How to Use The Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener - User's Guide: How to Sharpen a Knife
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The Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener is bench top rod and clamp style sharpener. The angle can be set between 15 and 30 degrees which secures the rod in place with the abrasive, while the clamp secures the knife. With coarse and medium diamond abrasives and fine ceramic for honing the Precision Adjust produces incredible results and will have you sharpening every knife you own! #worksharp #knifesharpening #howtosharpen
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Using a pencil eraser to clean the ceramic stone is a great tip. I haven't seen that before!
@cuttingwitjason7195
3 жыл бұрын
Works a treat with cleaning out leather strops, too.
@pepito4868
2 жыл бұрын
@@cuttingwitjason7195 for cleaning gold its good too
@michaell397
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Clean magic erasers work very well! and last a lot longer and you still have an eraser on your pencils when you need them. LOL! Reminds me. It is a Tanto tip, not a Tonto. Tonto was the Lone Rangers Native American partner. The Tanto is a type of Samurai marshal weapon. KnifeMaker
@loganironside343
Жыл бұрын
I use dawn everytime I'm finished with using my ceramic stone
@MR.COMMONSENSE1776
Жыл бұрын
Dude! I've watched like 15 or 20 of your videos. Everybody's impressed when I show them something I learned on your channel. And now you just taught me something on knives😆 thanks for everything!
Kids watching the door waiting for an Xbox to be delivered, me watching the door waiting for Amazon to drop off my Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener... Priorities I guess. Yet another awesome product from Work Sharp.
@MuscleAKAOzzy
3 жыл бұрын
Bro lm waiting for both to arrive....kids can wait😜
WOW...Thankyou worksharp for giving me back the ability to make my knives extremely sharp, for quite a few years I've had a progressive neurological disorder that has recently taken my ability to hold steady, needless to say this makes trying to put an edge on my knives impossible so I had to give that up. Until now...I just unboxed my elite and in 3 1/2 hours proceeded to put a near surgical edge on 2 kitchen knives and my Kershaw speedsafe which is now more like a Kersharpashell...Thank-you Worksharp for giving me back the ability to do what I used to love doing.
The ultimate pro tip, while sharpening hold the adjustment knob absolutely perfectly still. If you don’t it moves slightly and changes your angle. But if you hold that adjustment knob you will get an absolutely razor finish.
@Bravadosjebsimbahsm
Жыл бұрын
What time in the video do they talk aboit the adjustment knob?
@lucasherbet6801
Жыл бұрын
@@Bravadosjebsimbahsm I think Jason is talking about the angle adjustment knob
@Bowhunter88
Жыл бұрын
I put a small o- ring on so it can't fall down
@andrewc8450
Жыл бұрын
@@Bowhunter88 where did you put the o-ring?
@joeyripswell
Жыл бұрын
I use a rubber band! Works great
Just bought one this week! I'm just getting into knifes and I"m not talented enough to get the hang of the wet stones, but I love using the precision adjust knife sharpener with tri-abrasive! thank you for the tips!
I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm kzread.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.
Just purchased this unit and wanted the visuals and commentary to ensure that I was on the right track. Off to do my work pocket knife as a testbed before tackling our kitchen knives. Thanks for the straight forward introduction. Will get in touch if I come up against any issues.
Know: I suck at sharpening knives. Know: I used this tool for the first time today and might just start a neighborhood knife sharpening business! It is incredible.
i came looking for reviews of this tool, i watched a few and this popped up, i already knew i was buying one after seeing the reviews. this is a really great video about the tool.
Recently bought a set of handmade Damascus carbon steel kitchen knives. They're great knives, but being handmade, the edges are ground to slightly different angles. I bought the precision adjust elite set and just re-profiled and sharpened the first knife with it. I'm extremely impressed with how razor sharp I was able to get it. Excellent tool, I'll be using it on all my knives. Thank you.
Just bought one new to knife making and sharpening, it really works good. I'm a first time user. Good job.
About time someone made a good guided sharpener at a reasonable price. This should be a runaway hit
@jamesday7344
3 жыл бұрын
There will always be a market for a plastic, disposable piece of shit
@GG-ml3vr
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesday7344 Mine is fantastic,easy to use and gets blades razor sharp🤷♂️
@leecherlarry
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesday7344 hehe
@BryanTorok
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesday7344 OR, a market for decent sharpener with desirable features for the person starting out or the person who who doesn't plan to make knife sharpening their main avocation. I just have a couple of pocket knives and maybe a few kitchen knives I want to touch up. I don't see spending hundreds of dollars to sharpen a $20 to $100 knife.
@roscomcfarland204
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned it for a while. Really difficult with full flat grinds (spyderco) can’t get it hair popping sharp but can get it decent
You guys have covered all the bases. Such a great freaking design!
I've screwed up a couple of knives with obsessively trying to get a good edge with other sharpeners. This thing is Magic out of the box. Great product!! Thank you Work Sharp.
"oh this product looks cool, let's hear what these fellas have to say." *Turns volume up* *intro music starts* "HOLY. WHAT?!"
As a new guy on sharpening knifes I can’t wait for my sharpener to arrive and having watched the hints and tricks and will have perfect knifes for next deer stalking season in august
I only use work sharp. My first one was the GFS and the the electric knife tool sharpener. Both awesome! Just before this precision came out I was wanting a system like this and thinking of making my own. Im still on the knifes edge (excuse the pun) on whether I should buy this system or build mine. What I would have liked was: More finer grits to achieve a polished edge for my custom knives. Apart from the plates rounded rods in the same grits for cerated blades and curved/special contoured blades. Could be purchased separately. A strop. A larger blade clamp for thicker chopping blades. Extendable rods for longer blades. Maybe a big brother to this system where the knife clamp points upwards and one has stone/plates on either side that are adjustable in degrees. A upward facing clamp would create more stability for larger blades.
My boss just bought all the employee's this for Christmas. I've got a lot of knifes to be sharpened, so I can't wait to use it.
This is the best sharpener I have used. I am okay with a stone, but this sharpens so quickly and efficiently.
Just bought this system, and the upgraded grit range, ceramic serration hone handle, with case set. After about a year on the market, and shopping other systems, I felt confident starting here. The price/performance o.o.b, and potential for adaptation is unmistakable. Thanks Worksharp! And I must say I can’t appreciate this video’s approach enough. Right off the jump they (Designer Steve) addressed two factors I had questions about, namely recurve and tanto edges. Talk about knowing your audience! And as others have stated, that tip (pun?!) on erasing the ceramic buildup was right on! I have drafter’s polymer erasers I rarely use, so they’re going in the travel case. Gonna use that on my Mac cerarod hone as well. Thanks again for all your hard work on the design, implementation, and support for this kit. Woot!
@phillipjones3596
Жыл бұрын
Mann. Great to hear. Because MINE COMES IN TODAY BABY. YEWWWWWWWWWW
@aberdeendh
Жыл бұрын
@@phillipjones3596 Mine just came in today!
@FrankToThePoint
10 ай бұрын
So you have had this sharpening system for a number of years now did it stand up to your expectations? Is there anything you would make an improvement on? Was it worth your money?
@JesseCohen
10 ай бұрын
@@FrankToThePoint To provide a brief answer, yes. Worth the price, and definitely a great starting place for most people interested in getting into sharpening. Very consistent for average edc folders, fixed blades, and shorter kitchen knives. Adaptability is there too, for using different grits/stones, if you want to go past those offered by the manufacturer. The only niggles are where build quality is concerned, what with all the plastic housing, but at this price point, they really are minor. Treat it carefully, and it does last. Also, the lack of an angle finder was a little vexing, so I got one on Amazon. Both these issues have been addressed on the newer Pro system, albeit for almost twice the money. I don’t have hands on experience with the likes of Lansky or KBE, but I’m confident in the choice I made, and would gladly gift this set to friends or family interested in getting started with sharpening on their own.
@FrankToThePoint
10 ай бұрын
I got one and I tried to use it it worked good on my Spyderco Sage five. Then I tried to use it on two other knives and it left marks on my blade almost like a grind Mark I think it was from the edge of the diamond plate even when I tried really hard not to let this happen it's still occurred
Thanks so much mine is on the way! Also got case from comments. Cant wait to get started🙂
Brilliant design! I bought a Lansky years ago, and never use it for several reasons. You solved those problems with this design! Great job!
@trollenz
2 жыл бұрын
I regret not having seen your comment sooner 😂😂😂 I've paid double for the lansky and I'm not impressed with the results...
@KMAK88
2 жыл бұрын
Is it better than the lansky? Can this sharpen blades that are thin
@5T3V3N-ns9gg
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've had the lanky, too. I feel that it was an overpriced sharpening system for what you got. It was flimsy, the stones wore out, and I had to pay extra just for the clamp stand.
I just got this for Xmas. I love how easy it is to use. Great product! I'm going to have razor sharp knives all the time now. 😁👍
@Ammo_HD
2 жыл бұрын
same here, wife bought it for me, so im watching many videos on it so i dont ruin the edge on my blades LOL
Another great video Josh, and great design work Steve!
This thing is great. I use my KO to do reprofiling and such and then put a micro bevel on some with this or use it to maintain edges. Looking forward to another tribrasive set for polishing.
Great video. I just discovered the channel, I watched the whole series and I'm learning a lot. Wonderful product I hope it will arrive in Italy as well.
I’m looking in investing in this specific sharpener and I’m sold. Been watching almost all of the videos on this and looking forward to getting this real soon.
I just got mine today - worked great so far blades are razor sharp
Ordered mine a few days ago. Can’t wait to use it.
@Murdoc2080
3 жыл бұрын
Im a little late but have mine coming tomorrow
Very informative and helpful video. Great use of the internet. Thank you!
This thing is even better then people say!!! I got my rex 45 knives and k390 to cut kitchen paper clean in half a hour for a 60€ system!! I love you guys. Lansky is crying at the moment! The magnet system is perfect, there is ZERO play on any of the parts its super stable on a cutting board. Not only lansky is crying but so is wicked edge and kme! This is gonna change the market no doubt.
Really good video, guys. Very clear, but you didn’t drag it out forever. I’m in!
Very informative video - will be purchasing this for Christmas.
I notice that you use a very small area of the stone with each stroke. Maybe in over thinking it but wouldn't using the full length of the stone in a longer stroke be better for the longevity of the stone and prevent or at least postpone hollowing out the belly of the stone and fighting a curved grind on your knife? Thanks.
Looking forward to trying it out. I ordered it a few days ago and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow.
Steve, this is a KILLER design! Very simple, yet achieves the intended goal.
Very nice design! Thanks for making it affordable.
Strop attachment would be nice.
@joeygonzo
3 жыл бұрын
He can't just hang a leather belt and stop with that ?
@badboybootz8
Жыл бұрын
They have it now
Excellent design. Great job. I think this will help give knife owners the feel to sharpen their knives freehand with a stone and a good leather strip. Great product and design.
I find I get way better results by sharpening side to side with a sweeping motion without going up and down with the abrasive as you recommended in this video
Great job on the clamp design with the v-notch. Placement consistency and extra clamping support on the spine is a real improvement which is lacking on other clamping systems.
@WorkSharpOutdoor
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you appreciate the details!
Loving mine. Thank you! I would love to see a nice looking storage case available for this system. One that will also store the number of tri-rods you think will come out in the future! Another possible, future upgrade would be the ability to slide the clamp toward / away from the housing, in specific increments. This could take care of the "blade height issue" people are complaining about in these comments. Great tool!
@esjayaych1389
3 жыл бұрын
Check this out at Amazon Aenllosi Storage Hard Case Compatible With Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener www.amazon.com/dp/B0915M2FJD/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_6AKS09BDACZ6QBV4EGBZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@masterbroadcast1
Жыл бұрын
Just got mine from Amazon with a case for it!
thanks josh and steve can not wait to try this
I have one of these and LOVE it. One question though. What is the best way to clamp in a knife that has differing sizes along it's spine? A good example of this is my Benchmade Osborne 9400. The spine differs in sizing as you move down its length. I have had some issues getting it to clamp securely in the sharpening system
sharpened my Z wear and my S30V razor sharp great product
Great demo. Ive really enjoyed your other products. Wondering if this can handle smaller slipjoint blades or will they set too deep in the jaws to sharpen?
I just ordered mines today gunna give it a try in about about a week
Will you guys be developing some different stones for this? Some different grits/materials? Ide live ti see that, ide love to see something that can give me a mirror edge. You guys are the only one producing this type of system for a reasonable price and i think it would be a clever move to release some other stone set ups because absolutely no one else is doing that at anywhere near the price point i think you guys could offer
Preordered mine about a week ago and just got it about an hour ago. Cant wait to try it out!
@MrLlama999
3 жыл бұрын
Where do they have it for preorder?
@WorkSharpOutdoor
3 жыл бұрын
Available now at www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Work-Sharp-Precision-Adjust-Knife-Sharpener-P1887.aspx
Damnit i cannot wait for blade HQ to get them in stock as mine was on pre-order thru them and I really want this system and to get using it... I have a Chinese KME knockoff and it is junk, but I love my other worksharp diamond sharpeners so this is a perfect evolution to those, just praying for added grits and extra grit options in the future!
Great budget sharpener guys!
Getting mine next Friday. Super excited.
@leolldankology
3 жыл бұрын
How do you like it now that you've had it 4 months ?
Just picked this up today. Freaking amazing sharpener!
@WorkSharpOutdoor
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
AMAZING PRODUCT!!! A great thing for the knife community 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸
I do like those types of sharpeners but with the KO I’ve sharpened almost all of my knives to a convex profile which I prefer.
You guys a killing me lol, you keep making thing I want to buy. Il have to sharpen a lot of knives to cover all theses worksharp tools😉
Got this last week and I love it. Makes basic sharpening so easy.
@shadyeskimo
3 жыл бұрын
Basic and complicated sharpening is easy FREEHAND. Since the Stoneage stupid MFers have been able to get an edge on their weapons and tools. Stop limiting yourself, if they could do it freehand, so can you....Unless you are disabled in any way, then I see your point.
@kpfagerberg
3 жыл бұрын
@@shadyeskimo wow, you seem like you would be such a great teacher.
@doenervernichter2845
3 жыл бұрын
@@kpfagerberg ;-)
Now all you need to do is add a stone holder for standard 6” X 1” stones and you’ll have a real fixed angle budget sharpener contender!
@jasonduarte95
3 жыл бұрын
They might not make that to prevent you from buying stones that aren't their brand
@CloudyShinobi
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonduarte95 you can simply by strips of automotive sandpaper for buffing out scratches on your vehicle. They have basically every single grit u could ever want and even way more than that. Then you just use some adhesive to glue them on. The channel that recommended this tip was saying there was a specific adhesive that allowed you to remove the sandpaper without leaving a permanent mess underneath, but I forgot the exact adhesive he was recommending
@BryanTorok
3 жыл бұрын
@@CloudyShinobi That was Sweetknives that showed that idea. For a few bucks one can have many different grits including to 3000 or more.
@Osprey1994
2 жыл бұрын
Go to gritomatic, problem solved.
@steviesteve750
2 жыл бұрын
@@Osprey1994 that's what I did, got a 6" holder
Thanks guys. Very informative video.
This is clearly a variation on a more expensive design by Kxx. I prefer some features of this. Hopefully you will have a beefier 'Pro' version at twice the price, and more stones, etc.
Will there be different tri-brasive grits you can get like ones with a strop or rougher or finer grit stones?
I’ve got one of these on the way I can’t wait to try it out
I was just wondering if you could use this for wood carving knives, and if there were exstenders for the clamp to hold smaller knives?
Excellent demo of a very fine tool.
When I first used this product I was very disappointed. My knives weren’t getting sharp and I felt like an idiot. I then watched this video. Setting that first edge is really important especially with older knives and I have several. Thank you for making this video. I now love your product! I was able to resurrect my knarliest knife. Took a good 20 passes on each side for some of my blades to set that first edge. But once that was established it was easy. Wonderful product.
@WorkSharpOutdoor
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing. This is 9 times out of 10 the issue when we get complaints about not getting sharp. If you don't establish a burr it means your not getting to the edge. Glad this was helpful!
thanks for doing a demo with a tanto blade, i had trouble doing mine on a stone but this should work out well
@WorkSharpOutdoor
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Just watch that transition and you should be good to go!
This looks very promising, and at a great price. I'm a dedicated WSKO fan, but may have to give this one a try. Tell me, though, can it manage a 15 degree angle on small knives with narrow blades, like traditionals and SAKs?
Great video, great sharpener. Thanks.
Hey guys, emailed WS saying I cant WAIT until you get a real monster reshaper add on (75-100 grit) and then maybe another one in middle grit and some ultra fine add on's also, for those of use who like to do all the steps from rebevel to mirroring up to strop. I can't retro fit my Smith and Lansky stones onto this, so some add on kits with just different grit options will be amazing in the near future. For the average person who is maintaining or not doing aggressive work, this kit is the BEST value out there by far however.
your product is so great, thanks for the video :)
great video, just ordered mine.
I love mine! I’m really hoping for some more attachments for it soon!
@111111111Tiger
3 жыл бұрын
More stones coming this fall.
For sure gonna have to pick this up...
Excited to see a guided sharpener with what appears to be a better designed clamp. I have 2 or 3 versions of these - Lansky, Gatco, etc - none of the clamps work well and none provide fine adjusts of the angle. However the demo ignores the fact that the angle changes as the width of the blade changes - is there no compensation built in? Also, I already have a big set of Lansky hones on rods. I'd love to be able to use them with this sharpener. I realize that won't sell more of your abrasives - but it will sell more sharpeners. If I have to buy a whole new set of hones again I'm less likely to purchase than if I can use my existing set. (Just to let you know, I have several WS products - KO sharpener with all the attachments and 2 of your portable guided models. Love your stuff but would still like to be able to use my Lansky hones).
awsome stuff!!!! just cant wait until they arrive in canada
Thanks for the great video 👊 Do you think the dimonds would bring maxamet back to life or do I need to spend more money 🤔
Do you go in both directions on the blade. I see some people only go on the up stroke and lift it up on the down stroke?
I like this set up, but do you chase center of the edge back and forth? That many stokes per side seems like you would go off center fast.
Can you use this device to sharpen Convex grinds? Or zero ground knives? Would the clamp hold a knife that is .275" thick?
How does it do with curved blades like the spydie chef? Won’t the angle vary as you progress toward the tip?
Does that work also for really small carving knives with a scandi grind? Thank you
I just got a precision adjust elite. I have had for about a month. When are you going to offer an additional tri abrasive rod. 1000,1500,2000. That would really make this system the best in class sharpening system. Thanks
How is the height of the blade affecting the angle and how to compensate? Because a 20 degree angle isn't the same for a low height boning knife as it is for a large height cleaver with this tool.
Good instructional video. I'm expecting mine to arrive in the next few days. Be curious to see how it compares to my Ken Onion belt sharpener other than a flat ground edge versus the more convex rounded edge achieved on a belt sharpener.
@FrankToThePoint
10 ай бұрын
So you've had them both for a number of years now. Which would you say is a superior sharpening system?
At ehat point am i supposed to use all the different grit plates? Do i use them all on each knife or for certain ones?
Won’t the sharping angle change depending on the width of the blade? For example if you set the angle at 20° and have a skinny knife and a wide knife won’t the wider knife have a slacker edge?
So between this and your sharpener like belt sander, which one is better ?
The KME has a knurled bar on the back of it's scissor accessory. I don't know it's diameter. Trying to find out if that knurled bar would fit in the clamp of the Work Sharp clamp?
So I like many things about this unit. It's portable, inexpensive and what about replacement stones? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Does Work Sharp make these parts? Thanks..
Wusthoff recommends a 14° angle. I have the Precision Professional sharpener and the stones rub on the clamp at that angle with the narrower knives---steak knives, paring knife, etc. Is there a way to get to the recommended 14°?
Hi Guys, great video and I'm thinking of buying this system which I found via the Knives and tools website. I can see how it would work great for say my Becker neck knife which has a 20 degree angle. However, my Mora Bushcraft knife is listed as having an 11 degree scandi angle. I have a great edge on it from using stones and strop but could I use your system for sharpening at this angle?
If you’re sharpening one of the convex edges, like on a BRK, just use the strop?
Just ordered a bushcraft knife with a Scandi grind. Will the precision adjust work for this grind?
Love to try that out
Can you or should you ever wet the stones first with a lubricant? Or just a dry grind every time?
Is the angle consistent on wider knives? I don't see how the angle could be the same on a pocket knife and a meat cleaver, because surely the pocket knife would have a steeper angle? Any help would be appreciated
Thanks guys, great tips. Can i use this system to sharpen a serrated steak knife?
Perfect companion video thanks!!!!!
Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere, but can this PA handle a) SCISSORS or b) SERRATED KNIVES (with a round tool and in/out motion)? PLMK.
I found that it took 150 passes to raise a burr on my Zwilling knife at 15 deg which is what the manufacturer recommended. Any thoughts.