his custom professional bottle opener.

    • @BravoJulietAlpha
      @BravoJulietAlpha Год назад +2

      ​@@jerrypomroy2375 that's the only time I remember seeing him and would love to see him out front much more often. Matter of fact because of Thomas's outstanding showing, I'm buying it.

    • @Tusk2001
      @Tusk2001 Год назад +1

      And he’s a Pontiac guy

    • @Tusk2001
      @Tusk2001 Год назад +1

      And he’s a Pontiac guy

    • @jerrypomroy2375
      @jerrypomroy2375 Год назад +1

      @@Tusk2001 GM should’ve cut off Buick & kept Pontiac. They already had Cadillac.

  • @lfish21.
    @lfish21. Год назад +40

    Man, I didn’t think I’d want to upgrade my original precision adjust. But this thing looks like an incredibly nice upgrade.

    • @johnraygun9868
      @johnraygun9868 Год назад +6

      i finally did and i am pretty happy with it, i have the Benchmade 940-1 Carbon with the S90V steel and I heard horror stories about sharpening it so i broke down and bought this, took under 5 min to do one of the best sharpening jobs I've ever done (far from an expert, just like to play), I was super nervous but practiced on a budget knife for a few minutes and by the time i got to my BM I was already happy lol, its a lot of money when you have 4 kids nd a wife but worth it in my opinion, hope you are happy with whatever decision you make!

    • @Dan_Hazard
      @Dan_Hazard 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@johnraygun9868lose the family buy more knives 😅
      I kid 😁
      Or do I 😬

    • @johnraygun9868
      @johnraygun9868 11 месяцев назад

      we all have our priorities lmaohope you had a happy New Year! @@Dan_Hazard

    • @Dan_Hazard
      @Dan_Hazard 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@johnraygun9868 likewise, happy New Year 🤟🏼

    • @XxSylasxX
      @XxSylasxX 11 месяцев назад

      @@johnraygun9868 I just use my ken onion edition for all my spyderco and benchmade knives. 17 degree all day. hair whittling edge.

  • @kerryrwac
    @kerryrwac Год назад +23

    Work sharp really paid attention to customer feedback on the original as well as what aftermarket accessories people were making to correct perceived flaws and to enhance usability. It's a nice upgrade. If i hadn't upgraded mine with a blade clamp, 1x4 stone adaptor and Venev Dog stones I'd be tempted to upgrade.

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool 4 дня назад +1

      I lucked out and got a set of two, double sided dog stones for like $40.
      Such a cool tool, a diamond whetstone.

  • @BackcountryBeginnings
    @BackcountryBeginnings Год назад +8

    It's neat when a company takes feedback from their customers and (gasp) makes a better product! Sounds like Work Sharp has done just that. It often seems like companies make changes to increase profit margin instead of improving a product. This is refreshing.

  • @thiago.assumpcao
    @thiago.assumpcao Год назад +16

    Pretty cool comparison. New equipment really seem better build.
    Some tips for better sharpening regardless of what method you choose.
    Edge trailing doesn't fully clean the burr on stones, a microburr will always remain.
    Burr removal edge leading on stone with low pressure is good enough to fully clean the burr so stropping is optional.
    Polished edge cuts better paper, hair, wood and raw meat but aggressive edge cuts better most other materials. Adjust your final grit testing on what you cut most often instead of just paper tests.
    Too much stropping can cause foil burr and weaken the edge. Ten passes on diamond compound is already too much. If you plan on using strops limit to just three passes or use a hanging denim strop which doesn't create from foil burr.
    Foil burr can fake high sharpness that doesn't last. If your method can create foil do a couple passes on wood before testing sharpness.
    An edge that shaves hair or cuts paper towel one handed will have slightly better cutting capacity and durability comparing with most other paper tests.

    • @Rick_Hoppe
      @Rick_Hoppe Год назад +3

      @thiago.assumpcao Your sharpening tips are very interesting. I’ve always done burr removal as the very last thing on my finest stone. I use a leading edge action with a light touch. I’ve never stropped for fear of rounding over the edge I worked so diligently to sharpen.
      I’m an experienced sharpener, but I’ve never heard of a “foil” burr. This sent me on a Google search that lead me to a couple of deliciously geeky, “rabbit hole” sharpening sites, so thank you for that.
      In the kitchen, an unpolished edge cuts through the skin of a tomato more easily, but I polish my edges anyway because I’ve found polished edges last longer.

    • @thiago.assumpcao
      @thiago.assumpcao Год назад

      @@Rick_Hoppe If you like sharpening I recommend the site Science of Sharp. It has many studies with electron microscopy images and really changed how I think about sharpening.
      As a finishing stone I have a few experienced friends that prefer to finish on 1-2K stone. I cut a lot of raw meat so I prefer 3-6K for a general purpose chef knife.
      Stropping is a complex topic with unexpected results. To make it simple I recommend stone only but a well used strop can achieve very similar results. Science of Sharp has a very interesting article about it.
      One important tip I forgot to mention is microbevels. Most people use it to make a though edge but I use for better cutting performance.
      Thin edges cut better but knives with 60 HRC and bellow seen on most western chef knives can’t hold an edge with 10 degree sharpening, that’s part of the reason why Japanese knives are so good.
      Instead of sharpening these knives with a thick 15-20 degrees like most people recommend I use 7,5-10 degree and finish with a 15 degree microbevel. Just a few alternating edge leading strokes on the microbevel is enough to make the edge strong enough to avoid rolling as long as you cut without impact and without touching bones. The cutting performance boost is quite significant on hard vegetables like carrot and onion.
      I have no durability issues doing this even with soft 53 HRC. Durability can be an issue if the maker mess up the heat treatment with grain growth or retained austenite but that’s very uncommon in industrial knives.
      I have a RUclips channel but its on Portuguese so probably not much use for you.

    • @LastBastian
      @LastBastian Год назад

      @@Rick_Hoppe Same. Been sharpening for decades. This is the first time I've heard the term "foil edge".
      ...now I'm off to Google it as well. lol

  • @dailygearguide
    @dailygearguide Год назад +24

    Loved this one, fun to see the 3 most popular sharpening methods go head to head. 👍

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish Год назад +1

      I totally agree!

  • @2873lonewolf
    @2873lonewolf Год назад +7

    As cool as the new Precision adjust is, the price makes it not an option to me. I have the original w/ elite upgrade and added a 5 dollar brace to clamp, its rock solid now. I have always done SAK pen blades without a problem, so the new attachment is gimmicky to me. I added a clamp to my base and its not moving anywhere. The only feature that definitely makes the new model great is the tilt back for longer blade rotation. Went to harbor freight and bought a digital angle gauge, much better and more uses than the new models included one.
    As always YMMV, what works for me might not work for you.

    • @poppacooter
      @poppacooter Год назад

      they will be $250. when they hit the stores.

    • @2873lonewolf
      @2873lonewolf Год назад +1

      @jjj And for what you get, its worth $150. Plastic and cast steel is cheap to manufacture.

    • @poppacooter
      @poppacooter Год назад

      @@2873lonewolf yeah $150. sounds better to me .👍

  • @davidsapir9638
    @davidsapir9638 4 месяца назад +1

    I've had the Worksharp Professional Precision Adjust for just over 6 months and I can't say enough great things about it. It's built rock solid, it's super easy to set up and using just what's in the box is all you need for X level sharpness and mirror finished edges. I've replaced the panel slider's nylon bushings with brass bushings for better smoothness, and I've also made a custom 7 panel lapping film set for the Worksharp that pushes the sharpness and high polish levels even further. This is the pro results sharpener to get, the price to performance ratio is insanely great, and it's very first time friendly.

  • @timtitus2532
    @timtitus2532 Год назад +2

    Good video, I've been sharpening knives for about 50 years now and still have a bad day every once in a while, do mine free hand but the new worksharp has really got me interested.

  • @krshnr
    @krshnr Год назад +1

    Pre-ordered my Work Sharp Professional Precision and have had it for a few weeks now. LOVE IT!! Makes it really easy to get a REALLY sharp blade. Bought an Apache 3800 case from Harbor Freight for less than $40 to store it in. No Regrets at all.

  • @jimmiecrowe520
    @jimmiecrowe520 Год назад +7

    Great video gentlemen, I grew up free hand sharpening from the 60s through last year when I bought the Precision Adjust Pro last fall. I actually might move up again.

    • @jdisdetermined
      @jdisdetermined Год назад

      Wait.. so you’re a freehand sharpener with expert level experience and you moved to a fixed angle system? Almost never hear of that. I did the opposite.. years of Lansky and KME fixed angles because I didn’t have the patience to learn freehand.. finally got big bench stones and a clamp and forced myself to learn it.. I will never *ever* go back to fixed angle. It feels slow and clunky and is just boring as hell now. I get better edges in half the time and actually enjoy doing it. Getting into the world of bench stones and trying new stuff has been a whole new fun hobby too. But I mostly sharpen supersteels so I use mostly diamond and ceramic. ✌️

    • @jimmiecrowe520
      @jimmiecrowe520 Год назад +1

      @@jdisdetermined Brother you are too kind "expert level experience" was very flattering. I could put hair popping edges on about anything with a blade at one time in my life, but father time and a nationwide shortage of natural Arkansas stones during the 80's changed that. I then bought a Lansky system and fell in love with diamond stones. As a Instructor for the Plumbers and Steamfitters for the past 23 years I kept a diamond plate, ceramic rod and leather strop in my desk at school. Every night I taught there would be two or three of my students come in early and place their knives on my desk and I would still be able to give them back blades that would shave hair from their arms. It was very pleasing for me to be able to do that for them. Take care and stay sharp!

  • @adecadman2366
    @adecadman2366 Год назад +17

    I would love to see the results of the basic work sharp in this comparison, very interested if the extra cost gets that much better results..... love the content! Keep up the good work!

    • @DerekWhite-ft4mh
      @DerekWhite-ft4mh Год назад +2

      I have the original and would put money on this thing being a noticeable improvement (in fact, I will be putting money on it...I'm definitely buying the upgrade). The original isn't super stable and the angle issue they mention is a big deal.

    • @VikramDravid
      @VikramDravid 11 месяцев назад

      There is a video where the slight wiggle / stability issue in various parts of the Work Sharp Pro Precision are corrected using low-cost fixes. Search for "Did Work Sharp stop $3 short of Professional level?" So despite the much higher price tag, the Professional still has minor stability issues. I imagine the fixes can also be used on the original Precision Adjust. So besides getting the additional grades of stones and a metal build, they are more or less identical in the way they work.

  • @RobertNelson-gq1jf
    @RobertNelson-gq1jf Год назад

    I just purchased this item. My wife and I both cook and we like very sharp knives. I don't have the experience for free hand sharpening and am hoping this will allow me to keep our kitchen knives sharp fairly easily. I am encouraged by the results shown in this video.

  • @DampActionRC
    @DampActionRC Год назад +5

    NGL Seth V's setup is awesome and doesn't break the bank. I would love to know what that rig for holding stones over the sink is, great video!

    • @Ericstraordinary
      @Ericstraordinary Год назад +2

      Google "Waterstone holder".

    • @etherealicer
      @etherealicer Год назад +1

      Umm... don't know, but my stones are very expensive. My 2 Belgians (5000 and 8000 grit) were both over $200. Now agreed, you can get cheaper stones. But ultimately, we tend to spend a lot of money on knives and then cheapen out on the maintenance gear (e.g. cheap bits, that strip out screws on your expensive knives). I think as your collection proceeds, it makes sense to also evolve your sharpening and invest in it.
      That said, I enjoy sharpening and can spend several hours on a new knife to get the edge I want. For me, it is part of the hobby, so naturally, I'm also willing to spend more money on more expensive sharpening systems.

    • @williamdutton3388
      @williamdutton3388 22 дня назад +2

      😅

  • @kncochran1
    @kncochran1 Год назад +3

    I've been waiting for a comprehensive review of this new product. What a great way to present it. Great to actually see thomas. Keep up the good work!

  • @ssunfish
    @ssunfish Год назад +1

    Not just amoung KnifeCenter videos, but one if the more enjoyable videos of those I have seen! Great job everyone and many thanks!!! I liked the humor the most!

  • @Blaze_1961
    @Blaze_1961 Год назад +1

    You didn't address the play in the new unit that was shown at 3:00 this was my biggest complaint with the original which I did fix by making the slide bore smaller.

  • @Kens_knives
    @Kens_knives Год назад +1

    Well, well, well, we finally got a look at Thomas great to finally get a look at the man behind the camera, great video guys!

  • @fakebobbyhill296
    @fakebobbyhill296 6 месяцев назад

    Worked for an hour on an old blade with the coarsest plate, because the knife was at least 30 years old, cheap and never had an edge and I was using the pro presision adj for my first time before I gave up, did 2 pulls in the worksharp mk ii and found the edge. Then I threw it back in the pro PA and finished it. I can’t believe people sharpen on stones.

  • @franzgeil422
    @franzgeil422 Год назад +1

    Great video gentlemen. We got Thomas on the front side of the videoscope. And Seth? If they ever make a movie featuring Mark Twain, Seth needs to audition.

  • @grovesy333
    @grovesy333 Год назад

    The professional precision adjust Is something am definitely wanting !

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist Год назад

    I use the cordovan leather strops with gunny juice diamond emulsion to touch up my edges. I’m sure most know this, but you can only use one micron size emulsion per strop. That’s it. If you use 2 different size grits on one strop, the grit size will be off. So I have 1 strop for each micron size.

  • @josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517
    @josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517 Год назад

    My copy is still in the mail but I am aware of one shortcoming. The most coarse plate that comes with it is 220 grit. It should come with an additional 120 grit as the finest grit. Similarly, the most fine grit is 880 when it should have an additional 1000 grit.

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist Год назад +1

    I bought a kadet pro with some diamond bonded resin stones. So now I am a sharpening nerd now too! Love to see these new rigs being released. I’m sure I’ll buy another system at some point. Just the nature of the game for me.

  • @JerryLoffelbein
    @JerryLoffelbein Год назад +4

    I have my hands on the Pro PA and like it quite a bit. I've used the Precision Adjust for several hundred blades before it, and with some community-driven pieces, I can get a bit better looking edge wit the original, but sure that those will end up coming to the new system as well.
    On my Pro PA, the ceramic seems to be a bit lower grit than the older one, and the feel and deposit pattern makes me think it's not perfectly flat. Slightly disappointing as you have to rely on the strop for a lot longer to get a decent polish on the edge.
    The other thing is a bit of a tradeoff. The stones are much larger in width and height on the Pro PA. That makes a lot of jobs quicker, but can hamper you from correctly sharpening some recurves that the 1/2" stones on the old one handled quite well. That, and the larger stones are a bit more unwieldy, so it's easier to accidentally hit the plunge grind on some blades (practice and patience helps with that).

    • @9thchamber499
      @9thchamber499 Год назад

      thanks for useful feedback!

    • @12knut
      @12knut Год назад

      Hey, just wondering how long the diamond stones for the original PA last for? Like how many sharpenings can you expect to get out of it?

  • @realbroggo
    @realbroggo Год назад +3

    I personally use a bit of a mix when it comes to sharpening. Over the years I've grabbed all sorts of tools and gadgets - the good, the bad & the ugly. The two items however that really helped me improve my sharpening: 1. a good magnifying glass so that I can really see my edges up close & better assess what I need to do (cost about AU$10) and 2. a digital inclinometer to ensure accurate and consistent blade angles (cost about AU$40). Sharp blades all.

    • @LastBastian
      @LastBastian Год назад

      Agreed on the magnification. I just bought a digital microscope to *really* be able to see exactly what's going on with the edges.
      ...first time hearing of an "inclinometer" ...does that work differently from a digital angle finder?

  • @LincolnWorld
    @LincolnWorld Год назад +6

    Would have been nice to give us a warning each time you were about to show the clip of you dulling the knives so we could have looked away. Instead I'm going to have nightmares now. Thanks a lot. LOL

    • @alandrake3635
      @alandrake3635 Год назад +1

      Ooo! Same here. Watching those blades drawn across cinder block made me suck breath through clenched teeth. 😬

  • @torresalxndr
    @torresalxndr Год назад +2

    I have the new Precision Pro and I absolutely love it. I was lucky enough to get one of the limited edition first runs. Awesome system.

  • @onlyychevys
    @onlyychevys 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thumbs up to the guy that hand sharpened with wet stones!!

  • @bwax1542
    @bwax1542 Год назад +1

    Head to head competition is great!

  • @artichoke60045
    @artichoke60045 10 месяцев назад +1

    It was vastly faster to use the belt sander. I may start using my handheld belt sander which I have a few grits of belts for, and see how that goes.

  • @dolguldur4706
    @dolguldur4706 Год назад +2

    DCA and Thomas both a legend 🤘🏻

  • @Jefreeman13
    @Jefreeman13 Год назад +3

    Thank you Gary! Sharp commentary as always DCA👍🏼

  • @MarkK01
    @MarkK01 Год назад

    I just got my new Worksharp Professional precion adjust sharpener today. I just wish mine came with the work mat but it didn't. I can not wait to have some time to use my new sharpener.

  • @Tusk2001
    @Tusk2001 Год назад +1

    I was lucky enough to get #30 of the first batch. I used to use a lansky and a spyderco tri-sharp. This made my work knife (Buck 286 420hc) And my brous (D@) AMAZINGLY SHARP.
    Was clearing some terrible vines and my machete sheath had broken. Believe it or not, the reprofiled to 22.5 degree edge on that pocket knife was gutiing , “Virginia barb wire,” wild strawberry and other vines all day and can still slice paper extremely well.

  • @luke9822
    @luke9822 Год назад +1

    37 minutes per knife? I was just about to pull the trigger on this, but now the electric Ken Onion version is looking kind of interesting to me for my common uses of mostly kitchen knives and an occasional pocket knife that needs sharpening. It has the bonus of being able to sharpen tools if needed. I'd love to see that one in the shootout.

    • @davidsilvas9441
      @davidsilvas9441 Год назад

      I have the WS Ken Onion. It is good, but tough to use on smaller blades (less than 2.5 inches) and achieve a consistent edge. Also, anything below 20 deg is not great. I have a Lansky and a few other fixed-angle sharpeners. If I have the time, the fixed-edge sharpeners give a cleaner and more consistent edge. However, for larger blades (like kitchen) and at 20 deg, the Ken Onion does a nice job. Now, for tools, the Ken Onion is great. I use a 3rd party 180 grit belt on my KO and my lawn mower blade is done faster than it takes to take it on and off the mower

  • @benbeattie4609
    @benbeattie4609 Год назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you very much gentlemen!

  • @poncho151
    @poncho151 Год назад

    I love how Thomas’s final review/thoughts were done off camera in traditional Thomas fashion.

  • @Ericstraordinary
    @Ericstraordinary Год назад +13

    You guys should have had a fourth competitor using the Spyderco Tri-angle Sharpmaker, with its optional accessory stones.

  • @tmjvtxtmjvtx
    @tmjvtxtmjvtx Год назад +1

    This was great...do more of this stuff

  • @Gman1024
    @Gman1024 Год назад +2

    HI GARY!
    THANK YOU GARY!
    BYE GARY!
    Interesting and fun test, well demonstrated process and results, good job gents.
    I'm hoping you'll do a follow-up video that explains how to avoid rounding the tip with the precision pro and keeping the heel nice, which Thomas was worried about.
    And yes, they seemed to think of everything with that lean, haha.
    Thank you KnifeCenter Family!

  • @RichardPoogerman
    @RichardPoogerman Год назад

    You guys really have the best knife content. I always enjoy your videos. In fact, you are the first channel I've ever subscribed to.

  • @del4775
    @del4775 Год назад +1

    Great review, but I'd love to see a comparison with the Ken Onion with blade grinding attachment, particularly as they're similarly priced.

  • @bokusimondesu
    @bokusimondesu Год назад

    Enjoyable little show. I enjoy my worksharp, basic precision ajust. This weekend I used my old lansky five stone sharpener on a blade that actually ended up okay. But, the best fun is freehand on stones/diamond plates, only I don't get the amazing consistency that I get on the worksharp.

  • @E.L.RipleyAtNostromo
    @E.L.RipleyAtNostromo Год назад

    I sharpen a lot of larger knives (kukris, etc.) and the sharpest edges I’ve ever gotten were on a 1x42 Kalamazoo slack belt grinder, followed by a loose flap buffing wheel with green chromium oxide compound, or on 4x36 leather belt. I wish I had your 2x48 setup here, more compact than a 2x72 and less space. Thanks for sharing!

  • @robertojames7904
    @robertojames7904 Год назад

    I've been sharpening edges, mostly knives but also plane irons, for 60 years mostly for home cooking and wood working. I eventually got pretty good using conventional oil and water stones. But now that I'm nearly 80 years old I find that my motor skills are deteriorating and I've lost some of the precision needed for hand sharpening. Recently I bought a guided system which operates similar to the Work Sharp Pro (but not nearly as nicely) and it has made it possible for me to achieve really good edges again simply because it takes the art out of achieving a precision edge. What works for an old man will obviously work for a beginner too. It's like playing the piano. Knowing all the notes and understanding how a piano works is not the same as being able to make music. Likewise, without spending quite a bit of time perfecting the art of hand sharpening, you can't get a really nice edge. Based on my recent experience with a guided system I would highly recommend it to any home chef who likes really sharp knives but who would rather do something other than perfect his hand sharpening skills. Christmas is coming up and I've got my eye on that Work Sharp Pro.

  • @DerekWhite-ft4mh
    @DerekWhite-ft4mh Год назад

    Oh man this thing addresses every gripe I have about the original. It's still what I use to sharpen my knives, but it's not the most sturdy unit. This new one looks so much sturdier. Plus the extra grits, the strop, the digital level, and all the cool quality of life improvements. I'll definitely be buying this. And, I guess, gifting my old one. Thanks for the suggestion, Thomas.

  • @m.k.fleming8624
    @m.k.fleming8624 Год назад

    Though my EDC collection started in the '60's - highlighted by my personal USMC issued KA-BAR - my interest waxed and waned until the early 2000's. Though I've been collecting longer than DCA has been alive, my sharpening experience / skills are similar to Thomas. Having little confidence in my capabilities and/or results, I often chose to have "pro's" sharpen my blades. My interest in the Work Sharp PP started with an early preview (Zac in the Wild) but this outstanding demonstration motivated me to purchase the PP (actually submit a deposit). Thank you DCA, Seth, Thomas, KnifeCenter

  • @norcalbowhunter3264
    @norcalbowhunter3264 Год назад

    I’m not sure why people would presume that a system sharpener can’t get the results of a free hand method. All sharpening is, is taking something abrasive to metal and tearing pieces off until it comes to a fine point.
    This requires 3 things. A good stone, hard work, and time.
    Systems like the Work Sharp Adjust give you such fine tune control that you can’t really say that free hand gives you better angles. Time and work all depends on the effort people want to put into it. If you just throw a knife onto a fixed system and saw at it for 20 minutes then that the results you’ll get, but if you spend time and work it like you would free hand then you’ll get better results.
    The only thing systems like this didn’t have was quality stones. Usually they were cheap pathetic stones not even worth using on a pair of scissors.
    But we’re starting to see these systems, like the previously mentioned Work Shop Adjust, they’re getting a lot of third party accessories that are allowing people to use better stones on them. So the more companies produce stones that fit the system, the better stones we will get.
    So while I would have agreed with people 20 years ago that fixed systems can’t beat free hand sharpening. With these new systems having better features and getting lots of support from the market as a whole resulting in better stones on these things.
    There’s absolutely no reason why people can’t get as good of an edge on theses versus free hand. I think it’s people either wanting to think they’re method is better or a placebo effect.
    And I’m someone whose been doing this free hand for decades and don’t even own a fixed system. I’m just realistic about things and there’s nothing you can’t do free hand that the Work Sharp Adjust can’t mimic.

  • @robertdewalt8711
    @robertdewalt8711 Год назад

    For most my sharpening I use my Ken Onion Blade grinding (Elite Grinding Solution) system. I like using the firm belts when repairing or re-profiling edge on knife. For higher end knives I finish with cloth stropping belts one with green compound and one with red compound for polishing. I have ordered the Professional Precision Adjust. I also have TSPROF Blitz pro but I had to buy digital angle finder to use for setting edge angle.

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 Год назад

      I've had my blitz360 for a couple years and love it, but recently bought the Kadet Pro for bigger blade. I Kadet is great, but of all the sharpeners available, I think the Blitz by far has the best system for flipping the knife.
      This workshop unit looks to be priced appropriately, but the flimsy clamp and proprietary stones is a non starter for me.

  • @GertTown
    @GertTown Год назад +1

    First they said to buy their belt sharpener.
    Then they said to buy the Ken onion bc it fixes all the problems with the other one.
    Not long after they said to really get it right you should buy the belt grinder attachment so the Ken onion will work better.
    All of a sudden you don't need any of that stuff, you need our Precision Adjust sharpener. This really is the one.
    But it wasn't so you spent mire money on 3d printed parts to fix all the flaws.
    Worksharp to the rescue with the Elite Precision Adjust Sharpener. This is really really the one you need. It upgrades the one that was the one and now this is the one.
    Then they gave your maxed out credit card a break for a minute so you could forget everything else they told you for years and buy the PRO PRECISION ADJUST SHARPENER. We swear. This really really is the very last one. Just 300 more of your hard earned dollars. Put the last 1290.00 of stuff we sold you on ebay and give us 300 more.

    • @Hepta.Asteras
      @Hepta.Asteras Год назад

      So where is your design, testing, build and marketing of your perfect sharpner that your all-knowing self has made?

    • @GertTown
      @GertTown Год назад

      @@Hepta.Asteras ask your mom

    • @Hepta.Asteras
      @Hepta.Asteras Год назад

      duh...teenager, troll@@GertTown

  • @alandrake3635
    @alandrake3635 Год назад

    Thanks very much for this comparison! My Pro PA arrived today and I’m very pleased with my early results.

  • @paulpugh2480
    @paulpugh2480 Год назад

    Thanks for taking the time.

  • @roberthowell7814
    @roberthowell7814 Год назад +1

    So good to see Thomas on camera again. He needs monthly spot

  • @ShowAndTool
    @ShowAndTool Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed this style of video!

  • @TDAWDepthFinder
    @TDAWDepthFinder Год назад +4

    Very cool competition guys! The PA Pro looks really good stuff! I’m partial to my KME still lol, but it definitely looks like a good setup.

  • @Doc.Holiday
    @Doc.Holiday Год назад +1

    Thanks guys,… I’m certain the results were balanced. For me there is a certain SATISFACTION to freehand sharpening. I can pull a Dia-sharp out touch up a blade then put it back in the drawer in two minutes. With 14C28N edge retention that’s every other day. Just setting up any guided system takes time. Time that I could re-profile a blade and be done.

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish Год назад +3

      It's funny how modern day life has made us such mathematicians and bean counter accountants with micro amounts of time and effort! Patience is a thing of the Bible, not modern day

    • @Doc.Holiday
      @Doc.Holiday Год назад +1

      @@ssunfish ,… actually, I was speaking to just that. Freehand sharpening is satisfying because it is skill rather than being manipulated by a machine for any period of time. No beans counted by me but when you get to be my age (70YO) you spend what’s left wisely.

    • @9thchamber499
      @9thchamber499 Год назад +1

      @@ssunfish What is more valuable than time?

    • @paulwiggins183
      @paulwiggins183 Год назад

      You guys are nailing it philosophically. Very refreshing. Makes me want to do the dishes and salute a job well done !

  • @Knivess0
    @Knivess0 Год назад

    Of course Seth does his freehand. Wonderful show, gentlemen.

  • @billprindle1613
    @billprindle1613 Год назад

    I use Wicked Edge Sharpening Systems and as far as I know, it is by far the best. Probably the most expensive, and it is a beast, but if I’m sharpening my kitchen knives or Chaves, I want the best. Plus WE does both sides of the edge at the same time. Razor edge in 15 minutes. I wish you had included it.

  • @aepage3165
    @aepage3165 Год назад

    Awesome test and presentation all around!
    Now, Round 2, with a CPM steel!

  • @Calbeau007
    @Calbeau007 Год назад +1

    Yay Thomas! You did a great job in front of the camera AND with the PPA

  • @TheMobster450
    @TheMobster450 Год назад

    Please do a video on the ken onion grinder attachment and use please

  • @tcs007
    @tcs007 Год назад

    Can confirm the Ken Onion with 1x20" belt attachment is a fantastic sharpener.

  • @raymondwilliams2609
    @raymondwilliams2609 Год назад +1

    I hope we get more of these videos of the three true greats' of the channel. Always fantastic to see Thomas in front of the camera !
    MORE, PLEASE !!!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @Rick_Hoppe
    @Rick_Hoppe Год назад

    Let’s not forget the time factor. The belt sander took about 6 minutes. The other two took about 40 minutes (without the camera set ups, they could be done in under 30min). I use a number of different methods. But when I have 6 kitchen knives to sharpen, I go to my belt sander.
    The thing I like about guided systems like the Pro P.A. is that the results can be more consistent and repeatable.

  • @MrJalyles
    @MrJalyles Год назад

    Reminds me of the Lansky knife sharpener. I still use it when needed. And I got it in Atlanta the the Worlds Biggest Knife Show. It’ll last me a lifetime.

  • @ssunfish
    @ssunfish Год назад +1

    You know what? I bet a gangload of guys get the $250 unit and do ALL their knife collection and re-fall in love with previous favorites! I bet the guys that had so called burt-edges find out the good temper beyond the factory edge and get WOW'D and the amateur knife sharpeners that bought so many knives for so many years learn that they have a great treasure in knives!!!!!! This unit then would be a HUGE bargain!!! Makes your collection new and better!!!

  • @IsaacShumard
    @IsaacShumard Год назад

    The contrasts presented in this video is comical. Love it!

  • @jaredm450
    @jaredm450 Год назад +1

    I think the original Precision Adjust is an absolute steal for what it is. You can achieve very good results with practice. This new one is a bit pricey to call it a bargain, but it seems like it fixes the shortcomings of the original if you're trying to push the sharpness limits.

  • @sal1964
    @sal1964 Год назад

    I have been hand sharpening for 45 years and I bought a wicked edge and it's much better than hand sharpening

  • @Bethany415
    @Bethany415 Год назад +1

    I have the current base Worksharp precision adjust. It's been great, but for some things I still have to use my old crock sticks. I've probably had them for 30 years now. The new system looks great, but I think my next set will be a Spyderco Sharpmaker. Love the video :)

  • @xxfaction6xx
    @xxfaction6xx Год назад

    Good job Thomas, David, and Seth

  • @paulbrown131
    @paulbrown131 Год назад

    So great to see the 3 kings of knifetube! Keep 'em coming!

  • @stephangrobler5524
    @stephangrobler5524 Год назад +2

    I wondered when your larger than average size hands was going to get a hold of this! As always thanks for the great content and feeding my healthy addiction!

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish Год назад +1

      I'm sure that everybody likes DCA! I sure find him relatable! He likes knives like me and has some things he likes about knives that I share in liking. It's great KC has him!

    • @9thchamber499
      @9thchamber499 Год назад

      @@ssunfish Ummm... no comment

  • @ericwiltse8054
    @ericwiltse8054 Год назад

    Ken Onion and Edge Pro,perfect combo. Although now I'm looking at Pro PA

  • @DuxLindy
    @DuxLindy Год назад

    i would've gone like 12 degrees if the testing was a push cut and some paper. either way, great job by all. I use diamond stones and sometimes finish on a ceramic and use a piece of scrap leather with the smallest amount of green compound for a strop. #400>#800>strop takes me less than ten minutes for a

  • @enriqueaguilar1211
    @enriqueaguilar1211 Год назад

    Wondering if you could do a quick vid on that custom made belt grinder. Looks very nice, and interesting choice to have one with platen and other slack belt. Good video.

  • @ssunfish
    @ssunfish Год назад

    Civvivi Conspirator is my first and so far only Nitro V knife. It is the sharpest out of the box I ever had. WTG Nomad EDC is pretty much the only polished edge knife I have. I am considering if the high dollar unit will actually be smart to enhance my ownership experience with these two!

  • @garrettsmith9612
    @garrettsmith9612 Год назад

    Hey DCA, hey Thomas, hey Seth! I've been watching pretty much every episode for a couple years now and it's really great that you got Seth in front the camera again as well as Thomas. Wouldn't keep watching if I didn't enjoy DCA's personality and perspective, I've made several purchases based on DCA's recommendations and am very happy. But I also enjoy hearing Seth's perspective and it's great to see Thomas IN FRONT of the camera. BTW vid was very informative and it looks like I'll be upgrading!

  • @Darius10thP
    @Darius10thP Год назад

    As a newbie this was very helpful thanks guys

  • @PeteRock13
    @PeteRock13 Год назад

    I’m on the fence, I have the Ken Onion Work Sharp, I have the Work Sharp Precision Sharpener with all the stones. What to to do what to do?

  • @c62west
    @c62west Год назад

    Please give us information on DCA's setup. What's the brand, model, etc.?

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  Год назад

      Custom made from parts by the machinist I bought it from, then further modified by me. Each side has a serrated 8" contact wheel at the bottom with a tracking wheel at the top. I''ve got a glass platen on the left arm, and on the right arm I replaced the tracking wheel with a small wheel holder so I can get other diameters. I leave the platen off of that side so I can use the big slack section in the middle for round object sanding like handles. Cheers! -DCA

  • @jwmahan1982
    @jwmahan1982 Год назад

    Would love if you all started adding 4k content.

  • @jakobandersson1944
    @jakobandersson1944 Год назад

    Thank you Gary!

  • @mbhaus6349
    @mbhaus6349 9 месяцев назад

    My head stuck to the blue one’s tip. Is this a common thing?

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist Год назад +1

    Yes. I wish Thomas would go more on camera. My kinda fella.

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp Год назад

    I may finally by a sharpening system. This is the 3rd excellent review form my 3 most trusted channels.

    • @9thchamber499
      @9thchamber499 Год назад

      Fair enough. Just try and remember the "reviewers" had these units sent for free and KC... SELLS them.

  • @bobdayton9608
    @bobdayton9608 Год назад

    So, how does the clamp grip, say, a Spyderco blade that gets smaller from top to bottom, AND, smaller from back to tip??? You know, does it work similar to a KME?

  • @torsen1987
    @torsen1987 9 месяцев назад

    I really like that sink brigde.. Anyone know where I can get it ? (:

  • @Kyle_Sentz
    @Kyle_Sentz Год назад

    I sharpen on a KME and it takes me a decent amount longer to sharpen. Even D2 using my 140 grit and going through all the stones plus lapping films going from 9 micron to .3 micron then finishing with .1 micron spray on a kangaroo strop can take upwards of an hour and a half at times,even longer with higher end steels. I've noticed Thomas was doing single direction strokes whereas I do back and forth stokes. Granted my edges come out hair splitting sharp but I feel maybe I'm doing something wrong or I'm doing too much? If that makes sense for the amount of time its taking me. Also my edges are never this dull, on most occasions theyre decently sharp so that makes me assume im doing wrong.

  • @charlescollier7217
    @charlescollier7217 Год назад

    Well that was an unexpected pleasure on a Monday!

  • @jasonromero3648
    @jasonromero3648 Год назад

    I use a KME, is it worth the money for this? I would love to see a side by side.

  • @simonh2011
    @simonh2011 Год назад

    Are the sharpening plates the same size as the guided sharpening system or guided field sharpener? Would be great if they interchanged

    • @knifecenter
      @knifecenter  Год назад +1

      The plates on the Pro PA are longer than the Guided Field Sharpener. Additionally, the Pro PA's plates have small indexing divots on either end to prevent them from shifting while attached, so while you could attach the plates from the GFS using the Pro PA's magnet, you would likely struggle to keep them oriented. -Thomas

    • @simonh2011
      @simonh2011 Год назад

      @KnifeCenter appreciate the response. Maybe missed a trick there for those like myself who have pretty much all worksharp related sharpening systems 👍

    • @chrisoneill325
      @chrisoneill325 Год назад

      @@simonh2011 That's a feature, not a bug. Why let you use something you already have when they can just get you to buy more stuff?

  • @Alexander210
    @Alexander210 Год назад +2

    I just want a video featuring Thomas describing what's wrong w his car whilst DCA in the background snickering. 😁

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish Год назад +1

      You made me laugh so hard! Also, it amazes me that KnifeCenter won the lottery in getting more than one relatable person, but THREE that are engaging, savvy and entertaining to produce RUclips videos! I wouldn't want anyone else than them!

  • @runeofferdal5623
    @runeofferdal5623 Год назад +1

    Great video, Thomas! I have the original including the "elite" upgrade, and I think the Pro is great, but too expensive for me.

  • @taylorhickman84
    @taylorhickman84 Год назад

    Being wicked edge user, I wonder if Gary finds that the wicked edge is quicker than other guided sharpeners(assuming he's used the other systems)?

  • @PeterMinearo
    @PeterMinearo Год назад

    DCA and crew, love the videos, but I do have a couple of questions about sharpening.
    I notice none of you used a honing rod to straighten out the edge, is it in your opinion that 800 grit stone is the same as a honing rod? Is a honing rod not necessary? What's the deal? Why do kitchen knife makes add honing rods instead of sharpeners?

  • @stephangrobler5524
    @stephangrobler5524 Год назад

    Wonder if it will sharpen my big knives such as my work tuff gear puzon. Will it handle thick knives?

  • @rustleshackleford1553
    @rustleshackleford1553 Год назад +2

    The original is definitely the best $60 sharpener out there.

  • @Ryan-es9xg
    @Ryan-es9xg Год назад

    Thanks Gary!