Chris Van Hoven is a multifaceted writer with a keen interest in technology, watches, and the world of automobiles. When he geeks out about technical details and specifications, his enthusiasm for these subjects is contagious. Yes, the Work Sharp Precision Adjust Sharpener can sharpen serrated blades. However, you will need the Elite version of the Work Sharp Precision Adjust sharpener since serrated knives require both coarse and fine diamond abrasives to sharpen them. The Knife Clamp Collet is built to securely and carefully hold your knife. Your knife is clamped in with jaws that feature a layer of rubber between your knife and the clamp. This extra layer of projection ensures your valuable knife won't get scratched, but it still held tight. The wheel closes the jaws, no tools are needed to secure your knife to the clamp. Sharpening angles can be adjusted from 15° to 30° in 1° increments to accommodate a wide range of kitchen, outdoor and EDC knives. Two Tri-Brasive® handles provide five diamond grit plates and a fine ceramic to repair, sharpen, and hone to an incredibly sharp edge. Then the leather strop refines and polishes your edge to scary sharp results. Included ceramic rod hones serrations.

I would imagine that it will work for a long time and seems solid enough. It provides a good alternative to some at a similar price point, such as the Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone System. And compared with the Lansky, the Work Sharp offers an easier platform and more precise edge-setting. Yes, all Work Sharp tools are designed and assembled in the USA. They design, engineer, and calibrate their sharpening machines all under one roof–also shared by their in-house customer service, sales, and admin teams. How do you use the guided sharpening system? From repair work to reprofiling your favorite EDC to stropping a mirror polish onto any edge – this sharpener provides the pinnacle of edge performance. My overall thoughts on this knife sharpener are that it’s a wonderful value. Those who want to maintain knives themselves will find this a useful tool that should work on a broad variety of blades.

This Precision Adjust features 3 abrasives built into a rotating rod. The first is a coarse diamond (320 grit) that can be used on dull or damaged knives. The medium diamond (600 grit) refines the edge. The fine ceramic will put a very fine edge on your knife. To switch grits, you simply rotate the rod to expose the desired grit. Work Sharp products are designed to be easy to use, even for those new to knife sharpening. They come with clear instructions and often include guides and angle presets that help ensure that you are sharpening at the correct angle, providing consistent results. What is the difference between a precision sharpener and an electric knife sharpener? The goal of many modern knife sharpeners is to hold a repeatable edge angle between hone and knife steel. By doing this, the knife-sharpening tool removes a lot of human error and dramatically reduces the amount of time it takes to learn to sharpen a blade well.

I used the sharpener on kitchen knives and outdoor knives for the last couple of months. While I think it’s an effective tool, it does have some downfalls. ProsUsing the knob on top of the sharpening system, you infinitely adjust a sharpening angle from 15 to 30 degrees. Enough to sharpen almost any knife! The sharpening system shows you the sharpening angle of the clamp on the left side in steps of 5 degrees. The sharpening system shows you the sharpening angle of the sharpening table on the left side in steps of 5 degrees. Beyond his writing endeavors, Chris is an avid gamer, finding solace in the immersive world of PC gaming. His passion for gaming and tech-related gadgets allows him to stay at the forefront of the industry, always seeking the latest advancements and sharing his experiences with others. The Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener has a smart, practical design. It starts with a plastic platform you can set on a workbench, table, or desk. On that sits an 8-inch-tall tower that houses a screw system to raise and lower the point at which the sharpening rod attaches to the tower. The guided sharpening system allows you to adjust the angle of the abrasive sharpening stones from 15 to 30 degrees in 1-degree increments. This angle versatility lets you get to the same blade edge angle as the designers of your knife intended. How difficult is it to use Work Sharp products?

As with all knife-sharpening tools, I recommend keeping a list of your knives and the angle at which you sharpen them to save time when stropping or re-sharpening in the future. The Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener can be set to any angle between 15 and 30 degrees. Unlike systems that have a few holes to approximate the angle you want, the Precision Adjust has a knob to adjust your angle. If you want to add an extra degree or two, you simply turn the knob. The base of the Professional Precision Adjust is made of metal. A big upgrade from its predecessor, the Precision Adjust, which has a plastic base. By using metal, there is less flexibility in the system and you get more accurate sharpening results. The base is also reinforced, making the sharpening system stand steadier on a table. For those who plan to use the system often: the base of the Professional Precision Adjust features screw holes. With these, you mount the sharpening system permanently on a workbench. Clamp and tilting system Building upon the best-selling Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener™ – The Precision Adjust ELITE™ is an angle adjustable, seven abrasive grit, knife sharpening system that delivers precision and repeatability for the discerning edge enthusiast who wants the best in manual sharpening.

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The hone slides along the guide rod easily, and you can set the range of motion with a couple of small rubber stoppers included on the rod. The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 is a more advanced and versatile sharpener than the original model it replaces. The Mk.2 features a two-speed electric motor, while the Mk.1 had a fixed motor. The angle guide has been redesigned as well. The Mk.1 model had interchangeable guides, while the Mk.2 combines these into a single switchable guide with an up-down toggle. They’ve also added an Edge Guide to the tool, which supports the blade along the full travel from tip to heel for a more stable, even edge.

Like the base model of the Work Sharp Precision Adjust, the Elite version easily and efficiently sharpens a wide assortment of knife styles, with the added benefit of more grit options for optimal sharpening. An electric knife sharpener is a machine that uses motorized grinding wheels or abrasive belts to sharpen knives. The user places the knife into the machine, automatically sharpening the blade. Precision sharpeners can provide more control and precision when sharpening a knife. In contrast, electric sharpeners are generally faster and easier to use but may not offer the same level of precision as a precision sharpener. What is the difference between the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener and the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2? Cons: The Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite is a complete sharpening system, which puts it at a higher price point than the base model version. Work Sharp’s Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener works by clamping the knife securely into place with the included blade clamp, setting the angle of Work Sharp’s Tri-Brasive sharpening Rods (either using fine grit or coarse grit), and using them in a sweeping motion to sharpen the knife, moving the abrasive up from the cutting edge while moving slowly side to side. Using a downward sweep when honing will help finish the edge nicely. What it’s meant forIn fall 2020, Work Sharp jumped into the precision sharpening game with a system that will look somewhat familiar to anyone that’s watched the knife market for a while. Meet the Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener. The sharpening system comes with the following diamond sharpening stones: 220, 320, 400, 600 and 800 grit. The 220 and 320 grit sharpening stones are coarse stones for repairing a damaged edge or changing the sharpening angle. The 400 and 600 grit sharpening stones are medium grit stones for sharpening relatively blunt knives. And the final 800 grit sharpening stone is a fine-grit for making and keeping your knives razor-sharp! For the finishing touch, there's a ceramic sharpening stone that you can use after the 800 grit stone. There is a leather strop too, which also fits into the holder. You use this to polish the edge after using the ceramic sharpening stone. The Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite Knife Sharpener is a more comprehensive knife sharpening system than the base model. The main difference between the two are the included sharpening stones. The base model includes 320 and 600 grit diamond and fine ceramic Tri-Brasive sharpening stones, while the Elite model comes with more options for sharpening.This includes 220, 320, and 400 grit diamond stones as well as 600 and 800 grit diamond stones and a ceramic stone plate, together with the base model's sharpening base and chassis.