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FREE SHIPPING - Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener, Model# WSKTS

Item# 156115
The Work Sharp WSKTS is an innovative abrasive belt sharpening system that combines flexible premium abrasive belts and precision sharpening guides with speed and ease to give you the sharpest blades with professional results. The sharpening guides are purpose-built for kitchen and outdoor knives (hunting, pocket, fillet, etc.), as well as scissors and serrated knives. The Knife & Tool Sharpener can also be used for many other sharpening tasks such as garden pruners, lawn mower blades, shovels and countless other bladed shop and garden tools. U.S.A. Application: Abrasive belt sharpening system Patented belt technology conforms to the shape of any blade Sharpens not just straight bladed knives, but also curved knives, tanto blades, fillet knives, serrated knives, gut hooks and virtually any other shape of knife blade Sharpens other common tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and most any tool with a blade Can be used to debur cut metal Uses precision angle sharpening guides to ensure that you get the proper angle every time Includes two guides: a 50° guide for hunting and outdoor knives (25° per bevel) and 40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen knives (20° per bevel)
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Questions & Answers for FREE SHIPPING - Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener, Model# WSKTS

Question

is this a wet system?

asked 11 months ago
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answer 1
Staff Answer
No, this Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener is a dry system.
answered 11 months ago
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ProductExpert5
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answer 2
No this is a dry system with interchangeable belts
answered 11 months ago
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rd4man
 - Clovis, NM
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answer 3
No, it is dry, you don't need wet on this machine.
answered 11 months ago
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Saddle
 - Madison, NE
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answer 4
No. Sanding belts not fluid.
answered 11 months ago
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RetiredFisherman
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answer 5
No, it is not a wet system.
answered 7 months ago
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RedwoodMac
 - McKinleyville, CA
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answer 6
No, It is dry. You must follow the instructions so you don't overheat the knife blade. When used properly it is a very good system.
answered 7 months ago
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Yogi925
 - North Branch, MN
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answer 7
No, not a wet system
answered 7 months ago
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waltmagfire
 - Orange, Texas
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answer 8
No
answered 7 months ago
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OhioTurkeyHunter
 - Oh.
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answer 9
No
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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dodge4288
 - Declo, Idaho
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answer 10
No.
answered 4 months ago
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CAC73
 - Hicksville, OH
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answer 11
NO, this is not a wet system. Uses dry belts only.
answered 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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frankieV
 - Vidalia, LA
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Question

Can it sharpen serrated blades?

asked 6 months ago
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HTBE
 - Vermont
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answer 1
This sharpener can also sharpen serrated blades. You only sharpen the flat side of the knife.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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oldjon
 - Georgia
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answer 2
yes
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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outdoors
 - Bethlehem,PA
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answer 3
Yes it does
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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psinva
 - Annandale, VA
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answer 4
Yes
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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dodge4288
 - Declo, Idaho
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answer 5
yes it can
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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jdr111
 - Lott TX
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answer 6
Yes.
answered 4 months ago
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CAC73
 - Hicksville, OH
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answer 7
Yes you can, it is detailed in the instruction manual.
 
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FREE SHIPPING - Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener, Model# WSKTS
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answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Bowman9
 - Talleyville, DE
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answer 8
Staff Answer
This Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener will sharpen serrated blades.
answered 6 months ago
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ProductExpert5
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answer 9
Yes, the product guide book shows you how to do it, it can even sharpen hook blades.
answered 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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frankieV
 - Vidalia, LA
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Do you have additional belts available?

asked 10 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Staff Answer
Please check out my product recommendations for the accessory kit which includes multiple belts.
 
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Work Sharp Replacement Belt Kit for Item# 156115 - Model# WSSA0002012
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answered 10 months ago
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answer 2
Yes
 
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Work Sharp Replacement Belt Kit for Item# 156115 - Model# WSSA0002012
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answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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Jiwr
 - San Cristobal, TA
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answer 3
Yes there is additional belts. there are 3 grades that come with the sharpener Coarce, Medium, Fine, and you can order extra belts.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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dodge4288
 - Declo, Idaho
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answer 4
They do sell other belts of varying grit and type of grit for many applications.
answered 4 months ago
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CAC73
 - Hicksville, OH
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answer 5
I bought an extra set of the three (3) belts when I purchased the tool. I'm not a belt "expert," but the backing of these belts seems particularly "heavy-duty" = long belt life.
answered 7 months ago
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RedwoodMac
 - McKinleyville, CA
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answer 6
Yes, the product guide gives you a supplier location to order additional belts.
answered 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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frankieV
 - Vidalia, LA
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Question

Can it be used to sharpen chisels?

Especially lathe chisels, but also general-purpose wood chisels. Thanks!
asked 6 months ago
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Anonymous
 - Wichita, KS
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answer 1
Staff Answer
Yes this item can be used to sharpen chisels as well.
answered 5 months, 4 weeks ago
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ProductExpert10
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answer 2
Yes, it is preferable to using a bench mounting.
 
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Wel-Bilt Vise - 5in., Bench Mount
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answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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Jiwr
 - San Cristobal, TA
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answer 3
Yes it will sharpen, Shovels, Hoes, Axes, Pick Axes, Post-Hole Diggers, & Other Edged Tools,Pruners, Shears, & Other Bypass Cutting Tools, Lawnmower Blades, Straight & Curved (Mulching) Blades, and will sharpen Scissors. Can be used to sharpen and grind most anything but is not designed for heavy duty use.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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dodge4288
 - Declo, Idaho
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answer 4
If you use it free-hand without the guide, it should sharpen them well.I've used it this way on garden shears and a few other items in my garage.
answered 4 months ago
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CAC73
 - Hicksville, OH
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answer 5
yes it can, but there is not a physical guide to hold the correct angle. you will have to practice to make sure you can free hand it.
answered 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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frankieV
 - Vidalia, LA
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answer 6
This tool is awesome. It can sharpen pretty much anything with an edge, including chisels. My suggestion though, is to be VERY careful and do it freehand, without the guide, due to the difference in angles between chisels and knives.
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
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akwill
 - Fort Myers, FL
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Question

What is the function of the 3 position on/off switch?

asked 4 weeks, 1 day ago
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RalphN
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answer 1
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This knife and tool sharpener has an on, off and intermittent setting. The intermittent setting is the recommended setting for sharpening knives.
answered 4 weeks ago
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ProductExpert36
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answer 2
One position allows you to control the power (pull switch and the power is on, let swith go and the tool stops.)

the other position is a continueous "on" position where you do not have to keep pressing the switch.
answered 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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frankieV
 - Vidalia, LA
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Question

Is this a high speed or a low speed system?

I am concerned about the heat generated by the abrasive action on the knife edge.
asked 6 months ago
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BernieS
 - Mystic, CT
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answer 1
Staff Answer
The RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of this item is 3600-4000 any additional information would be listed in the owner's manual and DVD.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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ProductExpert10
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answer 2
I always keep a container of water with me when sharpening to lessen the chances of de-tempering the blade. However, I rarely use the water unless there is extensive work to be done to a small blade.
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
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akwill
 - Fort Myers, FL
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Question

I need to sharpen both circular saws and planer knives. Will this machine do that?

asked 11 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Staff Answer
The Work Sharp Knife will not sharpen circular saw blades, or planer blades.
answered 11 months ago
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ProductExpert26
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answer 2
It will not sharpen these.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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Kenny70
 - United States
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Can you purchase guides to change the sharpening angle to 30 degrees (15 on each side)?

asked 8 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Staff Answer
There are no additional guides available for the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener. The guides included with the kit are as follows: 40° kitchen knife guide, 50° outdoor knife guide, serrated knife guide, and a scissor sharpening guide.
answered 8 months ago
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ProductExpert29
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Can this sharpener be used to sharpen ceramic knives?

asked 6 months ago
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Steffo
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answer 1
Staff Answer
No, this item is for metal knives only.
answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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ProductExpert19
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