Hey guys...… and gals (if any), I am looking to get an electric knife sharpener like the ones pictured. Anybody have the Smith brand. Wally World has them for about $29 but I found a couple on clearance in a local store for $23. Any good? Also I see where Cabelas has the Work Sharp one for about $70. I use a 2 stones to sharpen my knives …. or used to. Now I have a Smith hand held sharpener with the 2 pieces of carbide making a V. Works pretty good. Anybody want to comment before I buy either or none at all !

I have the worksharp and am happy with it, while I prefer a good set of Japanese water stones for my good knifes the work sharp cuts down on the time I spend on common kitchen knives or skinning knifes for the shed

The Smith is in my opinion from what I have seen is a cheap copy of the work sharp and made to looser fits but if you hav a steady hand it should work for you

Just my opinion

I have a work sharp and like it. Buy extra belts.

For someone that can't put a good edge on anything, I've had really good results with the Worksharp. Several different grits of belts to get a nice sharp edge. This is made for people like me. Lol

I have a work sharp. You can put a usable sharp edge on a butter knife in a couple minutes with one. To get shave the hair on your arm sharp you need to finish with a good whet stone but it wont take very many strokes. I don't bother to whet stone our kitchen knives. They are all sharper than when new. Would not have to on pelting knives either, it puts on a very usable edge without any honing.

I have a work sharp. Best thing ever!

This what I use and it does a very good job.
I did buy the extra belts too.


Dan

I also have the Worksharp, great for using to sharpen the pelters keeps the tip nice and pointy I even run my Post flesher through it just the one side to keep that razor sharp, great brand ,tool, and awesome customer service

i have a work sharp i like it

I also have the work sharp and am pleased with it. This looks like it would be the same as the base W.S. model, and at a fraction of the price, I say go for it.

Work Sharp here also eyes aren't what they used to be don't know about other brands

Works fine on really dull blades and tools. Once sharpened, I prefer by F.Dick steel device. The WorkSharp can burn the tip of a small blade if not careful.