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GFS goes to Mt. Everest

Guided Field Sharpener Rises to the Occasion in Mt. Everest Field Test!

GFS Everest Darex’s own, Kyle Knapp, recently tested the GFS in some extreme conditions at Mt. Everest Base Camp. Trekking for 12 days in the Everest region of the Himalayan Mountains to altitudes exceeding 18,000ft, Kyle was able to keep his knife sharp with ease. Having a sharp knife is crucial when in secluded regions. In a standard day, Kyle would use his knife to prepare food, cut rope, clear branches, shave ice to boil into potable water, and to protect himself against yeti attacks. “12 days is a long time to rely on an unsharpened edge. Being able to re-sharpen and hone my blade on the go made life much easier.” The GFS quickly gained popularity on the mountain. “By the 4^th day, my group mates started wondering how my knife was working so much better than theirs. It didn’t take long for them to learn to appreciate the importance of a sharp knife. Soon enough, they were all asking for me to sharpen their blades whenever I was touching up my own knife.” The GFS held up to the rigors of travel without issue. “It took some abuse in my day pack and luggage yet never showed any wear.” Hikers are only permitted 15kg of gear on the extremely technical flight into the mountains. The GFS’s light weight, compact size fit into Kyle’s gear bag and day pack without sacrificing space for other items. If the GFS could hold up in these conditions, it will be ready for your next outdoor adventure. Got a great sharpener story? Share it with us!

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Trial Nursery Reviews the WS2000

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Knife Maker Ken Onion comments on the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener

Ken Onion a well known and respected custom knife designer recently got an opportunity to test out the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener and had some very kind words. Read on to hear his thoughts, and be sure to click on the links to learn more about Ken and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

A Concord Carpenter Comments on the Work Sharp 3000

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How often have you put off sharpening a chisel because you’re in the middle of a big project and you didn’t want to take the time? I do it all the time, I’m lazy, in fact I procrastinate sharpening so much that I eventually run out of sharp tools and have to sharpen a whole pile of them at one time. That really sucks!

WSKTS Wins HANDY 2010 Innovation Award

(November 8, 2010) Minnetonka, MN – HANDY is proud to announce its 2010 Innovation Award winners. Now in its 10th year, the HANDY Innovation Award program is known for honoring products that showcase initiative, creativity, invention, reinvention and eco-innovation. This year’s champions receive elegant trophies; honorable-mention winners receive award plaques; and for the second consecutive year, members of the Handyman Club of America voted for three products to receive Members’ Choice recognition. All products will be prominently featured in the December 2010/January 2011 issue of HANDY Magazine, as well as in the HANDY TOOLBOX e-newsletter and at www.HandymanClub.com.

Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Abrasives

Dan_the_Man_The_Creator_small I get a lot of questions about WSKTS abrasives. After thousands of hours of abrasives research and testing you’d think I know it all. However, I’m still learning and I promise to keep at it until I really know something. In this article I’ll walk you through belt selection and offer some recommendations beyond what we put in the box.

Hank O’Dougherty Attends Ed Iman’s Fish Camp 2010

Gone_Fishing_2_resize Each morning we crawled from our tents at 3:30 a.m to be on the water by 5:00. I love this part of real fishing; it takes some effort. Fishing was great for all concerned. Everyone seemed to have the success they wanted. Salmon found their way into coolers, sturgeon gave a good show, and there seemed to be small mouth bass a plenty. After a day of being together, it felt like a bunch of guys that have known each other for years. Fish Camp is made up of a good group of guys, fisherman.

Work Sharp Supports The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

The Elk foundation and its partners have conserved more than 5.7 million acres of prime elk country. Along the way the Elk Foundation has torn down No Trespassing signs on over 600,000 acres of formerly off-limits elk country. DAREX, the makers of Work Sharp, support the foundations fundraising efforts by donating hundreds of Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpeners to support the chapters fund raising events.

Two New Products Shown at International Woodworking Fair

Darex has just finished wrapping up the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta Georgia with great results. The IWF event brings together the world of woodworking with manufacturers, woodworkers, speakers and demonstrations throughout the three day event. In the Darex booth, both the Drill Doctor and Work Sharp brands were showing off new sharpening innovations for the woodworking audience which were both met with great acceptance.

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DAREX experts in sharpening since 1973

Darex® began in 1973 in Beecher, Illinois. The D, A, and R of Darex are the initials of three generations of the Bernard family; David, Arthur and Richard Bernard. David and his father Richard founded Darex. Grandfather Arthur Bernard, who earlier founded the Bernard Welding Company, contributed his energy and guidance to Darex. In 1978, Darex relocated to Ashland, Oregon where they are located today.