Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjust vs Freehand & Electric Sharpeners

We got an early look at the new Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust (the Pro PA). We’re big fans of the original Precision Adjust, so we decided to see how the new upgrades compare to the original and pitted the results against experts using traditional water stones and a knife maker’s belt grinder.

0:00 Intro
1:12 The Challenge
2:24 The Improvements
9:41 Three Methods of Sharpening
19:27 Scientifically Measuring Sharpness
22:28 Impartial Expert Judgement
25:57 Wrap-Up

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[lfish.]

Man, I didn’t think I’d want to upgrade my original precision adjust. But this thing looks like an incredibly nice upgrade.

[kerryrwac]

Work sharp really paid attention to customer feedback on the original as well as what aftermarket accessories people were making to correct perceived flaws and to enhance usability. It's a nice upgrade. If i hadn't upgraded mine with a blade clamp, 1x4 stone adaptor and Venev Dog stones I'd be tempted to upgrade.

[wawrzys]

Thomas in front of the camera, what a great sight to behold

[jdedc]

Loved this one, fun to see the 3 most popular sharpening methods go head to head. 👍

[BackcountryBeginnings]

It's neat when a company takes feedback from their customers and (gasp) makes a better product! Sounds like Work Sharp has done just that. It often seems like companies make changes to increase profit margin instead of improving a product. This is refreshing.

[davidsapir]

I've had the Worksharp Professional Precision Adjust for just over 6 months and I can't say enough great things about it. It's built rock solid, it's super easy to set up and using just what's in the box is all you need for X level sharpness and mirror finished edges. I've replaced the panel slider's nylon bushings with brass bushings for better smoothness, and I've also made a custom 7 panel lapping film set for the Worksharp that pushes the sharpness and high polish levels even further. This is the pro results sharpener to get, the price to performance ratio is insanely great, and it's as first time friendly as it gets.

[adecadman]

I would love to see the results of the basic work sharp in this comparison, very interested if the extra cost gets that much better love the content! Keep up the good work!

[kncochran]

I've been waiting for a comprehensive review of this new product. What a great way to present it. Great to actually see thomas. Keep up the good work!

[Ericstraordinary]

You guys should have had a fourth competitor using the Spyderco Tri-angle Sharpmaker, with its optional accessory stones.

[ssunfish]

Not just amoung KnifeCenter videos, but one if the more enjoyable videos of those I have seen! Great job everyone and many thanks!!! I liked the humor the most!

[thiago.assumpcao]

Pretty cool comparison. New equipment really seem better build.

Some tips for better sharpening regardless of what method you choose.

Edge trailing doesn't fully clean the burr on stones, a microburr will always remain.

Burr removal edge leading on stone with low pressure is good enough to fully clean the burr so stropping is optional.

Polished edge cuts better paper, hair, wood and raw meat but aggressive edge cuts better most other materials. Adjust your final grit testing on what you cut most often instead of just paper tests.

Too much stropping can cause foil burr and weaken the edge. Ten passes on diamond compound is already too much. If you plan on using strops limit to just three passes or use a hanging denim strop which doesn't create from foil burr.

Foil burr can fake high sharpness that doesn't last. If your method can create foil do a couple passes on wood before testing sharpness.

An edge that shaves hair or cuts paper towel one handed will have slightly better cutting capacity and durability comparing with most other paper tests.

[krshnr]

Pre-ordered my Work Sharp Professional Precision and have had it for a few weeks now. LOVE IT!! Makes it really easy to get a REALLY sharp blade. Bought an Apache 3800 case from Harbor Freight for less than $40 to store it in. No Regrets at all.

[timtitus]

Good video, I've been sharpening knives for about 50 years now and still have a bad day every once in a while, do mine free hand but the new worksharp has really got me interested.

[jimmiecrowe]

Great video gentlemen, I grew up free hand sharpening from the 60s through last year when I bought the Precision Adjust Pro last fall. I actually might move up again.

[Jefreeman]

Thank you Gary! Sharp commentary as always DCA👍🏼

[DampActionRC]

NGL Seth V's setup is awesome and doesn't break the bank. I would love to know what that rig for holding stones over the sink is, great video!

[RobertNelson-gqjf]

I just purchased this item. My wife and I both cook and we like very sharp knives. I don't have the experience for free hand sharpening and am hoping this will allow me to keep our kitchen knives sharp fairly easily. I am encouraged by the results shown in this video.

[lonewolf]

As cool as the new Precision adjust is, the price makes it not an option to me. I have the original w/ elite upgrade and added a 5 dollar brace to clamp, its rock solid now. I have always done SAK pen blades without a problem, so the new attachment is gimmicky to me. I added a clamp to my base and its not moving anywhere. The only feature that definitely makes the new model great is the tilt back for longer blade rotation. Went to harbor freight and bought a digital angle gauge, much better and more uses than the new models included one.

As always YMMV, what works for me might not work for you.

[Kens_knives]

Well, well, well, we finally got a look at Thomas great to finally get a look at the man behind the camera, great video guys!

[raymondwilliams]

I hope we get more of these videos of the three true greats' of the channel. Always fantastic to see Thomas in front of the camera !
MORE, PLEASE 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍