Work Sharp Ken Onion on sale for $86

[LYU370]

Originally Posted by Smoking Cajun

My Ken Onion knife sharpener arrived today. I noticed that I did not have a threaded nut in the bottom for mounting. Maybe that is why they were cheaper. I don't have any intention to mount it, I just noticed that mounting point is not there.

Now that you mention it, neither does mine.

[Joshw]

Purchased mine before the sale, and just inspected it. I don't see any mounting holes on the bottom. I looked pretty good. The manual claims it is there. I see what looks like a 1/4" threaded hole on the side of the front pulley. Not sure how that would even work, since that is the moving pulley, but I am wondering if they moved the mount point. Luckily, I wasn't planning on mounting it. Curious though, does anyone have one with a mounting hole in the bottom?

[drunkenmeatfist]

No mounting holes on mine

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by drunkenmeatfist

No mounting holes on mine

Mine is wrapped under the tree...

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[drunkenmeatfist]

Originally Posted by pjtexas1

Mine is wrapped under the tree...

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Well in a couple of weeks you will have a fun new toy. I am new to knife sharpening, but I find it to be a calming activity.

[sliding_billy]

No mounting hole here either. I am guessing it was a full blown design change that didn't get documented.

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by sliding_billy

No mounting hole here either. I am guessing it was a full blown design change that didn't get documented.

Or a mistake and that's why we got them so deeply discounted. not sending mine back though.

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[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by drunkenmeatfist

I had mine shipped to my office and it came in today. Used it on something that might have been considered a knife in years past. It didn't magically turn it into a razor blade, but there was a noticeable difference.

If it didn't turn into a razor blade, you did something wrong. Every blade I've sharpened on the KO is shaving sharp, and that includes the POS freebie paring knives from the Farmer's Union.

[sliding_billy]

Originally Posted by pjtexas1

Or a mistake and that's why we got them so deeply discounted. not sending mine back though.

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If I get a moment today, I will try to give them a call.

[drunkenmeatfist]

Originally Posted by sleebus.jones

If it didn't turn into a razor blade, you did something wrong. Every blade I've sharpened on the KO is shaving sharp, and that includes the POS freebie paring knives from the Farmer's Union.

I am 100% certain I have done a few things wrong on the first two knives I tried to sharpen. I have followed the instructions on the cardboard piece that came with mine. 20 degrees at medium speed for the number of passes it suggests. The second one I did was a cheap cook's knife. It did get pretty sharp, but the blade shape changed. I might have to pick up some knives from Goodwill to practice on so I don't mess up any knives that I actually plan on using.

[rexster314]

Originally Posted by drunkenmeatfist

I had mine shipped to my office and it came in today. Used it on something that might have been considered a knife in years past. It didn't magically turn it into a razor blade, but there was a noticeable difference. I've been irritated by some coworkers lately talking loudly on their speakerphones with their doors open, so it was nice to use a power tool at my desk as a little revenge.

Sounds like you didn't grind and hone long enough

[Smoking Cajun]

Originally Posted by drunkenmeatfist

I am 100% certain I have done a few things wrong on the first two knives I tried to sharpen. I have followed the instructions on the cardboard piece that came with mine. 20 degrees at medium speed for the number of passes it suggests. The second one I did was a cheap cook's knife. It did get pretty sharp, but the blade shape changed. I might have to pick up some knives from Goodwill to practice on so I don't mess up any knives that I actually plan on using.

I did the goodwill thing. I picked up 3 knives for $3.50. These are the ones I will practice on.

[sliding_billy]

I got the info on the mounting holes. They are using different base plates now. See below.

The Work Sharp Ken Onion sharpener is capable of being bench mounted using 1/4" 20 screws. You will place the screws into the “C” shaped cut-outs, located on the power base, with the head of the screw overlapping onto the plastic. The photos below show those “C” shaped locations.

[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by drunkenmeatfist

I am 100% certain I have done a few things wrong on the first two knives I tried to sharpen. I have followed the instructions on the cardboard piece that came with mine. 20 degrees at medium speed for the number of passes it suggests. The second one I did was a cheap cook's knife. It did get pretty sharp, but the blade shape changed.

Critical thing missing from the above is getting to a burr on the edge of the knife. I did the same thing too when I got my KO..."sharpened" but didn't pay attention to getting a burr before moving on to the next stage of sharpening. Once I did that, there was a marked improvement in sharpness, because I was carrying the new profile all the way down to the tip. Read the manual closely, and watch the videos mentioned up above. You'll get some killer results!

[drunkenmeatfist]

I was able to catch the tail end of a sale on Dalstrong knives on Amazon. Between that and this sharpener I hope my knife needs are met for a while. Couldn't find a single knife at the local Goodwill though.