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Work Sharp knife sharpener? #8390344 04/20/25 06:31 PM 04/20/25 06:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska G Gary Benson OP trapper
Gary Benson OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska	One more time...... is the $89 unit okay or does it need to say Ken Onion for $189? Sounds like a good way to sharpen a knife. Life ain't supposed to be easy.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390355 04/20/25 06:53 PM 04/20/25 06:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	buy the cheap one. works great Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390363 04/20/25 07:03 PM 04/20/25 07:03 PM
Joined: Feb 2021 Wisconsin M Mad Scientist trapper
Mad Scientist trapper M Joined: Feb 2021 Wisconsin	I have the Ken Onion and really like it but it’s alot more money for a little wider belt.Never tried the original so can’t help you there.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390398 04/20/25 08:18 PM 04/20/25 08:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 NE M Marty B "arbitrary noob"
Marty B "arbitrary noob" M Joined: Sep 2010 NE	The cheap one works great.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390401 04/20/25 08:24 PM 04/20/25 08:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2014 Tug Hill, NY S Squash trapper
Squash trapper S Joined: Dec 2014 Tug Hill, NY	I bought the Ken Onion edition when it was on sale $129 or $149 can’t remember. But it works great.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390403 04/20/25 08:33 PM 04/20/25 08:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota D dustytinner trapper
dustytinner trapper D Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota	I have the narrow one. It works great. Life member Minnesota Trappers Association FTA,Sportsmen's Alliance

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390404 04/20/25 08:37 PM 04/20/25 08:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2022 illinois J jalstat trapper
jalstat trapper J Joined: Dec 2022 illinois	Had the cheap one for over 10 years great

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390420 04/20/25 08:54 PM 04/20/25 08:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 NWWA/AZ Vinke trapper
Vinke trapper Joined: Dec 2006 NWWA/AZ	Chefs choice from Goodwill was 10 bucks. It all really depends on your edge degree. I think 16 and 18 are common Ant Man/ Marty 2028 just put your ear to the ground , and follow along

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390423 04/20/25 08:57 PM 04/20/25 08:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	Originally Posted by Gary Benson One more time...... is the $89 unit okay or does it need to say Ken Onion for $189? Sounds like a good way to sharpen a knife. Mine like that works great.Makes sharpening knives like a piece of cake NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Squash] #8390436 04/20/25 09:20 PM 04/20/25 09:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2019 Iowa C CTRAPS trapper
CTRAPS trapper C Joined: Dec 2019 Iowa	Originally Posted by Squash I bought the Ken Onion edition when it was on sale $129 or $149 can’t remember. But it works great. Same here Squash...I bought the Ken Onion editon from Cabela's a long time ago for about the $125 or so range. Life Member: ITA, IBA & NRA. Member of SA, MTA, FTA & NTA

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390442 04/20/25 09:37 PM 04/20/25 09:37 PM
Joined: Aug 2010 Asheville, NC C charles trapper
charles trapper C Joined: Aug 2010 Asheville, NC	I also have the cheap model. Had it many years. I only use the purple belt, followed by a few strokes on my F.Dick rapid steel. I used the steel for a month before going back to the belt sharpener. Mostly use mine in the kitchen as I don't trap anymore. Keep my pocket knives razor sharp as well.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390448 04/20/25 09:57 PM 04/20/25 09:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska G Gary Benson OP trapper
Gary Benson OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska	My Old Timer takes alot of abuse. Life ain't supposed to be easy.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390601 04/21/25 09:59 AM 04/21/25 09:59 AM
Joined: Sep 2011 sometimes PA ME or FL E ebsurveyor trapper
ebsurveyor trapper E Joined: Sep 2011 sometimes PA ME or FL	*

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: jalstat] #8390617 04/21/25 10:34 AM 04/21/25 10:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes T Trapper7 trapper
Trapper7 trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes	Originally Posted by jalstat Had the cheap one for over 10 years great Same here. More and more when I go anywhere I find myself keeping track of where the nearest rest room is.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390881 04/21/25 09:15 PM 04/21/25 09:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska G Gary Benson OP trapper
Gary Benson OP trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Very SE Nebraska	Thanks guys. I gone and done it. Life ain't supposed to be easy.

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390883 04/21/25 09:15 PM 04/21/25 09:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine Bruce T trapper
Bruce T trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Maine	Originally Posted by Gary Benson Thanks guys. I gone and done it. You won't regret it. NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA #1 goal=Trap a wolverine

Re: Work Sharp knife sharpener? [Re: Gary Benson] #8390915 04/21/25 10:32 PM 04/21/25 10:32 PM
Joined: Aug 2010 Asheville, NC C charles trapper
charles trapper C Joined: Aug 2010 Asheville, NC	Keep the knife moving or you can burn the tip and round it off.

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