Which knife sharpener? W/S or

[Mtneer]

Not familiar with them, but can the ken onion w/s etc do bigger things like mower blades? Or just be happy with an angle grinder on those?

They have a separate attachment intended for things like mower blades and axes; costs about $50. It is very aggressive.

I have the blade grinding attachment for chef knives that uses 1"x18" belts instead of 3/4"x12". Had to buy it as an accessory at the time but they now bundle it as the Elite Sharpening System for an extra $50 over the KO.

[Ah Pook]

I think the Ken Onion version goes down to 12˚. Beveled or convex edge?

[ferrum]

I have the original. It does a great job. Got it before the KO was available.
However, I would get the KO if I were to repurchase today.

I have sharpened mower blades with the original with great results

[eddiememphis]

Not familiar with them, but can the ken onion w/s etc do bigger things like mower blades? Or just be happy with an angle grinder on those?

Yes. The head pivot to use as a grinder. Or, you can buy a grinder attachment for it.

[Jeff350]

I have the KO version and added the belt grinder attachment - if I did it over I’d only get the grinder version. It does a fantastic job with all my knives. You obviously have to work a little harder to keep the angle consistent (ie the blade level) but I find it much better at keeping the tips from rounding off.

[Circuits]

I have whetstones, traditional steels, automatic grinders, special stone systems with the angle holding thingamajobbies, and those diamond abrasive set-angle systems (Magic Chef, KitchenAid).

I usually just use the Magic Chef or KitchenAid if I'm touching up a kitchen or paring knife. I used to use the steel for those, but I find the small units handier.

I might break out the stone system with the angle thingy if it's a new blade and I want to contour it my preferred angle.

I use an automatic grinder for things like lawn mower blades, axe/hatchet heads and lawn/garden trimmer tools.

I haven't had to sharpen my machete yet. It'll get the automatic grinder, too, most likely when it needs it.

[Great-Kazoo]

Shit. Kazoo's out

Hands, not foot!

[newracer]

I also have the KO version and the grinder attachment, both work great.

[JohnnyEgo]

I have the Ken Onion as well. You could have borrowed it, if you still lived here.

[Great-Kazoo]

I have the Ken Onion as well. You could have borrowed it, if you still lived here.

Or you could bring it down, next "work trip" .