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Work Sharp Electric Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk.2
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SKU: WX2*0720573
Overview
Built for hunters, anglers, and anyone maintaining a mix of blades and tools, this electric sharpener is designed to handle everything from straight and curved knives to serrated edges, filet blades, and larger outdoor tools. Its flexible abrasive belts and angle guides help keep sharpening consistent, while the flip-out guides allow free-hand work on oversized items like axes, mower blades, garden shears, and shovels. The included coarse, medium, and fine belts provide a practical range for routine touch-ups and more involved edge restoration. It is a versatile shop or camp setup, though its broad capability means it is aimed more at all-around maintenance than a single specialized task.
Why Hunters Choose the Work Sharp
Sharpens Straight,
Curved, tanto, serrated, and kitchen
Flexible Abrasive
Belts help handle curved blades
Precision Angle
Guides support consistent sharpening at
Two-speed Electric
Motor offers controlled sharpening for
Includes Coarse,
Medium, and fine abrasive belts
Key Features
- Electric knife and tool sharpener for a wide range of bladed tools
- Flexible abrasive belts help sharpen curved blades, serrated blades, and fillet knives
- Precision angle guides support consistent sharpening for kitchen and outdoor knives
- 20-degree guide for kitchen blades and thinner knives
- 25-degree guide for outdoor blades and larger knives
- Includes 2 coarse, 2 medium, and 2 fine abrasive belts
Best Used For
- Hunters maintaining straight, curved, or serrated blades at home before season starts
- Users sharpening kitchen knives and outdoor blades with guided angle control
- Anyone restoring filet knives and other specialty blades with flexible abrasive belts
- Landowners needing a single sharpener for axes, shears, shovels, and similar tools
Specifications
| Abrasive Belt Sizes | 0.5" x 12" |
|---|---|
| Abrasive Belts Included | Yes |
| Angle Guide For Kitchen Blades | 20deg |
| Angle Guide For Outdoor Blades | 25deg |
| Coarse Belts Included | 2 |
| Fine Belts Included | 2 |
| Free Hand Sharpening | Yes |
| Medium Belts Included | 2 |
| Motor | Electric motor |
| Sharpens Axes | Yes |
| Sharpens Curved Blades | Yes |
| Sharpens Garden Shears | Yes |
| Sharpens Garden Tools | Yes |
| Sharpens Kitchen Knives | Yes |
| Sharpens Mower Blades | Yes |
| Sharpens Outdoor Knives | Yes |
| Sharpens Serrated Blades | Yes |
| Sharpens Shovels | Yes |
| Sharpens Straight Blades | Yes |
| Sharpens Tanto Blades | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2-speed |
Pros
- Sharpens straight, curved, tanto, serrated, and kitchen blades, plus garden tools.
- Flexible abrasive belts help handle curved blades and serrated edges.
- Precision angle guides support consistent sharpening at 20 and 25 degrees.
- Two-speed electric motor offers controlled sharpening for different tasks.
- Includes coarse, medium, and fine abrasive belts for multiple sharpening stages.
- Edge guides flip out of the way for free-hand sharpening of oversized tools.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The belt-driven system is versatile, but it requires replacing abrasive belts over time, so there is an ongoing consumable cost.
- Angle guides are included for repeatable sharpening, yet free-hand sharpening oversized tools depends more on user technique.
- It is designed for a wide range of blades and tools, but very specialized edges may still need a different sharpening approach.
- As an electric sharpener, it adds convenience and speed, but it is less compact and portable than a simple manual sharpener.
Suggested Comparisons
- Manual knife sharpeners
- Sharpening stones and honing systems
- Outdoor tool sharpeners
- Multi-tool maintenance kits
Suggested Accessories
- Knife sharpening system
- Abrasive belt replacements
- Tool maintenance accessories
- Protective storage case
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of blades and tools can the Mk.2 sharpen?
According to the product information, it sharpens straight, curved, tanto, serrated, filet, kitchen blades, outdoor knives, and other tools such as axes, mower blades, garden shears, and shovels.
Does it include angle guides for different knives?
Yes. The sharpener includes a 20-degree guide for kitchen blades and thinner knives, and a 25-degree guide for outdoor blades and larger knives.
Can it be used for free-hand sharpening?
Yes. The edge guides flip out of the way to allow free-hand sharpening, which is noted for oversized tools like axes and shovels.
What abrasive belts come with the sharpener?
It includes 2 coarse, 2 medium, and 2 fine abrasive belts. The belts are listed as 0.5" x 12".
Is this sharpener limited to knives only?
No. The product description says it is designed for knives as well as garden tools and other bladed tools, including oversized items such as mower blades and shovels.