Sharpening knives can be intimidating, but its an essential step tolengthen the longevity of your blades, chop items with ease and ensure safety in the kitchen. Work Sharps Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener looks like a heavy-duty power tooland it is onebut its designed, in collaboration with knife-making pro Ken Onion, for professional chefs and home cooks alike to maintain their knives with precision and control. Theres no guesswork: The bench-top sharpener lines up to any edge. Then simply switch on the machinewhich has a 7-speed motorand start grinding away on the gritted belt. We tried out all kinds of knives, from santokus to paring knives to serrated Milk Street blades like the Tri-Edge and Kitchin-tan, and the results were consistent: professional-level, razor-sharp edges. We love that this version comes with a separate blade grinding attachment, which gives the user the power to free-grind blades up to 35 degrees. Plus, it can grind pocket knives, kitchen scissors and axes or sand and reshape wooden knife handles.
Net Weight: 7 pounds
Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather
Dimensions:
Motor and power functions: 8.75 inches (length) x 5.75 inches (width) x 5.25 inches (height)
Knife and tool cassette: 4.75 inches (length) x 2.5 inches (width) x 5.25 inches (height)
Blade grinding attachment: 9.25 inches (length) x 3 inches (width) x 6 inches (height)
Care: Refer to the user guide for safety and protection measures. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
How to Use: The sharpener can grind any blade ranging from 10 to 30 degrees. Theres also a 65-degree scissor guide and a variety of belts in multiple grits. Turn on the sharpening cassetteor grinding attachment if you prefer more freedomand slide your knife along the belt from the heel to the tip, repeating and turning until its to your liking. Test the sharpness of the knife by slicing a piece of paper. We recommend reading the user manual: A primer on knife sharpening, it provides targeted guidance on sharpening a variety of blades and clues you in on all the perks of the machine.
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