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PODCAST - YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Sharpening a Knife Using the ‘Ken Onion Edition’ Knife & Tool Sharpener

Learn how to sharpen your blades like a pro using the Work Sharp “Ken Onion Edition” Knife & Tool Sharpener. This video walks you through the process step-by-step, ensuring a razor-sharp edge every time.

Work Sharp at the Hamilton gun show

This is my table at the 2-day C&E Gun Show in Hamilton, Ohio. The dates were May 3-4, 2025. You’ll see many of the products that are made by Work Sharp Tools.

Work Sharp at a gun show in Miami, Florida

Step into Miami-Dade's Fairgrounds for a lively edition of the Work Sharp booth at a Miami gun show! Catch the behind-the-scenes action—vendor setup, customer interactions.

My selling booth at Traders World

Step into my booth at Traders World, one of Ohio’s largest flea markets! This video shares a behind-the-scenes look at my selling booth

PIZZA WHEEL & ROTARY CUTTER SHARPENING WITH THE WORK SHARP KNIFE

Work Sharp Knife Sharpeners can be used to sharpen pizza wheels and rotary cutters. Watch this video if you cut pizza, cloth, leather or do craft projects.

KNIFE SHARPENING USING THE WORK SHARP GUIDED FIELD SHARPENER

Work Sharp makes a very handy knife sharpener for field use. It's called the Guided Field Sharpener. This video will show you how to use it.

Knife Sharpening FAQ

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At Work Sharp Easy, we recommend the Precision Adjust Elite Knife Sharpener or the Rolling Knife Sharpener. These systems combine adjustable angles (15°–30°), seven abrasive grits, and guided control—making them ideal for kitchen knives, pocket knives, and tools. They’re fast, reliable, and built for consistent results.

Our systems make sharpening easy—even for beginners.

  • Select the correct sharpening angle using the adjustable guide 
  • Start with a coarser grit and move to finer abrasives 
  • For the Rolling Knife Sharpener, let the roller guide your stroke evenly 
  • Finish with the fine grit or honing rod for a razor-sharp edge 

Full how-to videos and guides are available in our Gallery and Blog.

Pocket knives are easily sharpened using the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener 2.2.1 or the Precision Adjust system.

  • Use angle guides (typically 20° for EDC knives)
  • Apply light, even pressure along the blade
  • For serrated pocket knives, use a fine diamond rod included in some models

Yes. For serrated or bread knives:

  • Use a tapered ceramic rod or fine grit rod, available in select models
  • Lightly stroke each serration groove at its original angle

Avoid flattening the serration tips for best performance
 Our kits and field sharpeners include components to handle specialty blades.

If you’re new to sharpening, we recommend the Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener. It offers:

  • Tool-free angle adjustments
  • Stable clamp and repeatable sharpening motion

Guided abrasive system to avoid guesswork
You’ll get pro-level edges without needing advanced skill.