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The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is an innovative abrasive belt sharpening system that combines flexible premium abrasive belts and precision sharpening guides to give you the sharpest blades with professional results. Two guides are included: a 50° guide for hunting and outdoor knives (25° per bevel); and a 40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen knives (20° per bevel). Professional knife makers use flexible belts to put a razor sharp edge on their blades, and now you can have the same technology at home to use anytime your knives get dull. Never before has a knife sharpener been able to quickly and easily sharpen this broad range of knives to such extremely sharp results. The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is also able to sharpen other common tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and most any tool with a blade. The versatility of the knife & tool sharpener makes it an invaluable tool for keeping all your blades in razor sharp condition and ready whenever you need them. U.S.A.

Accuracy for Professional Results

Guides for Nearly Every Blade

The sharpening guides are purpose-built for kitchen and outdoor knives (hunting, pocket, filet, etc.), as well as scissors and serrated knives. The Knife & Tool Sharpener can also be used for many other sharpening tasks such as garden pruners, lawn mower blades, shovels and countless other bladed shop and garden tools. Two guides are included: a 50° guide for hunting and outdoor knives (25° per bevel); and a 40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen knives (20° per bevel).

Abrasive Belts for Precision Edges

The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is an innovative abrasive belt sharpening system that combines flexible premium abrasive belts and precision sharpening guides with speed and ease to give you the sharpest blades with professional results. Premium grade abrasives are long lasting and specifically designed for sharpening and grinding applications. This tool uses premium engineered P80 grit coarse belts, P220 grit medium belts and 6000 grit ultra-fine honing belts.

Quick and Easy

Professional knife makers use flexible belts to put a razor sharp edge on their blades, and now you can have the same technology at home to use anytime your knives get dull. You may already have other sharpening methods, but never before has a knife sharpener been able to quickly and easily sharpen this broad range of knives to such extremely sharp results.

Versatility

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The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is designed to sharpen every knife you own. Using flexible abrasive belts, the sharpener is able to sharpen straight bladed knives, curved knives, tanto blades, filet knives, serrated knives, gut hooks and virtually any other shape of knife blade. The sharpener uses precision angle sharpening guides to ensure that you get the proper angle every time. Two guides are included: a 50° guide for hunting and outdoor knives (25° per bevel); and a 40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen knives (20° per bevel).

Grind, Polish, Deburr

The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Common applications include deburring tubing, grinding metal, grinding plastic, sanding wood, automotive fabrication and any detailed grinding tasks.

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Patented belt technology conforms to the shape of any blade
Sharpens not just straight bladed knives, but also curved knives, tanto blades, fillet knives, serrated knives, gut hooks and virtually any other shape of knife blade
Sharpens other common tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and most any tool with a blade
Can be used to debur cut metal
Uses precision angle sharpening guides to ensure that you get the proper angle every time
Includes two guides: a 50° guide for hunting and outdoor knives (25° per bevel) and 40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen knives (20° per bevel)

Key Specs

Item#	156115
Ship Weight	3.0 lbs
Application	Abrasive belt sharpening system

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Manual (pdf)

What's Included

(1) Knife and tool sharpening system
(6) Abrasive belts (coarse, medium, fine)
(1) User's guide
(1) Instructional DVD

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6 answers

Do you have additional belts available?

Anonymous

June 30, 2011

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Please check out my product recommendations for the accessory kit which includes multiple belts.

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ProductExpert5

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June 30, 2011

Yes there is additional belts. there are 3 grades that come with the sharpener Coarce, Medium, Fine, and you can order extra belts.

dodge4288

- Declo, Idaho

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January 9, 2012

They do sell other belts of varying grit and type of grit for many applications.

CAC73

- Hicksville, OH

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January 17, 2012

Yes, the product guide gives you a supplier location to order additional belts.

frankieV

- Vidalia, LA

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May 7, 2012

I bought an extra set of the three (3) belts when I purchased the tool. I'm not a belt "expert," but the backing of these belts seems particularly "heavy-duty" = long belt life.

RedwoodMac

- McKinleyville, CA

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October 10, 2011

Yes

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Jiwr

- San Cristobal, TA

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January 9, 2012

10 answers

Can it sharpen serrated blades?

HTBE

- Vermont

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November 16, 2011

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Yes you can, it is detailed in the instruction manual.

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Bowman9

- Talleyville, DE

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January 9, 2012

This sharpener can also sharpen serrated blades. You only sharpen the flat side of the knife.

oldjon

- Georgia

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January 9, 2012

yes

outdoors

- Bethlehem,PA

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January 9, 2012

Yes it does

psinva

- Annandale, VA

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January 9, 2012

Yes

dodge4288

- Declo, Idaho

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January 9, 2012

yes it can

jdr111

- Lott TX

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January 9, 2012

Yes.

CAC73

- Hicksville, OH

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January 17, 2012

Yes, the product guide book shows you how to do it, it can even sharpen hook blades.

frankieV

- Vidalia, LA

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May 7, 2012

This Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener will sharpen serrated blades.

ProductExpert5

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November 22, 2011

Like new! This is the thing that impressed me the most. We all have drawers full of kitchen knives that haven't been sharp in years. This is the cure. Just warn the family...or someone will donate some blood! Yeah, it gets them that sharp.

millhouse

- Chiefland,Fla.

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February 8, 2013

11 answers

is this a wet system?

Anonymous

May 26, 2011

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No, this Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener is a dry system.

ProductExpert5

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May 28, 2011

No, it is dry, you don't need wet on this machine.

Saddle

- Madison, NE

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June 6, 2011

No. Sanding belts not fluid.

RetiredFisherman

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June 16, 2011

No, not a wet system

waltmagfire

- Orange, Texas

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October 17, 2011

dodge4288

- Declo, Idaho

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January 9, 2012

No.

CAC73

- Hicksville, OH

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January 17, 2012

NO, this is not a wet system. Uses dry belts only.

frankieV

- Vidalia, LA

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May 7, 2012

No this is a dry system with interchangeable belts

rd4man

- Clovis, NM

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June 6, 2011

No, It is dry. You must follow the instructions so you don't overheat the knife blade. When used properly it is a very good system.

Yogi925

- North Branch, MN

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October 10, 2011

No, it is not a wet system.

RedwoodMac

- McKinleyville, CA

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October 10, 2011

OhioTurkeyHunter

- Oh.

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October 23, 2011

3 answers

I need to sharpen both circular saws and planer knives. Will this machine do that?

Anonymous

June 20, 2011

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The Work Sharp Knife will not sharpen circular saw blades, or planer blades.

ProductExpert26

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June 22, 2011

It will not sharpen these.

Kenny70

- United States

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January 9, 2012

No, in a word. Circular saws, joiner and planer knives need the machine precision, and absolute consistency of support in order to provide a perfectly straight edge on the knives and the constant radial distance on the saws.

If you are foolish enough to want to try it anyway, pick the cheapest saw you can find and have at it. You will NOT like the results.

OldSpirit

- Orlando

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April 18, 2013

1 answer

Can you purchase guides to change the sharpening angle to 30 degrees (15 on each side)?

Anonymous

September 20, 2011

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There are no additional guides available for the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener. The guides included with the kit are as follows: 40° kitchen knife guide, 50° outdoor knife guide, serrated knife guide, and a scissor sharpening guide.

ProductExpert29

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September 22, 2011

3 answers

Can this sharpener be used to sharpen ceramic knives?

Steffo

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November 14, 2011

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No, this item is for metal knives only.

ProductExpert19

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December 27, 2011

No it will not, ceramic is harder than the belt grit.

Polaris800

- IN

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July 31, 2012

NO. Ceramic knives can only be sharpened using a diamond wheel.

OldSpirit

- Orlando

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April 18, 2013

3 answers

Is this a high speed or a low speed system?

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I am concerned about the heat generated by the abrasive action on the knife edge.

BernieS

- Mystic, CT

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November 14, 2011

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The RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of this item is 3600-4000 any additional information would be listed in the owner's manual and DVD.

ProductExpert10

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November 25, 2011

I always keep a container of water with me when sharpening to lessen the chances of de-tempering the blade. However, I rarely use the water unless there is extensive work to be done to a small blade.

akwill

- Fort Myers, FL

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May 14, 2012

This is a low speed tool Maximum RPM is 4000. It is air cooled, much slower than a bench grider so you won't overheat and ruin expensive kitchen knives, or other expensive tools. The belts are the key in getting the perfect edge. and proper selection of grit size. For knives don't go below 5,000 grit. Use the instructional guide as a starting point and experiment. I strongly advise that you do some practicing on old knives before tackling the kitchen ware. You can pick some up at any thrift store or Goodwill. I use the 5,000 then the 6,000 and a few laps on a leather strop and get a razors edge. Don't worry, it won't ruin your expensive kitchen knives the way a bench grinder would. Just practice with some old stuff first to get the results you want, then do the expensive stuff. The only way you could ruin a good knife is holding it in one spot too long by seconds. Remember to keep the blade moving through at a steady rate, don't pause. A 10 inch blade should only take a couple of seconds to pass through using the angle guides.

THutch

- Washington

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October 15, 2012

4 answers

What is the function of the 3 position on/off switch?

RalphN

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April 23, 2012

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The instant on/off works better when sharpening knives or scissors, the constant on is better when using on large tools such as shovels etc.

Travis77

- KS

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October 8, 2012

This knife and tool sharpener has an on, off and intermittent setting. The intermittent setting is the recommended setting for sharpening knives.

ProductExpert36

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April 24, 2012

One position allows you to control the power (pull switch and the power is on, let swith go and the tool stops.)

the other position is a continueous "on" position where you do not have to keep pressing the switch.

frankieV

- Vidalia, LA

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May 7, 2012

This is a tool that is made to work for approximately twenty minutes out of every hour, so it has proper cooling time. The intermittent switch is for sharpening knives ect. Just hold the switch (power) for a moment while running your knife through, then power back off. The other position of constant on you may need when sharpening, or shaping items, such as shovel blades, lawnmower blades ect. You place the cartridge in a diferent position for such items so you can use the tool freehand. You place items such as a shovel in a vice, or something to hold it firmly, them move the cartridge position down, and power on constantly, and get to work. This is great and allows much more versitility.

THutch

- Washington

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October 15, 2012

2 answers

How do oyu order extra belts for this tool? What grits are offered for the belts?

duckieee

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May 24, 2012

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Northern Tool offers a Replacement Belt Kit (Item # 156118) for this Knife and Tool Sharpener. The kit includes 2 P80 coarse grit belts, 2 P220 medium grit belts, and 2 fine grit honing belts. They are not offered individually.

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ProductExpert5

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May 25, 2012

I ordered my extra belts from Northern Tool. You just have to take them as they come in the kit

YHTRN

- IL

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October 15, 2012

2 answers

Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener - Is this available in 240 volt 50hz model?

TonyB01

- Perth

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July 28, 2012

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This knife and tool sharpener is not available in a 240 volt 50hz model.

ProductExpert41

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July 30, 2012

No it is not. Only 110

Saddle

- Madison, NE

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August 22, 2012

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Ouch Just Kidding, but be careful, this sharpener will quickly pit a fantastic edge on your knife. Like the majority of products at Northern tool. This is a great buy and a needed addition to every home. Get extra belts because once you realize how easy it is you will begin to sharpen everything in the house. What was a pain in the .... well you know, is now a game. May 20, 2013

Impressed Just received this and sharpened my pocket knife. WOW the edge is so sharp not only does it cut paper effortlessly but it will shave the hair off my arm. Very nice and easy to use! April 26, 2013

Work Sharp Knife Sharpener Model WSKTS Sharpener works super. Get the fine edge that is so hard to do with a file. Recommend that you rough sharpen really dull knives and other blades with a file to save on sanding belts. I sharpened all the kitchen knives at my son's house when I went of vacation in a short time. The included DVD is especially helpful. April 24, 2013

Work Sharp Knife Sharpening Tool This is simply the Cats Meow, I've been sharpening knives, lawn mower blades, etc. for years by hand because most machine type sharpeners work horribly. This is one great machine, Easy to use and set up. especially if someone has arthritis, or some other problem with their hands. April 24, 2013

best knife/tool sharpener ever What a tool! I sharpened over 30 knives and scissors in less than 45 minutes. Do not start out on your prize possession knife though. It takes a few times to get the hang of it. Read the instructions before using to avoid flattening the tip of knife blades. I called the Work sharp customer service line regarding flat tipping and they e-mailed me some additional sharpening tips and tricks that really made the difference. (They should be included in the box along with the quick reference guide) Make sure new users know that the knives are EXTRA sharp to avoid cut fingers! Great deal for the money and be sure to register with Work Sharp. They sent me an extra set of belts for free. Everybody needs one of these tools April 23, 2013

EASY TO USE Simple and easy to use this tool will put a a razor edge on your knifes. Comes with a video that is very helpful. April 23, 2013

Great Sharpener This is the best sharpener I have ever used! The quality of the edge it put on my knives is incredible. I have even repaired knives that had chips and damaged edges and brought them back to useful blades. The only caution that I have is that when you get done the blades are really sharp and it is super easy to cut yourself. Handle them with respect afterwards. April 23, 2013

great tool Great tool, exceeds my expectations. I have use this to sharpen shovels, knives, mower blades... it came with a defective part, the manufacture replaced it quickly and without hassle. April 23, 2013

This thing works I have used a number of products to sharpen knives but this is the most effective, easiest and quickest of any that I have tried. Maintaining the correct angle is simple and results are consistent. I sharpened every knife I have including some that hadn't been sharpened in years. One was an old butcher knife that I had struggled to sharpen in the past. Did a great job even on it. Highly recommended. April 23, 2013

Great Sharpener, Must Have This sharpener is a must have for anyone who uses knives, axes, shovels and anything else that needs sharpenning on a regular basis. I use it for for everything from my hunting/fishing knives and everyday work knife to kitchen knives and shovels. It is quite easy to use and puts a great edge on a tool quickly. April 23, 2013

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Accuracy for Professional Results

Guides for Nearly Every Blade

Abrasive Belts for Precision Edges

Quick and Easy

Versatility

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Grind, Polish, Deburr

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Product Manual

What's Included

Manufacturer Warranty

Customer Reviews

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