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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. When us older people say, "Enjoy them while they're young." We are talking about our hips and knees, not our kids.

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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