Bought the "work sharp" by Boker - first impressions.

[Mp7]

After someone mentioning this thing device recently ... i
went on Tilt - and just ordered it.

And i must say .. for being this small and handy, it´s a rather good deal.


Comes with a kitchen knife "stencil" and one for pocket-knife and scissor blades.

3 types of bands included, the last one being a polishing band.


I´m pretty happy so far. Especially since i put my 2 Glock M78 knives through it. Hand sharpening those was almost impossible!
What i like most is the fact you can use it while watching TV
and simply touch up a few blades, while relaxing at the same time.
It´s handheld .. no workbench needed.


For me, it´s pretty perfect. It will follow me, when i go camping as well!

 

[hso]

I know some folks that clamp them in a vise and use them at a bench.

 

[Mp7]

To each his own.

I like the combination of watching Family Guy, drinking beer and
sharpening my knives

 

[Il Duca]

I just got a Work Sharp myself. While I love knives- obsessed might be a good word- I do not enjoy sharpening them. Nor am I particularly good at it. This seems like a great piece of equipment as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Mp7]

Same here Il Duca


It´s also amazing to see which knives spark and which don´t.
Gives some info an RC, imho.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Interesting tool but I need both hands for sharpening unless the blade is being otherwise held like a mounted lawn mower blade.

 

[Jason_G]

I've never used the Work Sharp in particular, but I'd offer this word of caution about powered sharpeners: they can get a knife nice and sharp, but they can also remove a lot of steel in short order. It mightn't be a problem with this one, but keep an eye on it and be careful not to eat your knives up.



Jason

 

[JimStC]

Just got one. Nice tool.
Jason, you are right. It doesn't take long to get an edge. Over grinding is definitely a possibility
Jim

 

[hso]

BTW, they're not a Boker product. They're just being marketed in the EU by Boker.

 

[JimStC]

Darex, LLC. Ashland, OR. Assembled in The U.S. with foreign parts. I noticed that when I ordered it.

Jim

 

[JimStC]

Sharpened my Ka Bar 1248 machete. Passed the paper cut test like a filet knife.


Jim